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ILC - International Language CentresCambridge, England UK

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

8 students - overall rating
20 Park Street - CB5 8AS Cambridge - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Central location in the heart of historic Cambridge.
  • An exciting and innovative science and business hub.
  • Activity every week.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 66%
18-24 years 21%
25-34 years 9%
35-50 years 3%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: ILC - International Language Centres Cambridge is located in the renowned university city of Cambridge, in eastern England. Housed in a traditional large brick building in the city centre with its own communal grounds, the school is within walking distance of the many attractions of Cambridge. These attractions include St John's College, the ADC Theatre, Newton's Apple Tree and Cambridge Market Square. The school is also close to many retail outlets, the Fitzwilliam Museum and several convenience stores and supermarkets.

Course selection: The school offers a range of courses for adults of all levels, over various intensities. In addition to General English, ILC Cambridge also provides courses in Exam Preparation (Cambridge, IELTS) and One-to-One courses.

The school also offers an ILH Summer School with Homestay accommodation (full board), English tuition, activities and excursions throughout the summer months.

Getting around: Cambridge is a great city to walk or cycle around. The Cambridge train station is within a 30-minute walk of the school's front doors.

School chain: ILC International Language Centres has locations and schools throughout England in Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Colchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The group is a result of merging acquired schools previously of TEG, ABC and the Colchester English Study Centre.

ILC International Language Centres are associated with and accredited by Bildungsurlaub, British Council, English UK and Trinity College London.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Main Course Intensive - Low SeasonRecommended English courseMost Popular English course
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
380£361£
Course Details
Main Course - Low SeasonPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
Main Course + Specialist Purposes English - High Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
495£471£
Course Details
Main Course + Specialist Purposes English - Low Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
460£437£
Course Details
Main Course - High Season
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
330£314£
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Main Course Intensive - High Season
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
415£395£
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Main Course + Culture - High Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
495£471£
Course Details
Main Course + Culture - Low Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
460£437£
Course Details
Junior
Summer Programme - Course and Activities (5 to 16 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
580£551£
Course Details
Summer Programme - Course and Activities (Very Young Learners) (5 to 10 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
580£551£
Course Details
Summer Programme - Homestay (11 to 16 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
910£888£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Online
Online IELTS Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
200£190£
Course Details
Online Main Course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
175£167£
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Online Private Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
650£618£
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Private
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
650£618£
Course Details
Work & Study
Main Course + Work Experience - High Season
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
330£314£
Course Details
Main Course + Work Experience - Low Season
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
Business
Main Course + Business English - High Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
495£471£
Course Details
Main Course + Business English - Low Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
460£437£
Course Details
Main Course + English for IT - High Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
495£471£
Course Details
Main Course + English for IT - Low Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
460£437£
Course Details
Main Course + Medical English - High Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
495£471£
Course Details
Main Course + Medical English - Low Season
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
460£437£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation IntensiveRecommended English course
30 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
380£361£
Course Details

Our prices for ILC - International Language Centres include

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about ILC - International Language Centres, Cambridge

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILC - International Language Centres, Cambridge
8 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The team of professionals at the school is very attentive and charming with all the students and they always look after your wellbeing. Both the lessons and their methodology is of very good quality and they make you enjoy yourself while you are constantly learning. I am very satisfied and happy to have done my course with them.”
Review details
Course: Main Course Intensive - Low Season - 12 weeks
Review date: 6. Apr. 2024 by Ana Oyanedel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Afternoon activities and organisation for students The teaching method was appreciated since it was innovative in comparison with what we have at home.”
Insider tip: “Afternoon activities, be participative in the class.”
Review details
Course: International Summer School - Morning lessons + Afternoon activities - 3 weeks
Review date: 27. Aug. 2019 by Nicola Primo Rondinella
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of ILC - International Language Centres compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 ILC - International Language Centres CambridgeAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ILC - International Language Centres (ABC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalBETA
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
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
32% male / 68% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILC - International Language Centres and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoDiners Club - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1986
Legal name/parent company
STUDY IN COLCHESTER LIMITED | Tax registration ID: 10330012

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 130
Minimum age of students
16 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 27 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 14%
China 10%
Spain 7%
France 5%
Brazil 4%
Germany 4%
Chile 3%
Venezuela 1%
Vietnam 1%
Netherlands 1%
Other nationalities 50%

Information for all courses offered by ILC - International Language Centres

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 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:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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:
160 £ one way
310 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
200 £ one way
385 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
110 £ one way
210 £ 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 USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 £
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing0.5 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf2 km
Ice Hockey1 km
Music0.5 km
Rugby1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Speaking clubs
- Quiz activities
- Homework clubs
- Games activities
- Walking tours.

Adults - Paid activities

Optional activities (bowling, a meal out or going to the cinema) on one or two days in a week: a small fee of £8-£15.
Any day trips: £20-£40.

Junior - Free activities

- Cheerleading
- Photo hunt
- Tennis
- Swimming
- T-shirt painting.

Junior - Paid activities

All activities included in programme.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
from
230 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
205 £
Homestay
Single room, No meals
from
205 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
180 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
215 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
190 £

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Questions and answers about ILC - International Language Centres

  • “Yes, would be possible to book the programme without accommodation. Just let us know what your preferred dates are, and we can provide you with more details.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023
  • “The minimum English level required to book the Main Course + Work Experience offered by ILC in Cambridge is A2 - Elementary.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 25, 2024
  • “Yes, on top of the course fees, an administration fee applies to all students interested in the volunteering programme. The total amount may vary according to the duration of the programme. Please contact us for more information.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 25, 2024
  • “No, the material fee is not included in the course price. The material is charged separately. Please contact us and we can provide you with more details.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 25, 2024

FAQ about ILC - International Language Centres, Cambridge

  • English courses at ILC - International Language Centres start at 167 £ for Online Main Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ILC - International Language Centres
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (160 £), London Gatwick Airport (200 £), London Stansted Airport (110 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILC - International Language Centres varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons) to 14 students (Main Course Intensive - Low Season)
  • 100% of teachers at ILC - International Language Centres hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILC - International Language Centres comes from Italy with a 14.6% representation, followed by students from China (10.9%) and Spain (7.6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ILC - International Language Centres offers courses from 5 years (Summer Programme - Course and Activities , 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 27 for the rest of the year.

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