Video
Stafford House International is a group of English language schools that offer courses for general, academic and professional purposes. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and help our students enjoy our cities, empowering them with confidence, to realize their personal potential.
Our schools are located in the USA in San Francisco, San Diego, Chicago and Boston, in Canada in Toronto and Calgary and in the UK in London, Cambridge, Canterbury and Brighton. Each city offers a unique way to improve our customers’ English, by providing them with a personal experience and an individual approach.
For 25 years Stafford House Summer has been offering high quality English Language and activity courses for young learners in the summer and year round, at a wide range of great locations throughout the UK and USA. We offer over 12 great locations across the UK, USA and Canada, in some of the world’s most famous places including Cambridge, London, Toronto and Boston.
Stafford House International is part of CATS Colleges.
- School is very near to city centre
- School is open all year round
- Junior and adult courses available
- Choice of residential or homestay accommodation
- Free shuttle bus service for homestay students
- Hot lunch and dinner in the canteen for homestay students (Monday - Fridays)
- Computer rooms
- Self-access study centre
- Separate buildings for junior and
adult courses - Cozy courtyard
- Easy walking distance to the city centre
- Use of local swimming pool and sports hall
- Use of local sports fields
- Project work
- Games
- Excursions
- Swimming
Programmes
- 15 hours of tution
- Minimum group size
- One free group leader
- Full day excursion to London
- 1 half day excursion to Ely
- Accomodation
- Full board
- 2 Project afternoons
- Evening activities and 2 local visit
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival
Evening. Time in residence
Morning. Placement Test and induction
Day. Guided walking tour of Cambridge
Evening. Movie Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Project work
Evening. Casino Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Half-day excursion e.g. to Ely
Evening. International Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Project work
Evening. African Drumming
Morning. English tuition
Day. Local visit, e.g. Kings College
Evening. British Culture Night
Morning. Full day excursion to London with packed lunch
Day. Full day excursion to London with packed lunch
Evening. Chill out evening
The English course is 15 hours a week. On the day of arrival children take a language test to place them in the right study group. There is a maximum of 16 students in a class. The lessons are interactive, dynamic and engaging. The course is tailored to suit the goals and interests of each group. Teachers use a communicative approach so that children learn to use the language in a practical way straight away. Teaching is possible at any level.
- 15 hours of tution
- Minimum group size
- One free group leader
- Full day excursion to London
- 1 or 2 Half day excursions
- Accomodation
- Full board
- 2 Project afternoons
- Evening activities and 2 local visit
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival and Local Orientation
Evening. Time in residence
Morning. Placement Test and induction
Day. Walking Tour of Canterbury City
Evening. Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle
Evening. Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Local Visit: Canterbury Cathedral
Evening. International Night
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Local Visit: St Augustine’s Abbey
Evening. Beach Party Disco or Sports
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Sports or Swimming (by bus)
Evening. Casino Night or English Conversation Club
Morning. Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included)
Day. Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included)
Evening. British Culture Evening
- 15 hours of tution
- Minimum group size
- One free group leader
- Full day excursion to London
- 1 half day excursion to Ely
- Accomodation
- Full board
- 2 Project afternoons
- Evening activities and 2 local visit
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival
Evening. Time in residence
Morning. Placement Test and induction
Day. Guided walking tour of Cambridge
Evening. Movie Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Project work
Evening. Casino Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Half-day excursion e.g. to Ely
Evening. International Night
Morning. English tuition
Day. Project work
Evening. African Drumming
Morning. English tuition
Day. Local visit, e.g. Kings College
Evening. British Culture Night
Morning. Full day excursion to London with packed lunch
Day. Full day excursion to London with packed lunch
Evening. Chill out evening
The English course is 15 hours a week. On the day of arrival children take a language test to place them in the right study group. There is a maximum of 16 students in a class. The lessons are interactive, dynamic and engaging. The course is tailored to suit the goals and interests of each group. Teachers use a communicative approach so that children learn to use the language in a practical way straight away. Teaching is possible at any level.
- 15 hours of tution
- Minimum group size
- One free group leader
- Full day excursion to London
- 1 or 2 half day excursions
- Accomodation
- Full board
- 2 Project afternoons
- Evening activities and 2 local visit
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival and Local Orientation
Evening. Time in residence
Morning. Placement Test and induction
Day. Walking Tour of Canterbury City
Evening. Welcome Evening & Ice Breaker Activities
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Included Half Day Excursion: Leeds Castle
Evening. Welcome Disco or Drama Workshop
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Local Visit: Canterbury Cathedral
Evening. International Night
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Local Visit: St Augustine’s Abbey
Evening. Beach Party Disco or Sports
Morning. English Lessons
Day. Sports or Swimming (by bus)
Evening. Casino Night or English Conversation Club
Morning. Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included)
Day. Included Full Day Excursion: London or Cambridge (no entrance included)
Evening. British Culture Evening
Recommended arrival cities
FAQ
Write to us on Whatsapp or fill in the form and we will get back to you.
If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
19 New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent CT1 3AS, UK
