Select EnglishCambridge, England UK

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General English 28

28 lessons per week

|

12 students (max)

In high demand!

Offer! from

380£ 361£

FREE changes

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

Based on the price of 4 weeks

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All General English courses and levels have an ongoing twelve-week syllabus and progress is monitored throughout the course with weekly progress tests and tutorials. Select English has a dynamic and enthusiastic core teaching team who all hold recognised teaching qualifications and have years of experience in teaching English courses across the world, not only in Cambridge. They know what it takes to improve students’ language level as well as how to pass exams, and they will be with you every step of the way during your course.

You will learn how English is used in real-life, focussing on the use of the four key skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading). In addition to modern textbooks and resources, teachers regularly use a mix of media sources for stimulating classroom use. The school encourages students to actively participate in lessons. Classes have a relaxed and supportive yet hard-working atmosphere and your teacher will aim to make your course as enjoyable and productive as possible.

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

High season

High season supplement per week: 40 £
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

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  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 14:45

Possible course durations

2-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

16 years

Students per class

Maximum: 12 / Average: 8

Student comments about General English 28

Miguel ángel 5.0

"The school had friendly and high quality teachers. Everything was good."

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General English 20

20 lessons per week

|

12 students (max)

Only limited places left for the summer months!

Offer! from

275£ 262£

FREE changes

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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• Prices 2024

Weeks	1	2	3	4	6	8	10	12	16	30	Additional Week
Price in £
Price at school Our price	275 262	550 523	825 784	1100 1045	1620 1539	2160 2052	2600 2470	3120 2964	4000 3800	7050 6698	235 224

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All General English courses and levels have an ongoing twelve-week syllabus and progress is monitored throughout the course with weekly progress tests and tutorials. Select English has a dynamic and enthusiastic core teaching team who all hold recognised teaching qualifications and have years of experience in teaching English courses across the world, not only in Cambridge. They know what it takes to improve a student’s language level as well as how to pass exams, and they will be with you every step of the way during your course.

You will learn how English is used in real life, focussing on the use of the four key skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading). In addition to modern textbooks and resources, teachers regularly use a mix of media sources for stimulating classroom use. The school encourages students to actively participate in lessons. Classes have a relaxed and supportive yet hard-working atmosphere and your teacher will aim to make your course as enjoyable and productive as possible.

Prices

High season

High season supplement per week: 40 £
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

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  - 12:15

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

Minimum required student age

16 years

Students per class

Maximum: 12 / Average: 8

Student comments about General English 20

Denise 4.0

"as already mentioned, very unfortunate that I had lost a majority of 2 weeks because I was placed in the wrong level. I was also a bit annoyed because I had clearly written that I was a beginner. Afterwards, the remaining 3 weeks were very good. "

Kosuke 5.0

"The course is a very good blend of grammar and practice, and if you are serious about learning it, you will grow wonderfully. I could get used to English through practice and improve my score in IELTS and various other certification exams through grammar. You can study both. I learned a lot of things in this course, and it made me realize that I need to do both to improve my English skills."

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Exam Preparation

Intensive English + IELTS

32 lessons per week

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12 students (max)

Only limited places left for the summer months!

Offer! from

400£ 380£

FREE changes

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

Based on the price of 4 weeks

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English classes in the mornings plus IELTS preparation in the afternoons.

Select English have a long history of teaching IELTS to international students who plan to go on to further academic studies in the UK or who simply want to demonstrate their ability through the exam, which is an internationally recognised qualification.

Students on General English courses are able to choose the option of studying IELTS (International English Language Testing System) during their afternoon classes (this is subject to there being a minimum of 6 students with the right level of English for an exam class). Also, students should have at least an intermediate level of English to start the IELTS course.

Prices

High season

High season supplement per week: 40 £
High season dates 24 Jun 2024 - 23 Aug 2024

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

6-7 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  - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15  - 15:45

Possible course durations

2-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)

Minimum required student age

16 years

Students per class

Maximum: 12 / Average: 8

Additional information for all courses

Reserve this course

If you book with us you can change your course, or starting dates free of charge up to 10 days before the start of the course.

We will take care of the change fees that the schools would normally apply.

For accommodation we can nearly always have the change fees waived for you.

Contrary to other booking platforms we will never charge a change fee to a client from our side.

See refund guarantee and change and cancellation terms.

Information for all courses offered by Select English

Select English

Accreditations and Quality seals

English teacher qualifications

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 8:45

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 Select English and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Student Age / Nationality

Airport transfer

Visa Documents

Accommodation

Homestay

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

In high demand!

4.0

6 ratings

from

215 £

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

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Price in £	215	430	645	860	1075	1290	1505	1720	2150	2580	215

Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Homestays are carefully selected by the school's Accommodation Officer. Host families can be young or old, single or married; they may or may not have children. Most homestays are 3-5km from the school, approx. 30 to 45 minutes travel by bus. Hosts are fully inspected and monitored through student feedback. They receive regular visits from the Accommodation Officer. Once you have been placed you in a homestay, you will receive the family profile.

LIFE IN A HOMESTAY
Students will be accommodated in single rooms. If you are travelling with a friend you can request to be accommodated in the same homestay at the time of booking.

SHOWERS/BATHS
All students will be able to shower or bath at least once a day. Their host will show them how to use the shower. Note that bathrooms are normally shared with the host.

MEALS

• Breakfast and dinner are provided. Breakfast will normally be a choice of cereal, toast, fruit juice and tea or coffee
  
• Dinner is generally served between 17.30 and 18.00, but homestays will advise the definite time
  
• Lunch is not provided and students will need to buy lunch from one of the many shops, cafes or restaurants near the school
  
  GETTING TO SCHOOL
  Homestays will advise the best way to get to school from their home. In most cases, students will take the bus. The homestay will point out the bus stop. Students can buy a weekly bus ticket called a “Megarider” from the bus driver. The cost is around £15.00 per week for unlimited travel around Cambridge.
  
  LAUNDRY
  The homestay will do one level basket of washing for you per week. They will advise the laundry day.
  
  CLEANING
  The host family will keep the house clean and tidy and will clean your room once a week and wash the bed linens. Students need to bring their own bath towel.
  
  TELEPHONE USE
  Homestays will not normally allow students to use their telephone.
  
  In most cases Select English aims to keep students under 18 separate from over 18s in homestays. In cases where friends of different ages are travelling together and wish to be accommodated together, a request must be made in writing by the agent or parents of the students concerned.
  
  

Check-in

Sunday

Check-out

Saturday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.

Price extra night

26 £ (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy

Single room

Distance from school

30 minutes by public transport.

Includes

TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.

Meals

Breakfast & 1 meal.

Minimum age of students

16

Maximum age of students

1

Dates

High season dates: 23 Jun 2024 - 24 Aug 2024

High season

High season supplement per week: 30 £

Student comments about Homestay

Alexander

Accommodation: 3.0

Location: 3.0

Room: 3.0

Meals 2.0

"Food was scarce and lacked variety"

Denise

Accommodation: 3.0

Location: 4.0

Room: 5.0

Meals 4.0

"Prepared or cooked meals themselves. I also bought most of the vegetables and fruit myself. Host family very nice, but hardly spoke to me. Never saw them in the morning, they often came home late in the evening. Mould in washing machine, black mould in bathroom, mattress quite worn (some metal springs noticeable). House not well ventilated, which increases mould. "

Ažbe

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

Meals 5.0

"I was really glad to not have a curfew."

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Student opinions about Select English, Cambridge

Kosuke

43 years

“This branch school is small and you will get to know everyone from the administration to the teachers very well. The location is not too far from Cambridge station and is in the center of the city.”

“Nothing in particular. If I had to say only one thing, the office manager could have been a little more responsive to my e-mails during our pre-arrival correspondence. But after meeting her, I recognized that she was very friendly and wonderful, and provided me with lots of support!”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss Grammar terms are also taught in English (past perfect, etc.). Therefore, if you lightly review the grammar you learned at junior and senior high school in Japan, you may be able to understand the lessons faster and greatly improve your ability even during your short stay.

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

4.0

Residence

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: The course is a very good blend of grammar and practice, and if you are serious about learning it, you will grow wonderfully. I could get used to English through practice and improve my score in IELTS and various other certification exams through grammar. You can study both. I learned a lot of things in this course, and it made me realize that I need to do both to improve my English skills.

Other comments Nick, Ben, and Richard, thanks for a great class! Nadine and Larissa, you were so helpful!

Course: General English 20 - 2 weeks

30. May. 2022

Denise

61 years

“Good, friendly and competent teachers: Many thanks to Magda and Filiz”

“Classroom noisy, door didn't close completely, only 1 toilet. For me, it was a shame that I wasn't in the right course (level) for the first two weeks. Little benefit there. ”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss For me, should I book a language study trip again, I would like to know more about the host family in advance. I could have gone to a hotel or B&B and probably had more opportunity to speak English. It clearly didn't meet my expectations. A great pity.

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

3.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

2.0

Homestay

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: as already mentioned, very unfortunate that I had lost a majority of 2 weeks because I was placed in the wrong level. I was also a bit annoyed because I had clearly written that I was a beginner. Afterwards, the remaining 3 weeks were very good.

Course: General English 20 [English] - 5 weeks

22. May. 2023

Ažbe

18 years

“I was ok with all except one thing...”

“...you have only one Tom. You should have one for juniors and another one for adults.”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss Word sorry is the best way to dismiss beggars. They harassed me almost every day until one of the teachers told me to say sorry and go on. From this day i didn't have problems with them.

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

4.0

Homestay

5.0

Course: General English 28 [English] - 2 weeks

18. Jul. 2022

Ibrahim

22 years

“The students and the homestay”

“There are no activities. ”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

3.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

2.0

Homestay

5.0

Course: Intensive English + IELTS [English] - 4 weeks

22. May. 2023

Beata

50 years

“Central, genuine teachers.”

“The classroom looked to the main street, very loud.”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

2.0

Course: General English 28 - 3 weeks

26. Sep. 2022

Letizia

17 years

“Many young people”

“Office replies slowly”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

3.0

School organization

3.0

Social activities

4.0

Course: General English 20 - 1 week

30. Aug. 2022

Alexander

17 years

“All good”

“.............................”

Overall rating

4.0

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

3.0

Course: Intensive English + IELTS [English] - 3 weeks

4. Sep. 2023

Marc

13 years

“Teacher”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good course! Recommendable!

Course: Culford Teens - 2 weeks

7. Aug. 2023

Questions and answers about Select English

• Can I book a one-week junior course?
  “No, the minimum course length for junior courses is 2 weeks. ”

  Kea, from Registrar - Jun 19, 2023
• If I don't use a transfer for the junior course, do I get a discount?
  “No, transfers are offered free of charge for junior students but there is no discount if not used. ”

  Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 20, 2023

FAQ about Select English,

• I am looking for a one week-long English course in Cambridge for my 15-year-old daughter with transfer from the airport and accommodation in residence and/or family.
  “As your daughter will be 15 years old, Select English can offer her a Cambridge Junior course (for students aged 14-17). This normally lasts two weeks, but she can also book one week. The course price for one week is half the price for two weeks.
  
  
  
  You can choose between residential accommodation (single, double or triple room) without meals or a host family (double room) with half board.
  
  
  
  This program offers free transfers to/from Heathrow and Stansted airports. Arrival is on Sunday and departure is on Saturday. This free transfer can only be used for flights scheduled between 09:00 and 17:00.”

  Rubén De Haro, Area Manager - Spanish from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 21, 2021
• What is the most popular accommodation offered by Select English?
  The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Select English
• Is airport pickup offered by Select English?
  Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (220 £), London Gatwick Airport (225 £), London Stansted Airport (100 £)
• What is the number of students per class at Select English?
  Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Select English varies from 12 students (General English 28) to 12 students (General English 28)
• What is the qualification of the teachers at Select English?
  100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
• Which countries are students of Select English from?
  The highest Nationality percentage at Select English comes from Spain with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Switzerland (15%).
• Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?
  Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
• Select English offers courses for which ages?
  Select English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 15 during the summer and 19 for the rest of the year.

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