Kaplan Financial is the UK’s largest accountancy and finance training provider with over 35,000 students trusting us to help them through their exams each year. We aim to make the difference; by giving you the Kaplan advantage.

Experience and expertise

Over 50 years – For over half a century Kaplan Financial (formerly known as FTC and then FTC Kaplan) have been delivering expert qualification tuition. As part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company, 2007 saw us adopt our parent company name and a new identity within the industry.

Over 40 centres - strategically placed around the country making it easy for you to study at your chosen location/ part of the UK.

Over 35,000 students - Every year Kaplan help over 35,000 students achieve their goals. We build futures one success story at a time.

Specialist tutors - All our tutors are subject specialists meaning they only teach one or two subjects making sure you only have the most experience tutors to learn from.

Accredited with the highest award - Kaplan Financial centres offering ACCA courses across the UK have all been awarded the Platinum status, confirming the high level of support and tuition we provide.

Technology for Teaching - Kaplan Financial was the first training provider to introduce technology in the classroom. All classrooms are equipped with visual and audio aids to deliver interactive lectures, using real life business models.

Official publisher - Kaplan Financial produces materials in conjunction with the professional bodies making us an official publisher.

Success

Queens Award - We were awarded the Queens Award for International Trade in 2007. The Awards are made each year by The Queen, on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and commerce, and the trade unions.

Pass rates - Our exam focused approach is designed to get you through your exams first time. And we’ve got the results to prove its effectiveness - our students consistently achieve pass rates up to 31% higher than the ACCA worldwide average.  (Based on 2007-2010 exam sittings from the majority of Kaplan’s UK centres when compared to the worldwide average.)

BAC accreditation - Kaplan Financial is accredited by the BAC, and has been for many years. The BAC accreditation is given to tuition providers who consistently achieve high standards in teaching and learning, student welfare, Administration and staffing, and facilities.

Work Placements* - Kaplan Financial together with our sister company Kaplan Aspect can offer students a work placement which so far has mean 30% of  students opted in the work placement scheme  have been offered employment and many more have learned valuable skills to take with them when they start their career.

* not available in all centres

Support

Pastoral Care and Student Liason Officer

Dedicated pastoral care in all centres to support you with Visa requirements, accommodation and social networking. Our team of support staff ensure they understand all up to date student visa regulations and can advise you on applications to study, change provider or visa extensions for further study.

Work experience

We understand that work experience is a key to supporting your choice of career and tuition provider, that is why Kaplan Financial have teamed up with our sister company Kaplan Aspect, a leading worldwide language school, who have fantastic links with businesses. In 2008 we managed to place a number of our students in excellent companies, out of which over 30% of placements were extended or students offered fulltime jobs. Our work placement package is open to all students, prices start from £600 but for the best value book a package and receive up to 50% off.

Internships

By enrolling with Kaplan Financial you have the ability to access our unique internship programme. In conjunction with Kaplan Aspect our programme offers the following:

• CV and Interview guidance
• Practice interview with a Career Counsellor
• Guidance and welfare support during your placement
• Certificate of work Experience
• Assistance in acquiring an Employer Reference

In 2008 over 30% of internship were extended or students offered full time roles. 

Facilities

Kaplan Financial centres are all in city centre locations with excellent access to public transport. They have been designed to give you a relaxing and practical learning environment, and will include:

• Internet PCs and wireless network.
• Soft drinks and snacks facilities.
• Prayer rooms.
• After hours study rooms.

Customer service

Over 200 Dedicated customer service staff Trained in dealing with all issues effecting international students such as visa regulations, letters confirming status in the UK. You wil be provided with the e-mail address and direct numbers of the customer service team allowing easy access even when you are not at the college.

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