- The Course
- Accommodation & Welfare
- Pre-Departure Information
Course Details
English Plus Coding is part of the Cambridge Junior course where students will have 10 hours of Coding lessons and 10 hours of English tuition per week.
Students have the same accommodation options, and share the same activity programme.
All course options are held in central of Cambridge where you will find many of the beautiful universities that Cambridge is famous for, along with shops, restaurants and cultural activities for you to enjoy.
Teaching
- 20 full hours teaching per week
- Maximum class size of 14
- Elementary – advanced levels
- Certificates
- Option to increase hours (English Academy)
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.
English Lessons
Our English classes are based on our school’s topic based syllabus. You will develop your language skills while discussing topics that are relevant and interesting to you. Expect to work in pairs and groups regularly, and take part in class discussions and other activities that make learning enjoyable and fun.
- Expand your vocabulary
- Increase your grammatical accuracy
- Improve your pronunciation
- Gain confidence in using English in everyday situations
Project Classes
In our project classes, you will use English to work on a project together with your class mates. You will be able to choose the focus of your project with help from your teacher. Popular projects include:
- Creating a school magazine
- Surveys of Select staff or members of the public
- Making a guide to Cambridge for future students
- Preparing a presentation on your hometown
Course Dates 2026
- 05th July – 18th July
- 19th July – 01st August
Drama Classes
On your final day at Select, all classes put on a short performance for the rest of the school. In your drama classes, your teacher will help you to prepare and rehearse your performance.
This is an excellent way to build your confidence and is also lots of fun!
Certificates
At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate with your English level.
Course Timetable
Here’s the lesson Timetable for the English Plus Course
Week One
| 09.30-10.30 | 10.30-10.45 | 10.45-11.45 | 11.45-12.00 | 12.00-13.00 | 13.00-13.45 | 13.45-14.45 | 14.45 | 18.00 | 19.30-21.30 | ||
| Monday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lesson | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Tuesday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lesson | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Wednesday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lesson | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Thursday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lesson | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Friday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lesson | Activities | Dinner | Activities |
Week Two
| 09.30-10.45 | 10.45-11.00 | 11.00-12.15 | 12.15-12.30 | 12.30-13.30 | 13.30-14.15 | 14.15-15.15 | 15.15- | 18.00 | 19.30-21.30 | ||
| Monday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lessons | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Tuesday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lessons | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Wednesday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lessons | Activities | Dinner | Activities | |
| Thursday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Half Day Trip | Half Day Trip | Lessons | Half Day Trip | Dinner | Free Time | |
| Friday | Lesson One | Break | Lesson Two | Break | Lesson Three | Lunch | Lessons | Activities | Dinner | Activities |
Course Fees & Availability
| Course Length | Course Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 Week Course | £2175 + £50 Registration Fee |
| 4 Week Course | £4350 + £50 Registration Fee |
Availability
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 05th July – 18th July | Available |
| 19th July – 01st August | Available |
| Course Length | Course Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 Week Course | £2675 + £50 Registration Fee |
| 4 Week Course | £5350+ £50 Registration Fee |
Availability
| Dates | Availability |
|---|---|
| 05th July – 18th July | Available |
| 19th July – 01st August | Available |
Activity Programme
The English Plus courses have the same activities programme as the Cambridge Junior course. It is an exciting and varied activity programme with sports, games and excursions. An example schedule of the activities offered each day is detailed below. Where a (£) is displayed, there is a small charge for the activity. If you attend all paid activities, we expect that £20 per week will be sufficient to cover the cost. Note that there is always a free alternative to paid activities.
- Full- day excursion to London
- Half-day trip to Bury St Edmunds
- Sports and Games
- Craft Activities
- College and Museum Visits
- Punting on the River Cam
| Afternoon Activity | Evening Activity | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Walking Tour of Cambridge | Welcome Party |
| Tuesday | Select Olympics or Bowling (£) | Evening Punting |
| Wednesday | King’s College, Cambridge | Disco (£) or Garden Games |
| Thursday | Museum or Market Trip | Free Evening |
| Friday | Photo Treasure Hunt or Swimming (£) | Film Night or Sports |
| Saturday | Full Day Trip to London | Free Evening |
| Sunday | Visit Ely (£) or Grantchester | Free Evening |
| Monday | Punting | Swimming or Kwik Cricket |
| Tuesday | T Shirt Making or Tennis | Cupcake Decorating or Football |
| Wednesday | Tea Party or Sports on the Park | Disco (£) or Garden Games |
| Thursday | Half Day Trip to Bury St Edmunds | Free Evening |
| Friday | Select’s Got Talent | Farewell Party |
English Academy
The Select English Academy is run by our Director of Studies and classes are taught by our Summer School teachers. These are intensive classes in small groups tailored to the needs of the students. After an initial assessment of the student’s objectives, teachers will put together a plan for the module. Students may attend in preparation for exams or simply to improve their reading, writing, speaking or listening skills. Academy classes can be tailored to meet the needs of students. You can add the English Academy to the Cambridge Juniors or English plus courses. The cost per week is £TBC.
- Small groups
- Subject specific courses
- Exam preparation
- End of course report and certificate stating skills learnt
- Maximum 4 students per group
- 2 x 1.5-hour sessions per module
Coding Course
Coding classes will be combined with English Classes, you will have 10 hours of Coding tuition and 10 hours of English tuition each week.
The topics covered in the Coding lessons are as follows
Day 1: Getting Started
- Course introduction & icebreaker
- Overview of Raspberry Pi Pico & Grove kits
- Setting up the development environment (Thonny IDE)
- First program: “Hello World” (print statement + LED blink)
- Key concepts: Python syntax, loops, delays
Day 2: Inputs & Outputs
- Digital outputs: Controlling LEDs
- Digital inputs: Using a button
- Concepts: variables, if/else, indentation
- Mini project: Button-controlled LED
Day 3: Sensors & Data
- Introduction to Grove sensors (temperature, light, motion)
- Reading sensor values in Python
- Concepts: integers, floats, printing sensor data
- Mini project: Light-sensitive night light
Day 4: Combining Inputs and Outputs
- Using multiple sensors/outputs together
- Introduction to functions for cleaner code
- Mini project: Motion sensor triggering a buzzer
Day 5: End of Week Project
- Group challenge: Build a simple “Smart Alarm System”
- Motion sensor + LED/buzzer + optional temperature/light sensor
- Presentation & demo (students explain their project in English)
Week 2 – Projects & Applications
Goal: Build confidence with coding structures, teamwork, and creative applications.
Day 6: Data Logging & Loops
- Storing sensor readings in lists
- Using loops to track changes over time
- Mini project: Temperature logger
Day 7: Displays & Feedback
- Using Grove OLED or LCD display modules
- Displaying sensor readings in real time
- Mini project: Digital thermometer
Day 8: Interactive Systems
- More complex decision-making (if/elif/else)
- Combining multiple sensors
- Mini project: Automatic fan/light system
Day 9: Creative Project Workshop
- Students design their own projects in small groups
Day 10: Final Project Showcase
- Students present and demo their group projects
- Example project ideas:
- Smart greenhouse (light + temperature + display)
- Interactive game using button + LEDs
- Security system (motion + buzzer + light)
- Reflection: What we learned, next steps in coding
Residential Accommodation
Stay in one of our supervised residence buildings near to the school. We have several halls of residence, all within walking distance (20-25 minutes’ walk) of the school. Residences are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- You can choose to stay in triple, twin or single rooms depending on the course booked. Please note we have very few twin rooms available in residence on our Cambridge Junior course, and no triple rooms. Please check the booking confirmation carefully to ensure you have the accommodation you were expecting.
- Boys and girls are accommodated on separate floors supervised by live in House Managers
- Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided
- Laundry once per two week course
- Bed linen is provided (students should bring their own towels)
- Student common room in each residence with WiFi
Homestay Accommodation
Our homestays accommodation are carefully selected by our Accommodation Officer who inspects all homes. This way, we ensure that only the most suitable houses and families are used to host Select English students. Most homestays are located 3-5km from the school, approx. 30 to 45 minutes traveling by bus. We also carefully monitor student feedback on homestay hosts so that we only continue to work with the most popular homestay hosts.
Once we have placed you in a homestay, you will receive a family profile from us, giving basic information about your homestay.
In some cases, students aged 16 or over may be placed in Private Homes. These are homes who host more than 4 students. Private homes offer meals and laundry but may offer a reduced opportunity to interact with hosts due to the number of guests. Please let us know if you do not want to be accommodated in a private home
- Twin rooms
- Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided
- Weekly laundry
- Bed linen is provided (students should bring their own towels)
ROOM SHARING
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; note that bathrooms are normally shared with the homestay.
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.
GETTING TO SCHOOL
Homestays will advise students of the best way to get to school from their home. In most cases, students will take the bus, and the host family will show the student the bus stop near to the house and explain which bus to catch.
Students can buy a weekly bus ticket called a “Megarider” from the bus driver. The cost is around £18 per week for unlimited travel around Cambridge.
LAUNDRY
The homestay will do one level basket of washing for you per week, on an agreed day each week.
STUDENTS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
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.
Location
The summer school is located at 9-15 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JB.
10 – 15 minutes‘ walk from central Cambridge
Welfare
At Select English we want to make sure that all students enjoy their time with us, and feel safe and relaxed whilst they are here in England.
Our approach to student welfare therefore includes dedicated and trained welfare support staff who are always available to help students who need extra support.
All the Select English team share a determined commitment to caring for all of our students, whatever their needs, in the best possible way.
Nadine Kaminska is our Welfare Manager.
Nadine’s office is in building 15 at Station Road, on the first floor. Her email address is nadine.kaminska@selectenglish.co.uk
- On site Welfare Manager
- Medical Centre 5 minutes’ walk from school
- Qualified first aiders on site
- Supervised sports and social programme
- Live in House Managers in residential accommodation
- 24 hour emergency contact number
Care of Under 18s
ALL STUDENTS ATTENDING THIS COURSE MUST RETURN A CONSENT FORM COMPLETED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Please read the below as it outlines the level of care and supervision provided on this course. Once you have read this section please complete the consent form
- Every student will be given a wristband containing the school emergency number
- We will give students safety advice as part of their pre-arrival information and first day induction. This can be downloaded from this page of our website selectenglish.co.uk/welfare
- The activity programme is compulsory. You can give your child permission to not take part in afternoon activities by completing the relevant section of the Consent Form
If you give your child permission NOT to attend afternoon activities, it means that
- They will not be supervised by Select English staff
- Between 15.00 and 18.00 they will be free to walk around the city, go into shops or engage in other activities that are unknown to Select English staff
- Students must return home by 6pm for dinner. Residential House Managers and homestay hosts will contact the school when students fail to do so. Returning home late is considered serious misconduct and may result in disciplinary action
Consent Form
Travelling to and from homestay accommodation
All students living in homestay accommodation must travel to and from school independently either on foot, by public bus or by taxi. Select English aims to keep all of our students safe and have therefore,
- Carried out a risk assessment for this period of time
- Requested details from each homestay on the safest route to and from their home to the school and detailed this on the homestay profile that is issued to students
- Provided students with safety advice in their pre-arrival information
After all evening activities the following will happen in order to get students home:
- Students in residences will be walked home by teachers or social staff
- Students living in homestays will be accompanied by staff to the bus stop
- If students require a taxi, a member of Select staff will call a taxi for them.
Supervision
- On social activities and trips staff/student ratios will be at least 1:20. However, ratios will be determined by the risk assessment carried out for each activity.
- Students must return home immediately after evening activities. If an afternoon activity finishes early, students may have some free time in town but must return home by 6pm for dinner
- During trips students will be allowed to leave staff to visit shops and other amenities for a maximum of 90 minutes and will be told to stay in groups of at least three. After 90 minutes they must check in with the designated supervisor.
- Select English has a clear set of rules for free time which will be known to all students.
Free time
There are times during the course where students will have short periods of unsupervised free time and we have clear rules for free time. These are detailed below
- After afternoon activities: Students normally have an 1-2 hours free time before they must return to their accommodation for dinner. They must not leave the city centre and should stay in groups of a minimum of three.
- Dinner:
- It is possible for students to choose to have dinner once a week with friends in the city centre. They need permission from the Course Director and need to inform their homestay host or Hall of Residence Manager at least 24 hours before.
- After Evening Activities: Students must go straight home at the end of the evening activity.
- Saturday Evening following the full-day excursion to London: Some free time in the city centre is allowed but students must stay in groups of a minimum of three. All students must return home in time for curfew.
- Sunday: Free time in the city centre is allowed but students must stay in groups of a minimum of three and return home for curfew. Students must attend the afternoon activity offered by Select English on Sundays
- Thursday Evening following the half-day excursion: Students are allowed free time in the city centre and must stay in groups of a minimum of three. All students must return home for curfew.
Curfews
- Evenings & Weekdays: 21.30
- Disco Night (Wednesdays): 23.00
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.uk to 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:
| Cambridge | Culford | ||
| Heathrow | £220 | £230 | |
| Gatwick | £225 | £235 | |
| Stansted | £100 | £135 | |
| Luton St Pancras Station | £145 £225 | £170 £235 | |
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. You should store the following number in your phone in case of emergency. +44 7985 026835
What our students are saying
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The family was so kind, we had a talk at every breakfast and dinner
Regina, Russia
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It was professional, well organised and useful.
Michal, Poland
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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
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The staff were fantastic, I will miss them all.
Alice, Italy
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I had fun and improved my English.
Nuria, Spain
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The staff were great, and the social programme was amazing
Lea, France
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I enjoyed my course, it was well organised.
Michael, Germany
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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
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It is a good summer school with amazing staff and teachers. We learnt a lot from making new friends from other countries.
Giulia, Italy
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It was the best summer! Thanks Culford.See you next year!
Maksim, Russia
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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
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We learnt a lot and had fun at the same time.
Ziva, Croatia