Embassy EnglishCambridge, England UK
English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Cambridge.
Location: The peace and tranquillity of this traditional English city make it the perfect place for your studies. The centre occupies a beautifully modernized Edwardian building, close to Cambridge University and the city.
- The language school Embassy English was founded in Cambridge, England UK in 1976.
- Legal name / parent company: Study Group UK Limited
- Tax registration ID: GB927520817
English Courses
General Language
Standard (GE1) ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
Standard Course ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Intensive (GE2)
Intensive Course
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Intensive Course 30 Plus
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Intensive Course Beginner
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Standard Course 30 Plus
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Standard Course Beginner
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Language Semester Abroad - 20
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Language Semester Abroad - 28
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Junior
Summer Camp - Homestay (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Bellerbys College Arbury Rd,
, CB4 2JF
, Cambridge
Minimum required student age
13 years
Age range:
13 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Summer Camp - Residential Manor Campus (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Summer Camp Extra (11-17 years) Canterbury
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Business
Business Intensive Course
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Exam Preparation
Cambridge First Exam Preparation - Core Version
FCE Exam Preparation (20)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
FCE Exam Preparation (28)
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
CAE Exam Preparation (28)
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
CAE Exam Preparion (20)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
CAE preparation course - 20
CAE preparation course - 28
Cambridge Advanced Exam Preparation - Core Version
Cambridge Proficiency Exam Preparation
IELTS Exam Preparation
28 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Course specific data
Starting dates
Every Monday
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Information for all courses offered by Embassy English
Comments about courses
Course add on One-to-One package:
5 lessons: GBP 265.
10 lessons: GBP 480.
Other Airport transfer options (per person, one way):
Luton: GBP 100.
London City: GBP 170.
Study care insurance (minimum 2 weeks): GBP 8 (per week).
Special dietary supplement (Homestay): GBP 28 (per week).
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 14 days before the course is due to start.
Lessons needed per English language level
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.
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Embassy English
Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Embassy English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Printer for student use
Video game console
Billiards
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 13Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
170 £ one way
340 £ return (both ways)
340 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
195 £ one way
390 £ return (both ways)
390 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ return (both ways)
200 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow.
More information about airports around Cambridge and how to get from the airport to Cambridge on your own here on our Cambridge page.
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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)
35 £
Leisure activities
| activity possible | |
|---|---|
| Cooking | |
| Dancing | |
| Football (soccer) | |
| Music | |
| Table Tennis | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Study Clubs
Conversation Club
Spelling Club
Writing Club
Baking
Karaoke
Museums
Board games
Quizzes
Films at school
* Rounders
Conversation Club
Spelling Club
Writing Club
Baking
Karaoke
Museums
Board games
Quizzes
Films at school
* Rounders
Adults - Paid activities
Dinner
Cafes
Punting
Botanic Gardens
Trips to nearby villages
Cinema
Bowling
Billiards
Cafes
Punting
Botanic Gardens
Trips to nearby villages
Cinema
Bowling
Billiards
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)![]()
Student opinions about Embassy English, Cambridge
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Alice
29 years
“The teachers availability, friendliness and kindness and the whole organization in general.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the classroom level dipends a lot from its composition
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
5.0
Course: Standard (GE1) - 1 week
12. Jul. 2010
Alessandra
22 years“Great organization of the leisure in order to encourage the socialization”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the walking distance from the school is too much .. But with a bike is perfect.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
2.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Residence
5.0
Other comments teachers are very good
Course: Standard (GE1) - 4 weeks
28. Jun. 2010
Jeffrey
23 years“The support of the school in our grievances.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss be careful with the security system of England, they are quite rude
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
3.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Other comments good school, but fairly expensive.
Course: Cambridge CPE - 12 weeks
20. Jun. 2007
Venanzi
17 years“The interactive material.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Staying in a family does not mean that you are involved in the family activities.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay
3.0
Other comments Family: e.g there's no wardrobe where you can put your belongings and clothes
Course: Intensive (GE2) - 3 weeks
11. Aug. 2010
Alicja
17 years“The way of teaching”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Visit to London is a must
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Other comments none
Course: Certificate of English - Intensive (GE2) - 3 weeks
29. Jul. 2007
Tanja
31 years“Learning language”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: General
25. Aug. 2004
Maja
19 years“The atmosphere.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Homestay (18+)
5.0
Other comments I really enjoyed my time at Embassy, and hope to come back.
Course: CAE preparation course - 28 - 11 weeks
27. Jun. 2018
Aliquò
28 years“Anne kingstone”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss basic English
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
1.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Certificate of English - Intensive (GE2) - 3 weeks
21. Sep. 2006
José
33 years“The teachers.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss They only evaluate grammar in their exams.
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay (16+)
4.0
Other comments Good reception from all over the world and very good atmosphere.
Course: Intensive English 28 - 2 weeks
30. Apr. 2018
Marta
19 years“The teachers”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss enjoy your travel
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Residence
3.0
Course: Intensive (GE2) - 4 weeks
6. Oct. 2009
Mª Idaira
21 years“The teachers”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: Certificate of English - Standard (GE1) - 3 weeks
31. Oct. 2007
Other language schools in Cambridge offering English courses:
- 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 Embassy English,
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy English?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (170 £), London Gatwick Airport (195 £), London Stansted Airport (100 £)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Embassy English?100% of teachers at Embassy English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Embassy English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Embassy English comes from Korea with a 13% representation, followed by students from Germany (12%) and France (12%).
- Embassy English offers courses for which ages?Embassy English offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.
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4.5
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