Intensive English + IELTS (32 Lessons)

Select English Cambridge

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Content: all levels have an ongoing eight-week syllabus and progress is monitored throughout the course with weekly progress tests and tutorials.
Levels: we have Elementary to Advanced levels from September to June. Each student undergoes a level test on the morning of their first day – writing and speaking components – before joining their class.
Teachers: we have a dynamic and enthusiastic team who all hold recognised teaching qualifications and they all have years of experience in imparting English courses across the world as well as here in Cambridge. They know what it takes to improve and pass international exams, and will be with you every step of the way during the course.
Objectives: 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 and sources for stimulating classroom use.
Atmosphere: we encourage you to actively participate in lessons. Our classes have a relaxed and supportive yet hard-working atmosphere and we aim to make your course with us fun, enjoyable and productive.

Students on our courses are able to choose the option of studying IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or for the Cambridge exams 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.

Exam Details:
IELTS: Select English have a long history of teaching IELTS to international students who plan to go onto further academic studies in the UK or who simply want to demonstrate their ability through an internationally recognised qualification. At the end of the course, our Director of Studies can assist students in registering to take the IELTS examination in Cambridge.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
32 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning session
10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon session
03:00 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Esperienza indimenticabile"

filippo Repossi, student from Italy

la cosa più bella sicuramente, le sue splendide persone che ho conosciuto nell alloggio in casa famiglia, Margaret e Bob!
la scuola molto carina, forse bisognerebbe dedicare più tempo a spronare i ragazzi ad aumentare di livello.
per me era molto importante salire di livello, purtroppo in 6 settimane sono arrivato solo ad un B1.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
15 Jan 2024 - 23 Feb 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great experience"

GEORGIOS EFRAIM SEIRADAKIS, student from Greece

Great experience for me meeting interesting people all over the world and improving my language skills

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
31 Jul 2023 - 18 Aug 2023
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Yes
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"Very interesting"

Lidia Palumbo, student from Italy

My personal experience of Select English Cambridge was very interesting because now I don't afraid of speaking anymore. The teachers were very good, particularly Richard. He was with us in the pub last Friday. The location of the school is in the center of city and it is very easy to arrive everyday to the school. The classes haven't too many people and each student has the possibility of participate to the lecture. I would like to have a on-line course for exercise now.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
7 Mar 2022 - 18 Mar 2022
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Yes
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"It was very useful, but a week is too little"

STEFANIA QUAGLIATO, student from Italy

the accommodation all in all good except cleaning a little poor. very helpful teachers and also the school staff was very helpful, even the organization from the airport to the accommodation was very good

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Date of study
14 Oct 2019 - 18 Oct 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
07 September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"I've met many incdredible people."

Anna Maria Bernatowicz, student from Poland

Everything was really great. Teachers were very friendly and caring. Unfortunately one teacher didn't meet my expectations. He didn't engage himself into lesson as i wished he will. Overall the location was great as well as facilities. I have nothing to complain about.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
24 Jun 2019 - 5 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
07 September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"Gorgeous!"

Carlotta Nanni Costa, student from Italy

Totally satisfied in my experience at Barnadiston Hall! Teacher, mates, people, activities, location and even food satisfied my expectations. I would absolutely recommend!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
8 Jul 2018 - 20 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
07 September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"Select Engish is the best language center!!!"

Eliecer Muñoz Sanchez, student from Colombia

Our teacher Jessica (from Italy) was very good at teaching English language. I really enjoyed attending the course with her. I love the way she uses to make things easier for us to understand. Here i could make new friends, could get to know their culture and learned to be more social, in this language training center is where you can enjoy your time learning also everyone is friendly, kind and social. i really really recommend this place, you don't need to start from the scratch as you take a replacement test at your first day of arrival.
the housing was good. i could interact with the family and learn about the culture.
I love everything here, teachers, the center, the whole team, Cambridge, the location of the center. etc.

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Date of study
9 Apr 2018 - 13 Apr 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
07 September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"It was a great experience"

Sophia Frederike Beck, student from Netherlands

I was in Cambridge for a week in July. I had a really good week. I stayed in a guesthouse, where two others girls stayed. The hostess was very kind. Her home was a 35 minute walk to the school. I didn't mind to walk that long every day, so I didn't look for other options like bus or bike. I didn't know where I should go in the school, but there was a woman, who helped me. That made a good impression on me. I took a test and after that the lessons already started. I had really nice teachers. I liked the fact that they were very knowledgeable. The location of the school was fine it was near the center, my classes weren't in the main building. There were activities that you could join in with the group.

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Date of study
11 Jul 2016 - 15 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
14 September 2017

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"Select English is my family in UK."

Maria de Almeida Rossi

My family and I have been part of Select English family since 2009.
In which our daughters have access to the best learning course of English. Therefore we chose the best location and the best English course. Carolina, my oldest daughter, aged 16, is going to live in Cambridge to finish elementary school.
We were oriented by Select English.
We entirely trust the team that they are going to take care of the accommodation and English School.
We believe that you have highly qualified professionals not only to teach English but also set examples to be followed.

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Duration of study
365 weeks
Date of study
7 Jul 2009 - 7 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
07 September 2020

Thank you for your feedback, we're happy that you enjoyed your stay

Regards,

Select English

"I learned English while having fun with my friends."

Sarina Sanami

I studied English at Select English and achieved a reasonable IELTS score. I recommend the college if you would like to learn English with well trained academic staff in a friendly atmosphere. I genuinely enjoyed my time in the college, and got to meet different people with different nationalities and developed a good friendship with them.

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Duration of study
24 weeks
Date of study
21 Nov 2012 - 15 May 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Director at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
03 March 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review , it is really nice to hear feedback from students

"Learning English is easy and fun"

Valentina Chiri

I hated the English language before studying at Select English. When I arrived in Cambridge my level was bad but after a month I felt more confident with this language. Their teaching method is perfect. The lessons are interesting and fun. Studying is not difficult! Teachers are brilliant, the school is great and all activities are amazing.

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Duration of study
24 weeks
Date of study
16 Sep 2012 - 9 Mar 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Director at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
03 March 2022

Thank you so much for the kind review , it is really nice to hear feedback from students

"Professional teachers, easy and effective way to approach a new language."

Matteo

I loved every single day at Select English.
Lovely and professionals teachers.
The location was perfect.

Just one bad note: There was no lunch room.

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Duration of study
21 weeks
Date of study
17 Nov 2013 - 20 Apr 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Director at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
21 April 2016

Thank you so much for the kind review , it is really nice to hear feedback from students

"Necessary at least once in your life."

Carlos Robustillo

Rich! You will learn thousands of different things a part of English. They are a family, lots of extra activities (sport, coffee's, pubs, travels to little towns or cities close to Cambridge) to meet people around the world, really useful to improve your English level.
It was so hard to say goodbye to all the people responsible for the good management of the school. It seems like they are enjoying doing their job, which it is really helpful to people who is a bit afraid of being in other country who knows nobody.
I was able to have a fluent conversation in a few months thanks to their method and the intensive schedule class.
Highly recommended, I really miss all of you guys!

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Duration of study
39 weeks
Date of study
6 Jul 2014 - 5 Apr 2015
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Yes
Alex Howlett, Director at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
21 April 2016

Thank you so much for the kind review , it is really nice to hear feedback from students

"Interesting & fun"

giorgia

I came to Cambridge in order to improve my English. Select English is the second school I attended and in my three months experience and I absolutely loved it! The classes were small and learning process was much easier. Teachers were prepared and kind. Every week they plan new social activities so that your experience is fun as well. Highly recommended!

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
1 Feb 2016 - 26 Mar 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Director at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
21 April 2016

Thank you so much for the kind review , it is really nice to hear feedback from students

"Interesting, new, socializing and a wonderful challenge."

Aran Saleme

It would be along the lines of the most amazing experience. I enjoyed every aspect of it. The teachers were tried their best to help each one to get further. Nobody did hesitate to ask if something was unclear. Also, the social program was a good opportunity to know other students & make friends.
All the staff were extremely helpful and approachable and have always been willing to discuss any concerns in a kind manner. Overall Select English was an amazing school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
35 weeks
Date of study
16 Sep 2012 - 24 May 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Alex Howlett, Operations Manager at Select English Cambridge responded to this review.
20 April 2016

Thank you so much for your review. We are glad you had such a good time with us and wish you all the best for the future. Come and visit next time you are in town?

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Housing

Select English Cambridge offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 485
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Cambridge
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 485
Homestay accommodation includes a single room, with breakfast and dinner provided every day.

Your host will do one load of laundry for you per week. If you would like to iron your clothes, please
speak to your host family first. You will not be able to hand wash your clothes in the house.

We have a full-time Accommodation Officer who inspects each homestay before offering it to students.

All host families have undergone police checks to ensure their suitability to look after children.

Cambridge is not a big city, but the centre consists mainly of shops and businesses. Most family homes are located outside the centre of town. In fact, most homestay accommodation is located 3-5km from the school. There is an excellent bus service in Cambridge. You can buy a weekly ticket from the bus driver which costs approximately £14.00.

There is no ‘typical English’ host family. Britain is a diverse society with many ethnic groups, and people who have come from overseas to settle in Britain. Some hosts live alone, some are couples and some will have children living at home. Some houses may be larger or more modern than others, but each homestay has something unique to offer our students.

It is not unusual for all adult members of a host family to go to work. This means that meal times may vary from those in your country and it may not be possible for all family members to eat together.

In the majority of homestays, a student will share the bathroom with the other members of the family. In most cases the toilet and bath/shower are in the same room.

Most homestays will have their own house rules. Please respect these rules. Remember to always ask permission to borrow or use something and never take anything from your host’s home without asking first. Remember that you are staying in a family home, not a hotel. Please be aware that it is not permitted to smoke inside the host family accommodation.

If you have any questions or problems, please speak to your host family. If you do not feel that they can help, please speak to our Accommodation Officer at her office in 9 Station Road.

You can make requests about your family, such as “no pets,” or, “I would like to stay with a family with children.” These need to be made at the time of booking. We will always try our best to accommodate any requests. However, we are unable to guarantee that all requests will be met.

Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

We hope you have an enjoyable stay with Select English!
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cambridge based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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