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Central Language SchoolCambridge, England UK

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

23 students - overall rating
The Stone Yard Centre, 41B St Andrew's Street - CB2 3AR Cambridge - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • A variety of social activities offered such as museum visits, afternoon tea, film and games nights and more.
  • Best rated school in Cambridge
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 23%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 24%
>50 years 13%
The average age outside summer is 2 years higher than in summer.

Students from more than 90 different countries have studied at the school in which there is usually a good mix of nationalities and professions. All teachers are native speakers and are CELTA or DELTA qualified.

Location: Central Language School Cambridge is located in the famous, student-friendly city of Cambridge, England. The school is housed in the city centre, a short distance from many amenities, restaurants, eateries, colleges of the University of Cambridge and attractions. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the University Museum of zoology, the Fitzwilliam Museum, the River Cam, the Mathematical Bridge, the Cambridge University Botanic Gardens and the University of Cambridge.

Getting around: The school's central location is within walking distance of many of the city's sites and attractions. Bike rental services are also available locally. The Cambridge train station is within a 10-minute walk of the school, ensuring London is within an 80-minute trip of the school's front doors.

Course selection: In addition to General English taught over several schedules and intensities and available to students of all levels, the school also supplies Exam Preparation programmes (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE). Private tuition is available in conjunction with any other programme or independently.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishMost Popular English course
21 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
275£262£
Course Details
General EnglishPopular English course
15 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
210£200£
Course Details
Afternoon English
6 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
90£86£
Course Details

Our prices for Central Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Central Language School, Cambridge

4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Overall school rating of
Central Language School, Cambridge
23 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Incredibly warm atmosphere, very friendly, highly competent teachers who are always there for you, very varied lessons, very engaging, good, constantly changing methodology to promote all skills - TOP. Would go there again in a heartbeat.”
Review details
Course: Intensive English, one week absent due to health reasons - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2023 by Constanze Mathes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“School in the city centre, close to bus stops. The teachers are great, with good course themes, good course books and fun activities. Free coffee and tea.”
Disliked
“There is no canteen/restaurant to eat in the school, nor a drinks machine. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting course
Other comments Great school
Course: Intensive English - 12 weeks
Review date: 10. Apr. 2024 by Alisson Dekumbis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The classes are taught by English-speaking teachers, there are not many people, so it's easy to focus on your studies and make friends with foreigners!”
Disliked
“None yet”
Review details
Course: General English [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2024 by Eunji Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are exceptional, and the environment is friendly and welcoming. There are also additional activities available.”
Disliked
“I liked everything in general. Maybe it's time to modernize the classroom spaces.”
Insider tip: “I suggest participating in all activities and being open to making new friends.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I highly recommend the course to anyone looking to improve their English. Excellent school.
Other comments Excellent school. Congratulations to the teachers for their dedication and competence
Course: General English [Inglês] - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Marcia Stemmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“A beautiful and professional approach to students. Lots of studying material and tips on how to improve the language.”
Disliked
“I do not have any negative comments. Maybe if only we had the same school in Peterborough.”
Insider tip: “Attend the course at least for 2 months.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course gives a lot of information.
Other comments Lovely environment, a beautiful building.
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Maria Jennings
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“What I liked most: the human quality of the teachers and staff at the school. The course content was also a plus.”
Disliked
“The size of the classes”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Constructive
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2024 by Ricardo Andres Jurado Arcos
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly environment, super nice teachers who are good at encouraging you to practice your English!”
Review details
Course: General English [英语] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024 by Wei Jiang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Its closeness to the student and the familiarity of the groups.”
Insider tip: “Good place to speak English.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good way to gain confidence in the language.
Course: General English - 13 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Álvaro Alonso Alonso
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very familiar touch. They care a lot about the students.”
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Oct. 2022 by Carmen Pulido Herrera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Small, individual, international, mixed age groups”
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2023 by Christian Hartmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location near city center. Easy to get lunch.”
Disliked
“No weekend activities being arranged ”
Review details
Course: General English [English] - 1 week
Review date: 29. Sep. 2023 by Aaron Song
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are very dedicated and welcoming.”
Disliked
“It was an amazing experience, I have nothing negative to say.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Students of different ages from all over the world.
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2023 by Katia Matias Fazzani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Central Language School compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Central Language School CambridgeAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Central Language School

“When students finish their courses with us, they usually say we have been like a family to them! ”
Sian Serrano
– 
Sian Serrano
, 
Director of Central Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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 9:20
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Central Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
Central Language School Cambridge | Tax registration ID: Charity Registration No 105607

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 35
Throughout the year: 25
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 26 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
Spain 11%
Switzerland 10%
Brazil 7%
France 7%
China 5%
Germany 5%
Japan 5%
Korea 5%
Saudi Arabia 3%
Turkey 3%
Israel 3%
Other nationalities 21%

Information for all courses offered by Central Language School

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

Students will only pay for 4 days if they book a course in a week with a public holiday.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 £. 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, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
06 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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
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:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
200 £ one way
400 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ 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 Singapore 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)
50 £
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
Ballet-
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Diving0.5 km
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)-
Golf3 km
Horse riding10 km
Ice Hockey-
Music-
Rugby-
Squash0.5 km
Swimming0.5 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Baking,
- games,
- quiz,
- walks,
- bike rides,
- museum visits,
- discussions.

Adults - Paid activities

- Cinema,
- theatre,
- weekend excursions,
- karaoke,
- bowling,
- pub lunch.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample summer activity programme 2024
Sample summer activity programme 2024

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
In high demand!
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0
15 ratings
from
195 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0
15 ratings
from
160 £
Homestay
Single room, No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0
15 ratings
from
150 £

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Questions and answers about Central Language School

  • “Additional weeks of accommodation can be booked on the spot but are subject to availability.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 03, 2023

FAQ about Central Language School, Cambridge

  • English courses at Central Language School start at 86 £ for Afternoon English course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Central Language School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (190 £), London Gatwick Airport (200 £), London Stansted Airport (100 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Central Language School varies from 10 students (Intensive English) to 10 students (Intensive English)
  • 100% of teachers at Central Language School hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Central Language School comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (11%) and Switzerland (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Central Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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