Select EnglishCambridge, England UK
- School has a full-time Accommodation Officer and a Welfare Officer responsible for student welfare.
- Free airport transfers for summer courses.
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.3
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 35% |
18-24 years | 35% |
25-34 years | 20% |
35-50 years | 10% |
>50 years | 0% |
Location: Select English Cambridge is located in the historic English city of Cambridge, on the River Cam, in eastern England. The school is on Hills Road, where students have supermarkets, eateries and a direct route to Cambridge train station, within walking distance. Several of the city's attractions are also in the area, with the Cambridge University Botanic Garden and the Fitzwilliam Museum, both a moment's walk away. Students are well situated to be able to enjoy all that the city has to offer. Attractions such as Cambridge Market Square, the University Museum of Zoology, and several parks and spaces along the River Cam, are all within a 20-minute walk of the school.
Course selection: Select English Cambridge provides high-quality English tuition for students of all ages and levels. In addition to General English programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school gives numerous specific learning programmes. For adults, or students aged 16+, there are Exam Preparation courses (IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE) and fully immersive residential summer programmes (age restrictions apply). For junior students, Select English Cambridge offers a range of immersive summer courses, with various options for accommodation in residence or homestay.
Getting around: The train to Central London is around 45 minutes from Cambridge train station and runs every 30 minutes, 7 days a week. The school is also close to bus routes and is very much within walking distance of many of the city's sites of interest.
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 760722 | 11401083 | 15201444 | 21902081 | 29202774 | 34503278 | 41403933 | 52004940 | 91508693 | 305290 |
Price in US$ | 905 | 1357 | 1809 | 2606 | 3474 | 4105 | 4925 | 6186 | 10885 | 363 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 800760 | 12001140 | 16001520 | 19251829 | 23102195 | 30802926 | 36503468 | 43804161 | 55205244 | 97509263 |
Price in US$ | 952 | 1428 | 1904 | 2290 | 2748 | 3664 | 4343 | 5211 | 6567 | 11599 |
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 | Additional Week |
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Price at schoolOur price | 275262 | 550523 | 825784 | 11001045 | 16201539 | 21602052 | 26002470 | 31202964 | 40003800 | 70506698 | 235224 |
Price in US$ | 328 | 655 | 982 | 1309 | 1928 | 2570 | 3093 | 3712 | 4759 | 8387 | 280 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 580551 | 870827 | 11601102 | 14251354 | 17101625 | 22802166 | 27502613 | 33003135 | 42404028 | 75007125 |
Price in US$ | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1696 | 2035 | 2713 | 3272 | 3926 | 5044 | 8922 |
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 800760 | 12001140 | 16001520 | 22802166 | 30402888 | 36503468 | 43804161 | 56005320 | 99009405 | 330314 |
Price in US$ | 952 | 1428 | 1904 | 2713 | 3617 | 4343 | 5211 | 6662 | 11777 | 393 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 30 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 840798 | 12601197 | 16801596 | 20001900 | 24002280 | 32003040 | 38503658 | 46204389 | 59205624 | 105009975 |
Price in US$ | 1000 | 1499 | 1999 | 2380 | 2856 | 3807 | 4580 | 5496 | 7043 | 12491 |
English classes in the mornings plus IELTS preparation in the afternoons.
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
Our prices for Select 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 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 For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
Student opinions about Select English, Cambridge
Select English, Cambridge
Ratings of Select English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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Select English
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Job placement guidance service (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered 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
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 20
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Italy | 15% |
Spain | 15% |
Saudi Arabia | 10% |
China | 10% |
France | 6% |
Germany | 5% |
Turkey | 5% |
Iran | 5% |
Japan | 5% |
Other nationalities | 24% |
Information for all courses offered by Select English
Note: Students are required to pay a £20 refundable deposit for borrowing the course book.
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 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
440 £ return (both ways)
450 £ return (both ways)
200 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | |
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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
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
Adults - Paid activities
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
Junior - Free activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Sports
- Cambridge University visits
- College Tour
- London Tour
- Punting
- Dance and Music
- Film and Cinema
- Olympic, Garden and indoor Games
- Cupcakes
- English Food Experience
- Disco night
- Treasure and Scavenger hunt
- Museum visits
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 215 |
Price in US$ | 270 | 539 | 808 | 1077 | 1347 | 1616 | 1885 | 2154 | 2693 | 3231 | 270 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
Price in US$ | 276 | 551 | 827 | 1102 | 1378 | 1653 | 1929 | 2204 | 2755 | 3306 | 276 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | 1450 | 1740 | 2030 | 2320 | 2900 | 3480 | 290 |
Price in US$ | 364 | 727 | 1090 | 1453 | 1816 | 2179 | 2542 | 2906 | 3632 | 4358 | 364 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
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Price in £ | 305 | 610 | 915 | 1220 | 1525 | 1830 | 2135 | 2440 | 3050 | 3660 | 305 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 382 | 764 | 1146 | 1528 | 1910 | 2292 | 2674 | 3056 | 3820 | 4584 | 382 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Select English
- Can I book a one-week junior course?“No, the minimum course length for junior courses is 2 weeks. ”Kea, from Registrar - Jun 19, 2023
- If I don't use a transfer for the junior course, do I get a discount?“No, transfers are offered free of charge for junior students but there is no discount if not used. ”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 20, 2023
FAQ about Select English, Cambridge
- I am looking for a one week-long English course in Cambridge for my 15-year-old daughter with transfer from the airport and accommodation in residence and/or family.“As your daughter will be 15 years old, Select English can offer her a Cambridge Junior course (for students aged 14-17). This normally lasts two weeks, but she can also book one week. The course price for one week is half the price for two weeks.
You can choose between residential accommodation (single, double or triple room) without meals or a host family (double room) with half board.
This program offers free transfers to/from Heathrow and Stansted airports. Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Saturday. This free transfer can only be used for flights scheduled between 09:00 and 17:00.”Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 21, 2021 - What is the most popular accommodation offered by Select English?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Select English
- Is airport pickup offered by Select English?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (220 £), London Gatwick Airport (225 £), London Stansted Airport (100 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Select English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Select English varies from 12 students (General English 28) to 12 students (General English 28)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Select English?80% of teachers at Select English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Select English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Select English comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Poland (15%).
- 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 offers courses for which ages?Select English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.