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Who we are

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Kaplan International College Adelaide is a trusted pathway into Adelaide University, a top 100 university in the world and a member of the prestigious and research-intensive Group of Eight universities.

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Located in the heart of Adelaide, the College is dedicated to supporting international and domestic students as they prepare for entry into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University.

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With a curriculum closely aligned to the University’s expectations and delivered in a supportive, student-centred environment, the College enables students to build the confidence, capability, and independence needed to succeed at university and beyond. Welcoming students from over 40 nationalities, we foster a diverse and inclusive community. Find out more about who we are below.

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Our story

Kaplan International College Adelaide is part of Kaplan Inc, a global education provider specialising in higher education, test preparation, professional education, English-language training and university pathway programs. With over 80 years of experience, Kaplan supports more than one million students annually and partners with thousands of universities, schools and employers worldwide. Kaplan’s ongoing investment in innovation and educational technology ensures that students benefit from high-quality learning experiences that are adaptable, inclusive and future-focused.

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For over 20 years, our pathway programs in Adelaide have helped thousands of students bridge the academic and cultural gap between school and university and supported students as they transition into rigorous tertiary study at one of Australia’s top institutions.

A brief timeline

1938

Stanley H. Kaplan starts his own tutoring business in his parents’ basement in Brooklyn, NY.

"I dedicated my life to meeting the needs of students in ways that traditional forms of education could not, and Kaplan continues in that tradition today." - Stanley H. Kaplan


1984 - 1993

Kaplan is acquired by The Washington Post Company. Kaplan expands outside the United States, with the first centre opening in London.

Our Network

As one of the world's leading providers of lifelong education, Kaplan offers a variety of programs in Australia and New Zealand, through a diverse family of brands including:

  • The University of Newcastle College of International Education – on-campus pathway college to the University of Newcastle, providing entry to over 130 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at a world-class university.

  • Murdoch College - on-campus pathway provider to a wide range of Murdoch University's undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

  • Massey University College - on-campus pathway provider to a wide range of degrees at Massey University, one of New Zealand's leading and most progressive universities.

  • Kaplan Business School - a global leader offering higher education degrees in business, accounting, business analytics and information technology in Australia.

  • Kaplan Professional – Australia’s leading provider of financial planning, real estate, mortgage broking, insurance and leadership education.

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