Select english cambridge

Select English is an independent-run school that has been offering English Language teaching to international students in Cambridge for more than 30 years. We pride ourselves on offering high quality teaching with small classes and individual attention from our committed team. We offer English and IELTS exam preparation classes to adults all year round and have a variety of summer courses for all ages. We also welcome groups of students from across the globe to study on tailor-made group courses.

Available Courses

Adults:

•  General & Intensive English Course
• IELTS Courses

Young Learners

• Cambridge Juniors 14-17
• English Plus Science 14-17 
• General & Intensive English Course
• IELTS Courses 

Year Round Adult Courses

• General & Intensive English 
• IELTS Preparation

Cambridge Accommodation Fees

• Homestay single room, half-board    £195 per week
• Residential single room en-suite (room only)    £280 per week
• Homestay Single Room Summer (26th June – 25th August)    £230 per week
• Residential single room en-suite Summer (room only) (26th June – 25th August)    £290 per week

Homestay Accommodation

We can offer homestay accommodation with this course.

Our homestays are carefully selected by our Accommodation Officer. Our homestays can be young or old, single or married; they may or may not have children. Most homestays are 3-5km from the school, approx. 30 to 45 minutes traveling by bus.
Our hosts are fully inspected. They receive regular visits from our Accommodation Officer. We also monitor hosts through student feedback.
Once we have placed you in a homestay, you will receive a family profile.

LIFE IN A HOMESTAY

Students will be accommodated in single rooms. If you are travelling with a friend you can request to be accommodated in the same homestay at the time of booking.

SHOWERS/BATHS

All students will be able to shower or bath at least once a day. Their homestay will show them how to use the shower. Note that bathrooms are normally shared with the homestay.

MEALS

• Breakfast and dinner are provided. Breakfast will normally be a choice of cereal, toast, fruit juice and tea or coffee
• Dinner is generally served between 17.30 and 18.00, but homestays will advise the definite time
• Lunch is not provided and students will need to buy lunch from one of the many shops, cafes or restaurants near the school

GETTING TO SCHOOL

Homestays will advise the best way to get to school from their home. In most cases, students will take the bus. The homestay will point out the bus stop. Students can buy a weekly bus ticket called a “Megarider” from the bus driver. The cost is around £15.00 per week for unlimited travel around Cambridge.

LAUNDRY

The homestay will do one level basket of washing for you per week. They will advise the laundry day.

CLEANING

The host family will keep the house clean and tidy and will clean your room once a week and wash the bed linens. Students need to bring their own bath towel.

TELEPHONE USE

Homestays will not normally allow students to use their telephone. It is a good idea to arrange to call your child in their homestay before 22.00 UK time.

In most cases we aim to keep students under 18 separate from over 18s in homestays. However, we realise that there will be cases where friends of different ages may travel together and wish to be accommodated together. In such cases, a request must be made in writing by the agent or parents of the students concerned.

Course Details

• Our general English courses are based at our main school in Cambridge just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre. 
• You can start your course on any Monday during the year; courses run every week apart from a short break for Christmas and New Year. 
• The maximum class size is 12, ensuring personal attention from the teacher for all our students as well as plenty of opportunity to practice speaking in class every day.  
• Teachers also conduct tutorials with students to assess their progress and give tips and help on how they may improve. 
• Students can choose to study 15, 21 or 24 hours a week.