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Stafford House International
Canterbury, England UK
Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in England UK

19 New Dover Rd - CT1 3AS Canterbury - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5
  • 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.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • 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.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 23 24 36 48
Our price (£) 345 690 1,035 1,300 1,950 2,600 3,250 6,670 6,000 9,000 12,000
Price in US$ 442 883 1,324 1,663 2,495 3,326 4,158 8,532 7,675 11,513 15,350
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 23 24 36 48
Our price (£) 375 750 1,125 1,420 2,130 2,840 3,550 7,360 6,720 10,080 13,440
Price in US$ 480 960 1,440 1,817 2,725 3,633 4,542 9,415 8,596 12,894 17,192
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 23 24 36 48
Our price (£) 400 800 1,200 1,520 2,280 3,040 3,800 7,935 7,320 10,980 14,640
Price in US$ 512 1,024 1,535 1,945 2,917 3,889 4,861 10,151 9,364 14,046 18,727
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 24 36
Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,980 8,040 12,060
Price in US$ 6,371 10,285 15,427
Starting dates
Every Monday

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.

Includes: registration fee, materials fee and Cambridge Exam fees.

Weekly additional fees:-

  • 12 week course: GBP 415 per week.
  • 24 week course: GBP 335 per week.
  • 36 week course: GBP 335 per week.
Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Possible course durations
12, 24, 36 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 730 1,460 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 934 1,868
Starting dates
2026: 30 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
50 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Junior
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 2,915 5,830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 3,827 7,654

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

Course start dates on request.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 2,915 5,830 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 3,827 7,654

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

Course start dates on request.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 1,385 2,770 4,155 5,540 6,925 8,310 9,695 11,080 12,465 0 0
Price in US$ 1,819 3,637 5,455 7,274 9,092 10,910 12,728 14,547 16,365
Starting dates
2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 16 Aug 2026

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

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 1,385 2,770 4,155 5,540 6,925 8,310 9,695 11,080 12,465 0 0
Price in US$ 1,819 3,637 5,455 7,274 9,092 10,910 12,728 14,547 16,365
Starting dates
2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 16 Aug 2026

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

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 1,385 2,770 4,155 5,540 6,925 8,310 9,695 11,080 12,465 0 0
Price in US$ 1,819 3,637 5,455 7,274 9,092 10,910 12,728 14,547 16,365
Starting dates
2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 16 Aug 2026
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 1,385 2,770 4,155 5,540 6,925 8,310 9,695 11,080 12,465 0 0
Price in US$ 1,819 3,637 5,455 7,274 9,092 10,910 12,728 14,547 16,365
Starting dates
2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026, 16 Aug 2026
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
14 years
Age range:
14 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (£) 400 800 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,400 2,800 3,200 3,600 4,000 4,800
Price in US$ 512 1,024 1,535 2,047 2,559 3,070 3,582 4,094 4,605 5,117 6,140
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1 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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 1,775 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 2,271
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 31 Jul 2026

This course prepares students for the FCE exam.

Exam date to be confirmed.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
5 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 1,900 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 2,431
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 31 Jul 2026

This course prepares students for the FCE exam.

Exam date to be confirmed.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Possible course durations
5 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 1,775 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 2,271
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 31 Jul 2026

This course prepares students for the CAE exam.

Exam dates to be confirmed.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
5 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Our price (£) 0 0 0 0 1,900 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 2,431
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 31 Jul 2026

This course prepares students for the CAE exam.

Exam dates to be confirmed.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Possible course durations
5 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 23 24 36 48
Our price (£) 375 750 1,125 1,420 2,130 2,840 3,550 7,360 6,720 10,080 13,440
Price in US$ 480 960 1,440 1,817 2,725 3,633 4,542 9,415 8,596 12,894 17,192
Starting dates
Every Monday

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.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 14:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 23 24 36 48
Our price (£) 400 800 1,200 1,520 2,280 3,040 3,800 7,935 7,320 10,980 14,640
Price in US$ 512 1,024 1,535 1,945 2,917 3,889 4,861 10,151 9,364 14,046 18,727
Starting dates
Every Monday

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.

Course specific data
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 - 12:20
Afternoon: 13:20 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Stafford House International include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Stafford House International, Canterbury

4.5
Overall school rating of
Stafford House International, Canterbury
4 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
4.5 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.5 
Value for money
4.2 
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The atmosphere was nice. Everyone were so kind and they were really helpful as well.”
Details of the review
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jan. 2019 by Toth Gyorgy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Sota Kato
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2023 by Shunichiro Nakagami
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Classic Course - Homestay - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jul. 2018 by Karlo Vešligaj
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 Stafford House International CanterburyAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.54.3
Location of the school4.84.6
Facilities4.33.9
Social activities4.53.8
Organisation5.04.2
Quality of teaching3.54.3
Value for money4.33.9
Homestay5.04.1
Shared flat5.04.0

Stafford House International

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKISI
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
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.
Year of school foundation
2011

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: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 14

    Facilities 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
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Korea 14%
Saudi Arabia 14%
Turkey 10%
Italy 9%
Switzerland 8%
Thailand 4%
Spain 4%
France 3%
China 2%
Japan 2%
Brazil 1%
Germany 1%
Other nationalities 28%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Throughout the year: 70
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
£80
Comments about courses

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 240.
Gatwick: GBP 200.
Stansted: GBP 250.
St Pancras: GBP 240.
Luton: GBP 270.
London City: GBP 200.

Unaccompanied minor service: GBP 150 (each way).

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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
£250 one way
£500 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£200 one way
£400 return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
£250 one way
£500 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Juniors activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Canterbury walking tour
Movie afternoon
African drumming
Pub night
Canterbury Cathedral

Adults - Paid activities

London excursion (GBP 30)
Seaside excursion (GBP 10)

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.
activity possibledistance from school
Basketball1 km
Cricket1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding4 km
Rugby2 km
Sailing8 km
Squash2 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis2 km
Volleyball1 km

Accommodation

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Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2400 2880 240 80
Price in US$ 324 647 970 1,293 1,616 1,939 2,263 2,586 3,232 3,878 324 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 21 Dec to 27 Dec.

Check-in
Sunday 10:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 6:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 215 430 645 860 1075 1290 1505 1720 2150 2580 215 80
Price in US$ 290 579 869 1,158 1,448 1,737 2,027 2,316 2,895 3,474 290 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 21 Dec to 27 Dec.

Check-in
Sunday 10:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 6:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 215 430 645 860 1075 1290 1505 1720 2150 2580 215 80
Price in US$ 290 579 869 1,158 1,448 1,737 2,027 2,316 2,895 3,474 290 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 21 Dec to 27 Dec.

Check-in
Sunday 10:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 6:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 185 370 555 740 925 1110 1295 1480 1850 2220 185 80
Price in US$ 250 499 748 997 1,246 1,495 1,744 1,993 2,491 2,990 250 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Christmas supplement of GBP 50 per week from 21 Dec to 27 Dec.

Check-in
Sunday 10:00-22:00
Check-out
Saturday 6:00-18:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 15 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 240 480 720 960 1200 1440 1680 1920 2400 2880 240 80
Price in US$ 324 647 970 1,293 1,616 1,939 2,263 2,586 3,232 3,878 324 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
1 minutes walking.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 01 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 335 670 1005 1340 1675 2010 2345 2680 3350 4020 335 80
Price in US$ 452 903 1,354 1,805 2,256 2,707 3,158 3,609 4,511 5,413 452 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site.

Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
6 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 320 640 960 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 3200 3840 320 80
Price in US$ 431 862 1,293 1,724 2,155 2,586 3,017 3,447 4,309 5,171 431 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site.

Shared rooms can be twin, triple or quadruple.

Check-in
Sunday 14:00 or later
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
6 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
17
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 285 570 855 1140 1425 1710 1995 2280 2850 3420 285 80
Price in US$ 384 768 1,152 1,535 1,919 2,303 2,687 3,070 3,838 4,605 384 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Jan 2026 - 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 335 670 1005 1340 1675 2010 2345 2680 3350 4020 335 80
Price in US$ 452 903 1,354 1,805 2,256 2,707 3,158 3,609 4,511 5,413 452 108
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 80£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

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Questions and answers about Stafford House International

Could your school provide an offer letter that includes the CAS number and sponsor license information to support my visa application for a short-term student visa?
“Please note that we issue a Letter of Acceptance and a Visa Letter for visa support for short-term language students. We do not issue CAS in this case.
Micheli Seibt, Sales Director from Stafford House International, Canterbury - Aug 15, 2025
Can my daughter and I do a course together at the school with accommodation homestay? She as a junior, me as an adult?
“In general, this is possible. However, please note that the organisation of the day is very different between junior and adult courses. The junior programme runs until 21:00 hrs. After dinner, the children are taken to the host family. So you would only see each other briefly in the morning and then after dinner. We would be happy to send you more information.”
Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 31, 2025
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
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

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 (250 £), London Gatwick Airport (200 £), London Stansted Airport (250 £)”
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 (Private Classes) to 16 students (Classic Course + Basketball - Homestay)”
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 14 years (Classic Course + Basketball - Homestay, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Stafford House International

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:40
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
CATS Colleges Holdings Limited | Tax registration ID: GB328077689

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa for travelling to England UK and attending a language course.
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
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