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Address: 61 Western Road, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN3 1JD
This school is also located in: Stafford House London Stafford House Canterbury |
Stafford House School of English was founded in 1952. With 60 years of experience and success behind us, we remain focused on maintaining the highest standards and on the development of each student’s full potential. 12 bright and modern classrooms feature Interactive Whiteboards to allow our teachers to use the latest technology in your learning experience. We integrate the internet into our classes giving you practical examples of how to use your language in the 21st Century. We can also watch High Definition videos. They are a perfect environment for helping you to learn English. Student Lounge This large and comfortable space is the main social space for students in the school. With comfortable sofas, a flat-screen TV, computer facilities and facilities to prepare snacks and drinks, it's a popular place to spend time outside of lessons. We also arrange social events here during the evenings. Library and computer room These spaces are where you can come to catch up on e-mails, do your homework or browse the internet. There's often a teacher available to help if you have any additional questions, and you're also able to borrow some reading materials, so you can improve your English at home during your own time. Remember, your main course book is included in the cost of your course. Price range: £150 to £270 per week |
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Courses
General English: Standard part-time course, ideal if you want to combine language learning with other commitments.
- Age: 16+
- English level: 2-7
- Course length: 1-36+ weeks
- Start dates: any Monday
Suitable for:
- Students who want to combine part-time English studies with other commitments, interests or tourism.
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Morning lessons only, allowing plenty of free time
- Certificate of Achievement awarded on completion of cours
- Course material, internet access and activity programme included in the fees
General English: Intensive full-time course with a variety of specialist options according to your English level and interests.
- Age: 16+
- English level: 1-7
- Course length: 1-36 weeks
- Start dates: any Monday
- Students aiming to reach English proficiency through a full-time, proven and focused intensive course
- Full-time course: surrounded by the English language all day, this is an active course with proven results
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Choice of specialist modules tailored to personal needs - including British culture, current affairs, art & design, the media, music, literature, buiness, study skills and extra help with essential English skills
- Certificate of Achievement awarded on completion of course
- Preparation for IELTS and Cambridge ESOL exams available on demand
- Specialised afternoon options, course material, internet access and activity programme included in the fees.
Business English: full-time, intensive course building your business vocabulary for applied use in the workplace.
- Age: 18+
- English level: 4-7
- Course length: 2-6 weeks
- Start dates: 7 Mar, 18 Apr, 30 May, 1 or 22 Aug
- √Students who want to improve their business English and its use in the workplace.About the course
- Full-time, intensive course with specialist options introducing business vocabulary for applied use in the workplace
- Develops the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills needed in the commercial world
- Improves grammar and extends business vocabulary
- Certificate of Achievement awarded on completion of course
- Internships available subject to visa regulations
- Opportunity to sit an external exam; either the LCCI English for Business or the online Cambridge ESOL BULATS exam
- Course material, internet access and activity programme included in the fees.
English for Exams:
IELTS for students planning to go to university, or reach a certain IELTS score by a specific deadline.
- Age: 16+
- English level: 3-7
- Course length: 5-51 weeks
- Start dates: any Monday
- Students who are planning to go to university, or who need tailored, intensive preparation to reach a certain IELTS score by a specific deadline.
- Full-time, super-intensive, tailored programme, leading to IELTS success
- Develops all the skills and confidence needed to pass your IELTS exams
- Exam dates available every month
- Course material, internet access and activity programme included in the fees
- TOEFL and TOEIC preparation also available on request.
Cambridge ESOL: for students looking for an English qualification with worldwide recognition.
- Age: 16+
- English level: 4-7
- Course length: 10 or 12 weeks
- Start dates: 3 Jan, 28 Mar, 19 Sept
- Students looking for an English qualification with worldwide recognition
- Full-time, super-intensive, tailored programme, leading to success in the Cambridge ESOL exams
- Develops all the skills and confidence needed to pass your exams
- Exam dates available every month
- Course material, internet access and activity programme included in the fees.
- Preparation for PET, BEC, TOEFL and TOEIC exams also available on request.
.Juniors: Winter course for younger students looking to join a programme with students of other nationalities.
- Age: 14-17 (Groups: 12-17)
- English level: 2-7
- Course length: 1-4 weeks
- Start dates: Mondays in January
- Younger students looking for the chance to join a programme with students of other nationalities.About the course
- Full-time course that combines intensive learning with a variety of sports, cultural and social activities
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Course materials and activity programme included in the fees.
Juniors: Summer courses Intensive or Activities programme combining English language with activities.
- Age: 14-17 (Groups: 12-17)
- English level: 2-7
- Course length: depends on course
- Start dates: any Monday
Choose from either the Summer Intensive or Summer Activities programme, for the chance to join students of other nationalities learning English.
Junior Summer Activities
- A lively combination of English language plus activities
- Can be combined with the Junior Summer Intensive for a longer programme
- Also available at many other locations across the UK - find out more on the Study Holidays website
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Course materials and activity programme included in the fees.
- Similar to the Activities programme, but with more English lessons and fewer activities, allowing students to focus more on their English language learning
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary
- Course materials and activity programme included in the fees.
One-to-one: The premium route to English success with personalised one-to-one tuition.
- Age: 16+
- English level: 1-7
- Course length: from 5 lessons
- Start dates: any Monday
- Can be added to ANY course
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with exclusive access to own dedicated tutor
- Improves grammar and extends vocabulary, tailored to your needs
- Wide choice of specialist modules, greater flexibility to pursue preferred interests and focus
- Certificate of Achievement awarded on completion of course
- Preparation for IELTS and Cambridge ESOL exams available on demand.
Group Services: Group service is ideal for groups of students who wish to improve their language skills in a particular field of interest.
On offer is complete package that can be adapted to your needs.the school is open 50 weeks of the year
Tailor-made courses
Stafford House is a specialist in providing bespoke group services. They offer a complete package that can be adapted to your needs.
Their Group service is ideal for groups of students who wish to improve their language skills in a particular field of interest. They have run courses for groups of teachers, tourism industry professionals, soldiers, agriculture students or for students who would like a course of cultural interest.
High School groups and groups of students preparing for exams can also request a programme focused on preparation or revision of particular areas of interest.
The content of the classes and visits can be discussed in advance to make a programme that is just right for you.
International classes
We can also make special arrangements for adult groups of students who wish to follow one of our other courses, staying within their own group.
Accommodations prices start from £110 per week
Homestay accommodation is carefully selected on a family by family basis, ensuring all our Homestay students live in comfortable and pleasant houses with caring families.
- Available all year
- For students aged 16+
- Half board includes breakfast and dinner each day during the week, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends
Staying in a Homestay is ideal for the English language student, providing the opportunity to speak English outside the classroom and the experience of being part of a British home.
Homestay offers:
- integration with family life
- English practise outside the classroom
- fully furnished study bedroom
- students live in single rooms in Homestay. Shared rooms are only available to two students (friends / family) arriving and leaving together.
- weekly laundry
- breakfast and dinner are provided every day by the host family
- lunch is also provided by host families during the weekend
The host family will provide accommodation and meals as booked. Rooms will be cleaned and bed linen and towels changed at least once a week. The student will be provided with his/her own house key and the host is there to offer help and advice as well as to take an interest in the student's well-being. We aim to match a student's requirements as closely as possible with a suitable host.
Students will not be placed in the same homestay as others of the same mother-tongue, except by special request. English is always the main language spoken in the home.
Residential Price: £140 per week
If you want to have some space to yourself and be more independent then a Student House could be a great option for you.
This option allows you to share with other students in a house close to the school, living in an independent but social environment
Recently decorated in contemporary style, the houses each have a living room and often a garden. The modern bathrooms are tiled and kitchens are fully equipped with washing machine and all major appliances (except dishwasher), cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils are provided.
Rooms are cleaned before occupancy only and common areas of the houses are cleaned every 2 weeks. Bed linen is provided but students should bring their own towels. Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and laundering their bed linen. Wireless Broadband Internet connection is included in the price.
