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Stafford House InternationalLondon, England UK

From 174£ per week
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of Stafford House International, London
Ranked #16 of 88 English schools in London
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(2)
Students 18-30 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(4)
Students 31-49 years
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

(5)
Students 50+ years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
What we like about the school
  • Top rated social activities (4.4/5.0)
  • Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Stafford House International in London is situated in the heart of Bloomsbury. Bloomsbury is an upmarket area within the capital city, with cafes, bookshops and academic institutes.

Public transportation: The closest tube station is Holborn, which is under 5 minutes from the school entrance. Students can catch both the Central Line and Piccadilly Line to navigate around London. Ten minutes down the road from the school is Tottenham Court Road tube station which also has the Northern Line as well as the Elizabeth Line which reaches Heathrow Airport.

Local attractions: The British Museum, one of the major attractions in London, is within the school’s neighbourhood, a few minutes walk from the school’s building. Students can walk to Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park in around 35 minutes. All the other major attractions within the city are reachable by the public transportation links around the school.

Course structure: The school has a range of general English classes for students who want to learn the basics of the language. There are private classes for one-to-one attention from the teacher. These can be added to a course or taken as a package. Exam preparation courses are possible for the Cambridge Exams as well as IELTS Exam.

Business courses: Stafford House International London has specific courses for students to improve their understanding of the English language within a business context.

Junior programmes: During the summer months, the school organises summer programmes for junior students.

School facilities: The school has a student lounge, an IT lounge, library, cafe, canteen and self-study room. There is wifi throughout the school, and all the classrooms have interactive whiteboards.

Social activities: The school provides a weekly calendar of evening activities students can join. These range from free events at the school to activities around London for a fee.

Chain school: Stafford House International is an English language school with premises located in major cities in the UK. The school prides itself on being a community away from home.

There are a wide range of courses in each location that students can choose from including general English, exam preparation courses, University pathway programmes and professional English packages. Stafford House International in the UK is a member of English UK and accredited by the British Council. It is also an authorised centre for Cambridge English Language Assessment.
  • The language school Stafford House International was founded in London, England UK in 2011.
  • Legal name / parent company: CATS Colleges Holdings Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB328077689
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International

Comments about courses

All courses include the use of the Interactive Online Student Portal, course materials (subject to deposit), free internet access, and an organized social program.

Material Fees:
1-12 weeks: GBP 50.
13-24 weeks: GBP 100.
25-36 weeks: GBP 150.
36+ weeks: GBP 200.

Insurance: GBP 9 per week.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 £
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by Stafford, London can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Stafford House International

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UK
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Stafford House International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 10
    Number of public PC workstations: 10
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 430
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 220
Junior courses - In summer: 350
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 27 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
160 £ one way
320 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
145 £ one way
290 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
180 £ one way
360 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around London and how to get from the airport to London on your own here on our London page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Football (soccer)3 km
Golf-
Music-
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Welcome party
Pub night
Borough Market
Quiz night
Camden Town

Adults - Paid activities

Tower of London (GBP 30)
Windsor excursion (GBP 25)

Junior - Free activities

Please contact us

Junior - Paid activities

please contact us
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Activities brochure
Activities brochure

Accommodation

Ratings of Stafford House International compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Stafford House International LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about Stafford House International, London

Liked
I especially liked my teacher and his manner of teaching. In addition everything was very well organised.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss It's certainly more fun if you're not under aged. So if you're 16 or 17, I would recommend you to wait until you're 18.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: IELTS - 1 week
14. Jun. 2018
Liked
Excellent teachers and staff! Good material. Excellent location.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don’t miss the social activities, such as walking tour! You will meet other students and will find out interesting things about the city!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay - Zones 3 & 4
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Congratulations for your good structure and staff! You are amazing!
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
7. Aug. 2018
Liked
The diversity of nationalities and how they use games to teach
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The minimum you should stay is one month. And take advantage of the free classes
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay - Zones 3 & 4
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Standard English - 2 weeks
14. Jul. 2018
Liked
Good atmosphere, very helpful staff, top qualified teachers
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Great location
Course: Business English - 1 week
18. Dec. 2017
Liked
Excellent organization, the residence is wonderful
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Stafford House Residence- Piccadilly Court
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
7. Aug. 2018
Liked
Some teachers. They are good and adorable.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school is important. But even more is what you do outside of it.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments For some students, work on the possibility of having agreements to get simple jobs and be able to develop the language on real ground.
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
16. Apr. 2018
Liked
The teacher of the main course. Location
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Homestay - Zones 3 & 4
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Business English Intensive [English] - 4 weeks
12. Jun. 2018
Liked
The extremely dedicated teachers!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay - Zones 3 & 4
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Course: CAE Exam Preparation - 5 weeks
27. Jul. 2018

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Questions and answers about Stafford House International

  • The General English 30 course offers the most lessons per week (30 lessons Monday through Friday). We also recommend adding private lessons to your group course - it is the best way to get intensive, personalized learning and to make rapid progress,
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 12, 2022
  • Yes, this is possible. The student can enrol for just 3 weeks, but please be informed that the course has already started.
    Gloria Ceccherini, Regional Manager Europe from CATS Global Schools - Sep 14, 2023

FAQ about Stafford House International,

  • English courses at Stafford start at 174 £ for Bloomberg Market Concepts Exam Preparation course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay - Zones 3 & 4 is the most popular among all our clients of Stafford House
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (160 £), Luton Airport (180 £), London Gatwick Airport (180 £), London City Airport (145 £), London Stansted Airport (180 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Stafford House varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (General English 25)
  • 100% of teachers at Stafford House International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Stafford House International comes from Brazil with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (9%) and Switzerland (9%).
  • Stafford House International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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