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IELTS Exam Preparation - Standard

Stafford House International - Cambridge
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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
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
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 Cambridge.

Class size

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

World class University City, Cambridge has the edge when it comes to beauty, history, and culture. This elegant yet compact city boasts spectacular architecture in the shape of colleges, chapels, churches and courtyards combined with green parks, wide open spaces and the River Cam, which winds through its heart.

Stafford House Cambridge is located in the heart of the storied city. The school’s modern classrooms, canteen and student access centre in the old city are just steps away from the most famous colleges in the world. Students in Cambridge love taking advantage of the unique activities that make this corner of the UK famous: punting on the river Cam, tours of St John’s College, Evensong at King’s College Chapel, and exploring the theatres and boutiques in the city centre.

Number of classrooms
11

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Stafford House International - Cambridge 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

Stafford House Cambridge is located in the heart of the storied city. The school’s modern classrooms, canteen and student access centre in the old city are just steps away from the most famous colleges in the world. Students in Cambridge love taking advantage of the unique activities that make this corner of the UK famous: punting on the river Cam, tours of St John’s College, Evensong at King’s College Chapel, and exploring the theatres and boutiques in the city centre.

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"It was a good experience for me to know that I was able to make the best of my situation."

He-Soo Kim, student from Switzerland

A great way to make new friends from all over the world.
All the teachers gave their best and everyone in their own way.
Rather old location, toilets are very small.
Very good activities.
The housing was not in a good condition. Still carpets in the rooms.
Some bathrooms with mold. Kitchen was not clean enough.

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Duration of study
10 weeks
Date of study
12 Feb 2024 - 26 Apr 2024
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Stafford House International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - BB

242 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet
Distance to school: 30 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
242 €
Students opting for a more family-oriented and cultural experience can choose a Homestay in Cambridge. This provides an opportunity to practise English throughout the evening with British families, and helps students avoid speaking their native languages with other friends. All homestay families pass background checks and are first approved by our homestay coordinator for quality assurance. This gives students an authentic experience in a secure and relaxing atmosphere.
student-residence

Stafford House Residence - Single room - No meals

287 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: New Street, Cambridge CB1 2TX, UK
Location: In the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and carpet
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
287 €
LOCATION
Varsity House is ideally situated just 20 minutes’ walk from the school and city centre. There is a bus
stop at the top of the road with buses leaving every 10 minutes. There is an Asda supermarket nearby (7
mins walk) as well as a Tesco supermaket less than 10 minutes walk away.
ACCOMODATION
Our Varsity House Residence offers single en-suite rooms for adult students. Each block of rooms has
its own communal kitchen and lounge/dining area. Each student room has a bed, wardrobe and chest
of drawers as well as study facilities. Rooms are en-suite with private bathroom facilities. An outside
courtyard offers seating and an outside exercise area. The residence has a fully staffed reception with
24 hour supervision. Wireless internet access is available throughout and laundry provision is also
available onsite. No smoking
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 Cambridge 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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