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EC EnglishCambridge, England UK

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4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of EC English, Cambridge
Ranked #7 of 25 English schools in Cambridge
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(8)
Students 18-30 years
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

(9)
Students 31-49 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(10)
Students 50+ years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(6)
What we like about the school
  • One of the few English schools in the city centre
  • Free educational workshops.
  • TOP 12% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: EC English Cambridge is located in the English university city of Cambridge. Housed within a modern building in the heart of the city, the school has many shops, cafés, restaurants and local attractions close by. Such attractions as Christ's Pieces Park, King's College Chapel and Parker's Piece Park are all within a 10 minute walking radius of the school, ensuring students have some excellent sites to enjoy the city between and after classes. As a city, Cambridge offers a historic and vibrant atmosphere for students, with its multiple colleges, university and schools supplying a student-friendly backdrop for all types of study. Students of EC Cambridge have everything they may need to have a great time in Cambridge whilst achieving their language goals. Within a 25-minute walk or 10-minute drive of the Train Station, students have excellent access for all arrivals and departures.

School facilities:The facilities within EC Cambridge are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, a lounge area and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

Course selection: Course selection offers a wide range of programmes suitable for students of many age groups and interests. With both adult and junior courses taking place at various times throughout the year, EC English Cambridge is well experienced in delivering high-quality and engaging tuition to all ages. In addition to General English programmes available to students of all levels, the school also offer Academic Semester or Year courses, IELTS Preparation and English for Work. Fully-immersive Junior Summer Camps or Junior Day Camps are readily available throughout the summer months, which are complete with a social and activity programme, full of local activities and excursions.

Accommodation: Accommodation is readily available in various Homestay and local studio facilities.

School chain: EC English schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.
  • The language school EC English was founded in Cambridge, England UK in 1983.
  • Legal name / parent company: EC English Holdings Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: GB230781424
  • Abbreviated name of school: EC Cambridge

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business

Information for all courses offered by EC English

Comments about courses

Students under 18 must: book homestay single-room on a half-board basis, a return airport transfer and provide a parental consent form. Minors traveling with parents are exempt from these requirements.

High season fee not applicable to bookings longer than 12 weeks.

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.

  • Student insurance (optional): GBP 10 per week. (Only applicable up to age 69).

  • Course material is GBP 7 per week (maximum GBP 56).

    Students who want to book one-to-one lessons need to book a minimum of two and a maximum of 10 per week in conjunction with a group course.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
55.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 £ per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 135 £. 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 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.
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.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by EC English, 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.

Videos & Photos

  • EC English - Welcome school video for EC Cambridge1/5
  • EC English - General School Video2/5
  • EC English - Tour of School 3/5
  • EC English - Student Interviews4/5
  • EC English - Student Interviews5/5
  • EC English student lounge
    EC English student lounge 1/7
  • Common area
    Common area2/7
  • lesson
    lesson3/7
  • EC English lesson
    EC English lesson4/7
  • EC English school entrance
    EC English school entrance 5/7
  • classroom
    classroom6/7
  • EC English classroom
    EC English classroom7/7

EC English (EC)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
64% male / 36% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at EC English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 5
    Number of public PC workstations: 20
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 31 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
240 £ one way
480 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
135 £ one way
270 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Stansted (STN).
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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

activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Pub tour
Board games
Parks
Career service
Company visit
Punting
* Bowling

Adults - Paid activities

Trips to:
London
Bath
Brighton
Stratford & Warwick Castle
York
Oxford
Musicals
Harry Potter Studio tour
* Football matches

Accommodation

Ratings of EC English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 EC English CambridgeAverage of all other schools in England UK
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Homestay-

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Shared flat-

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Student opinions about EC English, Cambridge

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Yes, overall I would say good. Although there are a few inadequate points. The school itself is doing very well, and the director of the school was very committed and courteous. The teachers also do a good job.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Okay
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Okay
Course: General English 30 - 2 weeks
12. Feb. 2024
Liked
The school has a very good location in the city centre. The teachers are very good and have a well-organised curriculum. The display boards are very large and can be linked to computers.
Disliked
Due to the central location, the street noise is sometimes unbearable. The seating with the small shelves is not sufficient. Unfortunately, there are no classes for students aged 30 and older. The discipline of some young students was disastrous. The organisation of events by the school is not a hit.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You should treat yourself to a historical stroll through the city.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was very good, but unfortunately with a lot of young students (18 to 26 years old). The discipline of some young students was catastrophic.
Other comments I am very happy with EC English, but I would not choose Cambridge again.
Course: General English 30 [English] - 4 weeks
11. Jul. 2023
Liked
Teachers, even if the classes were really big and this is really not helpful. Absolutely negative the activities offered
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the classes are too big
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
18. Oct. 2011
Liked
All the staff was really friendly and the resolved any problem or doubt you might have.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English - 3 weeks
7. Sep. 2011
Liked
It offers the possibility to meet people from all around the world.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General English - 1 week
30. Aug. 2010
Liked
Teacher and the other guys were very friendly
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don't be shy in class, they have to speak a lot!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English - High Season - 2 weeks
6. Aug. 2007
Liked
Good lessons, much variety in the program
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
21. Nov. 2011
Liked
Located in the center of Cambridge
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 5 weeks
14. Nov. 2008
Liked
The teachers were really nice
Insider tips about what future students should not miss An adaptator for the electricity
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English - High Season - 3 weeks
6. Sep. 2007
Liked
Being taught in small groups
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments absolutely loved it
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
21. Nov. 2011
Liked
Teachers, student contact
Overall rating
Value for money
City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Being over 60, I would have preferred being with people my age, but the students were charming.
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
5. Apr. 2011
Liked
Highly qualified teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss timetables and stops of the public transport
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Comfort Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments excellent organization to allow students to meet and talk
Liked
In the centre of the city
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Comfort Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive English - 1 week
5. May. 2009
Liked
Modern teaching methods
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: IELTS Crash Course - 8 weeks
6. Dec. 2010
Liked
Teaching method
Insider tips about what future students should not miss two weeks are not enough...
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Superior Summer Residence
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments suitable school for all ages
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
17. Apr. 2010
Liked
The teachers
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English  - 8 weeks
4. Sep. 2014
Liked
The courses
Insider tips about what future students should not miss visiting of city
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Comfort Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments The professors are very good.
Course: General English - 1 week
14. May. 2008
Liked
Classes
Insider tips about what future students should not miss extra classes
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Comfort Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments some details as for host families that should be improved
Course: General English - 3 weeks
18. Mar. 2008

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3 Guildhall Chambers, Guildhall Place - CB2 3AE Cambridge
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Questions and answers about EC English

  • On average the distance is 40 minutes by public transport as some of the families do not live in central Cambridge. In the registration form you can indicate your wish to live as close to the school as possible. Those who book early have a good chance of finding a nice family as close as possible to the school. You will receive detailed information about the accommodation no later than 1-2 weeks before arrival.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022

FAQ about EC English, Cambridge

  • English courses at EC English start at 328 £ for General English 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of EC English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (225 £), London Gatwick Airport (240 £), London Stansted Airport (135 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at EC English varies from 15 students (General English 30) to 15 students (General English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at EC English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at EC English comes from Korea with a 8% representation, followed by students from Italy (7%) and Switzerland (7%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • EC English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 31 for the rest of the year.

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