EC Cambridge

Our school was established in 1983 and is the most centrally located language school in Cambridge. It is situated in the heart of this historic city and less than 100 metres from the famous Market Square and the central city library. King's College Chapel is only three minutes' walk away. Attractive cafes, restaurants, pubs and shops abound here. You will find the school in a charming, listed building, dating back to 1820. Below the school there is a traditional English pub. The Centre is small and friendly. There is a total of 8 classrooms, all of which are brightly lit and cheerfully decorated. The Student Services Centre, 2 minutes' walk from the school, provides a complete service before and after lessons. Here you will find Accommodation and Customer Relations staff, a resource centre for self-study, a large internet room and a student lounge. The student lounge has wireless internet access and is an ideal place to relax with friends. In addition a cinema system, TV, DVD and video facilities are available. Drinks and snacks can be purchased throughout the day.

Cambridge is world famous for the excellence of its university and the magnificence of King's College Chapel. The centre of Cambridge is quite small and has the charm of a market town with numerous shops, colourful market stalls and picturesque old pubs. The town is rich in culture and has a wonderful historic atmosphere. You will find graceful, medieval architecture, lush green parks and numerous traditional pubs and trendy cafes along the riverside. The University of Cambridge is a collegiate university, meaning that there is no campus. Instead it is a collection of 31 colleges spread all over Cambridge, the oldest dating back to 1284. The colleges are the centre of academic life as students live, eat and have tutorials in the colleges. A leisurely punt down the river is an ideal way to explore the colleges as the river Cam gently flows past the majority of them. Although Cambridge is a small city with a population of 110,000 people (including 20,000 students) some 3.5 million people visit this fascinating city every year, attracted by the fame of the university and its historic buildings. Cambridge is easy to reach from London, which is less than an hour away.

We offer a wide variety of courses, most of which start every Monday all year round so you can chose your own start and end dates. You can also combine different schools during your study. Your academic records transfer with you so that your teacher at the second destination will know the progress you have made at the first destination. If you are an Academic Year student, we even include a return flight ticket between UK and Malta.

The best way to practise your English and learn more about the traditions and way of life in the country where you are studying is to stay with a family. This also gives you plenty of opportunity to practise the language outside the classroom in an English speaking environment. EC's host families are all chosen for their caring attitude to our students. We visit all our families to ensure that they are warm, comfortable and friendly places to return to after a day at school. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner throughout your stay and a packed lunch at the weekend. You can choose to stay in a single room, or in a twin room which you will share with another student. At all EC centres we can offer you a wide selection of alternative accommodation ranging from 3 to 5 star hotels or self-catering apartments ideal for a family.

Students booking a General English (in the low season) or Academic Year course have one afternoon activity per week included in their package. During the summer season students have four afternoon activities and one evening activity per week included. Optional day/weekend excursions available: London, Bath & Stonehenge, Windsor & Oxford, Brighton.