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Select English, established in Cambridge in 1991, is an independent English language school dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized instruction to both Juniors and Adults.
During the summer, Select English provides courses for students aged 10+. These include the Cambridge Juniors course for students aged 13-17, programs at Culford School for ages 10-16, Cambridge Adults course for students 16+ and Cambridge University College course for ages 16-25.
Students have the option of residential or homestay accommodations, ensuring a comfortable and immersive learning experience. Accredited by the British Council, Select English prides itself on small class sizes, engaging social program, individual attention, and a dedicated team committed to student welfare and academic success.
- Experienced and Dedicated Staff: 30 years experience of teaching International students.
- Nationality Mix: Students from 50+ countries studied with us in 2024.
- Engaging Social Activities: Over 50 activities to choose from over 2-week program and comprehensive excursions program.
- Quality Tuition: 20-hours tuition per week and all teachers CELTA Qualified.
- Accreditation and Quality Assurance: Select English is accredited by the British Council and ISI, ensuring high standards in English language education.
- Common Room
- Science Labs
- Reliable Public Transport
- Central Location
- Sports facilities close to the school
- Sports
- Arts and Crafts
- Social Events
- Historical and Cultural Events
Programmes
Our Cambridge Juniors Summer English Language Course is held at St. Andrew’s College on Station Road in Cambridge and takes full advantage of the cultural heritage of this beautiful university town. The school is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Cambridge. There you will find many of the beautiful university buildings that Cambridge is famous for, along with shops, restaurants and cultural activities for you to enjoy.
It’s a lively course and there’s always something going on. The course includes four full hours of English lessons per day with afternoon and evening activities. On Saturday, there is a full day trip to London with the opportunity to see the sights as well as some free time to do some shopping.
- Ages: 13 -17
- Location: Central Cambridge
- Class size: Maximum of 14 students per class
- Classes: 20-hours per week with Elementary - Advanced levels
- Nationality mix: Students from 30+ countries in 2025
- Transfers: Included for groups and free transfers available for individuals (Conditons apply)
Teaching
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.
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
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.
Activity Program
The Cambridge Junior course has an exciting and varied activity programme with sports, games and excursions. These include a mixture of Sports, Arts and Crafts, Historical and Cultural visits, Social events and Exucrsions. These include:
- Full- day excursion to London
- Half-day trip to Bury St Edmunds
- Football, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket and more!
- T-Shirt Designing, Tote-Bag Designing, Sculpture Making and more!
- University College and Museum Visits
- Punting on the River Cam
Residential Accommodation
Stay in one of our supervised residence buildings near to the school. We have several halls of residence, all within walking distance (10-25 minutes’ walk) of the school. Residences are allocated randomly, however we ensure a good nationality split.
Residential accommodation on our Cambridge Junior course is available for students aged 13+.
- 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
Sample programme
Matin. Arrivals
Matin. English Placement Test and English Lessons
Jour. Walking Tour of Cambridge
Soir. Welcome Party
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Cambridge University College Visits
Soir. Punting on the River Cam
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Football or T-Shirt Designing
Soir. Cambridge Shakespeare Play or Dodgeball
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Fitzwilliam Museum Visit
Soir. Disco
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Botanic Gardens or Basketball
Soir. Casino Night
Matin. Full-Day Trip to London
Walking tour through Westminster to see London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square
Jour. Shopping on Oxford Street or visit to National Gallery
Soir. Free Evening
Jour. Visit to Ely to see Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House or Tea and Scones at Grantchester Orchard Tea Gardens
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Volleyball or Tote-Bag Designing
Soir. Cambridge at Night Tour or Capture the Flag
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. British Food Experience
Soir. Bowling or Cinema
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Zoology Museum Visit
Soir. Disco
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Half-Day Trip to Bury St Edmunds
Soir. Free Evening
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Select's Got Talent - Talent Show
Soir. Farewell Party
Matin. Departures
Our Cambridge Juniors Summer English Language Course is held at St. Andrew’s College on Station Road in Cambridge and takes full advantage of the cultural heritage of this beautiful university town. The school is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Cambridge. There you will find many of the beautiful university buildings that Cambridge is famous for, along with shops, restaurants and cultural activities for you to enjoy.
It’s a lively course and there’s always something going on. The course includes four full hours of English lessons per day with afternoon and evening activities. On Saturday, there is a full day trip to London with the opportunity to see the sights as well as some free time to do some shopping.
- Ages: 14 -17
- Location: Central Cambridge
- Class size: Maximum of 14 students per class
- Classes: 20-hours per week with Elementary - Advanced levels
- Nationality mix: Students from 30+ countries in 2025
- Transfers: Included for groups and free transfers available for individuals (Conditons apply)
Teaching
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.
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
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.
Activity Program
The Cambridge Junior course has an exciting and varied activity programme with sports, games and excursions. These include a mixture of Sports, Arts and Crafts, Historical and Cultural visits, Social events and Exucrsions. These include:
- Full- day excursion to London
- Half-day trip to Bury St Edmunds
- Football, Rugby, Tennis, Cricket and more!
- T-Shirt Designing, Tote-Bag Designing, Sculpture Making and more!
- University College and Museum Visits
- Punting on the River Cam
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. We encourage you and your child to contact the family to introduce yourselves prior to arrival.
- Twin or triple rooms
- Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided
- Laundry once per two week course
- Bed linen is provided (students should bring their own towels)
Sample programme
Matin. Arrivals
Matin. English Placement Test and English Lessons
Jour. Walking Tour of Cambridge
Soir. Welcome Party
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Cambridge University College Visits
Soir. Punting on the River Cam
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Football or T-Shirt Designing
Soir. Cambridge Shakespeare Play or Dodgeball
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Fitzwilliam Museum Visit
Soir. Disco
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Botanic Gardens or Basketball
Soir. Casino Night
Matin. Full-Day Trip to London
Walking tour through Westminster to see London Eye, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square
Jour. Shopping on Oxford Street or visit to National Gallery
Soir. Free Evening
Jour. Visit to Ely to see Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell's House or Tea and Scones at Grantchester Orchard Tea Gardens
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Volleyball or Tote-Bag Designing
Soir. Cambridge at Night Tour or Capture the Flag
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. British Food Experience
Soir. Bowling or Cinema
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Zoology Museum Visit
Soir. Disco
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Half-Day Trip to Bury St Edmunds
Soir. Free Evening
Matin. English Lessons
Jour. Select's Got Talent - Talent Show
Soir. Farewell Party
Matin. Departures
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Réponses aux questions
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
13 Station Road, Cambridge, UK