Cambridge
Cambridge has an almost unparalleled reputation for its high-calibre university, producing the likes of Sir Isaac Newton, Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein. The history and traditions that have withstood the test of time make students feel as if they are living and breathing Cambridge history. Not only that, but it’s a wnonderful mixture of a student towm, a cosmopolitan area and an ancient historical site. There are plenty of things to do and see around the beautiful little city, making it a hot destination for young people wanting to learn English.
Climb to the top of Great St. Mary’s cathedral for a spectacular view of the town from above. Go rowing, or for an even more typical Cambridge experience, give punting on the Cam a try. Students can take walks through “the Backs”, going down peaceful meadows to the river’s edge with picturesque views of the colleges. In the heart of East Anglia, Cambridge itself is easily accessible by train, bus, car, and by plane, making it easy to travel around England (and maybe even a sneaky trip over to the rival university Oxford, just for a comparison!).
Founded in 1954, Studio Cambridge, has years of EFL experience under its belt. Accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK and Education UK, the school offers Intensive English and exam prep courses for young people and adults as well as fun-filled language and activity programs. With qualified and experienced teachers, the courses always include a range of activities and local visits after classes. Every week, 180 to 250 students are engaged throughout and encouraged to speak English with fellow participants from every corner of the world.
It is also the oldest language school in Cambridge and is located in the very heart of the city (400m from the railway station and 10 min walk from the city centre).
School facilities include:
- 23 bright, spacious and comfortable classrooms in 2 buildings
- Excellent library facilities with books, CDs, DVDs, newspapers, magazines & a quiet reading area
- IT room
- Projection room
- Cafeteria with breakfast, lunch and snacks
- Garden
- WiFi
Language courses: the basics
- Duration of a lesson: 45 minutes
- Maximum number of students per class: 16 (13 on average)
- Timetable: classes are usually held in the morning from 09:15 – 12:45, but can also take place in the afternoon during peak season
- Placement test: first day of classes
- Access to courses before or after the programme
- Weekly evaluation of your progress (for programmes lasting 4 weeks or more)
- Teachers are qualified to teach English as a foreign language
All levels are welcome, from beginner to advanced. The school is open to participants aged 16+.
Our school organizes a weekly entertainment programme for participants. Every week there is a Pub Night – an opportunity to make new friends, practice your English and have fun. We also have traditional afternoon tea, orientation tours of the city, museum visits, football, parties and trips to the theatre and cinema. All daytime and evening activities offered are free of charge; however, there are some recommended events such as student nights at clubs in the city, or cultural and theatre trips that may require an additional fee.
Examples:
- Walking tour of the city (the River Cam, universities, museums, botanical gardens)
- Welcome activity
- Evenings in restaurants / bars / pubs
- Excursions (around £22): London, Bath, Canterbury, Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Salisbury (ages 18+)
- Sport (volleyball, badminton, basketball, frisbee, swimming)
- Evenings of games, movie and pizza, movies, bingo
- British Culture: conversation club, cake decorating and cookies, quizzes, English tea, bingo
Staying with a host family is the best way to fully delve into the English language and culture. We take enormous care in selecting the best host families for the students and all of our families are carefully screened. Students are encouraged to spend time with their families in order to make the most out of their stay in the country.
Single room, shared bathroom, half board
Distance from school: families are generally located in a residential area. Families live within an area located between 20 – 30 minutes away from the school, either on foot, by bike or by bus.
Practical information:
- Bedding and towels provided (changed every week)
- You’ll be able to do your washing (the family will usually give you a specific day to use their washing machine and show you how to use it)
- Internet connection is usually available
- If another student is also placed with the same host family, they will be of a different nationality
Optional extras:
- Four Star accommodation: (higher standard, larger home and additional facilities)
- Five Star (highest standard, large house, usually with a private bathroom)
Tripos Court: specific residential building for students
Features:
- Modern, single rooms (double rooms available for two students travelling together), with a shower and a toilet
- Self-catering
- Distance from school: 10 minute walk
- Location: a residential area of Cambridge, close to restaurants, bars sports centres and activities. It’s a 20 minute walk from the centre of Cambridge.
- Deposit to be payed on arrival (please see ‘Dates & Prices’ tab), reimbursed by the school at the end of your stay if no evidence of damage has been found.
Facilities/Services available:
- Shared kitchen with all cookware included
- Lounge area with a TV
- Laundry facilities (for a fee)
- Bedding provided and changed once a week
- Towels are not provided
- WiFi
- Private garden
- Cleaning is carried out once a week
Transport
Arrival day: Sunday
Departure day: Sunday
Arrival airports/station
- London St Pancras
- London Heathrow*
- London Gatwick*
- London Stansted*
- London City*
- London Luton*
(*)Transfers available on request (for a fee, please see ‘Dates & Prices’ tab)
Note: do not reseve your ticket before we have confirmed your place in the programme (around 4 days after payment has been made)
Visa Information
Brexit : no visa will be required of EU-citizens until the 31/12/2020
Do you need a visa for this programme? For more information please consult our page Visa Information.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email if you require any additional information.
Dates & Prices 2021
Dates 2021
Session starts: the majority of courses start every Monday throughout the year. Classes are held on public holidays.
Starting dates for Cambridge exam preparation courses (FCE, CAE) and IELTS exam preparation courses: please contact us.
Public Holidays: Cambridge teaches on all public holidays except during Christmas holidays from 17/12/21 to 03/01/22
Prices 2021
All taxes and enrolment fees included, lessons and accomodation with a host family
| Lessons & accommodation with the family - Single room, half board | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons | 28 lessons | Cambridge | IELTS 28L |
| 2 weeks | € 1.215 | € 1.335 | - | - |
| Three weeks | € 1.740 | € 1.915 | - | € 3.345 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.285 | € 2.520 | € 5.360 | € 5.365 |
| 5 weeks | - | - | € 7.745 | - |
| 6 weeks | € 3.275 | € 3.630 | € 10.670 | - |
| 8 weeks | € 4.330 | € 4.805 | € 17.920 | - |
| 12 weeks | € 6.450 | € 7.165 | - | - |
| 16 weeks | € 8.285 | € 9.235 | - | - |
| 18 weeks | € 9.305 | € 10.375 | - | - |
| 20 weeks | € 9.970 | € 9.970 | - | - |
| 24 weeks | € 11.945 | € 11.945 | - | - |
| 32 weeks | € 14.950 | € 14.950 | - | - |
| 36 weeks | € 16.805 | € 16.805 | - | - |
| Additional week | € 480 | € 480 | - | - |
| Supplement - Per week | ||||
| Family - single room superior - full board | € 130 | |||
| Residence - Single room FB (16-17 years old in summer) | € 330 | |||
| Transfers - Per trip | ||||
| Gatwick | € 285 | |||
| Heathrow | € 225 | |||
| Luton | € 165 | |||
| Stansted | € 130 | |||
| Optional supplements to be paid locally (in GBP) | ||||
| IELTS exam fees | € 220 | |||
| Cambridge exam fees | € 225 | |||
| Exam books | € 60 | |||
| Residence deposit | € 120 | |||
Prices include:
- Chosen English programme
- Accommodation in single room
- Host family: full board during the weekend and half board on days where you have classes
- A welcome pack
- All administrative fees
- Course materials
Prices do not include:
- Transport to Cambridge
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- Host family: lunch from Mon-Fri
- In a residence: all meals
- Transport in and around Cambridge
- Deposit, if applicable (to be payed on-site)
- Exam fees, if applicable (Cambridge & IELTS)
- Optional insurance
