Embassy Junior CentreCambridge, England UK
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What we like about the school
- ST Star award winning school.
- Free access to the Embassy Summer app.
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Location: Embassy Junior Centre (EC) Cambridge is located in the riverside English city of Cambridge. Housed within Chesterton community college, a modern and cosmopolitan British secondary school with a spacious, secure and newly refurbished site, students gain a unique view into the life of a student in Cambridge. Programmes are packed with activities and excursions, ensuring that all junior students get to explore the area and its surroundings whilst achieving their language goals with Embassy Junior Centre (EC) Cambridge. The school offers easy access to all students arriving and departing via London's international airports.
Course selection: Course selection with Embassy Junior Centre (EC) Cambridge is fantastic for junior students, offering a fully immersive English Language Summer experience, like no other. All courses are inclusive of 20 weekly lessons, afternoon and evening activities, almost daily half-day trips around the city's sites, and a full-day excursion per week, in addition to all meals and accommodation. Full-day trips include London, Warwick, Oxford and Stratford Upon Avon. Half-day excursions may take students to explore such exciting places as the Ambridge University Botanical Gardens and multiple local visits exploring Cambridge.
School facilities: The facilities of the school are fantastic, offering everything a junior student may need to have a memorable time whilst reaching their language goals. There are communal lounge areas, a movie lounge, WIFI, a sports hall and a sports field. Dining areas vary with each type of accommodation, Jesus College residence students and Homestay students, typically eating in separate locations.
Accommodation: Accommodation varies between residential accommodation at Jesus College, which is part of the University of Cambridge, and local Homestay families. The residential facilities are spread across 8 separate townhouses, with one house "Parent" in each. Rooms are single or twin, with a laundry service also available. Accommodation in Homestay is in twin rooms, with carefully selected families. Students residing in Homestay would travel independently to their lessons via public transport.
School chain: Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) are part of EC Language Holdings Ltd. They have over 20 locations for Junior Summer Schools across the UK, Ireland, Malta, Australia, New Zealand and North America and strive to create life-changing experiences through rewarding language programmes for young learners.
Through customer satisfaction, trained and highly qualified staff and dedicated student care, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) have supplied top quality junior immersive programme experiences for many years. Regularly acknowledged by various international awards from within the sector, Embassy Junior Centres (EC Young Learners) consistently develop and better their programmes and student experience from their already very high standards.
- Legal name / parent company: STUDY GROUP UK LIMITED
- Tax registration ID: GB927520817
- Abbreviated name of school: EC Cambridge
English Courses
General Language
Summer Camp (12 to 17 years old) ![Popular English course]( "Popular English course")
20 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
Offer! from
1090£ 1063£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 1090 1063 | 2180 2126 | 3270 3189 | 4360 4251 | 5450 5314 | 6540 6377 | 7630 7440 | 8720 8502 | 9810 9565 | -- | -- |
Explore the academic excellence of Cambridge, a timeless haven for aspiring scholars. With its prestigious university settings and serene environment, Cambridge offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of learning and discovery
Language Programme
- Lessons are taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning, or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Spacious modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as and end of course
Residential - Room Type: Single room
- Bathroom: En-suite
- Room set up: 6-9 per flats with shared kitchen/common space
- What’s in a room: Bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, desk, lamp
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Bedrooms weekly, common areas daily
- Linen cleaning Changed weekly
- Towels: Students bring their own towels
- Laundry: Available on campus, small fee
- Meals: Served in the school dining room at Abbey College, weekend and on full day trips packed lunch
- Distance to classes: 5 min walk
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during the evenings. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include: - Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or basketball.
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 30 Jun 2024, 07 Jul 2024, 14 Jul 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 28 Jul 2024, 04 Aug 2024, 11 Aug 2024
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: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Junior
Summer Camp - Day Programme (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer! from
600£ 570£
See availability
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 4200 3990 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Day programme includes tuition, lunch and activities and excursions.
Explore the academic excellence of Cambridge, a timeless haven for aspiring scholars. With its prestigious university settings and serene environment, Cambridge offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of learning and discovery
Language Programme
- Lessons are taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning, or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 17 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Spacious modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Materials included as well as and end of course
Residential - Room Type: Single room
- Bathroom: En-suite
- Room set up: 6-9 per flats with shared kitchen/common space
- What’s in a room: Bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, desk, lamp
- Common room: Yes
- Cleaning: Bedrooms weekly, common areas daily
- Linen cleaning Changed weekly
- Towels: Students bring their own towels
- Laundry: Available on campus, small fee
- Meals: Served in the school dining room at Abbey College, weekend and on full day trips packed lunch
- Distance to classes: 5 min walk
Activities
Activities are organised in between lessons and during the evenings. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include: - Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or basketball.
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 12 Aug 2024
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: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 weeks
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 13
Information for all courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre
Comments about courses
Extra fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Fee (if student is travelling alone with their airline): GBP 45 (one way).
- Student Insurance: GBP 10.
- Special dietary supplement: GBP 45 per week.
- Damage deposit: GBP 30 or EUR 40 to be paid in cash upon arrival. It will be refunded at the end of the stay if no damage has been caused.
- Other airport transfers (one way):
- Luton: GBP 142.
- London City: GBP 176.
- Luton: GBP 142.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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.
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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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 Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Embassy Junior Centre, Cambridge can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Embassy Junior Centre (EC)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Embassy Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Free WIFI
Student Age
Minimum age of students
12 years
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Age of students
Airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
202 £ one way
404 £ return (both ways)
404 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
238 £ one way
476 £ return (both ways)
476 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
120 £ one way
240 £ return (both ways)
240 £ return (both ways)
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
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.
Other language schools in Cambridge offering English courses:
- Cambridge Academy of English
- Central Language School
- EC English
- EF International Language Center
- 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 Junior Centre, Cambridge
- What is the best price for a course at Embassy Summer, Cambridge?English courses at Embassy Summer start at 570 £ for Summer Camp - Day Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Embassy Summer?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (202 £), London Gatwick Airport (238 £), London Stansted Airport (120 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Embassy English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Embassy English varies from 17 students (Summer Camp) to 17 students (Summer Camp)
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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