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Canterbury, UK Learn · Study · Explore
Welcome
Your English Adventure Awaits
Contents
About Us 3 Exam Preparation 12
Our Location 4 Subject Specific Courses 14
Accommodation & Facilities 6 Junior Summer Camp 16
Our Courses 9 Courses For Groups 18
General English 10 Trips & Activities 20
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10 Reasons Why You Should Choose Chaucer College
✔ Our experience - over 27 years’ experience in teaching English as a foreign language
✔ We are a British Council accredited English language school
✔ Located in the world renowned City of Canterbury, in Kent – ‘The Garden of England’
✔ Just over 1 hour from London and easily accessible from all major London airports
✔ Perfectly positioned in the South East for popular sightseeing locations
✔ Self-contained facility offering on-campus residential and nearby host family
accommodation
✔ Secure study centre with 24-hour monitored security cameras and on-duty porter
✔ Wide variety of courses available for students of all ages and levels, groups and
individuals
✔ Fully adaptable courses to meet student needs. We work with you to provide exactly
what you need
✔ Flexible and caring approach with post-course support. We go above and beyond to
ensure every student experience is exceptional
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ABOUT US
Founded in 1992, Chaucer College is a British Council
accredited language school with over 27 years’ experience in
teaching English as a foreign language.
Our purpose built study centre is located in the world
renowned city of Canterbury, Kent - ‘The Garden of
England’.
OUR MISSION
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We offer a range of courses for both groups
and individuals throughout the year, including
General English (both part-time and intensive),
To promote
exam preparation courses and subject specific
programmes. Our popular Junior Summer Camp
international cooperation
offers a comprehensive course alongside a packed
schedule of activities.
and friendship through
Chaucer College has an excellent reputation for being the study of the
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a welcoming and caring language school. We aim
to make all of our students’ learning journey as English language
relaxed and enjoyable as possible - throughout the
booking process and during their time with us.
STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
our students and take our responsibilities very seriously.
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OUR LOCATION - CANTERBURY
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The world renowned City of Canterbury has welcomed people for
centuries, from pilgrims coming to Canterbury Cathedral more
than 800 years ago, to the international students of today.
Canterbury has developed into a lively, vibrant city
with friendly people and great amenities, including
excellent shops, a wide variety of cafés and restaurants
and a modern theatre hosting regular West End
London productions and world famous comedians.
With beautiful parks, a magnificent World Heritage
Cathedral, a bustling high street and its quaint back
streets, studying in Canterbury is guaranteed to be a
unique and unforgettable experience.
With direct access to London within 1 hour by road or
high-speed rail, we are perfectly positioned to explore
the best of what the South East of England has to
offer.
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ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES
Chaucer College Canterbury is a purpose built private and secure
facility, set within its own grounds on the University of Kent
campus.
Located within minutes of the city centre, our campus boasts all classrooms, dining room and on-site residential
accommodation on one enclosed campus.
The safety, well-being and success of our students is at the centre of everything we do. Our campus has 24-hour
monitored security cameras with a porter also on duty 24 hours a day.
We are just a 25-minute walk from the centre of Canterbury, with a bus stop directly outside, offering a regular bus
service to Canterbury city centre, its railway stations and nearby towns. By high-speed rail, there is direct access to
London within 1 hour.
With a teaching capacity of 300 students, we offer those
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RESIDENTIAL HOMESTAY
ACCOMMODATION ACCOMMODATION
Our residential accommodation on campus offers Perfect for students who want to study English and
students the opportunity to live on-site whilst experience life living with a local family for a fully
studying at Chaucer College. immersive, cultural experience.
Male and female residents are accommodated The majority of our host families will host two or three
separately and have full use of the College’s leisure students. However, some families are available to host
single placements.
Homestay
areas and sports facilities.
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ACCOMMODATION in Homestay will be transported
SUMMARY: course.
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to and from the College each day by our own private
• Full board accommodation service
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students. It gives them a chance to experience life with a towns and villages
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rooms offering about British
panoramic views culture,
of the • Minibus
pick-up and drop-off service provided to
while city
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centre their language skills in a comfortable and group bookings
informal setting.
• Shared toilet/shower and kitchen facilities • Breakfast and dinner provided by host family
• All
bed linen and towels provided (changed • Hot lunch provided in college
weekly)
• All
bed linen and towels provided (changed
• Laundry room (subject to additional charge) weekly)
• Wi-Fi available throughout accommodation • Laundry service offered twice per week
• Wi-Fi provided by host family
Facilities
When not in class, take advantage of the College’s
large playing field to the front with volleyball and
football goals. Next to the College is the popular
North Foreland golf course and tennis courts which
are available to use for a small additional cost.
The College has a large common room equipped with game
consoles, a large television screen, a projector and plenty
of films to choose from, or you can challenge a friend to a
game of table tennis, pool or table football.
The campus is also well-equipped to offer beach sports
during the summer. For those who are more adventurous,
the local Surf School offers many watersport classes during
the summer, available to students at an extra charge.
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OUR COURSES
Chaucer College offers a wide range of quality English courses to international
students throughout the year. Suitable for all levels and ages, choose from
any one of our General English, Examination Preparation or speciality courses.
We can also arrange short-stay programmes for group bookings, to include
offerings such as school immersion, teacher training and other bespoke
packages.
On the first day of the course, we give each student a placement test to assess their language level and identify their
leaning needs. We provide all course materials and give valuable feedback through end of course certificates for
each student.
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9GENERAL ENGLISH
Our General English language courses are designed to help improve and
consolidate each learner’s English, with a focus on speaking and communication
skills, vocabulary and grammar development.
Lessons include a mix of language input and communicative activities. The language input and practice lessons
follow a topic based syllabus which aims to maximise interest and, as a result, increase motivation to learn. The
primary language focus is on speaking and fluency, supported by listening and pronunciation work throughout. The
communicative classes are designed to further extend and practise the language through videos, games, role plays
and so on.
Available to students aged 16 years and above, choose from our standard course of 15 hours tuition per week or opt
for a more intensive course of 30 hours tuition per week.
STANDARD PROGRAMME - 15 Hours
Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
15 hours per Monday to 2021 Every Minimum 16+ years Beginner to
week Friday. Monday 4th Monday 1 week advanced
Classes may be January to (A1-C1)
morning or Friday 17th
afternoon December
INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMME - 30 Hours
Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
30 hours per Monday to 2021 Every Minimum 16+ years Beginner to
week Friday. Monday 4th Monday 1 week advanced
Classes are January to (A1-C1)
morning and Friday 17th
afternoon December
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EXAM PREPARATION
As the registered test centre for IELTS examinations in the South East, on
completion of any of our preparation courses, students can register to sit the
official IELTS examination here at Chaucer College, subject to booking and
availability.
IELTS PREPARATION - 15 Hours
Aimed at any student who is planning to sit the IELTS academic exam and wanting a more flexible preparation
programme, as opposed to our 2-week intensive course.
Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
15 hours per Monday to 2021 Every Minimum 16+ years IELTS score 5.5
week Friday. Monday 4th Monday 1 week (average)
Classes may be January to
morning or Friday 17th
afternoon December
IELTS INTENSIVE PREPARATION
Designed for any students planning to sit the IELTS academic exam and wanting an intensive course, with exam
techniques and practice as its focus.
Prior to arrival, we issue each student with a pre-course needs analysis, in order to identify your learning needs
and areas for development. The course covers all aspects of the IELTS academic examination and will provide
students with the opportunity to sit a mock IELTS writing examination with focused, individual feedback.
Tuition Classes Course Dates Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
30 hours Monday to 2021 2 weeks 16+ years IELTS score 5.5
per week Friday. (average)
Morning and Please see website for
afternoon current dates.
IELTS EVENING COURSE
Designed for academic IELTS students who are looking to improve their writing skills to achieve a band 7 for
professional or academic purposes.
The course covers all aspects of the writing section of the IELTS academic examination and will provide students
with the opportunity to take mock IELTS writing examinations.
Tuition Classes Course Dates Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
2 hours per Every 2021 5 weeks 16+ years IELTS score 6
week Tuesday,
7.00pm Please see website for
to 9.00pm current dates.
12CAMBRIDGE FCE / CAE EXAM PREPARATION
Covering all aspects of your chosen Cambridge exam – speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Students will also have the opportunity to learn from sample exam papers in order to be better prepared and
achieve the best possible result at your English level.
Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
15 hours per Monday to 2021 Every Minimum 16+ years Beginner to
week Friday. Monday 4th Monday 1 week advanced
Classes may be January to (A1-C1)
morning or Friday 17th
afternoon December
13SUBJECT SPECIFIC COURSES
ENGLISH FOR WORK
Chaucer College’s English for Work course is specifically designed for learners looking to
secure a job in English working environments, from submitting an application to facing
the interview panel.
Each day will focus on a specific element of the job application process. Key elements include:
• Writing your personal profile
• Writing cover letters, identifying your key skills, strengths and experiences
• Writing a CV/résumé tailored to specific job requirements
• Practise interview questions
On completion, students will be fully prepared with the English they need to start their career.
MEDICAL ENGLISH
Sensitivity, accuracy and clarity of communication are key skills in the medical field.
Specifically designed for healthcare professionals or university students, Chaucer College’s
Medical English Course is carefully designed to develop these English Language skills in
a variety of contexts.
The programme will assist in enhancing confidence when communicating with colleagues, patients and their
families. The course also includes preparation for the Occupational English Test (OET), so there is an emphasis on
the exam techniques and study strategies required to pass the exam.
BUSINESS ENGLISH
English is the language of business. Chaucer College’s Business English Course is
specifically designed to help develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed
in the business world.
As well as focusing on language for the workplace, our programme also looks to develop specific business skills,
such as report writing, giving presentations and negotiating deals.
LEGAL ENGLISH
Law is an international business. Our Legal English Course is designed for
practising lawyers, law students and other professionals dealing with legal matters
in their work.
The main focus of the course is learning specific legal terminology and how to use it appropriately, while
improving all four English language skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) within a legal context. The course
also includes preparation for the Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES), so there is an emphasis on the exam
techniques and study strategies required to pass the exam.
COURSES SUMMARY
Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level
15 hours per Monday to 2021 Every Minimum 16+ years Intermediate
week Friday. Monday 4th Monday 1 week to Advanced
Classes may be January to (B1-C2)
morning or Friday 17th
afternoon December
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JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP
Our Junior Summer Camp is an exciting mix of communicative English language
classes, fun activities, project work and excursions. By the end of the course,
students should see a significant improvement in their level, confidence and
fluency.
Students enrolled to our Summer Camp will share classes and trips with others enrolled during the week. Classes are
divided according to placement test results, taken during the first morning lesson.
COURSE SUMMARY
Course Arrival & Course Minimum Student Activity
Tuition Excursions
Dates Departure Length Age Level Programme
20 hours 2021 Every 1 to 4 11 to 17 Beginner to 1 full day Full afternoon
per week Tuesday Tuesday weeks years (group advanced trip and 1 and evening
22nd June to bookings) (A1-C1) half day trip activities (2
Tuesday 16 and 17 years per week evening activities
10th August (individual for homestay
enrolments) residents)
SAMPLE PROGRAMME - 1 WEEK
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Morning Arrival Day Morning Lessons Full Day Morning Departure
Trip to Lesson Day /
London On-site
Lunch Lunch Lunch Activities
Afternoon Local Project Sports Half Day Project for
Orientation Class Afternoon Trip to Class Continuing
Dover Students
Dinner Dinner
Evening Welcome Trashion Barn Dance Karaoke Arts & Film Night Farewell Welcome
(Residential) BBQ Show Crafts Disco BBQ for
New and
Evening Evening Evening Evening Evening Continuing
(Homestay) with Family with Family with Family with Family Students
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COURSES FOR GROUPS
Enrol your group to Chaucer College and we will create a package tailored
specifically to your length of stay, lesson content and your preferred trips and
activities. Available for junior groups aged 9 – 17 years and adult groups aged
18+ years.
GENERAL ENGLISH SCHOOL IMMERSION
Chaucer College can help organise General English For groups of students aged 11 – 17 years, we can
short-stay courses for both junior and adult groups. provide school integration days with one of our local
partner schools.
Providing a personalised service for each group, we
will work with your group leader to organise the Each student will be partnered with a ‘buddy’ and
students’ preferred trips and activities throughout the follow the school’s timetable of lessons and break
duration of their stay. times, for a true experience of life and learning at an
English school.
ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE:
The group will be asked to share a piece of their
• Flexible start dates throughout the year
cultural background through presentations or
• Full board residential or homestay performances for a shared cross-cultural experience.
accommodation
Our school integration days provide students with the
• Mix of classroom based lessons, project work opportunity to study specific school subjects as well as
and activities build lifelong friendships with students from England.
• Full day and half day excursions
• All course materials and end of course certificates
PRACTICAL ENGLISH
TEACHING COURSE
Delivered by a team of dedicated and suitably
qualified staff, our Practical English Teaching
course is designed for non-native elementary and
junior high-school teachers of English.
Teachers will learn practical teaching ideas and
methodology, practice common classroom instructions,
explore language, literature and classroom
management techniques whilst developing their own
fluency and learning of the English language.
There is also a possibility to observe lessons in a British
primary school, subject to availability.
OET PREPARATION COURSE BESPOKE PACKAGES
Aimed at groups of students and schools wanting to
The OET examination assesses the English language study in the UK, where the course length and content
skills of 12 healthcare professions: dentistry, dietetics, are designed specifically to meet the requirements of
medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, the group.
pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography,
speech pathology and veterinary science. Our dedicated academic team will work with you to
create a course that is truly unique, tailored to meet
The examination is intended to provide accepting the interests and specific learning needs of your
organisations with a reliable assessment of the English students. Whether the group is looking for an intensive
language proficiency of health care professionals academic programme; a fully immersed cultural and
seeking to register & practise in an English speaking trip programme; preparation for a specific examination;
environment. or a course focused around a specific theme, sport or
project that students are studying or are passionate
Our OET preparation course covers all aspects of the
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OET exam: speaking, reading, listening and writing.
Contact us today and we will be happy to help create
a course designed specifically to meet your groups’
learning requirements.
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TRIPS & ACTIVITIES
All group packages include a full programme of trips and activities. Dependent
on length of stay, groups will usually have one full day trip and one half day
trip during every week of their stay.
We have a large selection of popular trip options to choose from and we are also happy to work with your
group leader in arranging more specific excursions that are of most interest to the group.
Similarly, groups can choose from our extensive range of afternoon and evening activities or we are welcome to any
suggestions. Our dedicated Centre Manager and team of Activity Leaders are experts at engaging students in a fun
and exciting way that solidifies knowledge gained in the classroom.
PERSONALISE YOUR TRIP
Enhance your groups’ stay with our selection of • Theme park visit – Alton Towers, Thorpe Park,
additional activities and exciting days and evenings Chessington World of Adventures, LEGOLAND
out, subject to additional costs and availability:
• Discover
the magic of Harry Potter World,
• Take
a tour of Canterbury’s famous Cathedral or complete with a shopping trip to Diagon Alley
Canterbury Tales
ADDITIONAL LONDON TRIP ADD-ONS:
• Visit
the Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatres for
• London Eye
West End theatre performances and world
renowned comedians • Madame Tussauds / Baker Street
• A
trip to the local cinema to catch the latest • London Dungeons
blockbuster movie in English
• The Globe Theatre
• Treat
your group to a meal out at some of our
• West End Theatre matinee show
popular local restaurants
• West End Theatre dinner and evening show
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