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Welcome

Your English Adventure Awaits

ContentsAbout Us 3

Our Location 4

Accommodation & Facilities 6

Our Courses 9

General English 10

Exam Preparation 12

Subject Specific Courses 14

Junior Summer Camp 16

Courses For Groups 18

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 familyaccommodation

✔ 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 andindividuals

✔ Fully adaptable courses to meet student needs. We work with you to provide exactlywhat you need

✔ Flexible and caring approach with post-course support. We go above and beyond toensure every student experience is exceptional

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Our purpose built study centre is located in the world renowned city of Canterbury, Kent - ‘The Garden of England’.

We offer a range of courses for both groups and individuals throughout the year, including General English (both part-time and intensive), exam preparation courses and subject specific programmes. Our popular Junior Summer Camp offers a comprehensive course alongside a packed schedule of activities.

Chaucer College has an excellent reputation for being a welcoming and caring language school. We aim to make all of our students’ learning journey as relaxed and enjoyable as possible - throughout the booking process and during their time with 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.

ABOUT US

STUDENT WELFARE AND SUPPORT

• All Chaucer College staff have oversight of thesafeguarding of our students.

• On-duty security porter, 24 hours a day, 365days of the year. We also have 24-hourmonitored security camera surveillance.

• All staff and host families are enhanced policechecked to ensure students safety and wellbeingat all times.

• Resident house parents are on hand overnight toassist any students and group leaders staying inour residential accommodation.

• Students are accompanied by college staff andgroup leaders on all excursions and duringactivities by a ratio of 1 to 15 students.

• Emergency phone numbers are provided to allstudents, group leaders and parents prior toarrival and can be contacted 24 hours a day.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and take our responsibilities very seriously.

We are here

to help with:

• Choosing th

e right course

for you

• Visa applica

tions

• Guidance on

travelling to a

nd staying

in England

• Airport trans

fers

• Ongoing su

pport for stu

dents with

help and advic

e on future l

anguage

learning

• Discovering

the local are

a, London

and the UK

OUR MISSION

“To promote international cooperation

and friendship through the study of the

English language”

CANTERBURY1 Hour

to London

BRIGHTON

OXFORD

LONDON

CAMBRIDGE

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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.

OUR LOCATION - CANTERBURY

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Not to be mi

ssed!

✔ Visit the fa

mous Cathedral

✔ Learn mor

e about Cante

rbury’s history

at

‘Canterbury Tale

s’

✔ Take the Ca

nterbury Ghost

Tour

✔ Go river

punting, imme

rsing yourself

in

history

✔ Walk or cyc

le the Crab & W

inkle Way

✔ Relax with

in the City wa

lls at any of t

he

numerous parks

and gardens

✔ Enjoy a sh

ow at the Marlo

we Theatre

✔ Go shoppi

ng in the famou

s old high stree

t

and modern sh

opping centre

✔ Spend your

leisure time at

any of the vario

us

cafés, restauran

ts and bars

✔ Listen to r

egular live mus

ic and bands at

any

of the pubs or m

usic venues on o

ffer

✔ Watch a ga

me of cricket o

r attend an eve

nt

at the Spitfire G

round

✔ Visit nearb

y seaside town

Whitstable, w

ith

its beautiful har

bour

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• Teaching Capacity - 300 students• Classrooms - 24• Residential Beds - 340• Homestay Beds - 80

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 thosestudying at Chaucer College Canterbury full board,on-site residential, and nearby host familyaccommodation options.

ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES

Campus

facilities

• Classrooms,

dining room &

residential

bedrooms on o

ne enclosed ca

mpus

• 24-hour mon

itored CCTV sec

urity

• On site duty

porter, 24 ho

urs a day

• Dining room

and in-hous

e catering

team

• Tuck shop

• Computer r

oom with inte

ractive smart

board

• 200-seat lect

ure theatre

• Wi-Fi availab

le throughout t

he campus

and residentia

l accommodati

on

• Sports field

s

• Basketball c

ourt

• Student com

mon/leisure ro

om for fun

and relaxation

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Homestay We have an excellent rapport with the local community and are fortunate to work with a large number of longstanding host families.

All students accommodated in Homestay will be transported to and from the College each day by our own private minibuses.

Homestay is often a popular choice amongst International students. It gives them a chance to experience life with a British family, learning a little more about British culture,while developing their language skills in a comfortable andinformal setting.

FacilitiesWhen 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.

Families offer accommodation and meals to either one, two or three students in each household, depending on requirements. Homestay is seen by many of our students as one of the most important and enjoyable aspects of their course.

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RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONOur residential accommodation on campus offers students the opportunity to live on-site whilst studying at Chaucer College.

Male and female residents are accommodated separately and have full use of the College’s leisure areas and sports facilities.

We provide our own house parents in all accommodation blocks who are on hand to help with any problems or questions you may have during your stay.

ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY:

• Full board accommodation service

• 340 beds in single and twin rooms (with bunk beds)

• Balcony rooms offering panoramic views of thecity centre

• Shared toilet/shower and kitchen facilities

• All bed linen and towels provided (changedweekly)

• Laundry room (subject to additional charge)

• Wi-Fi available throughout accommodation

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATIONPerfect for students who want to study English and experience life living with a local family for a fully immersive, cultural experience.

The majority of our host families will host two or three students. However, some families are available to host single placements.

We are lucky to have a large number of long-standing, reputable families who are more than happy to share their homes and welcome students throughout the year. All families are enhanced police checked and are visited annually by our dedicated accommodation team.

ACCOMMODATION SUMMARY:

• Located within the City centre and surroundingtowns and villages

• Minibus pick-up and drop-off service provided togroup bookings

• Breakfast and dinner provided by host family

• Hot lunch provided in college

• All bed linen and towels provided (changedweekly)

• Laundry service offered twice per week

• Wi-Fi provided by host family

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.

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.

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OUR COURSES

Accommodat

ion

& assistance

We offer all stu

dents studying

at

Chaucer College

, full board

residential or h

omestay

accommodation

.

If required, we

can help

organise return

airport transfe

rs.

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.

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.

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STANDARD PROGRAMME - 15 Hours

Tuition Classes Course Dates Start Date Course Length Minimum Age Student Level

15 hours per week

Monday to Friday.Classes may be morning orafternoon

2021Monday 4th January to Friday 17th December

EveryMonday

Minimum1 week

16+ years Beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

INTENSIVE ENGLISH PROGRAMME - 30 Hours


30 hours per week

Monday to Friday.Classes are morning andafternoon


EveryMonday

Minimum1 week

16+ years Beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

GENERAL ENGLISH

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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 HoursAimed 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.


15 hours per week



EveryMonday

Minimum1 week

16+ years IELTS score 5.5 (average)

IELTS INTENSIVE PREPARATIONDesigned 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 per week

Monday to Friday.Morning andafternoon

2021

Please see website for current dates.

2 weeks 16+ years IELTS score 5.5 (average)

IELTS EVENING COURSEDesigned 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 week

Every Tuesday,7.00pmto 9.00pm

2021

Please see website for current dates.

5 weeks 16+ years IELTS score 6

EXAM PREPARATION

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CAMBRIDGE 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.


15 hours per week



EveryMonday

Minimum1 week

16+ years Beginner toadvanced(A1-C1)

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SUBJECT SPECIFIC COURSES

MEDICAL ENGLISHSensitivity, 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 ENGLISHEnglish 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 ENGLISHLaw 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


15 hours per week



EveryMonday

Minimum1 week

16+ years Intermediate to Advanced (B1-C2)

ENGLISH FOR WORKChaucer College’s English for Work course is specifically designed for learners looking tosecure a job in English working environments, from submitting an application to facingthe 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.

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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.

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.

COURSE SUMMARY

TuitionCourse Dates

Arrival & Departure

Course Length

MinimumAge

Student Level

ExcursionsActivity Programme

20 hours per week

2021Tuesday 22nd June toTuesday 10th August

EveryTuesday

1 to 4 weeks

11 to 17 years (group bookings)16 and 17 years (individual enrolments)

Beginner to advanced (A1-C1)

1 full day trip and 1 half day trip per week

Full afternoon and evening activities (2 evening activities for homestay residents)

JUNIOR SUMMER CAMP

SAMPLE PROGRAMME - 1 WEEKTuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday

Morning Arrival Day Morning Lessons Full Day Trip to London

Morning Lesson

Departure Day / On-site Activities for Continuing Students

Lunch Lunch Lunch

Afternoon Local Orientation

Project Class

Sports Afternoon

Half Day Trip to Dover

Project Class

Dinner Dinner

Evening (Residential)

Welcome BBQ

Trashion Show

Barn Dance Karaoke Arts & Crafts

Film Night Farewell Disco

Welcome BBQ for New and Continuing Students

Evening(Homestay)

Evening with Family

Evening with Family

Evening with Family

Evening with Family

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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.

Chaucer College can help organise General English short-stay courses for both junior and adult groups.

Providing a personalised service for each group, we will work with your group leader to organise the students’ preferred trips and activities throughout the duration of their stay.

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE:

• Flexible start dates throughout the year

• Full board residential or homestayaccommodation

• Mix of classroom based lessons, project workand activities

• Full day and half day excursions

• All course materials and end of course certificates

GENERAL ENGLISHFor groups of students aged 11 – 17 years, we can provide school integration days with one of our local partner schools.

Each student will be partnered with a ‘buddy’ and follow the school’s timetable of lessons and break times, for a true experience of life and learning at an English school.

The group will be asked to share a piece of their cultural background through presentations or performances for a shared cross-cultural experience.

Our school integration days provide students with the opportunity to study specific school subjects as well as build lifelong friendships with students from England.

SCHOOL IMMERSION

PRACTICAL ENGLISH TEACHING COURSEDelivered 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 COURSEThe OET examination assesses the English language skills of 12 healthcare professions: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, podiatry, radiography, speech pathology and veterinary science.

The examination is intended to provide accepting organisations with a reliable assessment of the English language proficiency of health care professionals seeking to register & practise in an English speaking environment.

Our OET preparation course covers all aspects of the OET exam: speaking, reading, listening and writing.

Aimed at groups of students and schools wanting to study in the UK, where the course length and content are designed specifically to meet the requirements of the group.

Our dedicated academic team will work with you to create a course that is truly unique, tailored to meet the interests and specific learning needs of your students. Whether the group is looking for an intensive academic programme; a fully immersed cultural and trip programme; preparation for a specific examination; or a course focused around a specific theme, sport or project that students are studying or are passionate about.

Contact us today and we will be happy to help create a course designed specifically to meet your groups’ learning requirements.

BESPOKE PACKAGES

COURSES FOR GROUPS

Enhance your groups’ stay with our selection of additional activities and exciting days and evenings out, subject to additional costs and availability:

• Take a tour of Canterbury’s famous Cathedral orCanterbury Tales

• Visit the Marlowe and Gulbenkian theatres forWest End theatre performances and worldrenowned comedians

• A trip to the local cinema to catch the latestblockbuster movie in English

• Treat your group to a meal out at some of ourpopular local restaurants

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

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TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

• Theme park visit – Alton Towers, Thorpe Park,Chessington World of Adventures, LEGOLAND

• Discover the magic of Harry Potter World,complete with a shopping trip to Diagon Alley

ADDITIONAL LONDON TRIP ADD-ONS:

• London Eye

• Madame Tussauds / Baker Street

• London Dungeons

• The Globe Theatre

• West End Theatre matinee show

• West End Theatre dinner and evening show

Leeds Castle, Kent

Madame Tussauds, London

Scotney Castle, Kent

Punting on the Stour, CanterburyGreenwich, London

Tower Bridge, London

Popular

Full Day

Trips

• London

• Brighton

• Cambridge

• Oxford

Popular

Half Day

Trips

• Leeds Castle

• Dover Castle

• Chatham

Historic Dockya

rd

• Port Lympne

Safari Park

CHAUCER COLLEGE CANTERBURYUniversity Road • Canterbury • Kent CT2 7LJ

ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS+44 (0) 1227 787800 [email protected]

FOLLOW US @chaucercollege

www.chaucercollege.co.uk

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