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Stafford House International Junior CentreYork, England UK

English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in York.

Location: Stafford House International Junior Centre York is located close to the historic walled city of York, in northeast England. The Junior centre is housed within one of the most known boarding schools in the UK, Queen Ethelburga's College. Set in the English countryside, in a refurbished early 20th-century traditional boarding school, Queen Elizabeth's College offers a unique location for junior programmes. The school's expansive campus provides various attributes such as gardens and sporting facilities, whilst the centre of York and its attractions are only a 20km journey away. Leeds International Airport is 53 km from the school. The school is a 5-minute taxi ride from Cattal Train Station, 140km from Manchester Airport and a 4-hour train journey from London.

School facilities: This unique summer school offers many facilities allowing juniors to enjoy a memorable time throughout their programme. These facilities include on-site tennis courts, a cafeteria, a swimming pool, common rooms with televisions and computer games, extensive sports fields and a shop.

Additional information: All junior programmes include 7 evening activities, 1 full-day excursion and 2 half-day excursions per week. These Junior Centres use in-house coursebooks and materials designed to provide a communicative and student-orientated learning experience.

School chain: Stafford House International Junior Centres 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.
  • Legal name / parent company: Stafford House Study Holidays Limited
  • Tax registration ID: GB328077689

English Courses

General Language

Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International Junior Centre

Comments about courses

Extras:
Airport Transfers (one way):
Heathrow: GBP 385.
Stansted: GBP 360.
Gatwick, Luton and London City: GBP 435.
Manchester: GBP 205.
Leeds Bradford: GBP 110.

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
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 30 days before the course is due to start.
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

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Stafford House International Junior Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UK
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
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

Student Age

Minimum age of students
8 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.
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

Leisure activities

activity possible
Swimming
Tennis

Map  

Queen Ethelburga´s College, Thorpe Underwood Estate - YO26 9SS York
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FAQ about Stafford House International Junior Centre, York

  • 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)
  • 100% of teachers at Stafford House International Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.

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