EC CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOL
EC Cambridge was established in 1983 and is the most centrally located English language school in the city. It is situated right in the heart of the historic university town, less than 100 metres from Market Square and the Central City Library. The famous King’s College Chapel and the main bus station are only 3 minutes’ walk away. You will find the school in a charming period building dating back to 1820.
LEARNING ENGLISH AT EC CAMBRIDGE
EC Cambridge is the only English language school in the centre of this world famous city -we are only a couple of minutes away from King’s College Chapel. Cambridge is famous for education and EC is proudly following this tradition.
At EC Cambridge we provide quality English courses to learners of all levels. From Beginner to Advanced, we have courses which we guarantee will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing. Our specialized courses in Business English and Exam Preparation, for FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC and IELTS, are designed with your specific objectives in mind. Our goal is to ensure that you reach yours.
In class you will learn how to communicate effectively and confidently. You will build on the level you have, making it possible to speak more naturally with improved fluency.
Our English language school will do all it can to help you learn English. Our varied curriculum makes your lessons challenging and fun. Not only will you benefit from being taught by highly experienced teachers, but our diverse student nationality mix means you can truly make new friends from all over world. The atmosphere in our classrooms is relaxed and informal, making it a comfortable place for you to learn English. We believe in the importance of small class sizes and the need to vary activities; you’ll learn how to work individually, in pairs, and in groups. After learning English with EC you will clearly see your ability to debate, discuss and state your opinions has greatly improved. We guarantee it!
ENGLISH COURSES AT EC CAMBRIDGE
ENGLISH COURSES AT EC
Whether you want to improve your English language skills for business or self improvement, intend to sit for accredited exams, or are looking for some well-spent time abroad, with EC English language schools you will be sure to find an English course that’s right for you.
GENERAL ENGLISH: General English is our standard course which gives you a good solid foundation in all aspects of the English language. The course provides the essential structures and vocabulary you need, using a course book and supplementary materials, while giving you plenty of practice in all four language skills: Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
With regular Speaking and Listening practice and new language input, the course is designed to improve your level and to maximise your ability to use all the English you know. You will have two teachers, one of whom will be your class teacher who will look after your academic progress throughout your stay.
CLUB 50+: Our Club 50 course is as much about travel and discovering Brighton or Malta as it is about learning English. This exciting 2 week course is exclusively for people aged 50 and over who love to travel, meet like minded people and want to improve their English.
Explore Brighton and Malta: The full excursion programme will help you to discover these unique locations. Discover Malta’s incredible history and natural beauty or experience the delights of delights of Brighton; also known as ‘London-by-the-sea’. Improve your English
You will have 20 lessons each week in a small group of maximum 6 students. The course is highly practical and focuses on speaking English confidently in the everyday situations which you would encounter whilst travelling.
Our highly trained teachers create a comfortable atmosphere in which you will enjoy learning English.
Travel on your own, or with a friend or partner
You will meet lots of people on this course. You can travel on your own, with a friend or spouse.
Stay with a host family or in a hotel
Accommodation with one of our welcoming host families in a private bedroom with breakfast and evening meal is included in the programme. There is also an option to stay in a hotel or guesthouse.
INTENSIVE ENGLISH: 30 Lessons per week; 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
Make the most of your time abroad with this fast track learning course. The Intensive English course is the same as our General English programme but with the advantage of two extra lessons in the afternoon (30 lessons per week). This gives you more study time, enabling you to progress and gain greater fluency and accuracy at a faster pace. Your teachers will guide your progress every step of the way.
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES: 20 or 30 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
If you want to gain entrance into an English speaking university, have a competitive edge when applying for a job, enhance your career or move to a different country, you need an internationally recognised qualification. Certification will prove you have the necessary standard of English language skills required by employers and universities.
We provide a number of Exam Preparation Courses which guarantee to improve your English and prepare you for your chosen examination. You will enjoy the highly structured course and our motivational teachers will guide your continual improvement through interesting lessons and topical discussions.
The primary focus of the course is to ensure that you attain or surpass the level of English skills you require to sit your chosen exam. The more time you dedicate to learning English, the more you will improve and therefore achieve your desired exam score. You will also receive exam preparation skills specific to your chosen exam, ensuring that you are 100% prepared on the day of your examination.
We know that every student is different, which is why we combine a structured course with a personal study plan, individual tutorials and a personal reading programme to ensure you maximise your personal potential. To thoroughly prepare for the exam we recommend a 10-13 week study period.
EXAM PREPARATION COURSES AVAILABLE ARE: IELTS & TOEFL crash courses, GMAT and GRE, and Cambridge ESOL examinations, including FCE, CAE and CPE.
ACADEMIC YEAR PROGRAMME: 20, 24 or 30 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
University Access: Studying at an English speaking university can open up a whole world of opportunities for your future. If you would like to embark on an undergraduate degree or post graduate course in an English speaking destination, EC's University Access Programme will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your goals and chosen degree.
The Course: Your English must be at the highest possible level if you want to study at an English speaking university. Without an advanced level of English, you will not achieve the results you are cable of.
Your choice of Exams: You can choose to sit for a Cambridge ESOL exam, IELTS or TOEFL tests to ensure your time spent perfecting your English is qualified by an internationally recognised exam. Preparing for exams also provides you with goals to strive for and more experience taking tests in English under strict academic conditions.
English For Academic Purposes: Your course will be dedicated to preparing you for life in an English speaking university. You will improve your English to an Advanced level, whilst also learning all the techniques needed to succeed in an English speaking university. The English for Academic Purposes course covers the following:
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Academic writing
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Academic reading and critical thinking
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Vocabulary for academic purposes
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Grammar for academic purposes
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Academic listening and note taking
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Academic communication skills
BUSINESS ENGLISH MINI GROUP: 20 Lessons per week / 1 lesson = 45 mins / 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs / 20 lessons = 15 hrs / 30 lessons = 22.5hrs / 40 lessons = 30 hrs
Business English Mini Group course is designed to help you make maximum progress in a limited period. Study together with people from around the world in a small class of 6 people. The aim of this course is to focus on the language needed to conduct core professional skills such as communicating on the telephone confidently, participating effectively in meetings, making clear presentations, conducting negotiations and discussions, writing professional reports, emails and letters.
Together with your teacher you will discuss your English language learning priorities and the core professional skills you wish to focus on. Meeting people from a variety of professional backgrounds adds to the unique experience of this course.
Supplement with Personal Tuition and benefit from both group and private tuition by combining the Business English Mini Group with 10 or 20 Business English One-to-One lessons.(note: this option is only available in low season - 14th Sept to 14th June)
BUSINESS ENGLISH ONE-TO-ONE: Maximise your time with a course specifically created for you. After discussing your language requirements with your teacher we will design a course unique to your requirements. This will include practising English language skills in the work context which are specific to your needs. You could choose to focus on a number of core professional skills or focus on a particular project. We encourage you to bring materials from your workplace in order to perfect your documents and presentations while you are with us.
Whatever your needs, this is the ideal course for making rapid progress in a limited period of time. You can choose to study 20, 30, 40 or 50 lessons per week. Prices given on the right are based on 20 lessons per week.
SPECIALIST BUSINESS ENGLISH ONE-TO-ONE: EC can provide Specialised One-to-One Lessons specific to your profession, for example: English for Marketing, Accountancy, Human Resources, Advertising, Finance, Banking, Tourism and Law.
SEMI-INTENSIVE ENGLISH: The Semi-Intensive course gives you extra classes 2 days per week. The extra time in class helps to further consolidate your English knowledge, allowing you extra time to practice all skills.
FULL IMMERSION: Full Immersion is our most intensive course designed for a one or two week duration. You will combine 40 One-to-One lessons in class with 15 hours out of class in the company of a teacher.
By means of an interview on the first day, the course is designed specifically for you. The out of classroom activities are included and are arranged to suit your interests. For example, if you are interested in finance you may wish to visit Lloyds of London when studying at EC London.
Each day you have lunch with a teacher. You will also have 2 accompanied activities and an excursion each week to maximise your exposure to English and provide ‘real life’ opportunities in which to practise and improve your English skills out of the classroom.
Throughout your course your progress will be monitored and recorded. At the end of your course you will receive a linguistic profile detailing your strengths, weaknesses, what you have covered, how you have developed, what you now need to do to consolidate your learning and how to improve further after you have returned home
ACCOMMODATION EC CAMBRIDGE
EC offers you a variety of accommodation options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for an independent residence, such as a hotel or apartment, or have decided to share with other students or experience daily life with an English speaking host-family, you can be sure that EC will help you find a place you can call a home away from home. Your comfort is our priority.
CAMBRIDGE HOMESTAY
Homestay is the most popular choice with students at EC Cambridge. Staying with a local family is the best way to practise your English and learn more about Cambridge and English culture. This will be your home away from home. Twin rooms are only available if you book with a friend / High season Supplement - £21 per week
STANDARD HOMESTAY: Homestay provides more opportunities to practise your English than staying in a residence. Travel time to Host Families varies between a 15 minute walk to a 30 minute bus journey from EC. Your choice: single room or twin room if you book with a friend. Twin Rooms are only available if you book with a friend. / High Season Supplement: £21 per week.
SUPERIOR HOMESTAY: Superior Homestay gives you the added privacy of a single room and a private bathroom. Travel time to Host Families varies between a 15 minute walk to a 30 minute bus journey from EC. Early bookings are a must. Twin rooms are only available if you book with a friend
High season Supplement - £21 per week
CAMBRIDGE ECONOMY RESIDENCE
Staying on a self-catering basis you can choose either a single room or share a twin room. Bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and common room are shared with other students. Wi-fi is available at a small charge. Laundry facilities and bed linen are provided. You will need to bring your own towels. Residences are located within a 30 minute walk from EC. This option is suitable for students aged 18-28. A refundable deposit of £100 will be collected by EC upon arrival
EAST ROAD: East Road Economy Residence is located in the very heart of the city centre, next door to the Grafton Shopping Centre and the multi-screen cinema. The Residence has free Wifi and is very close to a wide range of bars, cafes and shops. A refundable deposit of £100 will be collected by EC upon arrival
CHERRY HINTON: Cherry Hinton Economy Residence is a well maintained house in the southern residential area of town. The Cherry Hinton Residence is located just a few minutes away from the popular Cambridge Leisure Park, with a multi-screen cinema theatre, restaurants, club, bowling, fitness club and cafés. From the bus stop outside the door, it's a 20 minute journey to school or a healthy 40 minute walk. EC Residence on Hills Road is a 5 minute walk away. Free Wifi is available.
CAMBRIDGE SUPERIOR RESIDENCE
EC Superior Residences are Self-Catering with private bathrooms. Amenities include a fully furnished kitchen, living/dining room, wi-fi (at a small charge) and laundry facilities. Bed linen is provided but you need to bring your own towels. A refundable deposit of £100 will be collected by EC upon arrival
HILLS ROAD: Hills Road Residence is a beautiful English home conveniently located located close to the train station, a leisure centre and a multi-screen cinema. EC Cambridge is just 15 minute bus ride from the residence. This residence has free Wifi. A refundable deposit of £100 will be collected by EC upon arrival
CAMBRIDGE SUPERIOR SUMMER RESIDENCE
During the summer months you can choose to spend your time in Cambridge in one of our Superior Summer Residences, located in the city centre close to all amenities. Superior Summer Residences are available from 6th July till 15th September.
JESUS COLLEGE: Jesus College is situated in the centre of the beautiful city of Cambridge. Shops, restaurants, cafes, sports facilities, a cinema, beautiful cultural and historical sites of Cambridge are all within walking distance of Jesus College Residence. EC is just a five minute walk away.
CAMBRIDGE HOTELS
We can recommend a wide range of alternative accommodation ranging from 2-star to 5-star Hotels, comfortable Guest Houses and family-run Bed and Breakfasts
HOME FROM HOME: Home from Home Guest House is situated in residential area just outside the city centre. There are a few shops in the area which sell the basic essentials. However, a wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues are found in the city centre just 20 minutes’ walk away.
TRAVELODGE: Travelodge is located 10 minutes’ walk from the train station. There are a variety of restaurants found next to the Hotel as well as a cinema and bowling alley. EC Cambridge is a 15 minute bus journey or a 30 minute walk from the Hotel.
HARRY'S B&B: Only a 15 minute walk to EC Brighton, Harry's B&B is a four bedroom Edwardian home which serves up a delicious cooked breakfast to all guests. This accommodation has a non-smoking policy. All local and national telephone calls to UK landlines are free of charge, via the portable house phone; this service is restricted to approximately 5minutes per call. laundry service and WiFi are available for a small charge Prices can change depending on length of stay and time of year. Prices quoted are lowest possible
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Junior Programs - English