Kaplan, Inc. is an American for-profit corporation that provides educational services to colleges and universities and corporations and businesses, including higher education programs, professional training and certifications, test preparation and student support services. [23] The 22 startups that participated raised more than $15 million. In addition, Kaplan UK provides legal and professional training. During 2018, the English-language business served approximately 36,000 students for in-class English language instruction provided by Kaplan. 2004 – Two Sawyer College campuses: Hammond, Indiana and Merrillville, Indiana. In February 2020, Graham Holdings Company reported that Purdue University Global owed Kaplan Higher Education $68.4 million for services and deferred fees and $18.6 million for an advance from the Kaplan University transaction. Kaplan Professional assists professionals' career development by obtaining professional licenses, designations, and certifications, including the insurance, securities, mortgage and appraisal licensing exams, and for advanced designations, such as CFA® and CPA exams. Kaplan, Inc. is an American for-profit corporation that provides educational services to colleges and universities and corporations and businesses, including higher education programs, professional training and certifications, test preparation and student support services. 2011 – Carrick Education Group, a leading vocational and higher education provider in Australia. [1] Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,[2] Kaplan was founded in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan[3] and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company, formerly known as The Washington Post Company. [31], In 2015, Kaplan paid $1.3 million to resolve allegations that it hired instructors who were not qualified. Kaplan University has been acquired by Purdue University, creating Purdue University Global, a new public university with more than 180 online programs.Purdue Global makes it possible for adult students to achieve a high-quality education from the respected Purdue University system. 2011 – Franklyn Scholar, a national provider of work-based vocational training in Australia. With programs for individuals, schools, and businesses, Kaplan Test Prep offers preparation for more than 90 standardized tests. [25], In 2007, Kaplan agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit that had been brought against Kaplan and BarBri, a company offering a widely used bar exam preparation course. Publishing. SECTOR. Through the Schweser Institute, Kaplan Schweser also offers certification programs of its own. To find your location, use the tags below to refine your search by: To contact a student advisor in your region, visit our Kaplan International Education Advisors page which lists local phone numbers. [24], In 2015, Kaplan launched Metis, a data science training provider offering full-time immersive bootcamps, part-time professional development courses, online learning, and corporate programs, with locations in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago. Kaplan also operates two higher education institutions in Europe: In Singapore, Kaplan operates three business units: Kaplan Higher Education, Kaplan Financial and Kaplan Professional. FOUNDED. In 2018, university preparation programs were being delivered in Australia, China, Japan, Nigeria, Singapore, the UK and the US, serving 12,000 students in partnership with over 40 universities. Kaplan Inc, is an educational company and it's headquarter is in New York City (NYC), which was also found by Stanley Kaplan in 1938. 2012 – Academy, a focused corporate training and organisational development services provider, 2012 – BEO Japan, a Japanese study-abroad student recruitment agency, 2012 – Hands On Education Consultants, a Thai study-abroad student recruitment agency.