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Oxford Spires Junior CentreCambridge, England UK

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Location: Oxford Spires Junior Centre Cambridge is located in the enchanting, student-friendly and historic city of Cambridge, England. These junior summer programmes are housed at Anglia Ruskin University, which has a profound history as an educational institute. The school is a short walk from the city centre and has several of the city's eateries, sites, shops and attractions nearby. Such places of interest within walking distance of the school include the University Museum of Zoology, The Grand Arcade Commercial shopping centre, Parker's Piece Park and the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.

Course selection: In addition to the 15 hours of tuition included in the General English Summer programme, the Spires+ programme also provides an additional, optional and supplementary 6 hours of tuition on specific learning such as Exam Skills and IELTS Preparation.

Getting around: Cambridge city centre is within walking distance or a short bike ride from the school. The city is well-travelled via either of these transport methods, with taxi, bus and train services only necessary for long-distance travel.

School facilities: The school grounds house all a student needs in terms of on-site eating, sleeping, socialising and learning facilities. There is also a laundry service.

Accommodation: These junior programmes include single rooms accommodation with en-suite facilities. The accommodation is on campus within the Anglia Ruskin University campus. All accommodation is full-board (includes three meals daily).

Social and cultural: Varied weekly sports and leisure activity programmes are included in these junior summer programmes.
  • The language school Oxford Spires Junior Centre was founded in Cambridge, England UK in 2010.
  • Legal name / parent company: Oxford Spires Language School Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 8635559

Courses

General Language

Information for all courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre

Comments about courses

Extra fee of GBP 65 for any transfers arriving after 21:00 or leaving college before 06:00.

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
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.
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 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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Note: All courses offered by Oxford Spires Junior Centre, Cambridge can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Oxford Spires Junior Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
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 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 0% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Oxford Spires Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 11
    Number of public PC workstations: 3
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
14 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 15 years
Throughout the year: 15 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
162 £ one way
324 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
228 £ one way
456 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
150 £ one way
300 £ 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
50 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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.

Accommodation

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FAQ about Oxford Spires Junior Centre, Cambridge

  • courses at Oxford Spires Junior Centre start at 0 £ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (162 £), London Gatwick Airport (228 £), London Stansted Airport (150 £)
  • 100% of teachers at Oxford Spires Junior Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford Spires Junior Centre comes from China with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Russia (20%).

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