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IELTS Exam Preparation - Standard

Stafford House International - London
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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 London.

Class size

Average 11 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

London doesn’t need introductions - it is one of the world’s greatest, most exciting cities - a truly multicultural melting pot combining centuries of tradition with being the centre of new global thinking and trends.

The school is located in the heart of upmarket Bloomsbury, central London, with all the transport links to the rest of the capital you could ever need at your feet. Our historic buildings are full of character, light-filled and packed with the latest technology. Situated in between some of the world’s top universities, you’ll also find all the academic inspiration you need around you.

Number of classrooms
10

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Eating Area
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Stafford House International - London 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

The school is located in the heart of upmarket Bloomsbury, central London, with all the transport links to the rest of the capital you could ever need at your feet. Our historic buildings are full of character, light-filled and packed with the latest technology. Situated in between some of the world’s top universities, you’ll also find all the academic inspiration you need around you.

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"Everything went good"

Mykola Maklakov, student from UK

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Oct 2023 - 3 Nov 2023
Would you recommend this school?
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housing

Housing

Stafford House International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (zone 3-4) - Twin room - B&B

NZ$ 370
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 370
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.

Homestay (zone 3-4) - Single room - B&B

NZ$ 405
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 405
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.

Homestay (zone 3-4) - Twin room - Half board

NZ$ 417
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 417
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.

Homestay (zone 3-4) - Single room - Half board

NZ$ 451
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 451
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.

Superior Homestay (zone 3) - Single room - B&B

NZ$ 521
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 521
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.

Superior Homestay (zone 3) - Single room - Half board

NZ$ 567
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 567
One of our most popular accommodation options, homestay allows you to integrate into family life and practise your English language outside the classroom, over dinner and throughout the weekend with your welcoming hosts. This is a unique way to live and study at your chosen destination.

*London homestay accommodation is provided by third party agencies.
student-residence

Student Houseshare - Twin room - No meals

NZ$ 428
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 40 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 428
Our Student Houseshares are located in the Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays areas of London.

Houses are of different sizes, from 5 up to 7 rooms with students sharing the communal areas including the kitchen and lounge. Rooms available are single, single ensuite, twin and twin ensuite. Communal areas are fully equipped and cleaned on a weekly basis.

All of our Student Houseshares are located in Zone 2, in Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quay’s area. They are all quiet, residential areas of London with many local amenities in the vicinity.

Our Student Houses are approximately 40 minutes from the school via public transport and 20 minutes to the centre of London.

Student Houseshare - Single room - No meals

NZ$ 498
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 40 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 498
Our Student Houseshares are located in the Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays areas of London.

Houses are of different sizes, from 5 up to 7 rooms with students sharing the communal areas including the kitchen and lounge. Rooms available are single, single ensuite, twin and twin ensuite. Communal areas are fully equipped and cleaned on a weekly basis.

All of our Student Houseshares are located in Zone 2, in Canada Water, Rotherhithe and Surrey Quay’s area. They are all quiet, residential areas of London with many local amenities in the vicinity.

Our Student Houses are approximately 40 minutes from the school via public transport and 20 minutes to the centre of London.

Standard Residence - Single room - No meals

NZ$ 544
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 457-463 Caledonian Road, London N7 9BJ, UK
Location: Piccadilly Court
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 15 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 544
Offering you more space to yourself, our hand-picked student residences provide the chance to live more independently with like-minded people from all over the world.

Piccadilly Court offers secure, modern, fully furnished, en-suite bedrooms all of a high specification. This accommodation comprises single en-suite bedrooms arranged in clusters of 6 bedrooms. Each cluster shares a fully fitted kitchen and communal area.

Summer Residence - Single room - Full board

NZ$ 810
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Address: 150 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AL, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 01 Jul 2018 - 25 Aug 2018
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 810
The elegant Southampton Row building is situated less than 5 minutes’ walk from the school and right in the heart of the Bloomsbury area of Central London. It has been totally refurbished and redesigned throughout to offer the best student accommodation in London. Centrally located and close to the school with modern cluster flats, students are placed in either single or twin en-suite rooms. Shared social and common room spaces with TV and WiFi facilities offer all our students a home from home feel. Residential staff together with 24 hour security staff on site offer the highest standard of care and welfare for our students.

Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Premier House is a great base for exploring London and only 5 minutes walk away from the school. The nearest tube station is less than 5 minutes walk away with easy links to central London.

With many shops, cafes, supermarkets and museums in close proximity, Premier House is an ideal residence to stay in.

Summer Residence - Twin room - Full board

NZ$ 810
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Address: 150 Southampton Row, London WC1B 5AL, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: 01 Jul 2018 - 25 Aug 2018
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 810
The elegant Southampton Row building is situated less than 5 minutes’ walk from the school and right in the heart of the Bloomsbury area of Central London. It has been totally refurbished and redesigned throughout to offer the best student accommodation in London. Centrally located and close to the school with modern cluster flats, students are placed in either single or twin en-suite rooms. Shared social and common room spaces with TV and WiFi facilities offer all our students a home from home feel. Residential staff together with 24 hour security staff on site offer the highest standard of care and welfare for our students.

Located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Premier House is a great base for exploring London and only 5 minutes walk away from the school. The nearest tube station is less than 5 minutes walk away with easy links to central London.

With many shops, cafes, supermarkets and museums in close proximity, Premier House is an ideal residence to stay in.
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 London 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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