English courses in Canterbury
with Stafford House Canterbury

Preparation for a Cambridge exam for advanced learners, focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking according to the exam format: exam techniques, time management, explanation of marking, practice on real papers and marked mock exams with regular teacher feedback. This course aims at the C1 Advanced (CAE), in intensive format.

The school assesses the level before the start; a stay of less than four weeks remains possible if the level allows. Classes have fifteen students at most. This format adds a first afternoon module to the core course, to consolidate what has been covered.

A general English course for progressing through immersion: spoken expression, comprehension, reading and writing, with the emphasis on practical communication and ease. The course welcomes all levels, from beginner to advanced, and can be changed along the way if goals evolve. This format adds afternoon modules to the core course, for the largest volume of work.

The core courses take up the mornings from Monday to Friday; complementary modules are offered on afternoons from Monday to Thursday, and Friday afternoon is free. Classes have fifteen students at most, and a new group starts every Monday, with the format varying according to the chosen intensity. Here, the afternoons are busier.

Preparation for a Cambridge exam for advanced learners, focusing on reading, writing, listening and speaking according to the exam format: exam techniques, time management, explanation of marking, practice on real papers and marked mock exams with regular teacher feedback. This course aims at the C1 Advanced (CAE), in super intensive format.

The school assesses the level before the start; a stay of less than four weeks remains possible if the level allows. Classes have fifteen students at most. This format adds afternoon modules to the core course, for the largest volume of work.

IELTS preparation that works on the four skills: reading strategies (skimming, scanning, key information), writing techniques for both tasks, speaking and listening, with analysis of exam questions and regular practice tests. This format adds a first afternoon module to the core course, to consolidate what has been covered.

An intermediate level is required; the school assesses the level before departure and recommends the suitable format. Structured feedback and a monthly review with an academic manager support progress. Exam fees are not included. The intensive format is the lightest.

IELTS preparation that works on the four skills: reading strategies (skimming, scanning, key information), writing techniques for both tasks, speaking and listening, with analysis of exam questions and regular practice tests. This format adds afternoon modules to the core course, for the largest volume of work.

An intermediate level is required; the school assesses the level before departure and recommends the suitable format. Structured feedback and a monthly review with an academic manager support progress. Exam fees are not included. The super intensive format is the busiest.

Preparation for the Cambridge B2 First (FCE), for upper-intermediate learners: reading, writing, listening and speaking according to the exam format, exam techniques and time management, practice on past papers and mock exams with regular feedback.

The course has fixed dates, aligned with a summer exam session, and the school assesses the level beforehand. Classes have fifteen students at most; organising the session requires a minimum number of candidates and registration for the exam well before its date.