Stafford House Study Holidays (UK)

What Stafford House Study Holidays (UK) does

Stafford House Study Holidays Limited is a UK-based junior English language education provider operating 20 centres across the United Kingdom, the United States, and Malaysia. The company delivers English language tuition, typically 15 hours per week, combined with supervised activities, excursions, and residential or homestay accommodation to international students aged 8-17. Core products include the English Language & Activities programme, Academic Summer courses, Classic Plus specialist sports, Specialist Creative courses delivered in association with sister organisations CSVPA and CATS Colleges, and Michael Owen's Red Stars Football School. Year-round group courses at three UK locations extend operations beyond the summer peak.

The business operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Bright Scholar (UK) Holdings Ltd, trading as CATS Global Schools, following its 2021 acquisition. It generates revenue primarily through course tuition fees (with non-refundable registration fees of £200 in the UK or $250 in North America), accommodation services, and airport transfers. The go-to-market relies on a global network of educational agent partners supplemented by direct website bookings and a small in-house reservations team, supported by social media presence on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Technically, the company runs a traditional in-person teaching model with accredited British Council-aligned teachers and a maximum class size of 16 students, with no disclosed proprietary educational technology platform. Key operating differentiators include welfare and safeguarding infrastructure (Designated Safeguarding Persons at each centre), access to prestigious UK and US university campuses (Cambridge, UC Berkeley, Wagner College, Cal State), and the CATS Global Schools brand umbrella. Headcount is disclosed at 22 corporate employees, with the majority of teaching and welfare staff likely engaged on a seasonal basis during summer operations.

Name

Stafford House Study Holidays (UK)

Legal name

Stafford House Study Holidays Limited

Website

https://studyholidays.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Junior Study Abroad & Language Education

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), Academic Program Housing (Study Abroad, Language Schools, Field Schools) (THAMAGAE), School Group & Curriculum-Led Trips (THAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Junior language courses
• Summer study abroad
• English language schools
• Youth education programs
• International student accommodation

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Course Tuition Fees: Core revenue from English language courses and specialized programs including Academic Summer, Creative Courses, Classic Plus, and Red Stars Football School. Fees are charged per course with registration fees of £200 (UK) or USD $250 (North America) at booking.
2. Accommodation Services: Revenue from residential accommodation and homestay options. Students pay for accommodation as part of their course package, with damage deposits collected on arrival (£30 UK / USD $50 North America).
3. Airport Transfer Services: Charges for airport transfers to/from London airports (UK) and Boston Logan (US). Shared transfers included in some course fees; private transfers and transfers from other airports available at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stafford House Study Holidays Limited, trading as CATS Global Schools, delivers English language and activity-based summer school programs for junior international students aged 8-17/18 across 20 locations in the UK, USA, and Malaysia. The company combines classroom English tuition with sports, creative, and academic enrichment, and provides accommodation, welfare, airport transfers, and excursion services as part of its turnkey study-holiday offerings.

Product overview

Stafford House Study Holidays offers a portfolio of English language and activity programmes for junior students (ages 8-18), primarily delivered as summer courses across multiple locations. The core offering includes the English Language & Activities programme as the foundational product, supplemented by Academic Summer Courses for pre-university preparation, Classic Plus Courses adding specialist sports coaching, Specialist Creative Courses covering art, design, drama and creative disciplines, Michael Owen's Red Stars Football School for football enthusiasts, and Year-Round Courses for ongoing group education. The company operates centres across the UK (Bournemouth, Cambridge, Canterbury, London Bloomsbury, London Uxbridge, Northampton, Oakham, York), USA (Boston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco), and Malaysia (Johor Bahru).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CATS Colleges: College preparatory and summer courses for international students
• CSVPA
• Stafford House International

Products and services

• English Language & Activities
• Academic Summer Courses Subject-focused summer school for juniors blending English tuition with academic modules such as STEM, leadership, or exam preparation, aimed at international students seeking structured academic enrichment during school holidays.
• Classic Plus Courses Traditional English language summer course package combining classroom lessons with guided cultural excursions and full-board accommodation, targeting international junior students seeking a structured language-immersion holiday.
• Specialist Creative Courses Creative-arts focused summer program offering English tuition alongside specialist workshops in areas such as art, drama, or media, designed for international junior students interested in creative enrichment.
• Michael Owen's Red Stars Football School Branded football-focused summer school combining English language classes with elite football coaching under the Michael Owen "Red Stars" brand, for international junior students passionate about football.
• Year-Round Courses Continuously running English language and study programs for junior students delivered outside the peak summer season, providing ongoing study-holiday options for international learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Maximum class size of 16 students ensures individual attention and effective learning environment

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CATS Global SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStafford House Study Holidays is ultimately a wholly owned subsidiary of Bright Scholar (UK) Holdings Ltd, trading as CATS Global Schools. The company operates in association with sister organizations CATS Colleges and CSVPA for academic and creative courses. UK Company number 11493248.
• CSVPA (Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSVPA is a sister organization offering specialist creative courses including Art & Design and Drama that are available through Stafford House Study Holidays summer programs. Students can take bespoke creative courses in association with CSVPA.
• CATS CollegescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCATS Colleges is a sister organization providing academic preparation programs. CATS and CSVPA summer courses are booked and managed in association with Stafford House Study Holidays. Locations include Cambridge CATS College and Boston CATS Academy.
• Converse International School of Languages (CISL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCISL is the partner operating the San Francisco centre at University of California at Berkeley. They have their own terms and conditions and refund policies that apply to students at this location.
• The Language Academy (TLA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTLA is the partner operating the New York centre at Wagner College. They have their own terms and conditions and refund policies that apply to students at this location.
• Forest City International SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Johor Bahru centre operates at Forest City International School facilities. This school is part of the CATS Global Schools family. The school has brilliant facilities and is located close to the beach and less than one hour from Singapore.
• University of California at BerkeleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrestigious university partner providing campus facilities for the San Francisco summer program. Students live and study at the world-famous university situated in Berkeley, with the campus occupying over 1,200 tranquil wooded acres just a short subway ride from San Francisco.
• Wagner College (New York)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWagner College campus on Staten Island serves as the New York centre location. Founded in 1883, the college offers 105-acre campus with stunning views of Manhattan's skyline. Students access Manhattan via a 20-minute free ferry ride.
• California State UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCalifornia State University Channel Islands Campus in Camarillo serves as the Los Angeles centre location. Just an hour from downtown Los Angeles and 30 minutes from Malibu and Zuma Beach, offering professional athletics fields, swimming pool, and modern facilities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Embassy Study Group (now Study Group): Larger diversified education provider that previously ran Embassy English junior programmes; competes broadly in English language and academic pathway products.

Emerging players

• Converse International School of Languages (CISL): Operates the San Francisco/Berkeley summer centre as Stafford House's partner, but also runs its own competing English language programmes at UC Berkeley and other US locations — a partner that is simultaneously a competitor.

Direct peers

• Bell International: Operates junior English summer centres in the UK (e.g., Bell Cambridge, Bell London) with academic preparation, sports, and activity programmes — directly comparable offering.
• EC English: Global English language school chain with junior summer programmes in the UK and US (e.g., EC London, EC New York), competing for the same international junior segment.
• Oxford International Education Group: Runs junior English summer schools in UK cities and US campuses (similar university partnerships) with similar academic and activity components.
• LAL Language and Leisure: Junior summer English language programmes in UK/US locations with activity-led and sports add-ons, competing in the same international agent-driven market.
• Kaplan International: Operates junior English language and vacation programmes in the UK, USA, and other destinations, with comparable course-plus-accommodation packages and agent-driven distribution.
• St Giles International: Established UK-headquartered English language school group with junior programmes in London and other UK/US cities, overlapping target customer (international juniors) and product structure.
• EF Education First: EF Academic Travel and EF Language Holidays run junior English language and study abroad programmes in the UK, USA, and globally. Closest direct competitor in scope, scale, geographic footprint, and product mix.
• British Study Centres: UK-based junior English language summer school operator with locations including London, Brighton, and Oxford — direct product and customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shstudyholidays
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/staffordhousesoe
• Facebookfacebook.com/StaffordHouseStudyHolidays
• Instagraminstagram.com/staffordhousestudyholidays
• TikToktiktok.com/@shstudyholidays
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stafford-house-study-holidays-uk-

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