Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury London, England UK
What we like about the school
- Located in the heart of the upmarket Bloomsbury, close to transport links and the excitement and buzz of the capital.
- School café and canteen onsite.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: Programmes are offered to juniors at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury located in Holborn, a borough in central London. The area is known for its museums, jewellers and array of law firms as it is home to the Royal Courts of Justice. The school stands opposite the Bloomsbury Square Gardens, one of the oldest squares in the capital city, and is just around the corner from the historical landmark of Sicilian Avenue.
Getting around: The Holborn Tube Station is a 3 minute walk from the school entrance. This station is home to both the Central and Piccadilly lines, both of which span throughout London reaching attractions including Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and St Paul’s Cathedral.
Programmes: The school offers an array of programmes. Students can take an explorer package to integrate learning English with visiting and interacting in England UK’s capital. There is a general business focused programme which particularly focuses on English in the business world as well as a whole option to learn more about the marketing world, more specifically advertising and branding.
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
London Explorer Residential (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 16 students (max)from£1,575 / week Includes accommodationMore
London Explorer Residential (12 to 17 years old)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Our price (£) | 1,575 | 3,150 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,068 | 4,136 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Bloomberg Business Advantage (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 16 students (max)from£1,910 / week Includes accommodationMore
Bloomberg Business Advantage (14 to 17 years old)
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£1,910 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Our price (£) | 0 | 3,820 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 5,015 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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English & STEM (14 to 17 years old)15 lessons per week | 16 students (max)from£1,850 / week More
English & STEM (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week | 16 students (max)
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£1,850 / week
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| Our price (£) | 1,850 | 3,700 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,367 | 4,733 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Course duration: 1 to 2 weeks.
The start dates of 06 Jul and 20 Jul are not suitable for two week course bookings, and can only be booked as a one week course.
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
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 16 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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London Academic Explorer (14 to 17 years old)20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)from£1,800 / week Includes accommodationMore
London Academic Explorer (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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£1,800 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Our price (£) | 1,800 | 3,600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,364 | 4,727 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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London Explorer - Day Programme (14 to 17 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)from£785 / week More
London Explorer - Day Programme (14 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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£785 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Our price (£) | 785 | 1,570 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,005 | 2,009 |
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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 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury 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 at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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 Junior Centre - Bloomsbury and you book here.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Self-study areas
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9% |
| Turkey | 9% |
| Switzerland | 9% |
| China | 8% |
| Korea | 7% |
| Thailand | 6% |
| France | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 5% |
| Germany | 4% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Chile | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 26% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 60
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 15 years
Information for all courses offered by Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Unaccompanied minor service: GBP 200 (each way).
Travel insurance: GBP 9 per week
Bank transfer fee: GBP 12
Other airport transfers include (one way):
St Pancras: GBP 110.
Heathrow: GBP 165.
Gatwick: GBP 215.
Stansted: GBP 215.
Luton: GBP 215.
London City: GBP 135.- 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.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
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:
- £155 one way
£310 return (both ways) - Luton Airport:
- £205 one way
£410 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £205 one way
£410 return (both ways) - London City Airport:
- £125 one way
£250 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £205 one way
£410 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- A variety of fun activities are available at each of our centres both during the day and in the evenings. Students can select from a mixture of sports, dance, drama and team games.
For those who prefer to be creative we offer a range of arts and crafts as well as drumming, carnival and circus workshops. The fun carries on into the evening when students are able to enjoy discos, talent shows, international nights and much more. Our activities provide the perfect opportunity for students to use the English that they have learnt with international friends. Junior - Paid activities
- Not offered.
FAQ about Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury, London
What is the best price for a course at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury, London?
“English courses at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury start at 785 £ for London Explorer - Day Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Is airport pickup offered by Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (155 £), Luton Airport (205 £), London Gatwick Airport (205 £), London City Airport (125 £), London Stansted Airport (205 £)”
What is the number of students per class at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury varies from 10 (London Academic Explorer) to 16 students (London Explorer Residential)”
Which countries are students of Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury comes from Italy with a 9% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (9%) and Turkey (9%).”
Terms of Stafford House International Junior Centre - Bloomsbury
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:40
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- Tax registration ID: GB328077689
Visa Documents
Nationals from Latvia do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 65 £
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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Course duration: 2 weeks.