What we like about the school
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
- Top rated school facilities
- Calgary is one of the top destinations our students liked most
Stafford House International
- The school is located in the main business district, in a ‘no pay’ train zone, which international students love. It is also close to Calgary Tower, the Calgary Central Library and a huge indoor shopping complex, a unique indoor tropical park, theatres, cinemas and restaurants.
- Legal name / parent company: Cambridge Arts & Sciences Limited
- Tax registration ID: GB328077689
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Stafford House International
OUR PLEDGE TO PROTECT OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITIES We are committed to providing the best possible care for our students, so we’ve made a pledge detailing 14 measures we’re taking to ensure our student’s safety and wellbeing, from smaller class sizes, a heightened cleaning regime, PPE equipment, social distancing and increasing welfare support, to blended learning and regular health checks.
NEED TO CHANGE YOUR START DATE AT THE LAST MINUTE? NO PROBLEM! We will waive all cancellation fees at any time and offer flexible postponements for all adult bookings made to our schools in the UK and Canada, where the student is unable to travel due to a school closure, travel ban, quarantine restriction or flight cancellation due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Until further notice Stafford House schools will provide the option of a new start date or full credit towards future studies at any of our English schools in the UK and Canada.
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Soccer field / football pitch
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
10Number of public PC workstations:
11Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- 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 applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
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):
17
11
17
5
8
Optional airport transfer
Calgary International, Alta.:125 C$ pick up
250 C$ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 15 Feb. 2021, 02 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 01 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 11 Nov. 2021, 27 Dec. 2021.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 2250 | 3000 | 8165 | 7920 | 11520 | 15360 | 320 |
Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1673 | 2231 | 6070 | 5888 | 8564 | 11418 | 238 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1950 | 2600 | 7015 | 6720 | 9720 | 12960 | 270 |
Price in US$ | 242 | 484 | 725 | 967 | 1450 | 1933 | 5215 | 4996 | 7226 | 9634 | 201 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2490 | 3320 | 9085 | 8880 | 12960 | 17280 | 360 |
Price in US$ | 309 | 617 | 926 | 1234 | 1851 | 2468 | 6754 | 6601 | 9634 | 12846 | 268 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:15
Private
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 2800 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
Price in US$ | 298 | 595 | 893 | 1190 | 1487 | 1785 | 2082 | 2379 | 2974 | 3569 | 298 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Work & Study
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2490 | 3320 | 9085 | 8880 | 12960 | 17280 | 360 |
Price in US$ | 309 | 617 | 926 | 1234 | 1851 | 2468 | 6754 | 6601 | 9634 | 12846 | 268 |
A student can choose any Core Course and add Academic Modules to focus on academic skills needed at university. The Academic Modules include: English for Academic Purposes, Writing and Grammar, Academic Writing, Research and Presentation Skills, IELTS Preparation and Current Events.
There is a University Placement Service Fee of CAD 200 for the first application and CAD 75 for additional applications.
This fee is free for students who are studying for 12 weeks or more.
There is a University Placement Service Fee of CAD 200 for the first application and CAD 75 for additional applications.
This fee is free for students who are studying for 12 weeks or more.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Exam Preparation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 375 | 750 | 1125 | 1500 | 2250 | 3000 | 8165 | 7920 | 11520 | 15360 | 320 |
Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1673 | 2231 | 6070 | 5888 | 8564 | 11418 | 238 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 415 | 830 | 1245 | 1660 | 2490 | 3320 | 9085 | 8880 | 12960 | 17280 | 360 |
Price in US$ | 309 | 617 | 926 | 1234 | 1851 | 2468 | 6754 | 6601 | 9634 | 12846 | 268 |
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.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:15
Note: All courses offered by Stafford, Calgary can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 80 C$. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:All courses include the use of the Interactive Online Student Portal, course material,free internet access, and an organized social program.
Learning materials:
1 - 12 weeks: CAD 75
13 - 24 weeks: CAD 150
25 - 36 weeks: CAD 225
37+ weeks: CAD 300
Learning materials:
1 - 12 weeks: CAD 75
13 - 24 weeks: CAD 150
25 - 36 weeks: CAD 225
37+ weeks: CAD 300
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 240 | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 188 | 376 | 564 | 752 | 939 | 1127 | 1315 | 1503 | 1878 | 2254 | 188 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
For students aged 16 and 17, there's an extra fee of CAD 25 per week.
The student should contact the host regarding arrival time, this will ensure that someone is at home to welcome them.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 13 Jun. 2021 - 28 Aug. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 30 C$ weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 177 | 353 | 529 | 705 | 881 | 1057 | 1233 | 1409 | 1761 | 2113 | 177 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
For students aged 16 and 17, there's an extra fee of CAD 25 per week.
The student should contact the host regarding arrival time, this will
ensure that someone is at home to welcome them.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 13 Jun. 2021 - 28 Aug. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 30 C$ weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 165 | 329 | 493 | 658 | 822 | 986 | 1151 | 1315 | 1644 | 1972 | 165 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
For students aged 16 and 17, there's an extra fee of CAD 25 per week.
The student should contact the host regarding arrival time, this will ensure that someone is at home to welcome them.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 13 Jun. 2021 - 28 Aug. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 30 C$ weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in C$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 177 | 353 | 529 | 705 | 881 | 1057 | 1233 | 1409 | 1761 | 2113 | 177 | 157 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
For students aged 16 and 17, there's an extra fee of CAD 25 per week.
The student should contact the host regarding arrival time, this will ensure that someone is at home to welcome them.
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 13 Jun. 2021 - 28 Aug. 2021
High season:
High season supplement per week: 30 C$ Accommodation must be booked at the latest on the Wednesday before the beginning of the course.
Special diet supplement: CAD 25 per week. All accommodation is Sunday arrival, Saturday departure and subject to availability
Special diet supplement: CAD 25 per week. All accommodation is Sunday arrival, Saturday departure and subject to availability
Reviews
3.0
Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.0
Organisation
4.0
Facilities
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Other English schools in Calgary offering English courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Stafford, Calgary?English courses at Stafford start at 325 C$ for General English 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
- 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 Calgary International, Alta. (125 C$)
- 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 15 students (General English 25)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Stafford House International?100% 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 Brazil with a 17.6% representation, followed by students from Korea (17.6%) and Japan (11.8%).
- Stafford House International offers courses for which ages?Stafford House International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 0 during the summer and 0 for the rest of the year.
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