BellCambridge, England UK
Location: The school is a 30-minute bus ride from the city centre. There are lots of green spaces within walking distance for students to enjoy.
English Courses
Course overview
This course will enhance your core skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking so you can confidently communicate in a variety of contexts. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Improve your fluency and accuracy when communicating in English
- Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary and ability to apply complex grammar structures in your everyday life
- Learn to voice your opinions tactfully and share your ideas with others
- Get personal feedback and support to maximise your success
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
A course designed around your language goals
Your lessons will be adapted around your personal study plan. As you develop your core skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, your teacher will monitor your progress and introduce new strategies and techniques to enhance your language development.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Course overview
This course will enhance your core skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking so you can confidently communicate in a variety of contexts. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Improve your fluency and accuracy when communicating in English
- Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary and ability to apply complex grammar structures in your everyday life
- Learn to voice your opinions tactfully and share your ideas with others
- Get personal feedback and support to maximise your success
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
A course designed around your language goals
Your lessons will be adapted around your personal study plan. As you develop your core skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, your teacher will monitor your progress and introduce new strategies and techniques to enhance your language development.
You can choose additional modules to study in the afternoon. These modules can help you concentrate on specific skills you would like to develop.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Modules - Skills workshop
- Business skills
- One-to-one tuition
- IELTS exam skills
- Smart projects
- Project management
Course overview
This course will enhance your core skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking so you can confidently communicate in a variety of contexts. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Improve your fluency and accuracy when communicating in English
- Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary and ability to apply complex grammar structures in your everyday life
- Learn to voice your opinions tactfully and share your ideas with others
- Get personal feedback and support to maximise your success
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
A course designed around your language goals
Your lessons will be adapted around your personal study plan. As you develop your core skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening, your teacher will monitor your progress and introduce new strategies and techniques to enhance your language development.
You can choose additional modules to study in the afternoon. These modules can help you concentrate on specific skills you would like to develop.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Modules - Skills workshop
- Business skills
- One-to-one tuition
- IELTS exam skills
- Smart projects
- Project management
Course overview
The Cambridge English qualification is a B2 Intermediate level qualification. It proves you have the language skills to live and work independently in an English-speaking country or study on courses taught in English – accepted by universities, prospective employers or in support of a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques you need to pass. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your current strengths and areas for development – maximising your potential for success in this 10-week course.
On this course, you will:
- Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
- Learn to communicate effectively with others, express opinions and present arguments
- Develop concise and purposeful writing techniques with logical structure
- Critically analyse different media and understand meaning and different points of view
- Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different types of questions
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
Preparing to succeed
The best way to prepare for the exam is to understand what content and structure to expect and master the critical skills you need to tackle these questions.
However, practising on example tests is not enough to help you perform really well. The teachers have extensive knowledge of Cambridge English exams. They will develop a personal study plan to help you strengthen your abilities across your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills – so you have the best chance of achieving your goal.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Course overview
The Cambridge English qualification is a C1 Advanced level qualification. It proves you have the in-depth, high-level language skills that are attractive to universities and potential employers.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques you need to pass. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your current strengths and areas for development – maximising your potential for success in this 10-week course.
On this course, you will:
- Advance your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
- Learn to communicate effectively with others, express in-depth opinions and present arguments
- Develop concise and purposeful writing techniques with logical structure
- Critically analyse different media and understand meaning, opinions, attitude and tone
- Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different types of questions
- Be confident in maintaining a discussion with English speakers
Advance your language skills
The best way to prepare for the exam is to understand what content and structure to expect and master the critical skills you need to tackle these questions.
Practising example tests and advancing your vocabulary and grammar is important for this exam. However, to perform well, you need to have developed advanced skills across your reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Your teachers will develop a personal study plan so that you can also strengthen your capabilities in preparation for the exam, like interacting with others, maintaining discussion, expressing in-depth opinions and presenting your arguments.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Course overview
IELTS is an internationally-recognised qualification that allows students to demonstrate their language level to a university, prospective employer of in support of a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques necessary to achieve your desired score. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Clearly understand what to expect in an IELTS exam and how it is structured
- Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different types of questions
- Develop critical skills like paraphrasing, analysing or describing data and interpreting meaning from context
- Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
Confidence is key to your success
Confidence comes from knowing exactly what content and structure to expect and mastering the critical skills you need to tackle these questions.
The teachers have extensive knowledge of IELTS exams. They will help develop a personal study plan to help you prepare for your test and achieve your desired score. You will be given lots of opportunity to practise new skills on example questions or papers, so you can feel confident and capable for when the exam.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Course overview
IELTS is an internationally-recognised qualification that allows students to demonstrate their language level to a university, prospective employer of in support of a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques necessary to achieve your desired score. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Clearly understand what to expect in an IELTS exam and how it is structured
- Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different types of questions
- Develop critical skills like paraphrasing, analysing or describing data and interpreting meaning from context
- Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
Confidence is key to your success
Confidence comes from knowing exactly what content and structure to expect and mastering the critical skills you need to tackle these questions.
The teachers have extensive knowledge of IELTS exams. They will help develop a personal study plan to help you prepare for your test and achieve your desired score. You will be given lots of opportunity to practise new skills on example questions or papers, so you can feel confident and capable for when the exam comes.
You can choose additional modules to study in the afternoon. These modules can help you concentrate on specific skills you would like to develop.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Modules - Skills workshop
- Business skills
- One-to-one tuition
- IELTS exam skills
- Smart projects
- Project management
Course overview
IELTS is an internationally-recognised qualification that allows students to demonstrate their language level to a university, prospective employer of in support of a UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) application.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques necessary to achieve your desired score. Teachers will design a personal study plan for you – based on your specific goals, language level and timeline.
On this course, you will:
- Clearly understand what to expect in an IELTS exam and how it is structured
- Gain effective techniques and strategies to tackle different types of questions
- Develop critical skills like paraphrasing, analysing or describing data and interpreting meaning from context
- Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar structures
- Be more comfortable and confident interacting with English speakers
Confidence is key to your success
Confidence comes from knowing exactly what content and structure to expect and mastering the critical skills you need to tackle these questions.
The teachers have extensive knowledge of IELTS exams. They will help develop a personal study plan to help you prepare for your test and achieve your desired score. You will be given lots of opportunity to practise new skills on example questions or papers, so you can feel confident and capable for when the exam.
You can choose additional modules to study in the afternoon. These modules can help you concentrate on specific skills you would like to develop.
Support at every step
You will have regular one-to-one tutorials with your teacher to review your progress, highlight your achievements and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This way, they can ensure your personal study plan is regularly updated with clear and relevant objectives, and you are always being challenged to take the next step in your progression.
Modules - Skills workshop
- Business skills
- One-to-one tuition
- IELTS exam skills
- Smart projects
- Project management
Information for all courses offered by Bell
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Bell
General school facilities
Computer lab
Library
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
30
Visa Documents
Accommodation
Staying with a local homestay host is a great way to experience British life, and provide an opportunity to practise your English outside of the classroom. In homestay accommodation, students have their own single bedroom. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Many of the host families have been working with the school for a number of years.
Facilities
- 5 - 50 mins to Bell (Bus)
- 5 - 35 mins to Bell (Walk)
- Up to 60 minutes to London (Tube)
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with shared bathroom
- Weekly laundry
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
- Welcoming and safe environment
- Strictly no smoking in homestay
Staying with a local homestay host is a great way to experience British life, and provide an opportunity to practise your English outside of the classroom. In homestay accommodation, students have their own single bedroom. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Many of the host families have been working with the school for a number of years.
Facilities
- 5 - 50 mins to Bell (Bus)
- 5 - 35 mins to Bell (Walk)
- Up to 60 minutes to London (Tube)
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with shared bathroom
- Weekly laundry
- Free Wi-Fi internet access
- Welcoming and safe environment
- Strictly no smoking in homestay
Designed with students in mind, Castle Court is a modern and centrally located residence, with easy access to all the amenities the historical city of Cambridge has to offer. Each private studio bedroom has a double bed, en-suite bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen. Castle Court also has large communal spaces, including an open courtyard, private gym, social and study spaces, as well as a cinema room.
Facilities
- Within easy reach of a wide range of shops, banks, bars, restaurants and cafes
- Close to galleries and theatre
- Frequent local buses to city centre and Bell Cambridge
- 27 minutes from Bell Cambridge by bus and foot, or 20 minutes by bicycle
- Strictly no smoking in the residence
Accommodation - Private studio with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and kitchenette
- Communal study and social spaces
- Free wireless internet access
- 24-hour security and reception
- On-site management team
- On-site laundry (at an additional cost)
- On-site gym with steam/shower rooms
- Spacious courtyard
- Regular cleaning and linen service
- Large communal lounges with TV and games consoles
- Parcel collection and in-room delivery service
Located within the school grounds, in view of Bell Cambridge, Bell Garden House is ideal for
students looking for a peaceful home where they can relax and study.
Facilities
- Bell dining room open for breakfast and lunch (weekdays) including Halal and vegetarian options
- A range of cafés and fast food outlets closeby
- Frequent local buses to the city centre
- Muslim prayer room
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with bed, desk, chair, lamps and wardrobe
- A mixture of private and shared bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet
- Large communal living room and dining area
- Free wireless internet access
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Free use of washing machine and tumble dryer
- Bedroom cleaned weekly
- Bed linen provided weekly
- Extensive gardens
- Strictly no smoking within residence
This on-campus residence is the former family residence of Frank Bell, the Founder of Bell. This residence has premium or standard bedrooms, a large communal kitchen and living area opening up into the garden.
Facilities
- Bell dining room open for breakfast and lunch (weekdays) including Halal and vegetarian options
- Local cafés and fast food within walking distance
- Frequent local buses to the city centre
- Muslim prayer room
- Close to Cambridge train station
Accommodation - Single (or twin) bedrooms including bed, desk, chair, lamps and wardrobe
- Private bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet
- Large communal living room opening onto the gardens
- Free wireless internet access
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Free use of washing machine and tumble dryer
- Bedroom cleaned weekly
- Bed linen provided weekly
- Extensive gardens
- Strictly no smoking within residence
- Accessible accommodation and living space
This on-campus residence is the former family residence of Frank Bell, the Founder of Bell. This residence has premium or standard bedrooms, a large communal kitchen and living area opening up into the garden.
Facilities
- Bell dining room open for breakfast and lunch (weekdays) including Halal and vegetarian options
- Local cafés and fast food within walking distance
- Frequent local buses to the city centre
- Muslim prayer room
- Close to Cambridge train station
Accommodation - Single (or twin) bedrooms including bed, desk, chair, lamps and wardrobe
- Private bathrooms with sink, shower and toilet
- Large communal living room opening onto the gardens
- Free wireless internet access
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Free use of washing machine and tumble dryer
- Bedroom cleaned weekly
- Bed linen provided weekly
- Extensive gardens
- Strictly no smoking within residence
- Accessible accommodation and living space
A short walk from the city centre, Scholars House offers individual ensuite bedrooms. It is located close to independent shops, cafés and restaurants within a university student community.
Facilities
- Kirkby’s Dining Hall serving a range of nutritious and seasonal meals
- Walking distance to city centre, including shops, restaurants and cafes
- Frequent local buses to the city centre and Bell Cambridge
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with bed, desk, chair and wardrobe
- Private ensuite bathroom
- Communal living space with kitchenette (including sink and fridge)
- Free wireless internet access
- Cycle storage
- Laundry services available nearby
- Cleaning daily
- Bed linen provided weekly
- Outside courtyard seating
- Strictly no smoking within residence
The Railyard offers contemporary single bedrooms with ensuite bathroom and a well-equipped kitchenette. Located next to the Cambridge train station, The Railyard is only a short public transport ride away from Bell Cambridge.
Facilities
- Frequent local buses to Bell and the city centre
- 11 mins to Bell (Bus)
- 30 mins to Bell (Walk)
- Within easy reach of Cambridge train station, shops, restaurants, cafés, a cinema and a bowling alley
- Strictly no smoking within residence
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with double bed and ensuite shower and toilet
- Well-equipped kitchenette
- Communal lounge and games room
- Free wireless internet access
- 24-hour security and reception
- On-site management team
- On-site laundry (at an additional cost)
- Cycle storage
- On-site gym
- Weekly cleaning and fresh bed line
Tripos Court is a modern complex of purpose-built student residences located close to Cambridge Leisure Park. This campus-style accommodation has a lively international atmosphere making it
ideally suited for Bell students. Accommodation is in single-study bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom and there is a equipped shared kitchen.
Facilities
- Frequent local buses to Bell and the city centre
- 10 mins to Bell (Bus)
- 25 mins to Bell (Walk)
- Within easy reach of Cambridge train station, shops, restaurants, cafés, a cinema, gym and a bowling alley
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with private shower and toilet
- Large, well-equipped shared kitchen with dining area
- Free high-speed wireless internet access
- Bed linen provided weekly
- On-site laundry (at an additional cost)
- CCTV security
- A safe in all bedrooms
- Strictly no smoking within residence
- Residential assistance on site to help anwswer any queries
The Sorrento Residence is part of the friendly family-run hotel complex, conveniently located between Bell and the city centre. This homely and comfortable accommodation offers access to the facilities of the hotel next door and has the advantage of a shared kitchen where students can prepare meals if they wish.
Facilities
- Frequent local buses to Bell and the city centre
- 15 mins to Bell (bus)
- 25 mins to Bell (walk)
- Close to Cambridge Leisure Park with cinema, cafés, bars, gym, bowling centre and shops
- Strictly no smoking within residence
Accommodation - Single bedrooms with double bed, private shower room and toilet
- Each room has a colour TV
- Daily hot breakfast (full English) and continental buffet is included in the price
- Well-equipped shared kitchen
- Free on-site laundry
- Free wireless internet access
- Bed linen and towels provided weekly
- A safe in every room
- Hairdryer available at reception=
- 24-hour reception
- Free on-site parking
- Cambridge Academy of English
- Central Language School
- EC English
- EF International Language Center
- Embassy Junior Centre
- ILC - International Language Centres
- Influent
- InTuition
- Kaplan International Languages
- English school in Cambridge: LSI - Language Studies International
- LSI - Language Studies International Summer Centre
- OI Digital Institute Online English
- Select English
- Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
- Select English Summer Centre - St Andrews College
- St Giles International
- Stafford House International, Cambridgeshire
- Stafford House International Junior Centre
- Studio Cambridge
- Studio Cambridge Junior Centre - Sir George
- Studio Cambridge Summer Centre - Sir Christopher
- Studio Cambridge Summer Centre - Sir Edward
- Studio Cambridge Summer Centre - Sir Laurence
- Studio Cambridge Summer Centre - Sir Michael
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- The Cambridge Centre for Languages
FAQ about Bell, Cambridge
- What is the number of students per class at Bell?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bell varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons 10) to 14 students (General English 15)