English Language programmes

This full-time course allows you to develop your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. You can select different course options according to your English level and interests.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 1. 0 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 0-120
• Duration: 2 - 36 weeks
• Start dates: any Monday
• Locations: Canterbury

This part-time course is more suitable if you want to combine language learning with other commitments, such as work or looking after a family. Lessons take place in the mornings; afternoons are free and unsupervised.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 2.0 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 20-120
• Duration: 2 - 36 weeks
• Start dates: any Monday
• Locations: Canterbury

For students who want to improve their business English and its use in the workplace.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 3.5 – 7.5 (Intermediate to Proficiency)
• Duration: 2 - 36 weeks
• Start dates: any Monday
• Locations: Canterbury

Students who wish to focus on a particular area of language for their profession or studies and need to progress quickly. An individual course that will be tailored to your requirements.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 1. 0 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 0-120
• Duration: as long as your course lasts
• Start dates: March, August
• Locations: Canterbury

For students preparing for a Cambridge ESOL Exam - FCE, CAE and CPE.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 3.5 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 38-120
• Duration: 10 or 12 weeks
• Start dates: January, March, September
• Locations: Canterbury

For students who need tailored, intensive preparation to reach a specific target IELTS score by a specific deadline.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 3.5 – 6.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 38-91
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Start dates: April, July, October
• Locations: Canterbury

For students who need to reach the English level required to enter a pre-University programme.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 1. 0 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 0-120
• Duration: 12, 24 or 36 weeks
• Start dates: January, March, September
• Locations: Canterbury

Offers younger students the opportunity to join a programme with students of other nationalities to improve their English.

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• Age: 14-17
• English level: IELTS 2. 0 – 7.5 / TOEFL (Internet) 20-120
• Duration: 2-5 weeks
• Start dates: any Monday in January
• Locations: Canterbury

This is a fully inclusive programme of English Language, supervised excursions, sports and activities on-site, such as arts and crafts, drama and music. These courses are run by our Stafford House Study Holidays centre and offer a wide range of prestigious locations to choose from, with high standards of accommodation.

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• Age: 10-18
• English level: IELTS 1.0+ / TOEFL (Internet) 0+
• Duration: 2-4 weeks
• Start dates: June, July, August (depending on location)
• Locations: 22 locations across the UK and USA

Ideal if you want to concentrate on improving your general English whilst visiting the UK over the Summer. Students in Cambridge and London are able to enrol on the Trinity Spoken English examinations for an extra fee. These are an internationally recognised measure of communicative ability.

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• Age: 15-18
• English level: IELTS 2.0+ / TOEFL (Internet) 20+
• Duration: 1-6 weeks
• Start dates: July, August
• Locations: Cambridge, Canterbury, London: Imperial College

This programme focuses on Academic English Language for international students planning to study in the UK. It can be studied at either of our CATS sixth form colleges and we will ensure that you reach the right English level for one of our academic programmes as quickly as possible.

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• Age: 16+
• English level: IELTS 3.5+ / TOEFL (Internet) 38+
• Duration: 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms
• Start dates: September, January, April, July
• Locations: Cambridge, Canterbury

This programme is designed for non-EU students whose English language levels are not yet high enough for their chosen FoundationCampus academic programme. Depending on your level and speed of progression we could have you ready to start your Foundation programme within 3 months.

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• Age: 17+
• English level: IELTS 3.0+ / Below TOEFL (Internet) 38
• Duration: 1, 2, 3 or 4 terms
• Start dates: September, January, April
• Locations: London South Bank, Coventry, UCLan (Preston)