Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene CollegeCambridge, England UK
Magdalene Street - CB3 0AG Cambridge - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A formal farewell dinner in the historic and atmospheric college dining hall.
- Located on the banks of the River Cam.
- Tennis courts.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 25% |
| 18-24 years | 75% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Magdalene College is one of Cambridge University’s oldest, most famous and most beautiful colleges.
It was founded in 1428 and is one of the oldest colleges in Cambridge University and the main courtyard and its small church were both built around 1470.
The famous Pepys library dates from about 1700 and is one of the most remarkable private libraries ever created.
Central Cambridge Location
Magdalene College is set on the banks of the River Cam, which flows through the centre of Cambridge. Students will live in single rooms in Magdalene College and many of the student bedrooms have views of the river.
The college is situated in the heart of the historic centre of Cambridge close to all the beautiful colleges and stunning architecture of the university, so our students will have the opportunity to experience the city’s unique atmosphere to the full.
English Courses
General Language
Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme (16 to 25 years old)
20 lessons per week
|14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1300£1268£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 26002535 | -- | 52005070 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3238 | 6475 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 27002633 | -- | 54005265 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 3362 | 6724 |
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Starting dates
2024: 07 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
2025: 06 Jul 2025, 20 Jul 2025
This course includes 20 hours of English lessons each week and afternoon and evening activities.
Airport transfers:
Free transfer to/from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival days (Sundays) and departure days (Saturdays) for students on flights scheduled between 09.00 and 17.00.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Age range:
16 - 25 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
Accreditations and Quality seals
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
Select English Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3410953
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered at the school
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 19 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20% |
| China | 15% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Information for all courses offered by Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jul 2025, 03 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
440 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Cambridge and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Cambridge page. For flight comparisons to Cambridge, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Russia require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Ballet | |
| Baseball | |
| Basketball | |
| Cooking | |
| Cricket | |
| Dancing | |
| Diving | |
| Field Hockey | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Golf | |
| Horse riding | |
| Ice Hockey | |
| Mountainbiking | |
| Music | |
| Rugby | |
| Sailing | |
| Skiing | |
| Squash | |
| Swimming | |
| Table Tennis | |
| Tennis | |
| Volleyball | |
| Windsurfing | |
| Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Afternoon Activity:
- Sports Afternoon
- Museum or Tennis
- Cupcake Decorating
- Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
- Scavenger Hunt or Swimming
- Swimming or Art Masks
- Full Day Excursion to London on weekends
- Workshop: Entrepreneurship
- Mini Olympics
- T-Shirt Making or Tennis
- Rounders/Talent Show Rehearsal
- Talent Show
Evening Activity:
- Welcome Party
- Football World Cup
- Film Night
- Fashion Show
- Masquerade Disco
- Casino Night
- Sports Afternoon
- Museum or Tennis
- Cupcake Decorating
- Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
- Scavenger Hunt or Swimming
- Swimming or Art Masks
- Full Day Excursion to London on weekends
- Workshop: Entrepreneurship
- Mini Olympics
- T-Shirt Making or Tennis
- Rounders/Talent Show Rehearsal
- Talent Show
Evening Activity:
- Welcome Party
- Football World Cup
- Film Night
- Fashion Show
- Masquerade Disco
- Casino Night
Adults - Paid activities
Ely half day (£4).
Junior - Free activities
Select English offer a variety of leisure activities for their students. There may be an extra cost for these which is usually £5-10 per activity.
Social Activities:
Weekly basketball sessions.
Optional activities every week. e.g. a visit to a museum, the famous tea rooms at Grantchester or punting on the river.
During the summer period (late June to mid-August): 1-2 activities every weekday.
During the academic year: 2-3 activities per week.
Sample activities:
- Pancake day
- Calverley’s Brewery
- Cambridge Walking Tour
Social Activities:
Weekly basketball sessions.
Optional activities every week. e.g. a visit to a museum, the famous tea rooms at Grantchester or punting on the river.
During the summer period (late June to mid-August): 1-2 activities every weekday.
During the academic year: 2-3 activities per week.
Sample activities:
- Pancake day
- Calverley’s Brewery
- Cambridge Walking Tour
FAQ about Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College, Cambridge
- What is the best price for a course at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College, Cambridge?English courses at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College start at 1268 £ for Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (220 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College varies from 14 students (Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme) to 14 students (Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College?100% of teachers at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College from?The highest Nationality percentage at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Brazil (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College offers courses for which ages?Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College offers courses from 16 years to 25. Average age is 19 during the summer and 19 for the rest of the year.
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