Stafford House London
2014.09.17
Overview
Stafford House School of English is one the leading
English language schools in the UK with
a commitment to the highest teaching quality, the latest teaching technology
and premium facilities. It has 3 schools in London, Canterbury and Brighton.
Stafford House is a member of the Cambridge Education Group and
has been successfully running EFL programmes for more than 60 years. Stafford
House is a year round school offering a range of English Language programmes to
adult and junior students. Many of courses allow students to start any Monday
of the year, and can accommodate students of all levels – from absolute
beginner to proficiency.
Over the years, Stafford
House has developed a formula to help maximise student success. It focuses on
maintaining the highest standards and on the development of each student's full
potential. Additionally, all permanent teaching staff holds a Diploma in English Language
Training to Adults (DELTA).
Established
year: 2011
Location
Stafford House London is housed across two sites, both situated in the heart of London. 2 Southampton Place is right next to Holborn tube station and 5 minutes walk from the British Museum, Oxford Street and the famous Covent Garden and our new teaching space at 90 Great Russell Street is a 5 minute walk away from Southampton Place and just a minute from the British Museum.
London is the political, economic and cultural capital of Britain. It is the most populous city in the United Kingdom with a metropolitan area of over 13 million inhabitants. London was the world's most populous city from around 1831 to 1925.
London's history stretches back over thousands of years, and the city boasts four World Heritage Sites: the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich and the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
London is a leading global city, with strengths in the
arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media,
professional services, research and development, tourism and transport all
contributing to its prominence. It
is one of the world's leading financial centres and has the fifth-or
sixth-largest metropolitan area GDP in the world depending on measurement. London is a
world cultural capital. It is the
world's most-visited city as measured by international arrivals and has the world's largest city airport
system measured
by passenger traffic.
London's 43 universities form the largest concentration of higher
education in Europe. London is home to more international students than any
other city in the world. Every year, 90,000 people come from over 200 countries
to study and experience the culture, the history and the spirit of one of the
world's greatest cities.
In 2012, London became the first city to host the
modern Summer
Olympic Games three times.
Address: 2
Southampton Place, London, WC1A 2DA
Learning environment
Located
across two fantastic teaching sites within a 5 minute walk of each other in
central London, Bloomsbury, students learn in fresh and bright classrooms, with
up-to-date learning technology and modern conveniences, including IT suites,
high-speed WiFi, comfortable student lounge, café and a library.
Highlights/Advantages
- Accredited by the British Council and a member of the English UK and ALTO (Association of Language Travel Organisations)
- Highly qualified teachers- All permanent teaching staff holds a Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA) or equivalent.
- Personalised learning- Stafford House isn't a massive, impersonal English language centre. The classes are small, with an average of 10 (max 14) students.
- Latest Teaching methodology- Class participation, creative thinking, regular personal tutorials and testing are just some of the proven methods that guarantee our students' success in learning English.
- Safe, supportive environment
Accommodation
The Stafford House School of English London has a broad range of
accommodation options available, including modern residences, friendly and
welcoming homestays and comfortable student houses.
Homestay
Living with an English family is an ideal way to use what you have learned in the classroom in a practical way. It is also a great way to learn more about English people and their way of life. In London the homestays are based on the half-board catering (A room with breakfast and dinner provided by the host family. Lunches are not included).
Residential accommodation
Mile End: Secure, modern, fully furnished, en suite studios with their own kitchenette. On-site 24 hour reception, laundry, bike storage, common room, outside courtyard, noodle bar, café, study areas and Wi-Fi Internet access. 12 minute tube journey from the school and is located in Zone 2 and a 6 minute walk from Mile End tube station