Stafford House InternationalCanterbury, England UK
- Best rated school in Canterbury
- Top rated social activities (4.5/5.0)
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15.8% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Stafford House International in Canterbury is situated on the outskirts of the city centre. It is close to Canterbury Christ Church University, and there are shops and restaurants lining the streets around the school.
Getting around: The school is a 13-minute walk from the centre of the city. Canterbury is around an hour and a half by train from London. The Canterbury East Train Station is 12 minutes by foot from the school building. From here there are regular train services to the capital city, and other surrounding cities.
Local attractions: As Stafford House International is a short walk from the centre, the central attractions such as Canterbury Cathedral and Canterbury Roman Museum are around 10 minutes by from the school. The school is very close to St Augustine's Abbey, which is under 5 minutes away.
Course structure: General English courses are available at the school in a number of different formats. There are exam preparation courses for a number of The Cambridge Exams and the IELTS Exam. One-to-one lessons can be added to a course or booked as a stand alone course.
Junior programmes: Stafford House International has a range of junior programmes which take place in the summer months.
School facilities: The school building has a student lounge, library, outside courtyard and self study room. There are interactive whiteboards in all the classrooms, and there is wifi throughout the entire school.
Social activities: There is an eclectic mix of activities put on by the school each week. A calendar of events is available for students to see what they can join and sign up too. The options range from quiz nights or other events at the school, trips to attractions in the city or excursions to other cities.
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 Canterbury, England UK in 2011.
- Legal name / parent company: CATS Colleges Holdings Limited
- Tax registration ID: GB328077689
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 394 | 788 | 1182 | 1512 | 2268 | 3024 | 7705 | 7008 | 10512 | 14016 | 292 |
Objectives
The core class is an integrated skills class. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. In this class you'll improve your accuracy (how correct your English is) and fluency (how well you can communicate). Lessons have daily and weekly objectives so you know what you’ll learn and how you’ll learn it. The teachers provide you with regular assessments that allow you to keep track of your progress. Teachers use the Communicative Approach, so you'll learn English by using English, not by listening to grammar lectures and doing worksheets. They feel strongly that this is the most effective method to acquire English that students can use in the real world.
The Syllabus for each level is mapped to the CEFR levels A1-C2. The levels define what you can do and Stafford House believes that language is for communication. Each of the Core Class Course Books is also mapped to the CEFR providing a consistent basis for developing your language skills.
Flexibility
From Standard to Intensive and Super Intensive, the range of English language courses offers you a choice on how intensively you want to study - whether that’s 20 lessons a week on a Standard course or 30 lessons a week on the Super Intensive. Plus with the school's range of modules you get to personalise your course to fit your needs.
How you learn
The school believes that you will learn faster and more effectively if your lessons are engaging, fun and relevant, that’s why the teachers use a range of techniques and develop classes that are motivating and build your confidence. This will allow time to focus on any areas of weakness. Any weekly programme is influenced not only by the course book syllabus but also by the learning goals and interests of the students in any one group.
Testing on arrival
On your first day you will take a language assessment, to assess your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and how well you are able to understand and speak English. This helps teachers to understand the class you’ll be happiest and most successful in.
Monthly Tutorial
Every month you’ll have a one-to-one tutorial with a senior member of the academic team to make sure you are on track to achieve your goals and fulfil your potential. It’s a great opportunity to review your course choices and learning methods and to really make sure you achieve what you want to achieve.
**Quality Assurance
The Directors of Studies are based in all of the schools to ensure the programmes are of the highest possible quality, the average class sizes are small, and that the students leave having gained the maximum from their time with the school.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 335 | 670 | 1005 | 1276 | 1914 | 2552 | 6831 | 6216 | 9324 | 12432 | 259 |
Objectives
The core class is an integrated skills class. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. In this class you'll improve your accuracy (how correct your English is) and fluency (how well you can communicate). Lessons have daily and weekly objectives so you know what you’ll learn and how you’ll learn it. The teachers provide you with regular assessments that allow you to keep track of your progress. Teachers use the Communicative Approach, so you'll learn English by using English, not by listening to grammar lectures and doing worksheets. They feel strongly that this is the most effective method to acquire English that students can use in the real world.
The Syllabus for each level is mapped to the CEFR levels A1-C2. The levels define what you can do and Stafford House believes that language is for communication. Each of the Core Class Course Books is also mapped to the CEFR providing a consistent basis for developing your language skills.
Flexibility
From Standard to Intensive and Super Intensive, the range of English language courses offers you a choice on how intensively you want to study - whether that’s 20 lessons a week on a Standard course or 30 lessons a week on the Super Intensive. Plus with the school's range of modules you get to personalise your course to fit your needs.
How you learn
The school believes that you will learn faster and more effectively if your lessons are engaging, fun and relevant, that’s why the teachers use a range of techniques and develop classes that are motivating and build your confidence. This will allow time to focus on any areas of weakness. Any weekly programme is influenced not only by the course book syllabus but also by the learning goals and interests of the students in any one group.
Testing on arrival
On your first day you will take a language assessment, to assess your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and how well you are able to understand and speak English. This helps teachers to understand the class you’ll be happiest and most successful in.
Monthly Tutorial
Every month you’ll have a one-to-one tutorial with a senior member of the academic team to make sure you are on track to achieve your goals and fulfil your potential. It’s a great opportunity to review your course choices and learning methods and to really make sure you achieve what you want to achieve.
**Quality Assurance
The Directors of Studies are based in all of the schools to ensure the programmes are of the highest possible quality, the average class sizes are small, and that the students leave having gained the maximum from their time with the school.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 421 | 842 | 1263 | 1620 | 2430 | 3240 | 8326 | 7392 | 11088 | 14784 | 308 |
Objectives
The core class is an integrated skills class. It covers reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, and vocabulary. In this class you'll improve your accuracy (how correct your English is) and fluency (how well you can communicate). Lessons have daily and weekly objectives so you know what you’ll learn and how you’ll learn it. The teachers provide you with regular assessments that allow you to keep track of your progress. Teachers use the Communicative Approach, so you'll learn English by using English, not by listening to grammar lectures and doing worksheets. They feel strongly that this is the most effective method to acquire English that students can use in the real world.
The Syllabus for each level is mapped to the CEFR levels A1-C2. The levels define what you can do and Stafford House believes that language is for communication. Each of the Core Class Course Books is also mapped to the CEFR providing a consistent basis for developing your language skills.
Flexibility
From Standard to Intensive and Super Intensive, the range of English language courses offers you a choice on how intensively you want to study - whether that’s 20 lessons a week on a Standard course or 30 lessons a week on the Super Intensive. Plus with the school's range of modules you get to personalise your course to fit your needs.
How you learn
The school believes that you will learn faster and more effectively if your lessons are engaging, fun and relevant, that’s why the teachers use a range of techniques and develop classes that are motivating and build your confidence. This will allow time to focus on any areas of weakness. Any weekly programme is influenced not only by the course book syllabus but also by the learning goals and interests of the students in any one group.
Testing on arrival
On your first day you will take a language assessment, to assess your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and how well you are able to understand and speak English. This helps teachers to understand the class you’ll be happiest and most successful in.
Monthly Tutorial
Every month you’ll have a one-to-one tutorial with a senior member of the academic team to make sure you are on track to achieve your goals and fulfil your potential. It’s a great opportunity to review your course choices and learning methods and to really make sure you achieve what you want to achieve.
**Quality Assurance
The Directors of Studies are based in all of the schools to ensure the programmes are of the highest possible quality, the average class sizes are small, and that the students leave having gained the maximum from their time with the school.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9461 | 12053 | 16070 | 335 |
This package can be taken in any city, with any course and on any schedule.
Includes: General English, Business English, Test Preparation, University Preparation courses,University Placement Service Fee and Registration Fee.
Course variety
Join any course and get a free upgrade to the Professional Pathway options: Professional Certificates in London.
Flexibility
Adjust your programme and intensity to meet your needs as you progress with Stafford House.
Certificates, experiences and international contacts that will help you succeed in your career.
Transfer easily to other Stafford House Schools and experience the range of English courses that Stafford House has to offer!
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | 1404 | 2808 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It includes course materials, end of course certificate, basketball lessons, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Students will take part in 15 hours of English language lessons per week. Lessons are
topic based and designed to be fun, energetic and informative. They enable students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
Students will take part in 9 hours per week of Basketball. These sessions will be taught by specialist coaches and will enable those who take part to really develop skills and confidence.
The school offers a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and crafts and team games. The school day will finish with an evening activity which will include discos, international nights and talent shows. The activities provide opportunities
for students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | 1404 | 2808 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It includes course materials, end of course certificate, basketball lessons, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Students will take part in 15 hours of English language lessons per week. Lessons are
topic based and designed to be fun, energetic and informative. They enable students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
Students will take part in 9 hours per week of Basketball. These sessions will be taught by specialist coaches and will enable those who take part to really develop skills and confidence.
The school offers a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and crafts and team games. The school day will finish with an evening activity which will include discos, international nights and talent shows. The activities provide opportunities
for students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | 1274 | 2548 | 3822 | 5096 | 6370 | 7644 | 8918 | 10192 | 11466 | -- | -- |
It includes course materials, end of course certificate, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Students will take part in 15 or 23 (Intensive course) hours of English language lessons per week. Lessons are topic based and designed to be fun, energetic and informative. They enable students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
The school offers a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and crafts and
team games. The activities provide opportunities for students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
15 hours of English Lessons per week
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | 1274 | 2548 | 3822 | 5096 | 6370 | 7644 | 8918 | 10192 | 11466 | -- | -- |
It includes course materials, end of course certificate, 1 full day excursion, 1 half day excursion and 7 evening activities per week.
Students will take part in 15 or 23 (Intensive course) hours of English language lessons per week. Lessons are topic based and designed to be fun, energetic and informative. They enable students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
The school offers a variety of onsite activities including sports, arts and crafts and
team games. The activities provide opportunities for students to use the English they have learnt and make international friends.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
15 hours of English Lessons per week
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | 1274 | 2548 | 3822 | 5096 | 6370 | 7644 | 8918 | 10192 | 11466 | -- | -- |
Students take part in 23 hours of English language lessons per week. Morning lessons are designed to cover each of the four skills as well as vocabulary and grammar. A variety of afternoon modules allow students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
The intensive students take part in the full programme of evening activities. A great way to use the English they have learnt in class in a relaxed social setting and make friends with other students from around the world.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
23 hours of Intensive English Lessons per week
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | 1274 | 2548 | 3822 | 5096 | 6370 | 7644 | 8918 | 10192 | 11466 | -- | -- |
Students take part in 23 hours of English language lessons per week. Morning lessons are designed to cover each of the four skills as well as vocabulary and grammar. A variety of afternoon modules allow students to use their English in real world situations and increase their confidence.
The intensive students take part in the full programme of evening activities. A great way to use the English they have learnt in class in a relaxed social setting and make friends with other students from around the world.
Full and half day excursions allow students to really get to know the UK. The school uses major destinations such as London, Cambridge and Brighton as a classroom where students will find historic and cultural information through guided walking tours and visits to museums and other places of interest.
Each student will have their English level tested upon arrival and will be placed
in a class accordingly. Students will receive a portfolio to store their work in as well as a certificate to take home with them as a record of their course with the school.
Includes:
23 hours of Intensive English Lessons per week
1 full-day excursion per week
1 half-day excursion per week
2 local visits per week
7 evening activities per week
Hot lunch and dinner in the school canteen on weekdays
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Ideal for students who wish to take the premium route to English success through personalised one-to-one tuition.
Content tailored to your needs - highly personalised tuition to help you succeed in your goals. Working with your own personal teacher, you will identify the specific language areas and skills that you wish to improve and together create your own special programme of learning.
The teachers will provide suitable materials for the focus you have chosen.
Key features
- Can be added to ANY course, or as a stand-alone option
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Greater flexibility to pursue preferred interests and focus
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the FCE exam.
Stafford House Cambridge English exam preparation courses cover the areas of your exam in detail to ensure you achieve success. Classes are designed to teach you the skills and English language required, through the study of exam past papers and exam techniques. Stafford House Canterbury and London are both approved testing centres for Cambridge Exams. This means you can book and take your exams in the same place you have your lessons, which should reduce exam anxiety and help you perform better on the day.
FCE proves you have reached B2 (Upper Intermediate) level of English and can use every day written and spoken English for work or study purposes. The programme will develop every aspect of your English through engaging lessons and activities, from studying idioms and modal verbs to debating ideas and writing essays at a high language level.
Objectives
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- With sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the FCE exam.
Stafford House Cambridge English exam preparation courses cover the areas of your exam in detail to ensure you achieve success. Classes are designed to teach you the skills and English language required, through the study of exam past papers and exam techniques. Stafford House Canterbury and London are both approved testing centres for Cambridge Exams. This means you can book and take your exams in the same place you have your lessons, which should reduce exam anxiety and help you perform better on the day.
FCE proves you have reached B2 (Upper Intermediate) level of English and can use every day written and spoken English for work or study purposes. The programme will develop every aspect of your English through engaging lessons and activities, from studying idioms and modal verbs to debating ideas and writing essays at a high language level.
Objectives
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- With sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the CAE exam.
Stafford House Cambridge English exam preparation courses cover the areas of your exam in detail to ensure you achieve success. Classes are designed to teach you the skills and English language required, through the study of exam past papers and exam techniques. Stafford House Canterbury and London are both approved testing centres for Cambridge Exams. This means you can book and take your exams in the same place you have your lessons, which should reduce exam anxiety and help you perform better on the day.
CAE demonstrates that you are at C1 (Advanced) level of English needed for academic and professional success. As you prepare for the exam, you’ll study complex grammar and advanced-level vocabulary and learn how to write proposals, conduct research and communicate effectively in an international workplace.
Objectives
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- With sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2025 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the CAE exam.
Stafford House Cambridge English exam preparation courses cover the areas of your exam in detail to ensure you achieve success. Classes are designed to teach you the skills and English language required, through the study of exam past papers and exam techniques. Stafford House Canterbury and London are both approved testing centres for Cambridge Exams. This means you can book and take your exams in the same place you have your lessons, which should reduce exam anxiety and help you perform better on the day.
CAE demonstrates that you are at C1 (Advanced) level of English needed for academic and professional success. As you prepare for the exam, you’ll study complex grammar and advanced-level vocabulary and learn how to write proposals, conduct research and communicate effectively in an international workplace.
Objectives
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- With sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 394 | 788 | 1182 | 1512 | 2268 | 3024 | 7705 | 7008 | 10512 | 14016 | 292 |
The course includes skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing and making inferences. It also teaches strategies for independent writing, one-to-one interviews and listening.
The IELTS Preparation courses are designed to get you the IELTS level you need, by the date that you need it. IELTS preparation at Stafford House is ideal for students who require a specific IELTS level for university entrance and are available at all Stafford House schools.
The Stafford House IELTS Preparation course is for students who want to take the IELTS Academic Exam. These courses are designed for students at intermediate level and above and aim to develop your English skills and improve your exam technique in preparation for the IELTS Exam.
You will follow an objective based course structure where your teacher will work with you to determine what IELTS level you need to achieve and identify which skills, techniques and exam areas you need to develop to reach your goal.
Every week, as part of your classes, you will study IELTS past papers, focussing on areas of the exam that you need to improve. Throughout your study at Stafford House your teacher and the academic team will monitor your progress and offer you feedback.
Once a month you will get a report and a one-to-one session with an academic manager to discuss your skills, progression and exam readiness to ensure you are on track.
Objectives
- Determine and achieve your desired IELTS level
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- Study sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks
Why Study IELTS Preparation?
The IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System) gives you an English Level that is recognised by over 10,000 education and training providers worldwide. Achieving an IELTS level shows your level of English language proficiency and helps you access education or professional opportunities in English speaking countries.
Stafford House IELTS Preparation courses are a great choice for any student who is serious about attending university in an English speaking country, or for anyone wanting to work using the English language. An IELTS level is a great addition to your CV and unlocks a huge amount of educational and professional opportunities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 421 | 842 | 1263 | 1620 | 2430 | 3240 | 8326 | 7392 | 11088 | 14784 | 308 |
The course includes skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing and making inferences. It also teaches strategies for independent writing, one-to-one interviews and listening.
The IELTS Preparation courses are designed to get you the IELTS level you need, by the date that you need it. IELTS preparation at Stafford House is ideal for students who require a specific IELTS level for university entrance and are available at all Stafford House schools.
The Stafford House IELTS Preparation course is for students who want to take the IELTS Academic Exam. These courses are designed for students at intermediate level and above and aim to develop your English skills and improve your exam technique in preparation for the IELTS Exam.
You will follow an objective based course structure where your teacher will work with you to determine what IELTS level you need to achieve and identify which skills, techniques and exam areas you need to develop to reach your goal.
Every week, as part of your classes, you will study IELTS past papers, focussing on areas of the exam that you need to improve. Throughout your study at Stafford House your teacher and the academic team will monitor your progress and offer you feedback.
Once a month you will get a report and a one-to-one session with an academic manager to discuss your skills, progression and exam readiness to ensure you are on track.
Objectives
- Determine and achieve your desired IELTS level
- Goal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programme
- Develop the skills needed to succeed in the exam
- Develop strategies to maximise your score in the exam
How you will learn - Skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more
- Methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing
- The skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview
- Listening strategies such as listening for gist and for detail
- Study sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks
Why Study IELTS Preparation?
The IELTS exam (International English Language Testing System) gives you an English Level that is recognised by over 10,000 education and training providers worldwide. Achieving an IELTS level shows your level of English language proficiency and helps you access education or professional opportunities in English speaking countries.
Stafford House IELTS Preparation courses are a great choice for any student who is serious about attending university in an English speaking country, or for anyone wanting to work using the English language. An IELTS level is a great addition to your CV and unlocks a huge amount of educational and professional opportunities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International
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.
Other airport transfers include (one way):
London City: GBP 195.
Luton: GBP 260.
St Pancras: GBP 230.
Junior airport transfer (one way):
Heathrow: GBP 260.
Gatwick: GBP 220.
Stansted: GBP 260.
St Pancras: GBP 270.
Luton: GBP 270.
London City: GBP 220.
Unaccompanied minor service: GBP 150 (each way).
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language 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
Stafford House International
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 15Number of public PC workstations: 14Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
460 £ return (both ways)
390 £ return (both ways)
480 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | 1 km |
Cricket | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 2 km |
Horse riding | | 4 km |
Rugby | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 8 km |
Squash | | 2 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Movie afternoon
African drumming
Pub night
Canterbury Cathedral
Adults - Paid activities
Seaside excursion (GBP 10)
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 22 Dec to 28 Dec.
One of the most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to immerse yourself in your English language studies with English speaking homestay hosts and gives you a unique opportunity to learn about British culture.
At Stafford House they do all they can to ensure they match you with the right homestay. If you wish to truly experience British culture by staying at one of the homestays.
Homestay accommodation offers students the chance to live as part of an English family and practise speaking English outside of the classroom.
The homestay accommodation is carefully selected on a family by family basis, ensuring all students live in comfortable and pleasant houses with caring families.
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into UK life and culture.
All of the hosts are carefully selected to ensure that the students have a safe and positive experience.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 22 Dec to 28 Dec.
One of the most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to immerse yourself in your English language studies with English speaking homestay hosts and gives you a unique opportunity to learn about British culture.
At Stafford House they do all they can to ensure they match you with the right homestay. If you wish to truly experience British culture by staying at one of the homestays.
Homestay accommodation offers students the chance to live as part of an English family and practise speaking English outside of the classroom.
The homestay accommodation is carefully selected on a family by family basis, ensuring all students live in comfortable and pleasant houses with caring families.
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into UK life and culture.
All of the hosts are carefully selected to ensure that the students have a safe and positive experience.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in £ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 22 Dec to 28 Dec.
One of the most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to immerse yourself in your English language studies with English speaking homestay hosts and gives you a unique opportunity to learn about British culture.
At Stafford House they do all they can to ensure they match you with the right homestay. If you wish to truly experience British culture by staying at one of the homestays.
Homestay accommodation offers students the chance to live as part of an English family and practise speaking English outside of the classroom.
The homestay accommodation is carefully selected on a family by family basis, ensuring all students live in comfortable and pleasant houses with caring families.
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into UK life and culture.
All of the hosts are carefully selected to ensure that the students have a safe and positive experience.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 22 Dec to 28 Dec.
One of the most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to immerse yourself in your English language studies with English speaking homestay hosts and gives you a unique opportunity to learn about British culture.
At Stafford House they do all they can to ensure they match you with the right homestay. If you wish to truly experience British culture by staying at one of the homestays.
Homestay accommodation offers students the chance to live as part of an English family and practise speaking English outside of the classroom.
The homestay accommodation is carefully selected on a family by family basis, ensuring all students live in comfortable and pleasant houses with caring families.
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into UK life and culture.
All of the hosts are carefully selected to ensure that the students have a safe and positive experience.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Completed in September 2020, Holmes House is a modern student residence offering students fully furnished rooms with private bathroom, study area with desk and chair as well as plenty of storage space. There is a spacious kitchen living area for every 6 students. The residence is ideally located next door to the school and only a 5 minute walk from Canterbury city centre. The residence offers a high quality finish throughout and features a spacious communal area, outside courtyard seating area and free laundry facilities.
Holmes House is just minutes from Canterbury city centre with a wealth of cafes, restaurants, shops, parks and points of interest nearby. There is a Tesco Metro supermarket just 3 minutes’ walk from the accommodation and the Canterbury Bus Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Holmes House is situated next door to the school making it the most convenient accommodation option the school offers in Canterbury.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2480 | 3100 | 3720 | 310 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This residential accommodation is for students aged under the age of 18, with both a residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site. On-site facilities include a canteen, where students take all their meals, free laundry facilities and communal social areas. Bedrooms are either single or shared and feature an en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, underbed storage and a study area with desk, chair and set of drawers.
The summer residence is located a short walk from the school and just 13 minutes walk to the city centre. There is a Sainsbury’s grocery store 5 minutes walk away. The city centre is 5 minutes travel by public transport using the ‘12, 89, 89A, Stagecoach Gold 16 or The Diamond 15’ bus from the St Lawrence Road bus stop outside the accommodation.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2950 | 3540 | 295 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This residential accommodation is for students aged under the age of 18, with both a residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site. On-site facilities include a canteen, where students take all their meals, free laundry facilities and communal social areas. Bedrooms are either single or shared and feature an en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, underbed storage and a study area with desk, chair and set of drawers.
The summer residence is located a short walk from the school and just 13 minutes walk to the city centre. There is a Sainsbury’s grocery store 5 minutes walk away. The city centre is 5 minutes travel by public transport using the ‘12, 89, 89A, Stagecoach Gold 16 or The Diamond 15’ bus from the St Lawrence Road bus stop outside the accommodation.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 70 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This residential accommodation is for students aged under the age of 18, with both a residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site. On-site facilities include a canteen, where students take all their meals, free laundry facilities and communal social areas. Bedrooms are either single or shared and feature an en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, underbed storage and a study area with desk, chair and set of drawers.
The summer residence is located a short walk from the school and just 13 minutes walk to the city centre. There is a Sainsbury’s grocery store 5 minutes walk away. The city centre is 5 minutes travel by public transport using the ‘12, 89, 89A, Stagecoach Gold 16 or The Diamond 15’ bus from the St Lawrence Road bus stop outside the accommodation.
Ratings of Stafford House International compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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Homestay | ||
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Student opinions about Stafford House International, Canterbury
Questions and answers about Stafford House International
- I am interested in booking English lessons for my son. Do you have availability in the evening?“We can offer private lessons but not in the evening. The latest we can offer is 13:30 to 17:15/17:30.”Laís D'Amato Rocker, from Stafford House International - Mar 11, 2022
- My daughter is celiac. Is it possible to have gluten-free meals, completely safe from contamination?“Yes, It's possible to offer gluten-free meals at no extra fee.”Maksym Pidipryhora, Global Sales Support Coordinator from Stafford House International - Mar 12, 2023
- My daughter and her friend would like to stay in the same room, is this possible?“Yes, we have twin rooms available and the girls can stay together.”Maksym Pidipryhora, Global Sales Support Coordinator from Stafford House International - Mar 12, 2023
- My daughter is 17 years old, can she cook her own meals in the summer residence?“Students under 18 are not allowed to cook themselves. ”Maksym Pidipryhora, Global Sales Support Coordinator from Stafford House International - Mar 12, 2023
FAQ about Stafford House International, Canterbury
- What's the duration of the lessons?“The duration of a lesson is 45 minutes.”Madly Simba, FR Consultant from Stafford House International - Aug 17, 2021
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Stafford House?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Stafford House
- Is airport pickup offered by Stafford?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (230 £), London Gatwick Airport (195 £), London Stansted Airport (240 £)
- 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 1 students (Private Classes) to 16 students (Classic Course + Basketball - Homestay)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Stafford House International?90% of teachers at Stafford House International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Stafford House International from?The highest Nationality percentage at Stafford House International comes from Saudi Arabia with a 14.8% representation, followed by students from Korea (14.3%) and Turkey (10%).
- Stafford House International offers courses for which ages?Stafford House International offers courses from 11 years (Classic Course - Residential, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.