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Concorde InternationalCanterbury, England UK

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

99 students - overall rating
19/20 Arnett House, Hawks Lane - CT1 2NU Canterbury - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Top grades in the ISI inspection
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

Location: Concorde International is situated in the beautifully striking and historic city of Canterbury in the southeast of England. An independent, family-owned school with a difference, Concorde International is housed close to the Great Stour River and within walking distance of such UNESCO World Heritage sites as the Canterbury Cathedral, St Martin's Church and St Augustine's Abbey. The high street shopping of Whitefriars Shopping mall, many restaurants, cafés and supermarkets, are all close by, ensuring students have all they need to have a fantastic time in Canterbury, whilst reaching their language goals.

Ethos of school: With over 45 years of experience in supplying English language programmes to the highest standards, Concorde International pay keen attention to each student, ensuring both their language goals and learning experiences are met, with expectations exceeded.

Course selection: Course selection with the school is extensive, offering tuition to students of all levels, all year round. Programmes are available for Adults, Juniors and Families, with several courses incorporating local culture and activities. Exam preparation programmes are available for several exams (FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEFL, BEC), over various schedules, with Teacher Development, Business English and University Pathway programmes, also popular.

School facilities: Concorde International has excellent facilities, including everything a student may need to feel welcomed and integrated into a friendly and open learning environment. These facilities include a cafeteria, library, lounge area, movie room, free after-class access to language learning software, and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

English Courses

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General Language
General English 21Most Popular English course
21 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
In high demand!
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336£320£
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General English 25Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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356£339£
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General English 15
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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272£259£
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Summer Adult Vacation - Business English - Intensive 15
15 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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512£487£
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Summer Adult Vacation - Business English - Intensive 20
20 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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682£648£
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Summer Adult Vacation - General English - Intensive 15
15 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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512£487£
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Summer Adult Vacation - General English - Intensive 20
25 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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682£648£
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Summer Adult Vacation - Language & Culture (Full-board)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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1096£1069£
Includes accommodation
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Summer Adult Vacation - Language & Culture (Half-board)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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1033£1008£
Includes accommodation
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Summer Adult Vacation - Language & Culture (Self-Catering)
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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916£894£
Includes accommodation
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Summer Adult Vacation - Language & Culture - Programme Only
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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239£228£
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Summer Adult Vacation 15
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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312£297£
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Summer Adult Vacation 25
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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384£365£
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Mini Group 15
15 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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512£487£
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Mini Group 25
20 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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682£648£
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General English 10
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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Junior
Family Study & Activity Programme English Playtime - Tuition only (5 to 7 years old)
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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318£303£
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Family Study & Activity Programme English Playtime
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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557£530£
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Family Study & Activity Programme Junior (8 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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591£562£
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Family Study & Activity Programme Junior - Tuition only (8 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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352£335£
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Work & Study
Pathway to University: University Access Undergraduate & Postgraduate
25 lessons per week
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6 students (max)
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324£308£
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Business
Business English - Intensive 15
15 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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512£487£
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Business English - Intensive 20
20 lessons per week
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4 students (max)
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682£648£
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English for Work 10
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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ESP Bespoke Programme for Companies
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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764£726£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Exam Preparation Course - PETRecommended English course
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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Exam Preparation Course - FCERecommended English course
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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Exam Preparation Course - CAERecommended English course
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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Exam Preparation Course - IELTSRecommended English course
10 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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168£160£
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CELTA CertificateRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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350£333£
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Specialty Courses
Teacher Development Course
25 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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436£415£
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Our prices for Concorde International include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Videos & Photos

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  • Conversation class
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  • Individual attention
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  • Lesson in progress
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  • Personal assistance
    Personal assistance5/20
  • Relaxing outdoors
    Relaxing outdoors6/20
  • Group
    Group7/20
  • Attentive students
    Attentive students8/20
  • All eyes on the board
    All eyes on the board9/20
  • Group excursion
    Group excursion10/20
  • School building
    School building 11/20
  • Festive parade
    Festive parade12/20
  • Adventure
    Adventure13/20
  • Nature
    Nature14/20
  • Excursion map
    Excursion map15/20
  • fun on a sunny day
    fun on a sunny day16/20
  • Catching some sun
    Catching some sun17/20
  • Street entertainment
    Street entertainment18/20
  • Nature walk
    Nature walk19/20
  • Outside the Cathedral
    Outside the Cathedral20/20

Student opinions about Concorde International, Canterbury

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
Concorde International, Canterbury
99 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Other
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (33 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (34 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (16 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (13 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were all great. Although the level of my first class was too easy for me (similar to the high school level), the school didn't change my class at first. The school reallocated me to another class after my third request. It seems that I wasted my time during taking the unmatched class. The school should offer a level check test(progress test) more often.”
Insider tip: “I like that it is a very quiet school. I love the city as well. ”
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 8 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2017 by Nao Nishiwaki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I've done the junior course before and really enjoyed it, so I wanted to come back. This time too it was a really great experience. Thank you to all of the people that made this happen! I'll definitely come back for more English courses. They're situated in the centre of Canterbury, so after class you can go wander around and explore Canterbury.”
Disliked
“It would be handy to get a bit more information about the school and accessibility before the first day instead of on the first day. Because we had figured it out ourselves before getting the information bundle, so it wasn't that helpful anymore. ”
Insider tip: “Try to do at least some of the activities organised by the school, it's a really good way to bond with your fellow students outside of the school building and it'll help improve your skill.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: There's a test in the beginning of the week, so you'll be put into a class that matches your level. The amount of hours you sign up for determines whether you have afternoon classes or not.
Course: General English 15 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 19. Sep. 2022 by Joya Denie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
73 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The positive and friendly spirit between both teachers and students, while the teaching was professional. It was especially gratifying to see the unity among the students, given the differences in age and the fact that we came from all corners of the world.”
Disliked
“Can't see any. It wasn't easy at first for my soon-to-be eleven-year-old granddaughter because the others in her class were older and none were Swedish. She was an outsider. But the school took this seriously, paid attention to her and the following week there were more peers in the group and she mastered English better. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect for me
Course: General English 21 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2024 by Karin Wahlberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are really good and you can meet people from a lot of different countries it's very a good experience, and you have a lot of activites, trip in London, barbecue, visits ... I didn't book an accomodation with the school, I found a shared house.”
Insider tip: “London !”
Review details
Other comments At the beginning my english was really bad and after 3 months in this school (26 hours per week) I really improved my English. Now I am still in England to work.
Course: General English (25 h) - 8 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2008 by Audrey Priour
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I enjoyed the tasks to learn English because they were very different to what I was used to do. The staff were very kind and willing to help, also quality teachers and perfect location.”
Insider tip: “Speak to other students from all the different countries. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Maybe for little children but with teenagers is better to be with the juniors so they can practice English with the group.
Other comments Cherry and Colin, the owners are reliable 100%, very kind, they do care for their students a lot.
Course: Family Activity Programme - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2022 by Loli Alonso Martínez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“They are very kind and friendly. I can communicate many people from various countries. If you feel any problems, you can ask them. They will pleasantly help you.”
Disliked
“There was some misunderstanding about the duration of homestay between my request and school. They let me know the wrong location where I would study.”
Review details
Course: General English 21 - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024 by Nami Furutani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Small group (10 students), no French in my group, mix of nationalities, 1:1 lessons with Paula were very profitable and made me progress a lot”
Insider tip: “Do not speak your native language at all during the stay, rather stay with family”
Review details
Other comments A big problem regarding host family accomodation : I called the family the day before departure, and I discovered that she could not host me and that she had warned the school. Fortunately the person I contacted on the emergency number solved the pb. But it is a bad surprise the evening before departure. Especially as I was not as close to the school as before. Moreover the school's address was not good: I've discovered this upon arrival. The new family was very friendly and caring but the house was not clean
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 11. Nov. 2013 by Chloé Catrix Caroline
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked that the students were divided in groups based on skill and not on age. I learned a lot and the teachers were incredible!”
Review details
Course: General English 15 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jul. 2022 by Lien Vanloon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The staff was very friendly! Everybody were very polite, very available! And it's easy to find new friends there:-)”
Insider tip: “Little english!;-)”
Review details
Other comments I can reccomend Canterbury and this website, because this english course in England was for me a beautiful experiennce! I miss England!! I'll come back there! I wish soon!
Course: Main Programme - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2009 by Cristina D Asaro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Opportunity to combine courses and holidays. River tours are a must. Most interesting topics and good teachers.”
Insider tip: “River tour and dinner at "The Old Weaver". Can also recommend Canterbury Cathedral. Take a trip to both the Whitstable villas. Bus ride to Dover to hike over the white cliffs, Castle and War Museum.”
Review details
Other comments Mostly high standards of teaching competence.
Course: General English 15 [Engelsk] - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jul. 2018 by Irmelin Sander
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really enjoyed improving my English with very committed and competent teachers! Thank you very much :-)”
Review details
Course: Summer Adult Vacation 15 Lessons in Mini Group + 5 Private lessons per week (20 hours in total) - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2022 by Birgit Klein Dr.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everyone was friendly, welcoming and caring! Classes in the morning were very effective and professional.”
Insider tip: “Don't take classes in the afternoon if you want to see something in Canterbury and Kent. Everything is closed at 6 p.m.: museums, gardens, shops. So, if you just take morning classes and finish at 12.30, you can visit a lot! It's worth seeing beautiful coastal towns in Kent!”
Review details
Other comments Collin, the Director of the school, gave us a very interesting tour to Folkenstone! We enjoyed listening to fascinating stories about kings' and dukes' lives and some history about the beautiful houses.
Course: Summer Vacation - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2019 by Anastasiia Turgeneva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“It's easy to find the classrooms, there's a nice cafeteria, it's clean and tidy, teachers are very nice.”
Insider tip: “You have to do some things if you want to use the internet”
Review details
Course: General English (15 h) - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2011 by Paula Iñarra García
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
73 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good organization Good test level at the beginning Good Teachers Good atmosphere Good location”
Insider tip: “The old town, the Cathedral and its choirs, the shops and pubs”
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Dec. 2015 by Rene Mellinger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The excursions, the monitors and the teachers. Also the individual attention each student receives.”
Disliked
“They used to change the hours of the activities in the afternoon. ”
Review details
Course: Junior: Canterbury Study Centre  - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2023 by Marta Jaén Palomo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The location and the composition of the class with guys from different countries”
Insider tip: “The minimum stay must be at least 15 days”
Review details
Course: Family programme (children aged 8-17) - 1 week
Review date: 26. Aug. 2016 by Alessandro Prestia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
11 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The balance of students of different nationalities within the same class.”
Insider tip: “Good environment. ”
Review details
Other comments Committed staff
Course: Canterbury Study Centre (tuition only) - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2017 by Guifré Companyó
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“All teachers and advisors are very cooperative if you have any problem.”
Review details
Other comments Business English doesn't show you real business. It's business language, not business knowledge. Ambitious ones should choose something else.
Course: Mini Group Six-General or Business-25 and 1 week Group Six 15 Hours - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2011 by Peter Teckhausen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and their manner of teaching, the beautiful city”
Review details
Course: Business or General G4 Intensive - Mini Group 15 - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2013 by Virginia Baragoitia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Meeting people from other countries and the social activities.”
Review details
Course: Canterbury College, Junior Programme (10-17 years), Homestay - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Aug. 2010 by Marta Moreno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“People working at the reception desk. Almost a perfect grade.”
Insider tip: “A guided tour of this beautiful city.”
Review details
Other comments Excellent school. I won't hesitate to recommend it.
Course: General English 25 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2016 by Suzanne Pouliot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The people I met there. Teachers and of course the students”
Insider tip: “Go to the pubs!”
Review details
Other comments It was difficult for me to make the decission to go abroad for 2 months, but after all I had the time of my life. In 2 weeks I will even come back to visit my friends over there.
Course: General English (25 h) - Low Season - 10 weeks
Review date: 2. Jan. 2008 by Lusanne Nooitgedagt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The sufficient homogeneity in the composition of the class”
Insider tip: “The teaching (and hence the learning) is only related to the part of program that is being developed in conjunction with the course attending period”
Review details
Other comments they should anticipate, by email, the teaching material which is then used during the course
Course: General English Vacation Course 15hrs - 1 week
Review date: 24. Aug. 2016 by Sergio Prestia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers, the lessons and the teaching method”
Review details
Course: General English 15 - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Apr. 2013 by Giacomo Forlani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
10 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school itself and the facilities were great.”
Insider tip: “The only thing that can be better is if the kids are able to spend longer time in classes.”
Review details
Other comments It was a good experience.
Course: Family programme (children aged 8-17) - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2019 by karamfila nikolova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Centrally located, nice garden and a good café”
Insider tip: “Do not stay too far away. Book accommodation in the dorm”
Review details
Course: General English 25 [Engelska] - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2018 by Cecilia Van Der Weiden
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
11 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friends from other countries and teachers.”
Insider tip: “Speak always in English”
Review details
Course: General English (15 h) - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Nov. 2008 by Teresa De Luna Asua
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are very good at their jobs.”
Review details
Course: General English 15 - 7 weeks
Review date: 30. Dec. 2013 by Raúl González
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I improved my english, that's important.”
Insider tip: “You must go with concorde international, it's an amzing exeperience and it may be very useful for your English.”
Review details
Other comments everybody usually likes England,it's a lovely country,the only bad thing is the English food.
Course: Canterbury College, Junior Programme (10-17 years), Famiglia, pensione completa - 6 weeks
Review date: 17. Nov. 2008 by Paolo Massa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The academic environment was very good.”
Review details
Course: General English 25 - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2017 by Alonso Torres Bentín
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Concorde International compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Concorde International CanterburyAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Concorde International

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalNCC Education
English teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Concorde International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1972
Legal name/parent company
Concorde International LTD | Tax registration ID: 577/C718

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

    • We welcome Muslim students here and we have homestay families who are accustomed to hosting them. The food offered to a Muslim student is usually vegetarian occasionally halal if it is a Muslim homestay.

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 22
    • Number of public PC workstations: 24

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
TV and video 24-hour welfare care

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 220
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 600
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 18%
Switzerland 12%
Spain 11%
China 10%
Korea 10%
Japan 10%
France 8%
Thailand 5%
Saudi Arabia 4%
Germany 2%
Turkey 1%
Brazil 1%
Iraq 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 6%

Information for all courses offered by Concorde International

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
98.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Summer Shuttle Service operates only from 30 Jun to 18 Aug only from Gatwick and Heathrow airports: GBP 175 (one way.

Students booking 21 weeks or more will have a free airport transfer on arrival from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 56 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
200 £ one way
400 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
189 £ one way
378 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
179 £ one way
358 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Gatwick (LGW).
More details about airports near Canterbury and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Canterbury page. For flight comparisons to Canterbury, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
55 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing7 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf20 km
Horse riding30 km
Sailing30 km
Squash2 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing7 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Riverside walks
- Museum exhibitions
- Beach on sunny days/evenings
- Parks and Gardens
- City cultural events, e.g. International Food Festival in autumn and Canterbury Festival.

Adults - Paid activities

- Social evenings at the pub
- Ghost tour of Canterbury
- Guided tour of Canterbury
- Concerts at the Cathedral Museum
- Art exhibitions
- Excursions to London, Greenwich, River Thames, London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Brighton

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
29 ratings
from
196 £
Summer Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
217 £
Superior Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
315 £
Apartment
Shared room (multiple beds), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
384 £
University City Centre (18+)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
278 £
University City Centre (18+).
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
189 £
University Student Village
Single room, No meals
from
180 £
4-Star Accommodation
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
280 £
4-Star Accommodation
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
364 £

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Concorde International have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Concorde International.

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Questions and answers about Concorde International

  • “If you are looking for a general English course, you can choose any of the school's 15, 21 or 25 lessons/week courses. You will take a level test, either online or in person, on the first day of your course, which will let the school know what your current level is. The school can then place you in the most suitable group. The other students in your class will be at a similar level to you.
    However, if you are looking for a CAE (C1) exam preparation course, you should book their Exam Preparation Course - CAE. This course prepares students for the CAE exam.

    ”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 07, 2023
  • “We have a staff-to-student ratio of 1:8 for Young Learners at our schools – I do not include the management teams in this number but if I do then the ratio is typically 1:5 when on school premises.”
    Danny Bowles, General Manager and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) from Concorde International - Mar 12, 2023
  • “Subject to availability, you can choose which school your child will attend.

    Concorde International offers courses for teenagers at Canterbury itself, as well as at Ashford School, Kent College and Kingswood School. On our website you can consult the characteristics and dates of these different junior programmes.    ”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
  • “Children will be located in Garden House for Junior Courses
    Adult may be located in Arnett House Head Office (4mins walk) to Garden House or from Christchurch Uni which is 12-15mins walk.
    Concorde staff provide supervision for children 08.30 – 16.45 to allow parents sufficient time to walk between the two locations.    ”
    Cherry, from Concorde International - Dec 18, 2024

FAQ about Concorde International, Canterbury

  • “We have junior programmes running from the end of May to the end of August. This could be extended if there are enough interested students.

    We also do year-round High School Integration programmes for juniors who want an authentic experience in an English secondary school and be placed with an English study buddy. We have already placed over 20 students this year alone until the end of February!

    Also, our Home Tuition programme can offer English with a teacher in their homes.    ”
    Cherry, from Concorde International - Mar 16, 2022
  • “Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Sunday as well. Lessons will be scheduled from Monday to Friday. ”
    Angela Ligartova, from LanguageCourse.net - May 20, 2022
  • “Of course, as long as we find a family that has availability for you it is not a problem to arrange homestay in the same family.”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 12, 2024
  • “Up to 3 students can share the same transfer, for the same price.”
    Vanessa Johnson, Employee from Concorde International - Jan 30, 2024
  • “Yes, of course! You can book the day programme for the children and stay with them outside of the lesson hours. ”
    Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2024
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Concorde International comes from Italy with a 18% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (12%) and Spain (11%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Concorde International offers courses from 5 years (Family Study & Activity Programme English Playtime - Tuition only , 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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