Courses for Groups (Students and Teachers of English)

Hilderstone College has years of experience in organising English Language courses of all types for both small and large groups. We frequently run group courses for international teachers, professional and business people, Cambridge Examination students, General English students and university students. These courses are very successful and popular, so make a provisional booking early to avoid disappointment.

Group Size

a) Mixed with existing international students - Groups should be between 10-14 students, and should be organised for the published dates of one of the June - September Summer Courses.  Course length - minimum 2 weeks.

b) Taught as a single nationality group - Groups should ideally be between 10-12 (1 class), 18-24 (2 classes), 27-36 students (3 classes), and can be organised at any time of year.  Course length - minimum 1 week.

Price and Package

We offer a very considerable reduction on our normal fees for individual students, and an all-inclusive group package. Please contact us for details.

The price usually includes:

1. All tuition (minimum 21 hours per week) and teaching materials.
2. Use of self-access facilities after class (including our superb Multimedia Learning Centre).
3. Accommodation with a local family within walking distance of the College (single room; breakfast and evening meal on weekdays; all meals at weekends; no other student of the same language in the family).
4. A programme of social activities, including a minimum of three evening activities, one midweek half-day excursion per week and one full-day Saturday excursion.
5. College registration fee (normally £50 per person).
6. Free family accommodation for a non-student group leader.
7. Free language/teachers course for group leader if appropriate and available.
8. End of course College Certificate.
9. Free return transfers between Dover or Heathrow/Gatwick/Stansted airports and Hilderstone College (providing the group travel together).

Minimum Age

17+ (although we will consider students aged 16+ as part of a group if we have your assurance that they are mature enough to mix well in an adult environment).  Please note: if groups are to be integrated with other international students in June - September, the number of 16 year olds in your group should be limited (2 or 3 out of 10, for example).

Further Information

If you would like further information, please do not hesitate to contact Nancy Card or Lindsay Frawley.