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English Language and Activity Courses in the UK and USA
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Year-Round Courses for Groups 2015
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Year-Round English Language and Activities Brighton | Canterbury | London | Boston | Fort Lauderdale | San Diego
Excellence and ChoiceStafford House Study Holidays has over 60 years’ experience of providing high quality English and activity courses for young learners. We are accredited in the UK by the British Council, and ACCET or CEA in the US, ensuring your guarantee of high standards.
We provide a programme of study tailored to the needs of each group, alongside well-organised activities and excursions to historical, cultural and fun destinations for each location. Group courses we offer include:
● General English and Activities ● Business English● Cambridge Exam Preparation ● Bespoke Courses
A Stafford House Study Holiday offers:● Full board accommodation with the local host families, all carefully selected and DSB checked● Hotel accommodation available on request, subject to availability● Tailored courses delivered by qualified and experienced tutors● Strong academic content - all students receive their own workbook● Free wi-fi and IT suites in school● Dedicated activity organisers to help you get the most from your stay● Full and half day excursions to a range of destinations
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BrightonCanterburyLondon - BloomsburyLondon - UxbridgeUSA Boston USA - Fort LauderdaleUSA - San Diego
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BrightonBrighton is a fashionable and cosmopolitan city, only an hour from London, located on England’s south coast. Featuring a huge range of shops, restaurants, history and culture, as well as its busy beaches and exciting seafront, the city is one of the most popular destinations in the UK.
• Ideally located school, only 5 minutes to the sea
• A modern learning environment• All classrooms in the main building have
interactive whiteboards• Bus pass included• Evening meals with host family–time to
practise your English• Full day excursion to London, only
50 minutes by train• Orientation tour of Brighton• Afternoon visits can include the Pavilion and
Arundel Castle
Canterbury 54 Brighton
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
Canterbury is an historic university city, close to the beaches of the south coast and within easy reach of London. Fun to explore and easy to walk around, Canterbury is a safe and comfortable place to study.
• Study in an ancient English city• Each student receives a workbook for the
course• Afternoon project work in Canterbury city
centre and visits to places of historic interest• Hot lunch and dinner in our own canteen
Monday – Friday• Shuttle bus to/from school each day• Full day excursion to London • Guided walking tour of Canterbury including
the cathedral• Evening activities can include bowling/
African Drumming/ disco
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
MorningArrival in UK and transfer
to Brighton and host families
Placement Test and induction
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours) Full day excursion to London with packed lunch Students
depart
Lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch Packed lunch
Afternoon Orientation tour Sports afternoon Half-day excursion to Lewes Sports afternoon Local visit, e.g.
Brighton Pavilion
Dinner With family With family With family With family With family With family With family
Evening Free evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Free evening
Sample Weekly Programme
STAFFORD HOUSE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 61 Western Road | Brighton and Hovewww.staffordhouse.com | www.CambridgeEducationGroup.com
Canterbury
Sample Weekly ProgrammeSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Morning
Arrival in UK and transfer to Canterbury and host
families
Placement Test and induction
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)Full day excursion
to London with packed lunch Students
depart
Lunch Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room
AfternoonGuided walking
tour of Canterbury and Cathedral
Project work (2 hours)
Half-day excursion to Dover Castle
Project work (2 hours)
Free afternoon
Dinner With family Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room Dining room With family
Evening Free evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Free evening
STAFFORD HOUSE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 19 New Dover Road | Canterbury www.staffordhouse.com | www.CambridgeEducationGroup.com
Brunel University occupies a modern and spacious campus, 15 minutes’ walk from the lively town of Uxbridge, West London. The campus has some of the finest sports facilities in the country – which often host world-class athletes, including the Jamaican running team.
• All classrooms, leisure facilities and accommodation are of a very high standard.
• As well as a range of on-campus amenities, students benefit from their proximity to Central London, with all the major attractions being easily accessible by tube
• Accommodation is within hotel• All meals will be taken in the hotel.• Travel cards will be included.
Stafford House School of English, is a well-equipped boarding school located in the heart of Central London in the district of Bloomsbury. The school boasts some of the finest teaching facilities in the capital city, whilst being within easy reach of all of the exciting attractions London has to offer. The West End, including Oxford Street and Covent Garden, as well as other top attractions such as the British Museum, are all within 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
• Visit famous sights such as Buckingham Palace, Piccadilly Circus, British Museum, and Borough Market, Portobello Market and Camden Market
• Great transport connections for excursions to other cities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton, and Canterbury
• Travelcard included• Hot lunch and dinner in our own canteen, Monday –
Friday
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London - UxbridgeLondon - Bloomsbury
STAFFORD HOUSE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH | 2 Southampton Place | London www.staffordhouse.com | www.CambridgeEducationGroup.com
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel
MorningStudents arrive
Transfer to London
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)Full-day excursion to Cambridge with
packed lunchStudents
depart
Lunch Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel
AfternoonSightseeing
excursionFree afternoon
Sightseeing excursion
Free afternoonSightseeing
excursionFull-day excursion
Dinner Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel Hotel
Evening Free evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Free evening
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay
MorningStudents arrive
Transfer to London
Sightseeing excursion
Free morningSightseeing
excursionFree morning
Sightseeing excursion
Full-day excursion to Cambridge with
packed lunchStudents
depart
Lunch College College College College College
AfternoonEnglish tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)Full-day excursion
Dinner Homestay College College College College College Homestay
Evening Free evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Social evening Free evening Free evening
Sample Weekly ProgrammeSample Weekly Programme
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
BRUNEL UNIVERSITY | Kingston Lane | Uxbridge www.staffordhouse.com | www.CambridgeEducationGroup.com
Fort LauderdaleHotel accommodation or homestay accommodation
THE LANGUAGE ACADEMY200 South Andrews Avenue | Fort Lauderdale | FL 33301 | USA
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
ARRIVAL:
Check into accommodation
Breakfast
Full day excursion: Miami guided tour and
Biscayne Bay cruise
Classes
Lunch
Riverfront Tour - Canals Cruise
Beach Activities - Ft Lauderdale Beach
American Culture Seminar
Beach Activities - Ft Lauderdale Beach
Ft Lauderdale Museum of Art
Welcome dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner and Movie night Dinner Dinner Dinner
Sample Weekly Programme
Fort Lauderdale is a dynamic and beautiful city, just 40 minutes from Miami. It has one of the finest beaches in the USA, with palm trees and golden sand, and an average annual temperature of 25 degrees year-round. The city is the yachting capital of the USA and is also known as the “Venice of America.”
• Our school is just a few blocks from Las Olas Boulevard, and only a few minutes’ drive from the beach• Accommodation in 4 star hotels or homestay (shared rooms); Triple en-suite rooms in hotel, twin rooms in homestay. All accommodation is full board• Hotel students have breakfast and dinner at their hotel, and lunch at the school cafeteria, and private shuttle bus to/from school• Homestay students have breakfast and dinner in their homestay, and lunch at the school cafeteria. They spend the evenings with their host families, and a city bus pass is included for homestay students• Excursions and Activities: One full-day excursion per week, 2 half-day local excursions per week, sports and beach activities. No evening activities included• Airport transfers included
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
Boston is known as the education capital of the USA and with Harvard and MIT close by and over 250,000 students from all over the world studying here it is easy to see why. Our school is on the doorstep of Boston Common and the Freedom Trail, home of the American Revolution.
• Central downtown location• Moments from the green space of Boston Common,
historic Faneuil Marketplace and Macy’s shopping department
• Modern learning environment• Interactive whiteboards in every classroom• Weekly transportation (Subway & Train) passes
included in price• Full board host family accommodation• Breakfast and dinner will be taken with the host
family and a voucher allowance will be given for lunch
• Excursions and Activities: Full day excursion to include Harvard tour, half day excursions include Whale Watching, Kayaking on the Charles River and Fenway Park Tour
Boston
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STAFFORD HOUSE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH BOSTON38 Chauncy Street | 8th Floor | Boston | MA 02111 | USA
Sample Weekly Programme
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
** All lunches will be in restaurants with vouchers provided by SoE Boston
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Breakfast Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay
MorningStudents arrive
Transfer to Boston
Sightseeing excursion
Free morningSightseeing
excursionFree morning
Sightseeing excursion
Full day excursion to Cambridge including
Harvard tourStudents
depart
Lunch Restaurant** Restaurant** Restaurant** Restaurant** Restaurant**
AfternoonEnglish tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)
English tuition
(3 hours)Full-day excursion
Dinner Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay Homestay
Evening Free evening Free evening Social evening Social evening Social evening Free evening Free evening
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San Diego
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
ARRIVAL
BreakfastIncluded Full
Day Excursion: Belmont Park and Mission
Beach
Free Day with Host Family
Classes
Lunch
Local Orientation and Campus Tour
Horton Plaza: Ice Skating
Historic Old Town and Fashion Valley Sea Port Village La Jolla Cove
Evening with Host Family Dinner with Host Family
Dinner out Late Return
Dinner with Host Family
Sample Weekly Programme
CONVERSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES (CISL)636 Broadway Suite 210 | San Diego | California | CA 92101 | USA
With year-round mild weather and beautiful sandy beaches, San Diego is an ideal location for students seeking an enjoyable study holiday in the sun.
• School is located in the beautiful city centre of San Diego, near to the historic Gas Lamp District• Shops and cafés near to the school with easy access to all of San Diego’s attractions by public transport• Centre facilities include Computer room, Common room, and free WiFi• Maximum of only 8 students per class• Full board host family accommodation (cash allowance for lunch)• Approx. 30-45 minutes from host family to school. • Local transport pass included• Excursions: 1 full day excursion included per week and several local visits included per week• Full day destinations may include: Belmont Park & Mission Beach, Sea World, San Diego Zoo• Nearest airport: San Diego International Airport (6km)• Airport transfers included
* Please note all sample programmes can be subject to change. * We reserve the right to substitute activities/destinations with something of equal value.
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Adult English Language Courses
At Stafford House School of English we have over 60 years’ experience of providing international students with great English language courses.Whether students want to learn English for everyday life, their career or to progress into academic studies, we look forward to welcoming them to an exciting future in London, Brighton, Canterbury or Boston.
Personal service Excellent teaching Premium facilities Flexible learning
www.staffordhouse.com | [email protected]
Canterbury: an historic English experience
London: the big city experience
Boston: America’s education capital
Brighton: the cool coastal town
We have an exciting range of courses for all levels.
Choose your course
Standard (20 lessons)Standard FLEXIntensive (25 lessons)Super Intensive (30 lessons)
General English
TOEFL Preparation IELTS PreparationCambridge Examinations
Exam Preparation
Business EnglishOne-to-One EnglishAdult Groups
Specialist Programmes
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Get in touch!We’d love to hear from you.For enquiries:Stafford House Study Holidays19 New Dover RoadCanterburyKent CT1 3AS
Telephone: +44 (0)1227 787730Fax: +44 (0)1227 787740Email: [email protected]
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