English Now for Further Education Intensive (12 GE + 8 Academic English + 10 Exam Prep)

EC English Language Schools: Cambridge

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If you’re looking for a more boutique learning experience, consider English Now. Whether your goal is to study at university, or to be a successful in a global environment or to succeed in the workplace, English Now can meet your needs. As well as essential General English skills, English Now allows you to personalise your course by choosing from a range of modules. In smaller groups, you could focus on research, writing, and note-taking skills to prepare you for university; you could develop your presentation skills for the workplace; or you can choose to expand your social English and explore intercultural communication
to focus on global success. In these smaller groups, you’ll work with online portfolios so you can not only see your own progress, but show it off to prospective universities or employers. In each module you’ll learn valuable 21st Century Skills of collaboration, critical thinking and intercultural communication, setting you on the path to success whatever your goal. Through free lectures on a range of topics you can expand your knowledge of both English and the world in general.

What can you expect on this programme?
Your Programme Options:

Choose to study 20 or 30 lessons per week and you can also choose supercharge your studies with your choice of one or two additional Modules.

General English 20 lessons per week 12 General English Lessons 2 Modules (8 lessons total)
General English 30 lessons per week 12 General English Lessons 10 Special Focus Lessons 2 Modules (8 lessons total)

Add Additional Classes
Make the most of your time in Cambridge by adding additional classes of your choice up to a maximum of 4 a week.

ENGLISH NOW MODULES
Choose modules that meet your needs and help you to achieve your goal of Further Education, Global Success, or the Workplace. Below is a sample of the range of modules
available to choose from.

Advanced Presentation Skills
Learn to:
– Present & challenge viewpoints.
– Tailor your presentation to your audience.
– Deal with challenging questions.

Advanced Essay Writing
Learn to:
– Structure an essay.
– Avoid repetition.
– Present and evaluate viewpoints effectively.
– Cite sources.

Speaking for Social Situations
Learn to:
Introduce yourself.
– Explain and discuss your interests.
– Make small talk on a range of topics.
– Give spoken reviews of films, books, tv shows, events, etc.

Additional Modules
Below is a list of just some of the exciting modules you can choose as part of your English Now course:
– Basic writing skills.
– Debating and arguing.
– Extensive reading.
– An introduction to essay writing.
– Reading and research.
– Life at university.
– Making poster presentations.
– Effective emailing.
– Communication in the workplace.
– Meeting Skills.
– Job seekers.

University Placement Service
Get expert counselling including:
– In-depth personal guidance to help you choose the right university course to suit your aspirations.
– Help with the application process by highlighting the areas that are essential for a successful application as well as assisting with references and ‘Statement of Purpose’.
– Assistance with processing visa applications.

Lectures
In our free lectures, we will invite guest speakers from either the local area or across the EC world. In these lectures you will:
– Be exposed to authentic English input.
– Have the chance to engage in a question and answer ession with the speakers.
– Expand your knowledge of the world with lecture topics ranging from historical events to marketing yourself on LinkedIn.

ePortfolio

Your ePortfolio, which is accessible through Microsoft Teams, is a tangible reflection of your learning journey; multimedia evidence of your writing, speaking, presentations, projects
and collaborations. It is used to:

Identify and monitor your goals, keep a record of how you work towards your goals, develop self-assessment skills, and provide evidence of your skills in using the
language.
Receive feedback on your work from your teacher and
classmates.
Reflect on your progress.
Collaborate with your classmates.
Monitor your progress as you complete each module.
Produce presentations, essays, recordings, videos etc, which you can share with friends, colleagues, or prospective universities and employers.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
25 Nov 2024, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 19 May 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025 and 01 Dec 2025
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

EC Cambridge does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cambridge.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old
(19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

83% recommend

based on 12 reviews
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"It was insane to meet so many people from different countries."

Christian Herrmann, student from Germany

It was a so cool location. In the city of Cambridge, the architecture was wonderful. My teacher Oli was the best teacher. He made a lot of fun in the Class, and we made very cool staff. The Guys in my classes. They were very funny we learned together, that was very cool. The activities in Cambridge are very beautiful. The river "Cam" is cool you can ride by boat there and see all the universities. The kings college is a big building with a big garden outside. It is very nice. My apartment was cool. I had a single room with kitchen so cool myself. But the restaurants in Cambridge a very delicious.it was a wonderful experience to met so many people from different countries. They are so friendly and funny. I will do it again.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
29 Jul 2019 - 16 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"One week course was too short for me."

Enni Nurmi, student from Finland

Location of the school was fine for me (even though the address changed from Guildhall Place to Burleigh Street)
Facilities were good too, Wi-Fi worked well. The speakers on the first day (introduction) were very clear and it was nice and easy to listen to them. The tour with the Portuguese girl was nice.

The group on the first day was not the best for me. I felt myself "too good" in this group. It was not possible to have any conversation with them.

I would like to have talked more, and not to study so much unimportant words, e.g. country names. I have studied them at school many times. Homework and exercises were mostly okay, but maybe they were too easy at the beginning.

The teacher was not the best possible for me - I'm not so interested in history of the buildings and buying Christmas cards and food for his family. There were too many breaks on the sight seeing tour too, just to rest and smoke - and I'm more interested in sports.

Some parts on the last two days were almost too difficult for me, e.g some preposition exercises. But mostly they were okay.

I feel that I didn't get enough speaking exercise - which was the original aim. But I got more self confidence anyway. I can manage alone abroad.

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Date of study
5 Dec 2016 - 9 Dec 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Definitely helpful"

Tommaso Poli, student from Italy

I found availability and kindness from everyone. The accommodation was perfect in terms of both residence and the family. When I had a little problem with my first family, it was immediately solved really carefully. The teachers and the system of teaching allowed me to increase my IELTS score from 6.5 to 7.5, with a peak in reading and writing where I got respectively 9 and 6.5, in just one month (with an important personal effort).

I have to thank everyone at EC School of Cambridge for this important result!

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
17 Aug 2015 - 11 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I would like to say it is a great school to learn more in English and to increase your level"

ANTHONY PETARD, student from France

I don't have a lot of time to explain my great experience. The teachers are really excellent and the support team is really efficient in helping students. It's a nice school with nice teachers. The location is really good. We are near to the city centre and the facilities outside and inside (I'm talking about in the school) are very good. I think the most important thing for me is the quality of teaching. Of course classes, too. Inside everything is comfortable.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
2 Dec 2013 - 20 Dec 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"One week is not enough"

Tatjana Jevtjukova, student from Estonia

Excellent school location in the city center. I liked that the class had few students (5-6), and the teacher could give attention to everyone. I did not like that extra lessons (Intensive English) were taught to a mixed group where students had different levels of knowledge, and it was hard to me.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Jun 2012 - 22 Jun 2012
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I didn`t feel intensive language acquisition"

Nina, student from Russia

I liked the convenient location of the school and the opportunity to visit other cities in the weekend. I didn`t like that I lived in a separate house without any conveniences. The school does not have an individual approach to students.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
9 Apr 2012 - 20 Apr 2012
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"A great experience for those who want to have it for more than 4 weeks."

Andreaa Hrinca, student from Romania

I liked: - teachers - administrative staff - administrative staff attitude I did not like: - the time I spent was too short and I had not the chance to change the group I work with (my level was higher and some of the lessons were boring for me)

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Jun 2010 - 18 Jun 2010
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Organized chaotically, but overall a good experience and fun"

oberrauch sophia, student from Austria

the size of class was good, two teachers were ok, one was horrible, teachers weren´t organized (should make a test but cd for listening wasn´t found; copies weren´t made...), what I learnd, I didn´t learn at school but being together with new friends after school.
the housing was ok, but I was booked to another family and 4 students just were to many in one tiny house. I wanted to stay in a english family to get in contact with the english way of life, but my host family wasn´t english at all.
It was o.k. but I don´t think that I can recommend it to friends.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
19 Jul 2010 - 30 Jul 2010
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
No
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"It was an experience I will never forget"

Enar García Aguilar, student from Spain

The classes were very good, especially the ones that we did speaking, that I learned a lot. The teachers were very nice and friendly with us. The location for me was horrible because I was with a family that lives in the other side of the city, in Trumpington so, everyday I had a lot of problems to get to the school. The activities were also very good I had a lot of fun. The housefamily was fantastic! (but it was not boked by the school)

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
21 Jun 2010 - 3 Jul 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Short but nice learning experience."

Simona Gitu, student from Romania

Overall, was a nice learning experience, but because I had only a week for my classes, and this week was part of a 3 months program, I felt that the classes were not customized to my needs.
I really enjoyed the classes with John Walker and Simon ...(sorry, but I don't remember the last name).

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Jun 2010 - 18 Jun 2010
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Not enough teatcher a class are full"

Salima SIMON, student from France

After 5 weeks in EC school Cambridge, I think there are very good think for a students but it miss very other.

I think a teacher are fine and they try to do them best, but a classes are very full, and unfortunatly a rooms are very small.

I think EC cambridge should have more teatchers.

I can to give you an exemple, I want to have a one to one classes and I paid , but in my first week I didn't have this one to one classes because there weren't enough teachers, it not serious, and anybody give me informations about what I paid and about what I lost ??? for that I try to find a solution.

I live in a Hills road residence, I had some problems in the first week ""a shower doesn't work in my singleroom!!"" but fortunatelly a people of the school find a solution and I could take my shower all days.

But seriously , I try before EC another school , and I think a quality of the lessons and a residence are better in EC.

Thank you

Salima

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
15 Feb 2010 - 7 May 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I want to say first that my school was in Cambridge and not in London. But every thing was very good. I've really enjoyed it."

Mariangela Meyer, student from Switzerland

Every thing was good, teacher, classmates, my host Family was wonderful, I'll miss my host dog as well, that was in my room quite every morning to say me good morning. So, was a good experience for me. The EC team really knows what a student of foreign Language needs.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2010 - 5 Mar 2010
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

EC Cambridge offers the following housing types:
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Homestay - Single room, Self catering

£ 210
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 210
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how British families live their day-to-day lives. This interaction with a family will help you communicate better, faster and allow you to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Cambridge. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments or townhouses. Cambridge is a very multi-cultural city and a lot of people are originally from different countries, so families may have different backgrounds. Living with a family in Cambridge will give you a great view of all the different cultures and ethnicities that Cambridge has to offer.

Choose between a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed and a closet to store your personal belongings and clothes. If there is not a desk in your room, the host family will provide you with a quiet place to study. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. You will also have access to a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are also an option, upon request and availability.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. The host family will be happy to launder the sheets and towels once a week. You are responsible for doing your own personal laundry. You will be allowed to have one free wash per week. It is very common for families to have a designated laundry day. Internet access is available upon request (and if requested, will be free of charge). Telephone access is dependent on the host family.

Homestay - Twin room, half board

£ 230
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 230
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how British families live their day-to-day lives. This interaction with a family will help you communicate better, faster and allow you to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Cambridge. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments or townhouses. Cambridge is a very multi-cultural city and a lot of people are originally from different countries, so families may have different backgrounds. Living with a family in Cambridge will give you a great view of all the different cultures and ethnicities that Cambridge has to offer.

Choose between a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed and a closet to store your personal belongings and clothes. If there is not a desk in your room, the host family will provide you with a quiet place to study. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. You will also have access to a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are also an option, upon request and availability.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. The host family will be happy to launder the sheets and towels once a week. You are responsible for doing your own personal laundry. You will be allowed to have one free wash per week. It is very common for families to have a designated laundry day. Internet access is available upon request (and if requested, will be free of charge). Telephone access is dependent on the host family.

Homestay - Single room, Bed & breakfast

£ 230
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 230
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how British families live their day-to-day lives. This interaction with a family will help you communicate better, faster and allow you to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Cambridge. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments or townhouses. Cambridge is a very multi-cultural city and a lot of people are originally from different countries, so families may have different backgrounds. Living with a family in Cambridge will give you a great view of all the different cultures and ethnicities that Cambridge has to offer.

Choose between a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed and a closet to store your personal belongings and clothes. If there is not a desk in your room, the host family will provide you with a quiet place to study. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. You will also have access to a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are also an option, upon request and availability.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. The host family will be happy to launder the sheets and towels once a week. You are responsible for doing your own personal laundry. You will be allowed to have one free wash per week. It is very common for families to have a designated laundry day. Internet access is available upon request (and if requested, will be free of charge). Telephone access is dependent on the host family.

Homestay - Single room, half board

£ 260
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 260
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how British families live their day-to-day lives. This interaction with a family will help you communicate better, faster and allow you to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Cambridge. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments or townhouses. Cambridge is a very multi-cultural city and a lot of people are originally from different countries, so families may have different backgrounds. Living with a family in Cambridge will give you a great view of all the different cultures and ethnicities that Cambridge has to offer.

Choose between a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed and a closet to store your personal belongings and clothes. If there is not a desk in your room, the host family will provide you with a quiet place to study. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. You will also have access to a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are also an option, upon request and availability.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. The host family will be happy to launder the sheets and towels once a week. You are responsible for doing your own personal laundry. You will be allowed to have one free wash per week. It is very common for families to have a designated laundry day. Internet access is available upon request (and if requested, will be free of charge). Telephone access is dependent on the host family.

Homestay U18 - Single room, half board

£ 280
weekly
Age range: 16 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 280
Staying with a local family is both exciting and rewarding. Host families provide the best insight into how British families live their day-to-day lives. This interaction with a family will help you communicate better, faster and allow you to pick up words and nuances used in daily situations. There is no typical homestay in Cambridge. Some homes are single standing homes; others can be apartments or townhouses. Cambridge is a very multi-cultural city and a lot of people are originally from different countries, so families may have different backgrounds. Living with a family in Cambridge will give you a great view of all the different cultures and ethnicities that Cambridge has to offer.

Choose between a single or twin room. Each room is furnished with a bed and a closet to store your personal belongings and clothes. If there is not a desk in your room, the host family will provide you with a quiet place to study. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. You will also have access to a shared bathroom. Private bathrooms are also an option, upon request and availability.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the host family. The host family will be happy to launder the sheets and towels once a week. You are responsible for doing your own personal laundry. You will be allowed to have one free wash per week. It is very common for families to have a designated laundry day. Internet access is available upon request (and if requested, will be free of charge). Telephone access is dependent on the host family.
student-residence

Newmarket Road Shared House - Single room, shared bathroom, self catering

£ 290
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 22 The Westering, Cambridge CB5 8SF, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 290
Description of Local Area
The Newmarket Road Shared House (by Tas Accommodation) is conveniently located property just 30 minutes away from the town centre by bus, and just 17 minutes by bicycle, making this a great choice for students. The bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the house, and there is a convenience store 10 minutes away on foot.
Description of Accommodation
The Newmarket Road Shared House offers contemporary boutique-style accommodation with each room having its own unique character. We offer single rooms with ensuite bathroom or single rooms with shared bathroom. Students have access to a fully equipped communal kitchen.

Each room includes the following:

Desk
Wall mounted flat screen TV
Wardrobe and chest of drawers
Miscellaneous
Rooms cleaned before arrival and once a month during the student’s stay. Weekly cleaning service for common areas is also provided.
There is one washing machine available at no cost. Students need to buy their own washing liquid.
Luggage drop off service not available.
Kitchen utensils provided.
Utility bills included.
CCTV on site.

Newmarket Road Shared House - Single room, ensuite bathroom, self catering

£ 315
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 22 The Westering, Cambridge CB5 8SF, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 315
Description of Local Area
The Newmarket Road Shared House (by Tas Accommodation) is conveniently located property just 30 minutes away from the town centre by bus, and just 17 minutes by bicycle, making this a great choice for students. The bus stop is a 5 minute walk from the house, and there is a convenience store 10 minutes away on foot.
Description of Accommodation
The Newmarket Road Shared House offers contemporary boutique-style accommodation with each room having its own unique character. We offer single rooms with ensuite bathroom or single rooms with shared bathroom. Students have access to a fully equipped communal kitchen.

Each room includes the following:

Desk
Wall mounted flat screen TV
Wardrobe and chest of drawers
Miscellaneous
Rooms cleaned before arrival and once a month during the student’s stay. Weekly cleaning service for common areas is also provided.
There is one washing machine available at no cost. Students need to buy their own washing liquid.
Luggage drop off service not available.
Kitchen utensils provided.
Utility bills included.
CCTV on site.

Student Castle Residence - Single Studio room, ensuite bathroom, self catering

£ 430
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 1 Milton Rd, Cambridge CB4 1UY
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, and sports facilities
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 430
Description of Local Area
This contemporary student residence is located just a short cycle to Trinity College, Jesus Green (4-minute walk), the River Cam, as well as the neighbourhood’s cafe and boutique shops. There are frequent buses to the city centre and it’s just a 12 minute journey to the school.

Description of Accommodation
Student Castle Cambridge consists of 6 distinct blocks (Blocks A-F), each containing 4 floors of student accommodation (Ground Floor – 3rd Floor). The studios are all modern, self-contained studios (including a private shower and toilet) with plenty of storage.

The studios include the following:

Wardrobe
Study desk and chair
Shelving
Standard double bed
Mirror
Kitchenette and breakfast bar
TV
Miscellaneous
Room cleaning service available on demand. The students can book the room clean and bed linen change for the additional £20 (pay at the school.
Luggage drop off service available
24-Hours Security, CCTV and concierge on site
Strong pastoral support is provided
A range of free events during the year
Kitchenette includes: fridge, oven and 2 hobs, 1 medium pot, 1 large pot, 1 frying pan, 1 bowl, 1 small plate, 1 large plate, 1 cutlery set, 1 mug, 1 kettle, 1 glass, 1 potato masher, 2 ladles, 2 spatulas, 2 chopping knives, 1 tin opener.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC Cambridge. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from London Stansted Airport is £ 150. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cambridge based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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