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EXPLOREYOUR

ENGLISHTHE EXPERIENCE

OUR LOCATIONS

OUR COURSES

Locations...................................... 2Your.Stafford.House.................... 4Course.Portfolio........................... 6Progression.route........................ 7Testimonials................................. 8Social.Programme...................... 10 Accommodation......................... 12

USA Destinations..................... 14Boston........................................ 16Chicago....................................... 18San.Diego...................................20San.Francisco.............................22

UK Destinations.......................24Brighton......................................26Cambridge..................................28Canterbury.................................30London.......................................32

General.English..........................34Module.Customisation...............35Exam.Preparation.......................36Business.English........................38Professional.Certificates............39Additional.Options.....................40Junior.Groups............................. 41

We’d like to invite you on a learning adventure, one that will empower you to explore your English with confidence.

Our schools are located in 8 fantastic American and British cities that each offer a unique way to improve your language.

From the day you walk into Stafford House, you’ll become a member of our global community building long standing friendships made in the classroom and on action packed activities across the city.

You can count on our experienced teachers to empower and guide you through your journey in English, they go the extra mile to immerse you in their language and culture.

Our staff are knowledgeable and passionate about their cities and keen to share with you their experience about the city you have chosen.

By the end of your stay, we’ll make sure you’re equipped and empowered to explore the opportunities that come your way and realise your true potential.

A BIG ‘HELLO’AND WELCOME TOSTAFFORD HOUSE!

HELLO FUTURE!

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Boston HarbourPaul Revere

Mall-Fountain

The beautiful San Diegocoastline Museum of Man

San Diego

BOSTON

CHICAGO

SAN FRANCISCO

SAN DIEGO

EXPLORE YOURENGLISH

8 LOCATIONS ACROSS THE UK & THE USAWhether.it’s.a.traditional.English.experience.or.that.all.American.Adventure,.whatever.your.preference.you’ll.find.a.Stafford.House.location.to.suit.your.needs.and.tastes.

BRIGHTONCAMBRIDGE

LONDON

CANTERBURY

The Brighton Wheel

Roam Cambridge by bike

Canterbury CathedralHistoric City Centre

Explore the UK Capital

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YOURSTAFFORD HOUSE

A BIG ‘HELLO’On.your.first.day,.it.will.take.you.no.time.at.all.to.get.involved..We.have.a.full.induction.programme.and.a.specially.designed.handbook.that.will.inspire.you.to.make.the.most.of.your.learning.adventure.with.us;

•. A.tour.of.the.school.and.introduction.to.the.Stafford..House.community

•..A.walking.tour.to.start.the.discovery.of.your.local.area

•..Guidance.on.how.to.register.with.the.police.and.a.doctor,.and.how.to.open.a.bank.account

•..Guidance.on.how.to.find.your.nearest.religious.or.cultural.organisations

HERE TO HELPYou.can.rely.on.us.to.guide.you.through.the.ins.and.outs.of.your.foreign.experience;

•. Visa.application.and.renewal

•. Airport.transfers

•..Expert.education.advice.for..your.future

•..Monthly.meetings.with.academic.staff.to.discuss.your.personal.development

PERSONAL SERVICEFrom the moment you arrive, until the day you leave us, our enthusiastic and genuine staff will guide you through your stay and learning adventures.

EXCELLENT TEACHING

FLEXIBLE LEARNING

EXTRA-MILE SUPPORTYour.highly.trained.and.experienced.teachers.are.there.to.encourage.your.development.and.give.you.feedback.throughout..You.also.have.the.opportunity.to.meet.monthly.with.one.of.our.senior.mentors.for.additional.one-to-one.support..

EMPOWERING LESSONSWe.believe.in.lessons.that.are.engaging,.relevant,.and.fun,.and.build.real.confidence.in.your.abilities..You’ll.be.energised.and.inspired.to.reach.your.academic.goals.and.achieve.your.full.potential.

A VARIETY OF CITIESEight.fantastic.locations.spread.across.the.UK.and.USA,.and.all.great.places.to.explore,.each.distinctly.different.to.suit.your.style..Our.flexible.programmes.mean.you.can.easily.transfer.between.schools.within.each.country.

EXPERT STAFF Fully.qualified.Stafford.House.teachers.have.genuine.life.experiences.that.makes.education.more.than.just.academic..

YOUR TEAMThe.average.class.size.is.10,.small.enough.that.you.get.the.attention.you.require.in.a.relaxed.environment,.and.build.the.genuine.friendships.that.will.help.your.confidence.grow..

A CHOICE OF COURSES Our.eight.courses.follow.the.same.simple.pricing.structure.within.each.country..If.you.arrive.and.decide.you.are.on.the.wrong.programme,.it’s.simple.to.switch..As.long.as.you.continue.with.the.same.number.of.hours.per.week,.it’s.often.free.too.

Everyone needs inspiring teachers who are passionate about bringing the English language to life.

At Stafford House we’re flexible; we understand how important your study plan and choice of school are so we’ll guide you through any changes you might want to make. Adaptable study programmes, numerous locations and a straight forward pricing structure, allows you to be in control of your learning destiny.

PREMIUM FACILITIES

STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY. .Our.teaching.technology.equips.

both.you.and.your.teachers..to.make.the.most.of.lessons,.with.interactive.whiteboards..in.every.classroom.

FRESH BRIGHT CLASSROOMS. .All.of.our.schools.have.been.

recently.renovated.ensuring.you.study.in.bright,.light.and.airy.classrooms.

FREE HIGH SPEED WI-FI. .Our.free,.fast.Wi-Fi.Is.available.

throughout.our.schools.and.in.our.IT.suites,.to.use.at.ease.in.your.spare.time.

STUDENT LOUNGES AND CAFÉS. .For.a.place.to.chill,.take.a.break.

from.your.studies.or.catch.up.with.friends.in.our.vibrant.student.lounges.and.cafés.

LIBRARY FACILITIES. .If.you.want.to.dive.in.deeper.

to.your.studies,.there.are.extra.study.resources.to.reinforce.your.classroom.learning.

SELF-STUDY AREAS. .Designed.specifically.for.you.

to.get.your.head.down.and.concentrate.away.from.the.buzz.of.the.rest.of.the.school..

OUTSIDE COURTYARD. .Some.of.our.schools.benefit..

from.outside.seating.areas.to.relax.or.study.

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WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS!

Whether you want to learn English for everyday life, your career or to progress into academic studies, we look forward to welcoming you to an exciting range of courses for all levels!

YOUR PROGRESSION ROUTEStudying.English.at.Stafford.House.will.provide.you.with.all.the.support.necessary.to.reach.your.English.language.goals..Use.our.Progression.Guide.below,.to.map.your.potential.journey.to.English.language.fluency..

The.table.below.is.for.guidance.purposes.only..Students’.progression.is.dependent.on.motivation,.a.commitment.to.self-study.and.the.use.of.English.outside.the.classroom.

20 lessons per week

25 lessons per week

30 lessons per week

AD

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CED

7PROFICIENCYEquivalent to: Cambridge CPE, IELTS 7.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 106–120

You can use a range of language close to that of your own language. You have no problem understanding or communicating. You now wish to extend your vocabulary and explore the nuances of idiomatic English.

12-16 weeks 11-15 weeks 10-12 weeks

6ADVANCEDEquivalent to: Cambridge CAE, IELTS 6.5–7.5, TOEFL iBT 86–105

You can express yourself clearly and effectively. You have a sound grasp of major tenses and grammatical structures. You read widely and can follow the majority of what is heard on TV, radio and film.

12-16 weeks 11-15 weeks 10-12 weeks

INTE

RM

EDIA

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5UPPER INTERMEDIATEEquivalent to: Cambridge FCE, IELTS 5.5-6.0, TOEFL iBT 66–85

You can communicate effectively in most situations, discussing and expressing opinions on a wide range of topics. You will continue to broaden your vocabulary to become more fluent and accurate.

12-22 weeks 12-20 weeks 12-18 weeks

4INTERMEDIATEEquivalent to: Cambridge PET, IELTS 4.5–5.0, TOEFL iBT 35–45

You are a confident speaker and understand much of what you read and hear. You have a reasonable vocabulary and can survive well in most situations. You now need to become more fluent and accurate, use more complex structures and sophisticated vocabulary.

12-22 weeks 12-20 weeks 12-18 weeks

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3PRE-INTERMEDIATEEquivalent to: IELTS 4

You can communicate well in everyday social and travel situations and understand some of what is said. You are familiar with basic grammar but need to develop this further. You need to build your vocabulary and listening skills.

10-12 weeks 9-10 weeks 8 weeks

2ELEMENTARYEquivalent to: Cambridge KET, IELTS 3

You have a small, basic vocabulary and can communicate on a simple level. You can survive in everyday situations such as shopping, greeting and travelling. You make a lot of mistakes but people can understand you.

9 weeks 7-8 weeks 6 weeks

1BEGINNER

You only know a few words of English. 6 weeks 5 weeks

4 weeks

PROFESSIONALBusiness English

Career Preparation Activity

Professional Certificates

Marketing.&.Advertising

Business.Management

Project.Management

ACADEMICTOEFL Preparation

IELTS Preparation

Cambridge Examinations

University Pathways

We.also.offer.One-to-One English.and.Group courses.that.can.be.completely.tailor.made.according.to.your.needs.and.objectives.

EVERYDAY ENGLISH

General English

Standard.(20.lessons)

Intensive.(25.lessons)

Super.Intensive.(30.lessons)

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TESTIMONIALS“..I.love.everything.

about.the.school,..I.love.how.the.teachers.teach,.they.explain.everything.and.if.I.don’t.understand.they.will.explain.it.until.I.understand,.all.the.people.are.friendly..I.love.this.school.so.much..I.will.take.TOEFL.when.I’m.finished.studying.here,.I.will.go.to.Virginia.to.study.in.university..The.course.has.helped.me.with.my.future.goals;.you.can’t.go.to.university.and.not.speak.English!”

. Sofya, Russia

“.Stafford.House.is.a.great.school!.I’m.doing.very.well,.my.English.is.progressing.very.fast..Teachers.here.are.amazing.and.lessons.are.fun.–.we.are.playing.games.and.doing.exercises.but.at.the.same.time.learning.English.and.grammar!.I’ve.made.a.lot.of.friends.here.from.different.nationalities..We.hang.out.a.lot.to.practise.our.English.more..”

Ali, Qatar

“ ..Staying.with.a.host.family.was.the.best.experience.for.me..Living.with.a.family.helped.speed.up.my.learning.process,.because.we.talked.a.lot.during.dinners.”

. Daniel, Brazil.

“.Studying.in.San.

Diego.has.been.

an.amazing.and.

important.experience.in.my.life..

Teachers.are.highly.motivated.and.

well.educated..Nobody.has.to.

hesitate.to.ask,.if.something..

was.unclear.” Cagla, Turkey

“.I.really.enjoyed.

being.exposed.to.

challenging.materials.

and.participating.in.

in-class.activities.that.

pushed.me.outside.of.

my.comfort.zone.”

“.Staff.in.the.school.

is.very.helpful,.

I’ve.just.changed.

accommodation.

and.now.live.in.a.

student.house.with.

a.lot.of.international.

students.which.is.great.

because.I’ve.made.a.lot.of.friends..

There.are.a.lot.of.activities.in.the.

afternoon.every.day.and.we.are.

having.a.great.time.here!”

“.I.like.Stafford.House,.

teachers.are.very.

nice,.my.host.family.

is.great.and.I.get.to.

spend.a.lot.of.time.

with.my.international.

friends.at.social.programme..

It’s.my.first.time.in.Europe.

and.it’s.been.an.amazing.

experience.so.far.–.I.

would.recommend.it.to.my.

friends!”

Shoko, Japan

Nataly, Switzerland

Hee-Young, South.Korea

“.I.was.in.Stafford.

House.for.3.months.

and.it.was.the.best.time.of.my.life!.

Here.you.can.find.students.from.

all.over.the.world.and.teachers.

who.have.great.interests.and.great.

knowledge..They.all.take.you.under.

their.wings.and.they.become.a.part.

of.your.life!.And.the.worst.part.is.

you.have.to.leave.them.behind….I.

enjoyed.everything.–.every.single.

moment.of.my.lessons,.my.breaks,.

my.teachers.and.my.friends.so..

I.hope.to.come.back.again!” Tuana, Turkey

BOSTONCAMBRIDGE

CHICAGO

LONDON

SAN FRANCISCOSAN DIEGO BRIGHTON

CANTERBURY

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SOCIAL PROGRAMMEThe unique Stafford House social programme is designed directly in response to students’ wishes and requests. Wherever the students want to go or whatever they want to do, we do our best to make it happen.

All.of.our.activity.leaders.are.chosen.because.they.live.locally.and.are.passionate.about.showing.off.their.city.and.all.it.has.to.offer..This.allows.students.to.gain.a.deeper.insight.and.understanding.of.the.city.they.live.in.

Ancient.pubs.tucked.away.deep.in.the.city,.quirky.markets.nestled.in.the.midst.of.local.communities.or.festivals,.museums.and.events.that.could.be.left.off.the.student.to-do.list;.we.try.to.put.the.Stafford.House.student.in.touch.with.the.city.they.hope.to.discover.

We.design.a.lot.of.activities.that.aim.to.encourage.our.students.on.trips.to.extend.their.knowledge.of.English.beyond.the.classroom..This.could.take.the.form.of.a.local.culture.and.history.quiz,.language.that.can.be.used.in.an.art.gallery.or.an.activity.looking.at.architecture.vocabulary..

In.short,.our.social.programme.aims.to.bridge.the.gap.between.the.classroom.and.the.world.outside..Our.students.can.enjoy.a.wide.choice.of.activities,.knowledgeable.activity.leaders.and.a.team.that.encourages.you.to.use.your.English.at.all.levels.in.all.of.our.incredible.cities.

Concerts

City Breaks

Movie Nights

Volleyball

Beach SportsMuseum Visits

Walking Tours

PhotographyGallery Visits

Activity Days

Day Trips

Games Days

Beach Barbecue

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London Student Residence

Brighton Student House

San Francisco Student Residence

Boston Homestay

YOUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Where you live is key to your happiness and

academic success.Whether.you.prefer.the.independence..

of.a.student.residence.or.the.familiarity.of.homestay,.our.accommodation.options.are.chosen.to.offer.you.the.flexibility.of.choice.

and.quality.you.deserve.

HOMESTAY*One.of.our.most.popular.accommodation.options,.homestay.allows.you.to.integrate.into.family.life.and.practise.your.English.language.outside.the.classroom,.over.dinner.and.throughout.the.weekend.with.your.welcoming.hosts..This.is.a.unique.way.to.live.and.study.at.your.chosen.destination.

SUPERIOR HOMESTAY (UK ONLY)This.option.offers.you.all.the.benefits.of.homestay,.but.with.the.comfort.and.convenience.of.a.personal.bathroom.and.a.higher.standard..of.accommodation.

RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONOffering.you.more.space.to.yourself,.our.hand-picked.student.residences.provide.the.chance.to.live.more.independently.with.like-minded.people.from.all.over.the.world..Residences.are.modern.and.often.include.24.hour.reception,.laundry.facilities,.bike.storage,.common.room,.and.Wi-Fi.internet.access,.conveniently.located.for.easy.access.to.school..

STUDENT HOUSESSimilar.to.a.residence.but.offering.more.independence,.you.will.live.with.other.students.but.on.a.smaller.scale.than.in.a.residence,.allowing.you.to.build.lasting.friendships.with.your.house.mates..Fully.furnished.and.

equipped.for.self-catering.

PRIVATE OPTIONSAs.all.of.our.schools.are.in.popular.student.cities,.there.is.a.wealth.of.private.accommodation.to.rent,.to.suit.all.requirements.and.budgets..Our.staff.will.be.happy.to.help.in.any.way..

*London.homestay.accommodation.is.provided.by.third.party.agencies.

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BOSTONBoston.is.one.of.the.most.historic,.wealthy.and.influential.cities.in.the.USA..A.unique.waterfront.city.that.you’ll.fall.in.love.with.the.very.first.time.you.visit..Filled.with.historical.sights,.a.plethora.of.museums,.sports.fan-fare.and.lively.marketplaces,.your.inner.culture.vulture.is.waiting.to.be.unleashed.in.Boston.

Known.as.America’s.college.town,.it.is.home.to.over.50.colleges.and.universities.and.has.a.strong.tradition.of.learning..With.world-ranked.universities.such.as.MIT,.Harvard.and.Boston.College,.it.is.considered.by.many.to.be.the.education.capital.of.America..The.city.is.a.popular.destination.for.students.from.all.over.the.world.who.are.met.with.a.warm.welcome.to.this.beautiful.and.friendly.city.

SAN FRANCISCO

Known.for.its.international.culture,.many.high-tech.companies,.free.music.festivals,.and.delicious.California.food,.the.San.Francisco.Bay.Area.is.one.of.the.top.travel.and.business.destinations.in.the.world..San.Francisco.is.the.City.by.the.Bay,.home.to.beautiful.landmarks.like.the.Golden.Gate.Bridge,.cable.cars,.and.Fisherman’s.Wharf.

SAN DIEGOStudents.say.our.San.Diego.school.is.like.a.big.family..San.Diego.is.famous.for.its.active.outdoor.lifestyle,.including.boating,.surfing,.parks.and.professional.sports..It’s.also.home.to.Sea.World.and.the.largest.zoo.in.the.world..If.you.like.warm.beaches,.a.relaxed.atmosphere.and.a.smaller.city.feel,.San.Diego.is.the.right.place.for.you.

CHICAGO Famous.for.its.many.museums,.exciting.nightlife.and.friendly.culture,.Chicago.is.an.All-American.city..With.festivals.every.weekend,.live.music.every.night,.and.beautiful.parks.and.beaches.beckoning.every.day—Chicago.buzzes.with.energy.and.excitement.all.year.long..Listen.to.free.jazz.concerts.in.Grant.Park.and.modern.music.concerts.in.Millennium.Park..Visit.the.Willis.(Sears).Tower,.the.Field.Museum.and.the.Art.Institute.of.Chicago..Chicago.is.also.famous.for.its.world.class.architecture,.food.and.shopping.

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From the historic cobblestone streets of Boston to

the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the USA offers unique

destinations from coast to coast.USA

FENWAY PARK

BOSTON COMMON

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM

THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

NAVY PIER

LINCOLN PARK ZOO

BEAUTIFUL COASTLINES

GASLAMP QUARTER

BALBOA PARK

ALCATRAZ ISLAND

GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

FISHERMANS WHARF

CABLE CAR MUSEUMGOLDEN GATE PARK

All.English.courses.in.the.USA.accredited.by

THE CLOUD GATE

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Over.250,000.students.from.all.over.the.world.help.give.Boston.this.title.and.with.Harvard.and.MIT.close.by.it’s.easy.to.see.why.

Our.central.downtown.school.is.just.moments.from.the.green.space.of.Boston.Common,.historic.Faneuil.Hall.Marketplace.and.even.Macy’s.which.is.over.the.road..Our.ultra-modern.school.includes.all.the.facilities.you.need.for.that.all.American.adventure.

CAPACITY

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BOSTON AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Library

.. Interactive.whiteboards

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.House.

•. Student.Residence.

•. Summer.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Saudi.Arabian.

•. Brazilian.

•. Colombian.

•. Italian.

•. Chinese

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“ I really like Stafford House! There are many activities and our activity leaders are very cool... I’m always socialising and traveling around - my teachers are all very different but I like all of them.”

Victoria, Spain

STUDY IN THE EDUCATION CAPITAL

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BOSTON

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.The.Freedom.Trail•..Fenway.Park.(home.of.

the.Boston.Red.Sox)•.Harvard.University•.Boston.Common•.Whale.watching

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CHICAGO

SEEK OUTAN ALL-AMERICAN

EXPERIENCE

CAPACITY

270

CLASSROOMS

20

STUDENT COMPUTERS

40

LESSONS

45.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

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CHICAGO AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Student.kitchen

.. Self.Study.area

.. Multimedia.classroom

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Saudi.Arabian.

•. Thai.

•. Brazilian.

•. Korean.

•. Taiwanese

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Our.Chicago.center.is.located.on.Michigan.Avenue.with.views.of.the.lake.and.the.Art.Institute.of.Chicago.The.center.provides.great.and.modern.facilities.with.easy.access.to.public.transportation,.local.services.and.shopping..Chicago.students.love.visiting.the.nearby.museums,.attending.sporting.events.and.eating.at.famous.restaurants..Every.month.the.activities.schedule.includes.trips.to.top.landmarks,.game.nights.and.tours.of.the.unique.neighborhoods.throughout.the.city.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•..The.Cloud.Gate.(bean.sculpture)•.Art.Institute.of.Chicago.•.Navy.Pier.•.Millennium.Park.•.Lincoln.Park.Zoo

“ Chicago is a diverse city, so I had many chances to communicate with people who have different backgrounds. The knowledges that I got there helps me to be more active in classes at University now. ”

Yuichi, Japan

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SAN DIEGO

CAPACITY

170

CLASSROOMS

16

STU DENT COMPUTERS

23

LESSONS

45.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

Average.10.(max.15)

SAN DIEGO AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Student.Kitchen

.. Self.Study.area

.. Multimedia.Classroom

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Saudi.Arabian.

•. Brazilian.

•. Japanese.

•. Turkish.

•. Korean

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The.San.Diego.Center.is.located.near.vibrant.downtown..The.school.has.a.comfortable.student.lounge.with.sofas,.a.foosball.table,.and.a.student.kitchen.with.vending.machines..Students.in.San.Diego.soak.up.the.California.sun.year-round.at.outdoor.activities.including.the.world.famous.San.Diego.Zoo,.baseball.games.and.playing.soccer.at.Balboa.Park..One.of.our.most.popular.activities.are.the.beach.bonfires.where.students.can.watch.the.sunset.and.socialize.in.beautiful.Ocean.Beach.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.San.Diego.Zoo.•.Balboa.Park.•.The.Gaslamp.Quarter.•.Beautiful.beaches.•.Seaport.Village

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“ When I came to the USA to take some classes I couldn’t imagine how it would change my life. When I went back to Brazil I got the job I wanted because my English was better.”

Cindi, Brazil

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SAN FRANCISCO

CAPACITY

300

CLASSROOMS

21

STUDENT COMPUTERS

14

LESSONS

45.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

Average.10.(max.15)

SAN FRANCISCO AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Student.Kitchen

.. Self.Study.area

.. Interactive.Whiteboards

.. Global.Learning.Center.

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Brazilian.

•. Korean.

•. Japanese.

•. Thai.

•. Saudi.Arabian

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“I loved the people I met in San Francisco, everyone, including students and staff. My teachers were incredible, I’ve learned a lot with them.”

Carolina, Brazil

The.Stafford.House.San.Francisco.center.is.located.in.the.Financial.District,.close.to.all.public.transportation.including.the.world.famous.cable.cars.and.Union.Square.shopping..The.school.has.study.lounges,.a.student.kitchen,.and.a.Global.Learning.Center..Students.in.San.Francisco.never.miss.an.opportunity.to.visit.the.Golden.Gate.Bridge,.tour.Fisherman’s.Wharf,.or.explore.San.Francisco’s.many.diverse.neighborhoods.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.Golden.Gate.Bridge.•.Cable.Cars.•.Alcatraz.Island.•.Fisherman’s.Wharf.•.Lombard.Street

LEARN FROM ‘THE CITY THAT KNOWS HOW’!

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CANTERBURY Canterbury.Cathedral,.cream.teas.and.river.punting.-.if.you.are.looking.for.that.traditional.English.experience.then.look.no.further.than.Stafford.House.Canterbury..

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CAMBRIDGE World.class.University.City,.Cambridge.has.the.edge.when.it.comes.to.beauty,.history.and.culture..This.elegant.yet.compact.city.boasts.spectacular.architecture.in.the.shape.of.colleges,.chapels,.churches.and.courtyards.combined.with.green.parks,.wide.open.spaces.and.the.River.Cam,.which.winds.through.its.heart.

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BRIGHTONBreathe.in.the.south.coast’s.coolest.seaside.town..The.city.often.called.London.On.Sea.is.a.mix.of.the.cosmopolitan.and.quirky.

LONDONLondon.doesn’t.need.introductions.-.it.is.one.of.the.world’s.greatest,.most.exciting.cities.-.a.truly.multi-cultural.melting.pot.combining.centuries.of.tradition.with.being.the.centre.of.new.global.thinking.and.trends..

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vibrant and cosmopolitan cities with the latest trends in music, fashion, sports events

and food, England is truly one of the world’s greatest countries. Our four schools are

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BRIGHTONWith.the.beach.in.one.direction.and.town.the.other,.the.school.is.located.in.the.heart.of.the.action..Situated.in.a.beautiful.Regency.building,.for.which.Brighton.is.famous,.our.light,.bright.classrooms.and.bespoke.student.zones.offer.the.perfect.combination.of.study,.fun.and.socialising.space!

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.Brighton.Pier.•.Brighton.Pavilion..•.The.Lanes.•.Brighton.Wheel.•.Brighton.Marina

CAPACITY

224

CLASSROOMS

16

STUDENT COMPUTERS

14

LESSONS

50.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

Average.10.(max.14)

BRIGHTON AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-F

.. Library

.. Interactive.whiteboards

.. Outside.courtyard

.. Self.study.room

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.House.

•. Student.Residence.

•. Summer.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Saudi.Arabian.

•. Turkish.

•. Thai.

•. Swiss.

•. Chinese

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“ The school is great – I enjoy the classes and we have a nice student lounge where we can spend time with our friends, have lunch, play football table! I enjoy exploring the city and find interesting hidden galleries, shops and pubs ”

Giuseppe, Italy

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CAMBRIDGE

29

CAPACITY

150+

CLASSROOMS

9.

LESSONS

50.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

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CAMBRIDGE AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Library

.. Café

.. Canteen

.. Interactive.whiteboards

.. ..Self.study.room

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.House.

•. Summer.Residence

staffordhouse.com/cambridge

SCHOOLKEY FACTS

Stafford.House.Cambridge.is.located.in.the.heart.of.the.storied.city..The.school’s.modern.classrooms,.canteen.and.student.access.centre.in.the.old.city.are.just.steps.away.from.the.most.famous.colleges.in.the.world..Students.in.Cambridge.love.taking.advantage.of.the.unique.activities.that.make.this.corner.of.the.UK.famous:.punting.on.the.river.Cam,.tours.of.St.John’s.College,.Evensong.at.King’s.College.Chapel,.and.exploring.the.theatres.and.boutiques.in.the.city.centre.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.Punting.•.Kings.College.Chapel.•.Trinity.Great.Court.•.The.Round.Church.•.Fitzwilliam.Museum

EXPLORE THE BEAUTY, HISTORY AND CULTURE

OF CAMBRIDGE

“ Teachers here are very experienced and they are very supportive! They listen to everyone and organise lessons in a way that it is useful to all. My vocabulary is growing and that’s very important for my future studies. I am very confident in my progress.”

Victoria, Spain

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CANTERBURY

CAPACITY

180

CLASSROOMS

15

STUDENT COMPUTERS

14

LESSONS

50.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

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CANTERBURY AMENITIES

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.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Library

.. Café

.. Outside.courtyard

.. Interactive.whiteboards

.. ..Self.study.room

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.House.

•. Summer.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Saudi.Arabian.

•. Thai.

•. Korean.

•. Kuwaiti.

•. Chinese

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Canterbury.is.in.the.heart.of.the.Kent.countryside,.which.is.known.as.‘The.Garden.of.England’..This.corner.of.England.is.rich.in.history.because.it.is.so.close.to.mainland.Europe.–.you.will.find.castles.everywhere.you.go!.Paris.and.Brussels.are.just.a.short.journey.away.

Our.light,.bright.school.is.just.moments.from.the.centre.of.this.medieval.city,.awash.with.history.yet.vibrant.with.student.life.from.the.three.popular.universities.that.also.reside.here.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.Canterbury.Cathedral.•.Trips.on.the.river•.Leeds.castle.•.Dover.Castle.•.Paris.by.Eurostar

DISCOVER THE TRADITIONAL ENGLISH

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“I think I’m ready to start my university studies and that means I’ve achieved my goal. I’ve passed the exams to start my pre-sessional course so Stafford House helped me to get into university that I wanted.”

Hosam, Saudi Arabia

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LONDON

CAPACITY

350

CLASSROOMS

20

STUDENT COMPUTERS

14

LESSONS

50.mins.long

STUDENTS IN CLASS

Average.11.(max.14)

LONDON AMENITIES

... Student.lounge

.. IT.lounge

.. Free.Wi-Fi

.. Library

.. Café

.. Canteen

.. Interactive.whiteboards

.. ..Self.study.room

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

•. Homestay.

•. Student.House.

•. Student.Residence.

•. Summer.Residence

TOP 5 NATIONALITIES

•. Korean.

•. Turkish.

•. Swiss.

•. Brazilian.

•. Italian

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The.school.is.located.in.the.heart.of.upmarket.Bloomsbury,.central.London,.with.all.the.transport..links.to.the.rest.of.the.capital.you.could.ever.need.at.your.feet..Our.historic.buildings.are.full.of.character,.light-filled.and.packed.with.the.latest.technology..

Situated.in.between.some.of.the.world’s.top.universities,.you’ll.also.find.all.the.academic..inspiration.you.need.around.you.

GREAT PLACES TO VISIT!•.The.London.Eye.•.Buckingham.Palace.•.Big.Ben.•.Tower.of.London.•.British.Museum

DISCOVER AND LEARN IN THEUK CAPITAL

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“ I’m really happy here, all the teachers that I have are very good and now that I’ve passed more time in the school and from the marks on different tests I can see that I’m progressing.”

Daniel, France

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CHOOSE YOUR COURSEFLEXIBILITY

From.Standard.to.Intensive.or.Super.Intensive,.our.range.of.English.language.courses.offers.you.a.choice.on.how.intensively.you.want.to.study.whether.that’s.20.lessons.a.week.on.a.Standard.course.or.30.lessons.a.week.on.our.Super.Intensive..Plus.with.our.range.of.modules.you.get.to.personalise.your.course.totally.to.fit.your.needs.

HOW YOU LEARN

We.believe.that.you.will.learn.faster.and.more.effectively.if.your.lessons.are.engaging,.fun.and.relevant,.that’s.why.our.teachers.use.a.range.of.techniques.and.develop.classes.that.are.motivating.and.build.your.confidence..This.will.allow.time.to.focus.on.any.areas.of.weakness..

Any.weekly.programme.is.influenced.not.only.by.the.course.book.syllabus.but.also.by.the.learning.goals.and.interests.of.the.students.in.any.one.group.

TESTING ON ARRIVAL

On.your.first.day.you.will.take.a.language.assessment,.to.assess.your.knowledge.of.grammar.and.vocabulary.and.how.well.you..are.able.to.understand.and.speak.English...This.helps.us.to.understand.the.class.you’ll..be.happiest.and.most.successful.in..

MONTHLY TUTORIALS

Every.month.you’ll.have.a.one-to-one.tutorial.with.a.senior.member.of.the.academic.team.to.make.sure.you.are.on.track.to.achieve.your.goals.and.fulfil.your.potential..It’s.a.great.opportunity.to.review.your.course.choices.and.learning.methods.and.to.really.make.sure.you.achieve.what.you.want.to.achieve..

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our.Directors.of.Studies.are.based.in.all.of.our.schools.to.ensure.our.programmes.are.of.the.highest.possible.quality,.our.class.sizes.are.small.and.that.our.students.leave.having..gained.the.maximum.from.their.time.with.us.

GENERAL ENGLISH We.offer.an.exciting.range.of.General.English.courses..for.all.levels,.from.beginner.to.proficiency,.and.to.suit.different.budgets..We.also.offer.timetables.that.give.you.the.flexibility.to.choose.a.course.that.best.suits.your.needs.from.1-36+.weeks.

STANDARD (20.lessons)

STANDARD FLEX (20.lessons)

INTENSIVE (25.lessons)

SUPER INTENSIVE (30.lessons)

MODULESAll.students.on.our.Intensive.and.Super.Intensive.courses.can.personalise.their.learning.through.the.addition.of.specific.modules..These.modules.allow.students.to.study.topics.that.best.fit.with.their.learning.goals.

Below.are.just.a.few.for.you.to.think.about:

EXPERIENCE AMERICA

Practice.English.with.Americans!.Take.weekly.field.trips.to.cultural.places,.volunteer.organizations.and.neighborhoods.

CAREER PREPARATION

Write.a.professional.American-style.résumé.(CV).and.cover.letter..Learn.interview.skills.and.U.S..business.practices.

CURRENT EVENTS AND DEBATE

Learn.to.speak.your.opinion.confidently..Debate.current.world.news.and.business.topics.

POPULAR ENGLISH

Study.popular.slang.and.idioms.from.TV.shows,.movies.and.songs..Develop.vocabulary.to.help.you.communicate.in.all.situations.

SOCIAL MEDIA AT WORK

Improve.your.social.media.skills.to.market.yourself.and.build.your.network..Study.how.Americans.use.social.media.in.their.professional.lives.

NEWS AND NEWSPAPERS

Explore.different.types.of.printed.media.and.discuss.the.raised.issues.of.current.affairs.incorporating.useful.language.and.vocabulary.at.Upper-Intermediate.-.Advanced.level..Students.learn.and.develop.reading.and.critical.thinking.skills.to.help.them.become.informed.and.involved.in.the.future..

HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE

A.study.in.register,.form,.and.audience..This.module.is.a.business.inspired.look.at.communication..As.necessary,.it.will.address.the.business.English.needs.around.networking,.correspondence,.socializing,.meetings,.etc..It.is.also.very.much.for.non-Business.English.students.ready.to.examine.the.effect.their.language.has.on.their.interlocutor..

PRE-IELTS: GRAMMAR

A.scintillating.taste.of.grammar.in.the.context.of.the.IELTS.exam..This.could.entail.any.part.of.the.exam.and.will.focus.on.the.variety.of.grammatical.knowledge.necessary.to.achieve.top.marks.

GLOBAL ISSUES

A.mid-level.offering.for.students.to.improve.their.speaking.skills.particularly.when.it.comes.to.expressing.opinion,.agreeing.&.disagreeing,.exercising.diplomacy.and.politeness,.and.being.able.to.talk.about.subjects.that.are.important..to.them..

PRONUNCIATION CLINIC

Isolated.sounds,.intonation,.stressed.syllables,.sentence.stress..Speaking.and.listening.activities.to.help.the.students.identify.the.differences.between.students’.first.language.and.English.and.offer.opportunities.to.practice..

LOCATION:

Standard, Intensive,

Super Intensive:. All.centres..

. .

Standard flex:. Cambridge.

. . . London

START DATES

Every.Monday

MINIMUM LEVEL.

Beginners

AGE.

16+.

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EXAM PREPARATIONAll.our.exam.preparation.courses.cover.the.areas.of.your.chosen.exam.in.detail.ensuring.you.learn.the.skills.and.English.language.through.the.use.of.past.papers.and.exam.technique.to.achieve.exam.success...Preparation.courses.available.for.Cambridge.Exams,.IELTS,.and.TOEFL.

OBJECTIVES

•.Goal-oriented.and.highly.focussed.preparation.programme

•.Develop.the.skills.needed.to.succeed.in.the.exam

•.Develop.strategies.to.maximise.your.score.in.the.exam

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

•.Skim.reading.for.meaning,.scanning.for.detail,.paraphrasing,.making.inferences,.and.more

•.Methods.and.strategies.for.successful.integrated.and.independent.writing

•.The.skills.needed.to.speak.confidently.and.succeed.in.a.one-to-one.interview

•.Listening.strategies.such.as.listening.for.gist.and.for.detail

•.With.sample.papers.and.continuous.practice.of.specific.tasks,.you.will.become.familiar.with.the.exam.you.are.taking.and.learn.how.to.answer.the.questions.as.effectively.as.possible

QUICK FACTSLOCATION:

UK:. All.Centres.

USA:. San.Diego.

. San.Francisco.

LEVEL:

Upper.Intermediate.to.Proficiency

AGE:

16+

TOEFL PREPARATIONTaken.by.over.25.million.English.language.learners,.the.TOEFL.test.is.a.widely.respected.English.language.test.

It.measures.your.ability.to.use.English.at.university.level.and.is.recognised.by.over.8,000.institutions.in.more.than.130.countries,.including.the.majority.of.North.American.universities.

•.Start.dates:.Every.Monday

•.Minimum.Level:.Upper.Intermediate

•. Location:.USA.Centres

IELTS PREPARATIONThese.courses.will.develop.your.English.skills.and.improve.your.exam.technique.in.preparation.for.the.IELTS.(International.English.Language.Testing.System).exam.–.ideal.for.students.who.require.a.specific.level.of.IELTS.for.university.entrance.or.a.specific.level.by.a.certain.date.

•. Full-time,.Intensive.and.Super.Intensive

•.Start.dates:.any.Monday,.1-36+.weeks

•.Minimum.Level:.Intermediate.

•. Lessons.per.week:. 25.lessons.(21.hours).. 30.lessons.(25.hours)

•.Age:.16+

•. Location:.UK.Centres

CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATIONCambridge.English.exams.are.recognised.by.schools,.universities.and.employers.worldwide,.they.do.not.expire.and.there.are.three.to.choose.from:.First.Certificate.in.English.(FCE),.Advanced.(CAE).and.Proficiency.(CPE).

FCE FCE.proves.you.have.reached.B2.(Upper.Intermediate).level.of.English.and.can.use.every.day.written.and.spoken.English.for.work.or.study.purposes..The.programme.will.develop.every.aspect.of.your.English.through.engaging.lessons.and.activities,.from.studying.idioms.and.modal.verbs.to.debating.ideas.and.writing.essays.at.a.high.language.level.

CAE.CAE.demonstrates.that.you.are.at.C1.(Advanced).level.of.English.needed.for.academic.and.professional.success..As.you.prepare.for.the.exam,.you’ll.study.complex.grammar.and.advanced-level.vocabulary.and.learn.how.to.write.proposals,.conduct.research.and.communicate.effectively.in.an.international.workplace.

CPE.CPE.(UK.only).demonstrates.that.you.have.the.advanced.skills.necessary.to.function.effectively.in.almost.every.English.speaking.context..As.you.prepare.for.the.exam,.you’ll.need.to.be.ready.to.think.intensively.about.the.English.language.in.a.variety.of.professional.and.academic.contexts,.transposing.your.thoughts.into.different.registers.of.language,.looking.for.the.most.suitable.phrasing.for.each.situation.

“ The school is perfectly located and has a great timetable! The teachers here are very good! I’m confident in my progress and hope to get a higher IELTS score than what I actually need for University.”

Ghusun, Saudi Arabia

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATESLearn.business.concepts.and.apply.your.advanced.English.skills.to.team.projects.and.business.case.studies..This.English.program.is.for.students.who.want.to.explore.and.develop.their.careers.

•. Talk.with.professionals.from.successful.companies

•. Learn.from.visits.to.U.S..companies

•. Work.on.team.projects.and.complete.business.case.studies

BUSINESS ENGLISHThis.course.will.develop.your.English.skills.and.confidence.for.a.variety.of.business.contexts.such.as.presentations,.meetings.and.negotiations..The.syllabus.combines.practical.skills.with.business.and.industry.specific.language.tailored.to.your.needs.so.you.make.the.right.impact.with.your.future.clients.and.colleagues..

HOW YOU LEARN Your.English.language.fluency.will.improve.as.you.study.business.vocabulary,.grammar.and.pronunciation.relating.to.a.range.of.topics.that.include.sales,.marketing.and.advertising,.human.resources,.administration,.finance.and.management.

Your.language.and.practical.skills.will.grow.through.various.activities.such.as.reading.correspondence.and.reports,.writing.letters.and.emails,.negotiating,.preparing.and.delivering.presentations.and.socialising.and.networking.

KEY FEATURES•. Full-time,.Intensive.or.Super.Intensive.course.with.specialist.modules.

introducing.functional.business.vocabulary.for.applied.use.in.the.workplace

•.Develops.the.listening,.speaking,.reading.and.writing.skills.needed.in.the.commercial.world

•. Improves.grammar.and.extends.business.vocabulary

LOCATION:

USA:. All.Centres..

UK:. London.only

START DATES

Every.Monday

MINIMUM LEVEL.

Intermediate

AGE.

18+.

PROJECT MANAGEMENTMinimum.Level:.Upper.Intermediate

Start.dates:..Jan.4,.Apr.4,.Jul.5,.Oct.3

•.Managing.schedules,.budgets..and.risks

•.How.to.build.a.business.case

•.How.to.analyze.new.projects

•.How.to.track.and.communicate.progress

MARKETING & ADVERTISING*Minimum.Level:.Upper.Intermediate

Start.dates:..Feb.29,.May.31,.Aug.29,.Nov.28

•. Team.Project:.Create.and.present..a.marketing.plan

•.Product.development,.lifecycle.and.planning

•.How.to.develop.sales,.promotion.and.advertising.strategies

BUSINESS MANAGEMENTMinimum.Level:.Upper.Intermediate

Start.dates:..Feb.1,.May.2,.Aug.1,.Oct.31

•. The.role.of.management.and.leadership.within.an.organization

•.How.to.develop.your.own..leadership.skills

•.How.to.develop.professional.

relationships

*Marketing.&.Advertising.is.a.5.week.certificate.(others.are.4.weeks)..

“ I am taking Professional Certificates as regular classes along with CPA elective. I think it will help me when I look for a job because I wish to work for an international company in the future and it is good to know what American workplace is as well as how a global company works.”

Riku, Japan

CAREER PREPARATION ACTIVITYPractice.English.and.experience.American.business..culture.by.spending.time.at.a.U.S..company..The.Career.Preparation.Activity.places.you.with.a.host.company.

•.Become.more.confident.speaking.English.in.a.work.setting

•. Learn.industry-specific.vocabulary.and.the.casual.English.used.in.an.American.workplace

•.Apply.your.skills.to.projects.in.the.host.company

•.Develop.interview.skills.and.build.confidence

The.Career.Preparation.Activity.is.an.unpaid.host.company.placement.in.a.U.S..company..Students.must.maintain.full-time.study.at.Stafford.House.during.their.time.with.the.host.company..Host.company.placement.is.up.to.15.hours.per.week.and.can.last.from.8-48.weeks.

PLACEMENT FIELDS:

•.Social.Services.

•.Business.Administration.

•.Marketing.

•.Hospitality.

•.Sales

REQUIREMENTS:

F1.visa.

12.week.minimum.enrolment

AGE:

18+.

MINIMUM LEVEL:

Upper.Intermediate.

Must.be.enrolled.in.at.least.a.

Standard.Schedule.during.host.

company.placement

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JUNIOR GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS Stafford.House.Study.Holidays.provides.high.quality.English.and.activity.courses.for.young.learners..We.enjoy.a.reputation.for.providing.effective.language.lessons.and.running.well-organised.activities.and.excursions,.in.safe.and.friendly.environments.through.the.UK.and.USA.

We.give.equal.importance.to.both.the.academic.and.leisure.parts.of.the.programme.and.encourage.students.to.use.the.English.language.rather.than.to.‘learn.about.it’..For.more.information.on.our.centres,.as.well.as.further.information.on.the.courses.available,.please.explore.www.studyholidays.com..

START DATES:

Every.Monday

MINIMUM LEVEL:

Beginner.

MINIMUM BOOKING:

5.lessons.

AGE:

16+

UK.Lessons.are.50.minutes.

USA.Lessons.are.45.minutes

ONE-TO-ONE ENGLISHOur.One-to-One.English.courses.can.be.completely.tailor.made.according.to.your.needs.and.objectives..This.course.is.particularly.useful.for.students.who.have.a.very.particular.need.or.for.students.who.wish.to.learn.very.intensively.

It.is.ideal.for.students.who.wish.to.take.the.premium.route.to.English.success.through.personalised.one-to-one.tuition.

Course.content.tailored.to.your.needs.-.highly.personalised.tuition.to.help.you.succeed.in.your.goals..Working.with.your.own.personal.teacher,.you.will.identify.the.specific.language.areas.and.skills.that.you.wish.to.improve.and.together.create.your.own.special.programme.of.learning.

Our.teachers.will.provide.suitable.materials.for.the.focus.you.have.chosen.

KEY FEATURES

•.Can.be.added.to.ANY.course,.or.as.a.stand-alone.programme

•.Develops.listening,.speaking,.reading.and.writing.skills

•. Improves.grammar.and.extends.vocabulary

•.Greater.flexibility.to.pursue.preferred.interests.and.focus

ADULT GROUPS Our.schools.are.open.for.a.minimum.of.50.weeks.of.the.year..Stafford.House.is.a.specialist.in.providing.bespoke.group.services..We.offer.a.complete.package.that.can.be.adapted.to.your.needs..Ideal.for.groups.of.students.who.wish.to.improve.their.language.skills.in.a.particular.field.of.interest..In.the.past,.we.have.run.courses.for.a.wide.range.of.students,.including.teachers,.tourism.industry.professionals,.soldiers,.agriculture.students.and.groups.of.students.seeking.a.course.of.cultural.interest.

High.school.groups.and.groups.of.students.preparing.for.exams.can.also.request.a.programme.focussed.on.preparation.or.revision.of.particular.areas.of.interest.

The.content.of.the.classes.and.visits.can.be.discussed.in.advance.to.make.a.programme.that.is.just.right.for.you..For.adult.groups.of.students.who.wish.to.follow.the.courses.detailed.earlier.in.this.brochure,.we.can.organise.to.integrate.a.group.of.students.for.some.of,.or.their.entire,.programme.

ADDITIONAL

QUICK FACTS

OPTIONS

CLASSIC COURSEThis.summer.programme.is.one.of.a.number.of.courses.we.run.throughout.the.UK.andUSA..It.offers.a.lively.combination.of.English.language.lessons,.activities.and.excursions.

AVAILABLE IN Centres.across.the.UK.and.USA

START DATES Weekly.between.June.-.September

LEVEL Elementary.to.Advanced

LESSONS PER WEEK 20.(15.hours)

MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE 16.students

COURSE LENGTH 1.-.4.weeks

AGE.9.-.18.years.(depending.on.centre)

AVAILABLE INCLUDE:GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

•. Intensive.English

•. London.Explorer

SPECIALIST COURSES

•.Art.&.Design

•.Drama

•.Arsenal.Soccer.School

•.Parent.&.Child

•.Leadership.Program

SPECIALIST SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN CERTAIN CENTRES

•. Tennis

•. Football

•.Rugby

•.Golf

•.Horse.Riding

•.Art

•.Basketball

These.centres.offer.a.range.of.academic,.creative.and.language.programmes.

which.are.allaccredited.by.the.respective.bodies.and.associations..

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UK: BRIGHTON • CANTERBURY • CAMBRIDGE • LONDON

USA: BOSTON • CHICAGO • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO

Part of Cambridge Education Group.

www.staffordhouse.com

UK: BRIGHTON • CANTERBURY • CAMBRIDGE • LONDON

USA: BOSTON • CHICAGO • SAN DIEGO • SAN FRANCISCO

Part of Cambridge Education Group.

www.staffordhouse.com