Stafford House Cambridge English school
Description of Stafford House Cambridge English school
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom,
- Students age: 16+ years,
- Total number of students: 135 people,
- Language of instruction: English.
The Stafford House Cambridge language school is a convenient, comfortable and effective way to significantly raise the level of English. Located in Cambridge, in the center of the city, the language school literally coexists with the legendary University of Cambridge: it inspires students every day, motivates them to study more carefully, thoughtfully and intensively.
Learning a language in Cambridge is a great idea, because this is where you can learn "true British English": without dialects, jargon, unnecessary accents. These are great courses for students of all levels – from the most beginners to quite experienced students and working professionals. Teachers and administration staff will help you choose the course that is ideal for you.
The language school is small, usually about 135 people study here. 1 lesson lasts 45 minutes, in a class of up to 15 students (usually no more than 10). Stafford House Cambridge is proud to attract students from all over the world: it becomes an additional language practice, helps to overcome the language barrier as quickly as possible and learn to communicate in English easily and fluently. TOP-10 countries that are most often represented by language school students:
- Brazil
- China
- Switzerland
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Saudi Arabia
- Russia
- Thailand
- Turkey.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Stafford House Cambridge English school
General English (Everyday English)
- Start: every Monday,
- Minimum level to start: any, from Beginners,
- Students age: 16+ years,
- Classes of up to 15 people.
A universal language program will help students with any level of knowledge to progress quickly, efficiently and comfortably. The course will focus on all the main language skills, working through them comprehensively and thoroughly - examples of training modules:
- English for Academic Purposes,
- Fluent oral speech,
- Reading and writing according to the IELTS standard,
- "Study like a Cambridge student",
- Work with vocabulary,
- Master classes on pronunciation, getting rid of the accent,
- Idioms and vocabulary/phrasal verbs,
- Grammar
- Spelling competitions,
- Presentation skills,
- Work with media,
- Business culture and etiquette.
The program allows you to select the desired intensity option:
- Standard: 20 lessons weekly, Monday to Friday, from 9:00,
- Intensive: 25 lessons weekly (Friday afternoons are not available),
- Super-Intensive: 30 lessons weekly (Friday afternoons are not available).
One-to-one English lessons
- Start: every Monday,
- Minimum level to start: any, from Beginner,
- Students age: 16+ years.
An individual training program is the best option for quick and comfortable progress. You can take this course both separately and as an additional option to any other program: it will help to increase the efficiency, productivity of any training, deepen it, accelerate progress.
The whole course, each lesson is adjusted individually for you: intensity, frequency, structure of the lesson, topic. Together with an experienced teacher, you can, for example, work on pronunciation and get rid of the accent, dwell in more detail on complex grammatical rules, work out difficult moments in reading, expand your vocabulary. Adult students, working professionals can devote personal lessons to personal goals: for example, to study business etiquette, business vocabulary, learn the rules of telephone conversations, etc.
The one-to-one course provides a minimum of 5 lessons weekly (each = 45 minutes).
IELTS Preparation
- Start: every Monday,
- Minimum level to start: Intermediate,
- Students age: 16+ years,
- Classes of up to 15 people.
A convenient, effective and fairly intensive course to prepare for the international IELTS exam, which is necessary for study, internship or work abroad. Students will work through all language skills and knowledge, paying attention to the specific structure of IELTS, its key features, construction, format and typical difficulties. Test exams and knowledge tests are regularly arranged: so the teacher will be able to adjust the program if necessary, and students will see which topics they should work out more carefully.
The course provides two options for intensity:
- Intensive = 25 lessons (19 hours) weekly,
- Super Intensive = 30 lessons (23 hours) per week.
According to statistics, at least 12 weeks of preparation is required to successfully pass IELTS with high scores.
Please note that the cost of the exam itself is paid separately (from 170-195 £).
Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE)
- Start: every Monday,
- Minimum level to start: from Upper Intermediate to Proficiency,
- Students age: 16+ years,
- Classes of up to 15 people.
An intensive FCE exam preparation course is what you need if you have already accurately outlined your academic goals and need specialized, experienced support. The FCE certificate confirms that you know English at the B2 level at the CEFR school, are ready to communicate in it in everyday life and learn.
The program includes diverse tasks aimed at developing all language skills:
- Reading
- Listening
- Grammar
- Speaking: fluency, literacy, getting rid of the accent, correct pronunciation,
- Vocabulary: vocabulary expansion, including idioms and stable expressions, modal constructions,
- + essay writing skills,
- + debate and presentation skills.
The course provides two options for intensity:
- Intensive = 25 lessons (19 hours) weekly,
- Super Intensive = 30 lessons (23 hours) per week.
According to statistics, at least 12 weeks of preparation is required to successfully pass the FCE with high scores.
Please note that the cost of the exam itself is paid separately (from £175).
Cambridge Exam Preparation (CAE)
- Start: every Monday,
- Minimum level to start: from Upper Intermediate to Proficiency,
- Students age: 16+ years,
- Classes of up to 15 people.
The CAE certificate proves that you have reached the C1 level in English (according to the CEFR scale): this level is sufficient for successful study abroad (including in college, university, including prestigious and rating options), for an internship or job search in an English-speaking company. Accordingly, students with strong basic knowledge are accepted for this course - teachers will help deepen and hone them, bringing your skills to perfection.
What is included in the program?
- Reading
- Listening
- Grammar
- Speaking: fluency, literacy, getting rid of the accent, correct pronunciation,
- Vocabulary: vocabulary expansion, including idioms and stable expressions, modal constructions,
- Essay writing skill,
- Debate and presentation skills.
The entire program is entirely "sharpened" to prepare specifically for CAE, so you will have a real strategy for successful passing, for obtaining high scores. Additionally, the course will develop valuable academic skills that will be useful in learning in the future: for example, effective note-taking, time management, analytical and critical thinking, etc.
The course provides two options for intensity:
- Intensive = 25 lessons (19 hours) weekly,
- Super Intensive = 30 lessons (23 hours) per week.
According to statistics, at least 12 weeks of preparation is required to successfully pass the CAE with high scores.
Please note that the cost of the exam itself is paid separately (from £ 180).
Accommodation, meals, prices
The language school offers the following accommodation options for the duration of your studies:
Host family
A very popular option available for students of all ages. In addition to comfort and home furnishings, the family will become an additional "simulator" for you, allowing you to practice English with native English speakers. Many families offer their guests not only accommodation and food, but also joint activities in the evenings and weekends, invite them to their holidays - so you can get acquainted with the real life and traditions of Great Britain.
This option should be booked at least 4 weeks before the expected date of arrival: families and houses are selected very carefully, so finding a suitable option can take time.
The houses are located 30-45 minutes drive from the school (maximum). Facilities:
- Private rooms (if you are traveling with a friend or relative of the same sex, you can choose a shared bedroom),
- Meals: breakfast or half board,
- Bedclothes
- Weekly laundry,
- WiFi.
The cost of living will depend on the type of room (private or double), whether there is a private bathroom, on the type of meals (breakfast, half board or full board).
Student Residence
Varsity House is a cozy and at the same time lively house for students 18+ years old (in summer it also accepts students 16+). It is a 20-minute walk from the campus (8 minutes by bike), 13 minutes by bus from the city center and offers comfortable private rooms with bathrooms. Of the available services:
- Laundry (bed linen is provided, towels are not),
- Cleaning (weekly),
- Spacious courtyard for relaxation: basketball court, table tennis, bicycle parking, CCTV,
- Round-the-clock security,
- WiFi,
- 24/7 student support.
Nearby there are public tennis courts, a beautiful green park, an open-air swimming pool, a barbecue area, a small concert venue, an Aldi supermarket, and a Citi 5 bus stop.
Activities Stafford House Cambridge English school
The language school strives to provide students with maximum opportunities for language practice, therefore it organizes all kinds of events, holidays, games and parties, encourages excursions, walks and travels of its students.
Top 5 must-see places in Cambridge:
- The Kem River and the most beautiful crossings, bridges across it. Be sure to rent a boat and try to handle the paddle!
- Kings College Chapel,
- Trinity Great Court,
- The Round Church,
- Fitzwilliam Museum.
Facilities and equipment at Stafford House Cambridge English school
The language school has prepared all the necessary features and amenities to make it comfortable for students to study and relax:
- 9 spacious, modern classrooms with 65" interactive panels.
- Lounge with upholstered furniture for relaxation,
- IT lounge,
- High-speed WiFi throughout,
- Library
- Café and dining room,
- Room for self-study,
- Reception, where specialists are ready to answer any questions.
And all this is within walking distance from the center of Cambridge and the legendary Cambridge University!
Admission dates and extra charges
The school is open all year round, most courses can be started every week.
Not included in the price and paid additionally:
- Special/dietary diet in the host family
- Homestay in summer
- Homestay for Christmas
- Registration fee
- Tutorials & Materials
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
