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General & Intensive English Courses in Cambridge
Study and learn General English in Cambridge
Your progress matters to us and it is because of this that we have small class sizes on all of our courses, including year-round General English. Teachers also conduct tutorials with students to assess their progress and give tips and help on how they may improve. Our general English courses are based at our main school in Cambridge just 10 minutes’ walk from the city centre.
Classes start every Monday and run all year. The maximum class size is 12
Course Details:
- Content: all levels have an ongoing twelve-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 core teaching team who all hold recognised teaching qualifications and have years of experience in teaching 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.
To view the accommodation options available with this course, click the below links:
Residential Accommodation (age 18+)
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Teaching & Lessons
- Small groups
- Subject specific courses
- Exam preparation
- End of course report and certificate stating skills learnt
Key Info
- You’ll be taught in a small group. We have a maximum of 12 students in a class; the average class size is 7 – 8
- You will meet students from all over the world and have the chance to socialize with them on the activities programme
- You will be taught by professional English language teachers
- Classes are learner-centred and communicative
- You will work in pairs and small groups and use English throughout the lesson
- Classes are fun and enjoyable
- You will increase your confidence in using English
- You will develop your fluency and accuracy
General & Intensive English Lessons
- You will expand your range of vocabulary
- You will practise and develop your knowledge of English grammar
- You will improve your pronunciation of English
- You will use a course book, which you can borrow from the school.
- You will have two different teachers so you can experience a range of accents and teaching styles
- Your Progress
- You will be given a written test, grammar and vocabulary test and short interview on your first day so we can accurately assess your level and place you in the right class
- You will discuss your goals for the course with the Director of Studies and be given advice on how fast you can expect to progress
- You will be given weekly progress tests so you can see how much you have learned each week
- You will have a one to one meeting with your teacher once a fortnight to discuss your progress and set short-term goals
- There is an end-of-level test every 12 weeks; if you are progressing quickly, you have the chance to take the test earlier and move up to the next level
- You will be given a report on your progress and certificate at the end of the course
Care of Under 18s
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, A CONSENT FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED BY YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN. PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM HERE- Students are given safety advice as part of their pre-arrival information and first day induction. This can be downloaded from our website www.selectenglish.co.uk
Supervision
- This course is for students aged 16 and over. Students aged 16 and 17 will be in classes and share communal areas with students over 18
- Activities are offered on this course but are not compulsory. You must sign up if you wish to take part in an activity. Students aged 16 and 17 will be offered the same activities as students who are over 18.
- Staff/student ratios on activities and trips will generally be 1:20. However, ratios will be determined by the risk assessment carried out for each activity
- The Director of Studies will visit each classroom after the start of the first lesson each day to check attendance. Student under 18 who are not present in class will be contacted by phone in order to explain their absence
Accommodation
- The accommodation offered with this course is homestay. In most cases we aim to keep students under 18 separate from over 18s in homestays. However, we realise that there will be cases where friends of different ages may travel together and wish to be accommodated together. In such cases, a request must be made in writing by the agent or parents of the students concerned.
Curfews
- 15-16 years old – 2230 hours
- 17 years old 2300 hours
- 18 years old + 2330 hours / 18 and over may have extensions up to 01.00 hours on Friday and Saturday nights and one other evening during the week (as long as it does not affect lessons the next day). Students must let their homestay host know by 7pm prior to leaving the house
A Day at Select:
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Lesson 1 │ General English |
| 09:45 – 10:30 | Lesson 2 │ General English |
| 10:30 – 10:45 | Break |
| 10:45 – 11:30 | Lesson 3 │ General English |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | Lesson 4 │ General English |
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch Break |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Lesson 5 │ IELTS Preparation (No lesson on Fridays) |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Lesson 6 │ IELTS Preparation (No lesson on Fridays) |
| 14:45 – 15:00 | Break |
| 15:00 – 15:45 | Lesson 7 │ IELTS Preparation (No lesson on Fridays) |
On some occasions students aged under 16 who are studying on Pre A Level courses with our sister school St Andrew’s College, may be placed in the English classes from 9.00 until 12.15.
Students studying on pre-sessional English courses to prepare for courses with St Andrew's may also attend these classes.
You can view the courses available at St Andrew's College here.
Social Programme
We offer a variety of leisure activities for our students. There may be an extra cost for these which is usually £5-10 per activity.Basketball
Join our sports coach for weekly basketball sessions. We play matches against other schools in Cambridge. (Only available during the academic year)Football
The school has a football team that competes in the Cambridge University League. All students are welcome to join the weekly training sessions and to try out for the team. (Only available during the academic year).Excursions
Join one of the excursions each weekend to cities all over the UK, with local company Travelsights (extra costs apply).Social Activities
We offer optional social activities every week. These could be a visit to a museum, the famous tea rooms at Grantchester or punting on the river. During the summer school (late June to mid-August) we offer 1-2 activities every weekday. During the academic year, we offer 2-3 activities per week.Flickr Album Gallery Powered By: WP Frank
Prices Monday 7th January - Friday 21st December 2019
Prices apply per week| 2-4 weeks | 5-8 weeks | 9-15 weeks | 16-29 weeks | 30+ weeks | |
| 20 Lessons (15 Hours) | £220 | £215 | £205 | £195 | £185 |
| 28 Lessons (21 Hours) | £305 | £290 | £275 | £260 | £245 |
| 32 Lessons (24 Hours) | £320 | £305 | £290 | £280 | £265 |
Cambridge Accommodation Fees 2019
| Homestay single room, half-board | £175 per week |
| Note: from 23rd June - 17th August 2019 there is a £35 supplement on homestay fees | |
| Residential single room en-suite (room only) | £255 per week (only available in summer ) |
Transfers
We can arrange a private taxi transfer for you at extra cost. Please contact us on info@selectenglish.co.uk to organise it. Prices for a one way transfer are below| Heathrow | £150 |
| Gatwick | £165 |
| Stansted | £95 |
| Luton | £105 |