Price comparison: 1 week General English course
Main Course Intensive - Low Season
Intensive 30
General English course plus afternoon elective lessons. Elective options: General English or Academic English.
General English 20
General English
At the end of the course, a certificate and report will be given to full-time students who have studied for 2 weeks or longer. A student has the option to study a special language topic such as Phrasal Verbs or Everyday Expressions. Students taking exams like KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, or IELTS may do exam practice.
Main Course - Low Season
General 20
During the lessons you will quickly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. You will cover all language areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading and writing. A text book will be used in conjunction with a vast range of materials and exercises including roleplays, newspapers and magazines.
Intensive English
Students of this course will join the General English classes in the morning. From Tuesdays to Thursdays there will be afternoon classes on different language skills.
Main Course + Specialist Purposes English - High Season
Main Course Intensive - High Season
Main Course + Specialist Purposes English - Low Season
The main course has max. 14 students. The Specialist Purposes part of the course will take place in a mini-group (max. 4 students) or private lessons.
Main Course - High Season
EFL-28 Intensive English
EFL-20 Standard English
Standard 15
It’s no secret that Cambridge is a city well-adapted to its student population, so by taking HLI’s home tuition programme you will find yourself making connections with both domestic and international students in your free time, and exploring the diverse entertainment options and the impressive architecture, such as Great St Mary’s Church, or the Bridge of Sighs.
Included in your fees you will receive three meals from your host family per day, with breakfast normally being enjoyed on your own time, while the other meals are generally attempted to be enjoyed together just to socialise. As a plus, this is also additional English practice for you, so take advantage of every opportunity you can get.
There is something for everyone in Cambridge, and your host family will help you find it depending on your interests. Your goals and interests will also determine the focus of your lessons, meaning that the experience will be entirely customised to suit you.
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 30
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 20
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
Standard 25
With this programme, you will be completely immersed in the target language and culture. The private lessons will take place at the teacher’s home and are tailored to your needs and interests. The programme also includes accommodation in a private bedroom (Sunday to Sunday) and 3 meals per day with the teacher’s family.
You can customise your stay by booking additional lessons, activities, courses for specific purposes, private bathroom, accommodation of superior standard, airport transfer and close supervision for young students.
General English 20
General English 30
General English 25
General English 28
Intensive 24
During the lessons you will quickly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations. You will cover all language areas: grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading and writing. A text book will be used in conjunction with a vast range of materials and exercises including roleplays, newspapers and magazines.
Academic English
A flexible course mixing General English and academic exam preparation skills, designed for students who wish to use English in an academic setting.
Recommended start dates: First Monday of January, April and September.
Location: Language School
Type of Pathway Programme: Universal, non-specific to area of study
Course Content:
75% | English language lessons |
25% | General academic skill training |
General English 30
General English 20
There are few places we associate more with academic learning than Cambridge, and the General English course from EC English only contributes to that. When you’re not busy enjoying this historic university town’s architecture and scenery, you’ll be taking 20 classes per week (for a total of 15 hours.)
The course uses the tried and tested approach of working on the four pillars of language skills: Reading, Speaking, Writing and Listening. You’ll make friends from different parts of the world as soon as you start, giving you language practice partners to spend time with outside of class time in this charming English city.
The class sizes have an average of 10 participants, and a maximum of 15. This setting will put you in a dynamic environment where you'll meet many new people to speak and improve your English with.
Summer Programme: English + Activities (Residential)
Summer Programme: English + Activities (Homestay)
Classic Course Residential
Junior Programme - Residence
The programme is ideal for young people eager to learn a language while experiencing a new city and having fun with new friends.
Home Tuition 15
General English Course 20 - Morning
English for Beginners 20
General English Course 28
General English Course 20 - Afternoon
Complete Beginners Course (20+5)
Juniors - Homestay
Optional extra lessons:
- English Academy: GBP 130 per week
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.
Teenager's Residential Course
General English
This General English course of 20 lessons per week will help students to develop all of the main English skills. The material is diverse and tries to cover every aspect of learning English, including reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
Kaplan Cambridge is situated in a stunning Edwardian building in the serene Newnham neighbourhood, less than a 10-minute bike ride to the city centre. If you ever want to take a weekend adventure, the school is 50 minutes from London, with trips organised by Kaplan to destinations such as Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Brighton, and Paris.
Semi-Intensive English
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study.
Summer Camp
General English
Junior Camp
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Summer Camp
Intensive Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
General Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Summer Course + Accommodation
This course is ideal for students who do not have a lot of time to dedicate to learning but want to communicate well. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 2 project sessions and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Intensive Course
This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
General Course
This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.
Summer Course
By taking the Basic Course from EF, you’ll work on preparing yourself for handling everyday situations, like ordering food at a restaurant or going through an airport. In this sense, the course is focused on getting the student to a point where they understand the fundamentals of the language.
There are just 20 lessons per week (40 minutes each), which leaves you with ample time for exploring Cambridge and everything it has to offer. 16 of these classes are General, 2 are project-based research sessions, and 2 are lecture sessions.
This could be the ideal course for those students who perhaps can’t take a full-time course, but would love to make a start on or refresh their English skills.
Super Short Course 1
A very intensive course for busy students. 3 days and 2 nights.
The course can start any day of the week, including weekends.
Academic English - Classic
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
Super Short Course 2
Ideal for busy students who want to learn as much as possible in a short period of time. 4 days and 3 nights.
The course can start any day of the week, including weekends.
General Language - Classic
General Language - Intensive
General Language - Fast Track
If you want to learn English as quickly as possible, while also reaping the benefits of living with a Homestay family, then the Fast Track option offered by InTuition in the university city of Cambridge might be the ideal choice for you.
Your weekly classes will add up to a total of 25 hours, without including the time needed for homework and other assignments. This time investment returns the best results, as students expose themselves to a significant volume of work over the weeks. A crucial aspect of this programme is that your homestay family will communicate with you in English, which also plays its part in developing your English skills.
The meal plan for this experience is full board, meaning that you will be provided with all of your daily meals by your host family, and this will allow you to simply focus on your studies without worrying too much about time constraints. Twice a week you will be accompanied on excursions around Cambridge, which are intended to enrich your stay by showing you what the city has to offer.
Academic English - Intensive
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
General Language - Super Intensive
Academic English - Fast Track
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
Academic English - Super Intensive
The course is designed for academic and higher education students who plan to pursue an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in an English-speaking country and it focuses on the formal language and academic skills required to succeed.
Magdalene College - Cambridge University
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.
English course types in Cambridge
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General English courses
Universal English language courses allow students to move up the different English levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule.- Learn English & Live with Teacher - Cambridge (144)
- Standard English Course - Cambridge (63)
- English & Culture - Cambridge (35)
- Combi: Group + Private - Cambridge (12)
- Super Intensive English (+35h) - Cambridge (10)
- Senior (50 plus) - Cambridge (6)
- Afternoon - Cambridge (3)
- Language Year - Cambridge (2)
- Travelling Classroom - Cambridge (1)
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Junior English courses
English lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions. -
English exam preparation courses
English exam preparation courses are available to help students to advance through the English levels and gain an official certificate on completion. -
Business English courses
Learn how to shape your use of the English language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
English plus activity courses
English plus activity courses are available in different combinations, so students can select the option most suitable to their timetable to enjoy their chosen hobby. -
Private English courses
Weekly packages of English one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
Specialty courses English
Teacher training programmes and school trips are just some of the English options students can take in the Specialty category. -
Work & Study English programmes
Students who are learning English to further their career can choose a Work & Study package consisting of English classes with a volunteering programme or a work placement.
Reviews by former students who attended a General course in Cambridge
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.
6 April 2024
Course: Main Course Intensive - Low Season - 12 weeks
Student age: 24 years
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.
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12 February 2024
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
Its closeness to the student and the familiarity of the groups.
11 December 2023
Course: General English - 13 weeks
Student age: 24 years
Location near city center. Easy to get lunch.
29 September 2023
Course: General English - 1 week
Student age: 45 years
The teachers are exceptional, and the environment is friendly and welcoming. There are also additional activities available.
Excellent school. Congratulations to the teachers for their dedication and competence
29 August 2023
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 60 years
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