Stafford House International Junior CentreWoodcote, England UK

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Location: Stafford House International Junior Centre is in Woodcote, about 45 miles west of London. The Oratory School is the grounds where the summer junior programmes take place. The school is just on the outskirts of the central part of the village. It is a short walk to reach all the local amenities.

Public transportation: Woodcote is about an hour from Heathrow Airport by airport transfer. Reading is the largest and closest city to the school. This can be reached in 15 minutes by car. From Reading, London is around an hour by public transport.

School facilities: Students have access to a golf course, basketball court, tennis court, indoor swimming pool, art centre and cricket pitch during their stay at Stafford House International Junior Centre.

Accommodation: Students stay at the school throughout their stay. There are a number of room capacities to choose from including single, twin or dorm rooms. Each floor has a common room, and there are laundry facilities on site.

Chain school: Stafford House International Junior Centre's are part of the larger group of Stafford House Study Holidays Limited. For over 25 years, the group has been supplying young learners with immersive summer camp and day experiences. The group has centres in the USA, UK and Canada, in such popular destinations as Cambridge, Toronto, Boston and London.
The group's Junior Centres use in-house coursebooks and materials designed to provide a communicative and student-orientated learning experience.

The language school Stafford House International Junior Centre was founded in Woodcote, England UK in 1859.
Legal name / parent company: Stafford House Study Holidays Limited
Tax registration ID: GB328077689

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course

General Language

It includes course materials, end of course certificate, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Other fees:

Compulsory assisted check in on departure: GBP 75.
Bank transfer fee: GBP 12.

Prices

Course price includes accommodation

Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Course specific data

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Age range:

12 - 17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 16 / Average: 11

Additional information for all courses

Junior

It includes course materials, end of course certificate, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Other fees:

Compulsory assisted check in on departure: GBP 75.
Bank transfer fee: GBP 12.

This course requires a minimum of 6 students in order for it to run.

Prices

Course price includes accommodation

Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Course specific data

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

12 years

Age range:

12 - 17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 16 / Average: 11

Additional information for all courses

Prices

Course price includes accommodation

Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner

Course specific data

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

10 years

Age range:

10 - 17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 16 / Average: 11

Additional information for all courses

Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International Junior Centre

Comments about courses

Airport Transfers (one way):
Heathrow: GBP 135.
Gatwick: GBP 200.
Stansted: GBP 250.
Luton: GBP 205.
London City: GBP 250.

Lesson duration

60 minutes

Course material

Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.

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.

School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up

Level test

A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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 Wireless LAN zone at school
INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Stafford House International Junior Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals

English teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

First day of course

Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at

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 Junior Centre and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Student Age

Minimum age of students

12 years for specific Junior courses

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.

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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

Leisure activities

	activity possible
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Cricket	
Golf	
Swimming	
Tennis	

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The Oratory School - RG8 0PJ Woodcote

Location of Stafford House International Junior Centre in Woodcote

FAQ about Stafford House International Junior Centre, Woodcote

What is the number of students per class at Stafford House?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Stafford House varies from 16 students (Junior Course Summer - Residential) to 16 students (Junior Course Summer - Residential)
What is the qualification of the teachers at Stafford House International Junior Centre?
100% of teachers at Stafford House International Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.

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