about us

Our Mission...

“To promote international cooperation and friendship through the study of the English language.”

Founded in 1992, Chaucer College is a British Council accredited language school with over 26 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’.

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

Student welfare & support

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

All Chaucer College staff have oversight of the safeguarding of our students
On duty porter, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We also have 24 hour monitored security camera surveillance
All staff & host families are enhanced police checked to ensure students safety & wellbeing at all times
Resident house parents are on hand overnight to assist any students & group leaders staying in our residential accommodation
Students are accompanied by college staff & group leaders on all excursions & during activities by a ratio of 1 to 15 students
Emergency phone numbers are provided to all students, group leaders & parents prior to arrival & are available to be contacted on 24 hours a day