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IELTS Exam Preparation - Intensive

Stafford House International - Canterbury
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Course description

All 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

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level



You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Canterbury.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

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

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.

Number of classrooms
15

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Stafford House International - Canterbury varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

Stafford House International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

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.

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"The best experience of my life, I will miss everything."

Irene Garbo, student from Italy

I liked everything. The only thing is that there were too much queue at the canteen. And the canteen close too early for the dinner.

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Date of study
19 Jun 2023 - 23 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
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housing

Housing

Stafford House International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - B&B

£ 190
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Canterbury
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 190
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying in Canterbury. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into Canterbury life and culture. All of
our hosts are carefully selected to ensure that our students have a safe and positive experience

Homestay - Single room - Half board

£ 215
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Canterbury
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 215
Students wanting a more authentic and cultural experience can choose to stay in Homestay
accommodation while studying in Canterbury. Homestays allow for students to practise their English
with their hosts outside of school, providing them with an insight into Canterbury life and culture. All of
our hosts are carefully selected to ensure that our students have a safe and positive experience
student-residence

Summer Residence 18+ - Single room - full board

£ 210
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: New Dover Road 21, Canterbury CT1 3AS, UK
Location: In the city center of Canterbury
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 210
Completed in September 2020, Holmes House is a modern student residence offering students fully
furnished rooms with private bathroom, study area with desk and chair as well as plenty of storage
space. There is a spacious kitchen living area for every 6 students. The residence is ideally located next
door to the school and only a 5 minute walk from Canterbury city centre. The residence offers a high
quality finish throughout and features a spacious communal area, outside courtyard seating area and
free laundry facilities.
Holmes House is just minutes from Canterbury city centre with a wealth of cafes, restaurants, shops,
parks and points of interest nearby. There is a Tesco Metro supermarket just 3 minutes’ walk from the
accommodation and the Canterbury Bus Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Holmes House
is situated next door to the school making it the most convenient accommodation option we offer in
Canterbury.

Stafford House Residence - Single room - no meals

£ 210
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: New Dover Road 21, Canterbury CT1 3AS, UK
Location: In the city center of Canterbury
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 210
Holmes House is just minutes from Canterbury city centre with a wealth of cafes, restaurants, shops,
parks and points of interest nearby. There is a Tesco Metro supermarket just 3 minutes’ walk from the
accommodation and the Canterbury Bus Station is less than 10 minutes’ walk away. Holmes House
is situated next door to the school making it the most convenient accommodation option we offer in
Canterbury.

Summer Residence 16-17 - Single room - Full board

£ 280
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Address: 56-60 New Dover Road, Canterbury CT1 3DT, UK
Location: Summer Residence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: 11 Jun 2023 - 26 Aug 2023
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 280
This residential accommodation is for students aged under the age of 18, with both a residence supervisor and a welfare assistant on site. On-site facilities include a canteen, where students take all their meals, free laundry facilities and communal social areas.

Bedrooms are either single or shared and feature an en-suite bathroom, wardrobe, underbed storage and a study area with desk, chair and set of drawers.

The summer residence is located a short walk from the school and just 13 minutes walk to the city centre. There is a Sainsbury’s grocery store 5 minutes walk away.

The city centre is 5 minutes travel by public transport using the ‘12, 89, 89A, Stagecoach Gold 16 or The Diamond 15’ bus from the St Lawrence Road bus stop outside the accommodation.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Stafford House International. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 80 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Canterbury based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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