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Cambridge Adults 16+

SUMMER COURSE

Homestay or Residential

16+

From £1,730.00

  • The Course
  • Accommodation & Welfare
  • Pre-Departure Information

    Course Details

    The course

    Our Cambridge Adults English Course is ideal for students aged 16 and above who want to study English in Cambridge.
    Classes take place at our year-round campus on Hills Road, just a 10-minute walk from the city centre and close to the Station Road site, home of the Cambridge Juniors programme.

    With a maximum of 14 students per class, you’ll receive personal attention from experienced teachers and plenty of opportunities to practise speaking English every day.

    Beyond the classroom, you’ll enjoy a full programme of afternoon and evening activities and weekend excursions, designed to help you explore Cambridge, experience British culture, and make new international friends while improving your English in real-life situations.

    Central Cambridge Location

    Cambridge is one of the world’s most famous university cities, offering a perfect mix of history, culture, and student life.


    Our school is just a short walk from the city centre, surrounded by colleges, cafés, and green spaces.
    Students can explore museums, go punting on the River Cam, or relax in the parks while enjoying the friendly and international atmosphere that makes Cambridge so special.

    Teaching

    • 15 or 20 full hours teaching per week
    • Maximum class size of 14
    • Elementary – advanced levels
    • Reports and certificates

    Placement Test

    On your first day, you will take a short written test and have an interview with a teacher so that we can assess your level of English and choose the best class level for you.

    Lessons

    Levels

    Select English offers classes from elementary to advanced level. Each student undergoes a level test on the morning of their first day with writing and speaking components, before joining a class at the correct level

    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 students’ language level as well as how to pass exams, and they will be with you every step of the way during your 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 sources for stimulating classroom use.

    Course Dates 2026

    Homestay 21st June – 15th August 2026
    Residential 12th July – 15th August 2026

    Course Fees 2026

    2 Week Residentialfrom £1610 + £50 Reg Fee
    2 Week Homestay from £1510+ £50 Reg Fee

    Certificates

    At the end of the course, you’ll receive a certificate with your English level.

    Course Timetable

    The Monday to Friday timetable for Cambridge Adults

    09.30-11.0011.00-11.1011.10-12.4012.40-13.3013.30-14.3014.3018.0019.30
    Lesson OneBreakLesson TwoLunchLesson ThreeActivitiesDinnerActivities

    Activity Programme

    The Cambridge Adults course includes a programme of afternoon and evening activities and weekend excursions, designed to help you explore Cambridge, experience British culture, and make new international friends while improving your English in real-life situations.

    An example two-week activity schedule on Cambridge Adults

    * Activities with a £ will incur a small charge. The cost per week to attend all activities is approximately £30.

    Afternoon ActivityEvening Activity
    MondayWalking Tour of CambridgeWelcome Pub Night
    TuesdayPuntingBowling and Arcade Games (£)
    WednesdayKing’s College VisitQuiz Night
    ThursdaySportsPhoto Treasure Hunt
    FridayHalf-Day Trip to ElyFree Evening
    Saturday Full Day Trip to LondonFree Evening
    SundayFree DayFree Evening
    MondayMini Golf (£) or Museum VisitSports
    Tuesday Picnic on the ParkDinky Door Hunt
    WednesdayFitzwilliam Museum VisitShakespeare in the Garden (£)
    Thursday Cambridge University College VisitFree Evening
    Friday Grantchester Tea GardensFarewell Pub Night

      Homestay Accommodation

      We can offer homestay accommodation with this course.

      Our homestays are carefully selected by our Accommodation Officer. Our homestays 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 traveling by bus.
      Our hosts are fully inspected. They receive regular visits from our Accommodation Officer. We also monitor hosts through student feedback.
      Once we have placed you in a homestay, you will receive a family profile.

      • – Single rooms
      • – Bed linen is provided
      • – Students should bring their own towels
      • 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.

      Residential Accommodation

      • The Railyard residence is available for students aged 18+ during July and August. Located at Station Place, it’s a short 5-minute walk to our Station Road site, and 15 minutes’ walk from the city centre. Accommodation is self catering. Rooms are in flats of 6 rooms, sharing a kitchen and living space. All rooms are en-suite.
      • -Single, en-suite rooms
      • -Self catering.
      • -Shared kitchens (with up to 5 other students)
      • -Linen provided. Laundry facilities on-site
      • -Bring your own towel

      Welfare

      • Small course of 50 students
      • Safe and secure environment
      • Qualified first aiders on site
      • Supervised sports and social programme
      • 24 hour emergency contact number

      Care of Under 18s

      This applies to students aged 16 and 17 attending the course at Magdalene College.

      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

      Consent Form

      CONSENT FORM – Cambridge Adults Under 18

      Curfew

      • 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

        Transfers

        • To receive a free transfer on arrival, you need to book a flight that is scheduled to land on Sunday between 9.00 and 17.00 at London Stansted or London Heathrow. Students on flights scheduled to land before 9.00 are not eligible for a free transfer. There is no option to wait in the airport. Where flights are delayed, we will always wait for students affected.
        • To qualify for a free transfer on departure, you need to book a flight that is scheduled to depart on a Saturday between 9.00 and 17.00 at London Stansted or London Heathrow. Flights scheduled to depart after 17.00 are not eligible for a free transfer.
        • If your flight is outside these hours, to/from a different airport or on a different day, you will need to either make your own way, or arrange a private taxi transfer. Please contact us on info@selectenglish.co.ukto arrange this. All students under the age of 18 must use our free transfer service or book a private taxi transfer with Select English.

        Prices for one way taxi transfers are below:

        Heathrow£220
        Gatwick£225
        Stansted£100
        Luton£145
        St Pancras Station£225

        Pre-Departure Information

        Before you come to Select English there are a few things that need to be arranged.

        Consent & Medical Forms

        At the time of booking, we will send you a consent and medical form to complete for your child/children. You must return these to us before the start of the course. These apply to students aged 16 and 17 studying on this course.

        Insurance 

        Select English recommends that all students purchase a comprehensive travel insurance policy prior to departure for the UK.  

        In this way you will be covered in the event of disruption to travel, loss or damage to belongings and so on.  

        Most students will also be liable to pay for any medical treatment needed whilst in the UK; an insurance policy that covers medical expenses is therefore advisable.  

        Climate

        The summer months are June to September; in this period the weather is normally warm and pleasant, with occasional hot spells – but at night it can always be chilly here, even when the days are hot. 

        UK Law 

        When travelling abroad it is always important to be aware of relevant laws in the country that you’re visiting.  

        In the UK it is illegal to buy cigarettes or alcohol if you are under the age of 18, and possession of most drugs (including cannabis) is illegal. 

        Pocket Money 

        Please provide your child with adequate spending money before departure.  

        It is recommended that students bring at least £25 per day to cover the cost of any snacks, drinks, souvenirs and gifts and so on.  

        We strongly recommend that students have a pre-payment card instead of bringing large amounts of cash.  

         

        What to Bring

        • Passport/ID Card
        • All documentation sent to you by Select English (Acceptance Letter, Accommodation Letter, Short Term Study Visa Letter, if applicable)
        • Suitable Clothing (trainers, swimming kit, raincoat)
        • Umbrella
        • Towels
        • Adaptor/Transformer to charge your phone and to use electrical appliances such as hairdryers. The standard voltage in the UK is 230 volts. Your adaptor must meet UK standards or it will be confiscated for health and safety reasons
        • Prescription medication. This must be in its original packaging with the labels translated into English
        • The school contact information.

        What our students are saying

        • The staff were fantastic, I will miss them all.

          Alice, Italy

        • The staff were great, and the social programme was amazing

          Lea, France

        • It is a good summer school with amazing staff and teachers. We learnt a lot from making new friends from other countries.

          Giulia, Italy

        • My classmates are very nice. Everyone is from a different country. There aren’t too many people in the group, which gives me more opportunities to speak and practise.

          Jung, Korea

        • The family was so kind, we had a talk at every breakfast and dinner

          Regina, Russia

        • The Director has helped me to find the right class so that I can improve what I need the most: my speaking and listening. This is difficult for people from Japan so it is important for me to improve these skills.

          Haruka, Japan

        • I like Select English because it is really welcoming and the social staff and teachers are great. Heather took us out for dinner the other day which I really enjoyed.

          Greta , Italy

        • It was professional, well organised and useful.

          Michal, Poland

        • I enjoyed my course, it was well organised.

          Michael, Germany

        • It was the best summer! Thanks Culford.See you next year!

          Maksim, Russia

        • We learnt a lot and had fun at the same time.

          Ziva, Croatia

        • I had fun and improved my English.

          Nuria, Spain