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EC EnglishCambridge, England UK

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

33 students - overall rating
3 Guildhall Chambers, Guildhall Place - CB2 3AE Cambridge - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • One of the few English schools in the city centre
  • Free educational workshops.
  • TOP 12% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 7.0707070707071%
18-24 years 52.525252525253%
25-34 years 30.30303030303%
35-50 years 9.0909090909091%
>50 years 1.010101010101%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.

Location: EC English Cambridge is located in the English university city of Cambridge. Housed within a modern building in the heart of the city, the school has many shops, cafés, restaurants and local attractions close by. Such attractions as Christ's Pieces Park, King's College Chapel and Parker's Piece Park are all within a 10 minute walking radius of the school, ensuring students have some excellent sites to enjoy the city between and after classes. As a city, Cambridge offers a historic and vibrant atmosphere for students, with its multiple colleges, university and schools supplying a student-friendly backdrop for all types of study. Students of EC Cambridge have everything they may need to have a great time in Cambridge whilst achieving their language goals. Within a 25-minute walk or 10-minute drive of the Train Station, students have excellent access for all arrivals and departures.

School facilities:The facilities within EC Cambridge are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, a lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

Course selection: Course selection offers a wide range of programmes suitable for students of many age groups and interests. With both adult and junior courses taking place at various times throughout the year, EC English Cambridge is well experienced in delivering high-quality and engaging tuition to all ages. In addition to General English programmes available to students of all levels, the school also offer Academic Semester or Year courses, IELTS Preparation and English for Work. Fully-immersive Junior Summer Camps or Junior Day Camps are readily available throughout the summer months, which are complete with a social and activity programme, full of local activities and excursions.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available in various Homestay and local studio facilities.

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business

Our prices for EC English 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 Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about EC English, Cambridge

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
EC English, Cambridge
33 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 18-30 years (9 ratings)
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Yes, overall I would say good. Although there are a few inadequate points. The school itself is doing very well, and the director of the school was very committed and courteous. The teachers also do a good job.
Insider tip: Okay
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Okay
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2024 by Damiano Ilardo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The school has a very good location in the city centre. The teachers are very good and have a well-organised curriculum. The display boards are very large and can be linked to computers.
Disliked
Due to the central location, the street noise is sometimes unbearable. The seating with the small shelves is not sufficient. Unfortunately, there are no classes for students aged 30 and older. The discipline of some young students was disastrous. The organisation of events by the school is not a hit.
Insider tip: You should treat yourself to a historical stroll through the city.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was very good, but unfortunately with a lot of young students (18 to 26 years old). The discipline of some young students was catastrophic.
Other comments I am very happy with EC English, but I would not choose Cambridge again.
Course: General English 30 [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Jul. 2023 by Ingo Horn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teachers, even if the classes were really big and this is really not helpful. Absolutely negative the activities offered
Insider tip: The classes are too big
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2011 by Annamaria Leone
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All the staff was really friendly and the resolved any problem or doubt you might have.
Review details
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2011 by Alberto Gonzalez Gonzalez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
It offers the possibility to meet people from all around the world.
Review details
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 30. Aug. 2010 by Silvia Manzoni
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teacher and the other guys were very friendly
Insider tip: Don't be shy in class, they have to speak a lot!
Review details
Course: General English - High Season - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Aug. 2007 by Pietro Cadenazzi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Friendliness of the staff and the teachers
Review details
Other comments Unfortunately, the promises about the host families were and are not true. The fantasies of the students about typical English families, living as they live, eat what they eat and applying what you have learned when you talk to them, were for me and a lot of other students I talked to very ridiculous. A lot of these families were not English and we as students could speak better English than them. The booked and paid half board could have saved most of us some money.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Apr. 2011 by Poopak Lemmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Good lessons, much variety in the program
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2011 by Marianne Van Mossel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Located in the center of Cambridge
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 5 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2008 by Aleksandra Ledwo?
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers were really nice
Insider tip: An adaptator for the electricity
Review details
Course: General English - High Season - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2007 by Rosa Mª Justo Fernandez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Being taught in small groups
Review details
Other comments absolutely loved it
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2011 by Esmiralda Van Turnhout
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
To learn english in harmony
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 22. Oct. 2008 by Francesca Luisa Conforti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Organization of the school
Review details
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Sep. 2009 by Alessia Schiavon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Teachers, student contact
Review details
Other comments Being over 60, I would have preferred being with people my age, but the students were charming.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2011 by Josée Cauchie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Highly qualified teachers
Insider tip: Timetables and stops of the public transport
Review details
Other comments excellent organization to allow students to meet and talk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
In the centre of the city
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2009 by Anne Endner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The electronic blackboard
Insider tip: Cinema
Review details
Course: Classic Residence Junior Programme - 3 weeks
Review date: 1. Sep. 2008 by Michael Lansdorf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Modern teaching methods
Review details
Course: IELTS Crash Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2010 by Christina Stefanidou
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Teaching method
Insider tip: Two weeks are not enough...
Review details
Other comments suitable school for all ages
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Apr. 2010 by Giampiero Marchiò
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The location.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 8 weeks
Review date: 21. Dec. 2010 by Longo Vincenzo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers
Review details
Course: General English  - 8 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2014 by Alexis Coffi González
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The courses
Insider tip: Visiting of city
Review details
Other comments The professors are very good.
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2008 by Jonathan Boussoir
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Classes
Insider tip: Extra classes
Review details
Other comments some details as for host families that should be improved
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Mar. 2008 by Alejandra Verónica Salatino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 EC English CambridgeAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
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 8:30
Student gender mix
64% male / 36% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1983
Legal name/parent company
EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GB230781424

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • 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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 20

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 31 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 17%
Turkey 10%
Brazil 9%
Italy 7%
Korea 6%
Japan 6%
Other nationalities 45%

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
55.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 £ per week.
Comments about courses

Students under 18 must: book homestay single-room on a half-board basis, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.

  • Student insurance (optional): GBP 10 per week. (Only applicable up to age 69).

  • Course material is GBP 7 per week (maximum GBP 56).

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 135 £. 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.
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: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 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:
235 £ one way
470 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
250 £ one way
500 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
140 £ one way
280 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Stansted (STN).
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 Hong Kong 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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Pub tour.
- Board games.
- Parks.
- Career service.
- Company visit.
- Punting.
- Bowling.

Adults - Paid activities

Trips to:
- London.
- Bath.
- Brighton.
- Stratford & Warwick Castle.
- York.
- Oxford.
- Musicals.
- Harry Potter Studio tour.
- Football matches.

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about EC English

  • On average the distance is 40 minutes by public transport as some of the families do not live in central Cambridge. In the registration form you can indicate your wish to live as close to the school as possible. Those who book early have a good chance of finding a nice family as close as possible to the school. You will receive detailed information about the accommodation no later than 1-2 weeks before arrival.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022

FAQ about EC English, Cambridge

  • English courses at EC English start at 251 £ for General English 20 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 EC English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (235 £), London Gatwick Airport (250 £), London Stansted Airport (140 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 30) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 17% representation, followed by students from Turkey (10%) and Brazil (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 31 for the rest of the year.

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