Reviews of Stafford House International, Cambridge, England UK
Total number of reviews: 16
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 16 reviews of former students of Stafford House International
| Overall rating Stafford House International, Cambridge, England UK | 4.2 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.6 |
| Organisation | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 3.8 |
| Social activities | 4.1 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.4 |
| Value for money | 4.1 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.0 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.5 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Stafford House International
21. Aug. 2023
1. Sacha (16 years) 
101.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
101.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
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I enjoyed the lessons, which were very interesting and allowed me to make contact with the other students.
4. Sep. 2022
2. Benjamin Germany
102.Course: General English 30 - 4 weeks
102.Course: General English 30 - 4 weeks
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29. Aug. 2022
3. José Spain
103.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
103.Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks
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8. Aug. 2022
4. Maria (59 years) 
104.Course: General English 30 [Inglés] - 2 weeks
104.Course: General English 30 [Inglés] - 2 weeks
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The school is very central and, in general, I liked the teachers.
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The school consists of three buildings, two together and one further away. When entering the main building it always had a very bad smell. I did not like the building where I went in the mornings, which was far from the others, and it was also very old, it seemed that the floor was going to sink, the classroom was very small and without air conditioning, but it had tables, something that in the other buildings were only chairs with a small table top that hardly fit anything.
In the first class in the afternoon they put me at a level too high for me and I had to ask myself to change class after a week of having a hard time. I think the teacher is the one who would have had to do it.
In each building there was only one bathroom with a single toilet on each floor to be shared by everyone, and above all very small.
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I really like Cambridge.
16. Dec. 2019
5. Antoine (28 years)
105.Course: General English 20 - 10 weeks
105.Course: General English 20 - 10 weeks
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Student Castle
6. Nov. 2019
6. Daniel (33 years)
106.Course: Essential English - 18 weeks
106.Course: Essential English - 18 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Friendly administrative and teaching staff, always willing to help. If you come for a long time, you can take a small break for a week (prior notice) and they will extend the week you missed. The facilities are fine.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
It is a small school with good facilities and the number of students is not very large, except in the summer, when many students arrive. However, they manage so that there are no more than 15 students in the classrooms. Usually, the classes have between 9 and 14 people.
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Good location. Twice a week they have free activities with teachers to practice speaking with other students outside of the academy in a more relaxed environment.
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Small but charming city with things to do. I imagine that for very long periods, 5-6 months it is too small for you but you always have the train to escape to another city.
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4 months in the academy have helped me a lot with my English. I arrived with a level a little below the Intermediate and I even started the Upper-Intermediate level. Each person has its own rhythm, but I do notice a lot the difference between my current level and the low level I had when I left. As everywhere, some teachers were better than others but, in general, all had a good academic and didactic level. The school staff were always willing to help and even taught me a few words in English.
27. Aug. 2019
7. Maria (56 years) Portugal
107.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
107.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
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15. Aug. 2019
8. Girlie Angeles (21 years) Spain
108.Course: General English 30 - 3 weeks
108.Course: General English 30 - 3 weeks
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27. Jun. 2019
9. Marianne (65 years) Switzerland
109.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
109.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
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Everything was fine
12. Feb. 2019
10. Irén (68 years) Hungary
110.Course: Essential English [English] - 2 weeks
110.Course: Essential English [English] - 2 weeks
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I liked the open atmosphere, the helpful secretaries, the well-prepared faculty, the cheerful student body. I liked the smooth organization, the well-functioning social programs, the pleasant trips. I liked the themed city walk.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
See the sites of the city regularly.
29. Oct. 2018
11. Dora (19 years) Belgium
111.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
111.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
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The wide range of themes, vocabulary and grammar studied.
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Buy a book at the Oxfam store and read it out loud to yourself in the evenings.
3. Sep. 2018
12. Filippo (17 years) 
112.Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
112.Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
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3. Sep. 2018
13. Solvej (20 years) Switzerland
113.Course: CAE Exam Preparation - 8 weeks
113.Course: CAE Exam Preparation - 8 weeks
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If you don‘t like mainstream clubbing, don‘t go to Cambridge.
15. Aug. 2018
14. Sabine (53 years) 
114.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
114.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
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The friendliness of the organization and the competence of the teachers
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On the day of arrival more English classes could be offered. I had only 1 hour.
2. Aug. 2018
15. Teillet (54 years)
115.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
115.Course: Essential English - 2 weeks
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2. May. 2018
16. Hernán (66 years) Germany
116.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
116.Course: Intensive English - 1 week
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The organisation, teachers, and the programme were very good. I stayed for only one week.
