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EF International Language CenterCambridge, England UK

221 Hills Road - CB2 8RN Cambridge - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Private garden and courtyard with foosball and ping pong tables.
  • Daily bike hire offered exclusively for EF students.
  • Public transportation stops right outside the school.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Cambridge is located in the famous university city of Cambridge, in eastern England. Home to some of the world's most prestigious universities and colleges, Cambridge is essentially extremely student-friendly, offering much history and comforts, making sure that students feel welcome and galvanised during their time studying in the city. EF Cambridge is housed within a fantastic renovated Victorian building, a stone's throw from many shops, gastro-pubs, restaurants and further attractions of the city. With its very own private garden, students are sure to feel at home whilst reaching their language goals with EF Cambridge. In addition to the multiple museums and trips around academic institutes, Cambridge also has a wonderful Botanic Garden which is only a short 15-minute walk from the school's front doors.

School facilities: The facilities of the school are excellent, offering everything a student may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and motivating environment. These facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a lounge area, a games room and a garden. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: EF Cambridge is open to students of all levels and ages at various times throughout the year. For adults, several programmes take place the whole year round, whilst junior immersive or day programmes are available through the summer months.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

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General Language
General Course + AccommodationPopular English course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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705€688€ / week
Includes accommodation
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Basic Course
20 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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605€575€ / week
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Basic Course + Accommodation
20 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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665€649€ / week
Includes accommodation
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General Course
26 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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645€613€ / week
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Intensive Course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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695€661€ / week
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Intensive Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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755€737€ / week
Includes accommodation
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Business
Business Course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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695€661€ / week
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Business Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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755€737€ / week
Includes accommodation
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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635€604€ / week
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FCE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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695€678€ / week
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CAE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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635€604€ / week
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CAE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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695€678€ / week
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CPE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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665€632€ / week
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CPE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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725€707€ / week
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IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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665€632€ / week
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IELTS Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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725€707€ / week
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Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • 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 before arrival

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEAQUALSEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (paid)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Arabic homestays available

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 19
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • The school is not fully equipped to receive disabled students apart from the above facilities and a lift.
Additional comment about facilities of school
EF Residence Novotel: indoor swimming pool. laundry, sauna, gym.

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks: EUR 55
7-12 weeks: EUR 95

Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Cambridge. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:

  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation Supplements:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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 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.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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:
330 € return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
375 € return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
195 € 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 USA 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)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities
- Student parties
- Trips to Premier League and Champions League
- Football matches
- Trips to see theatre shows in London West End
- Tours of the Cambridge University Colleges
- Weekly sporting events (EF Football team)


Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Cinema (GBP 5 with the EF voucher)
- Dinners (GBP 10.00 - GBP 25.00)
- Punting (GBP 4.00 - GBP 16.00)
- Visit to Cambridge Colleges (GBP 5.00 – GBP 7.00)
- Trips to London, Bath & Stonehenge, Brighton, Oxford, Stratford & Warwick, Canterbury & Leeds (GBP 23.00 – GBP 40.00)
- Weekend in Paris, Liverpool & Manchester, Edinburgh, Amsterdam (GBP 109.00 - GBP 299.00)
- Paintball matches, Trips to Premiership football games, Harry Potter studios, theme parks (GBP 34.00 - GBP 99.00)

Action and Discovery Packs:

Action Pack:

Discovery Pack:
Discovery Pack - Culture (Oxford & Stratford) - (DCPCAM)
This discovery pack focuses around culture. The first trip is to Oxford and includes 2 hours shopping at Bicester Village. The second trip is to Stratford (home to Shakespeare) and Warwick Castle.

Discovery Pack - Fun (Brighton & London) - (DCP2CAM)
Spend a day in Brighton and also visit the Sealife Centre. The second outing is a day in London where you will go to The London Eye followed by free time for lunch and sightseeing in the afternoon.

Junior - Free activities

- Art & crafts
- Sports

Junior - Paid activities

Punting
- Excursions to other destinations
- Climbing
- Ice-skating
- Mini golf
- Escape rooms
- Harry Potter world
activity possible
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Cambridge

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 575 € for Basic Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €), London Stansted Airport ( €)

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Students should arrive at 8:30
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