Canterbury
Stafford House & The Worthgate School, Canterbury
- Canterbury
- Ages 11-18
- Residential or Homestay
A historic cathedral city within easy reach of London. Classes run across two campuses, Stafford House Canterbury and our partner The Worthgate School, a boarding school inspiring students for over 70 years. Residential rooms (1-4 beds, all private bathrooms) and homestay (shared rooms, minimum age 12) are both available, including an Intensive English option at 23 hours a week.
- Location
- Canterbury, England
- Ages
- 11-18 (varies by course & accommodation)
- Accommodation
- Residential or Homestay
- Partner campus
- The Worthgate School (est. 1952)
Courses offered: Classic Course · Classic Plus: Basketball · Intensive English · Medicine · Model United Nations
Accommodation
Residential rooms have 1-4 beds with private bathrooms. Homestay accommodation (minimum age 12, maximum stay around 27 nights) is in shared rooms with a local family. Full board is provided Monday to Friday either way.
Excursions
One full-day excursion a week (London, Brighton, Cambridge) and local visits or half-day trips to destinations such as Leeds Castle, Dover Castle or Canterbury Cathedral itself. Optional excursions include Oxford and Thorpe Park.
Sample Programme
A Real Week on This Course
Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival & local orientation | — | — |
| Monday | Placement test & induction lesson | Walking tour of Canterbury city | Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities |
| Tuesday | English lessons | Included half-day excursion: Leeds Castle | Welcome disco or drama-based games |
| Wednesday | English lessons | Local visit: Canterbury Cathedral | International night |
| Thursday | English lessons | Local visit: St Augustine's Abbey | Beach party disco or sports |
| Friday | English lessons | Sports | Casino night or English conversation club |
| Saturday | Included full-day excursion | London, Brighton or Cambridge | British culture evening |
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*18-year-olds accepted only as part of a group where all students are returning to secondary education the following September.