EC English Language Schools: Cambridge
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EC English Language Schools: Cambridge
If you’re looking for a more boutique learning experience, consider English Now. Whether your goal is to study at university, or to be a successful in a global environment or to succeed in the workplace, English Now can meet your needs. As well as essential General English skills, English Now allows you to personalise your course by choosing from a range of modules. In smaller groups, you could focus on research, writing, and note-taking skills to prepare you for university; you could develop your presentation skills for the workplace; or you can choose to expand your social English and explore intercultural communication
to focus on global success. In these smaller groups, you’ll work with online portfolios so you can not only see your own progress, but show it off to prospective universities or employers. In each module you’ll learn valuable 21st Century Skills of collaboration, critical thinking and intercultural communication, setting you on the path to success whatever your goal. Through free lectures on a range of topics you can expand your knowledge of both English and the world in general.
What can you expect on this programme?
Your Programme Options:
Choose to study 20 or 30 lessons per week and you can also choose supercharge your studies with your choice of one or two additional Modules.
General English 20 lessons per week 12 General English Lessons 2 Modules (8 lessons total)
General English 30 lessons per week 12 General English Lessons 10 Special Focus Lessons 2 Modules (8 lessons total)
Add Additional Classes
Make the most of your time in Cambridge by adding additional classes of your choice up to a maximum of 4 a week.
ENGLISH NOW MODULES
Choose modules that meet your needs and help you to achieve your goal of Further Education, Global Success, or the Workplace. Below is a sample of the range of modules
available to choose from.
Advanced Presentation Skills
Learn to:
– Present & challenge viewpoints.
– Tailor your presentation to your audience.
– Deal with challenging questions.
Advanced Essay Writing
Learn to:
– Structure an essay.
– Avoid repetition.
– Present and evaluate viewpoints effectively.
– Cite sources.
Speaking for Social Situations
Learn to:
Introduce yourself.
– Explain and discuss your interests.
– Make small talk on a range of topics.
– Give spoken reviews of films, books, tv shows, events, etc.
Additional Modules
Below is a list of just some of the exciting modules you can choose as part of your English Now course:
– Basic writing skills.
– Debating and arguing.
– Extensive reading.
– An introduction to essay writing.
– Reading and research.
– Life at university.
– Making poster presentations.
– Effective emailing.
– Communication in the workplace.
– Meeting Skills.
– Job seekers.
University Placement Service
Get expert counselling including:
– In-depth personal guidance to help you choose the right university course to suit your aspirations.
– Help with the application process by highlighting the areas that are essential for a successful application as well as assisting with references and ‘Statement of Purpose’.
– Assistance with processing visa applications.
Lectures
In our free lectures, we will invite guest speakers from either the local area or across the EC world. In these lectures you will:
– Be exposed to authentic English input.
– Have the chance to engage in a question and answer ession with the speakers.
– Expand your knowledge of the world with lecture topics ranging from historical events to marketing yourself on LinkedIn.
ePortfolio
Your ePortfolio, which is accessible through Microsoft Teams, is a tangible reflection of your learning journey; multimedia evidence of your writing, speaking, presentations, projects
and collaborations. It is used to:
Identify and monitor your goals, keep a record of how you work towards your goals, develop self-assessment skills, and provide evidence of your skills in using the
language.
Receive feedback on your work from your teacher and
classmates.
Reflect on your progress.
Collaborate with your classmates.
Monitor your progress as you complete each module.
Produce presentations, essays, recordings, videos etc, which you can share with friends, colleagues, or prospective universities and employers.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
EC Cambridge does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 24 years old (19 in the summer) |
EC Cambridge is one of the only language schools in the heart of the city. The school is situated in a very modern building adjacent to one of Cambridge’s main shopping areas.
Centre Info: Launched: 2004, Centre capacity: 203, Classrooms: 14, Minimum age: 16, Students per class: Average 12 (Max 14)
School Includes: 20 internet connected computers, Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the centre, Library
Self-study room, Student lounge.
The nationality and age mix at EC English Language Schools: Cambridge varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 19.
EC Cambridge teaches students from all over the world, including:
EC Cambridge does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
EC Cambridge is one of the only language schools in the heart of the city. The school is situated in a very modern building adjacent to one of Cambridge’s main shopping areas.
It was a so cool location. In the city of Cambridge, the architecture was wonderful. My teacher Oli was the best teacher. He made a lot of fun in the Class, and we made very cool staff. The Guys in my classes. They were very funny we learned together, that was very cool. The activities in Cambridge are very beautiful. The river "Cam" is cool you can ride by boat there and see all the universities. The kings college is a big building with a big garden outside. It is very nice. My apartment was cool. I had a single room with kitchen so cool myself. But the restaurants in Cambridge a very delicious.it was a wonderful experience to met so many people from different countries. They are so friendly and funny. I will do it again.
Show details » Read more...Location of the school was fine for me (even though the address changed from Guildhall Place to Burleigh Street)
Facilities were good too, Wi-Fi worked well. The speakers on the first day (introduction) were very clear and it was nice and easy to listen to them. The tour with the Portuguese girl was nice.
The group on the first day was not the best for me. I felt myself "too good" in this group. It was not possible to have any conversation with them.
I would like to have talked more, and not to study so much unimportant words, e.g. country names. I have studied them at school many times. Homework and exercises were mostly okay, but maybe they were too easy at the beginning.
The teacher was not the best possible for me - I'm not so interested in history of the buildings and buying Christmas cards and food for his family. There were too many breaks on the sight seeing tour too, just to rest and smoke - and I'm more interested in sports.
Some parts on the last two days were almost too difficult for me, e.g some preposition exercises. But mostly they were okay.
I feel that I didn't get enough speaking exercise - which was the original aim. But I got more self confidence anyway. I can manage alone abroad.
I found availability and kindness from everyone. The accommodation was perfect in terms of both residence and the family. When I had a little problem with my first family, it was immediately solved really carefully. The teachers and the system of teaching allowed me to increase my IELTS score from 6.5 to 7.5, with a peak in reading and writing where I got respectively 9 and 6.5, in just one month (with an important personal effort).
I have to thank everyone at EC School of Cambridge for this important result!
I don't have a lot of time to explain my great experience. The teachers are really excellent and the support team is really efficient in helping students. It's a nice school with nice teachers. The location is really good. We are near to the city centre and the facilities outside and inside (I'm talking about in the school) are very good. I think the most important thing for me is the quality of teaching. Of course classes, too. Inside everything is comfortable.
Show details » Read more...Excellent school location in the city center. I liked that the class had few students (5-6), and the teacher could give attention to everyone. I did not like that extra lessons (Intensive English) were taught to a mixed group where students had different levels of knowledge, and it was hard to me.
Show details » Read more...I liked the convenient location of the school and the opportunity to visit other cities in the weekend. I didn`t like that I lived in a separate house without any conveniences. The school does not have an individual approach to students.
Show details » Read more...I liked: - teachers - administrative staff - administrative staff attitude I did not like: - the time I spent was too short and I had not the chance to change the group I work with (my level was higher and some of the lessons were boring for me)
Show details » Read more...the size of class was good, two teachers were ok, one was horrible, teachers weren´t organized (should make a test but cd for listening wasn´t found; copies weren´t made...), what I learnd, I didn´t learn at school but being together with new friends after school.
the housing was ok, but I was booked to another family and 4 students just were to many in one tiny house. I wanted to stay in a english family to get in contact with the english way of life, but my host family wasn´t english at all.
It was o.k. but I don´t think that I can recommend it to friends.
The classes were very good, especially the ones that we did speaking, that I learned a lot. The teachers were very nice and friendly with us. The location for me was horrible because I was with a family that lives in the other side of the city, in Trumpington so, everyday I had a lot of problems to get to the school. The activities were also very good I had a lot of fun. The housefamily was fantastic! (but it was not boked by the school)
Show details » Read more...Overall, was a nice learning experience, but because I had only a week for my classes, and this week was part of a 3 months program, I felt that the classes were not customized to my needs.
I really enjoyed the classes with John Walker and Simon ...(sorry, but I don't remember the last name).
After 5 weeks in EC school Cambridge, I think there are very good think for a students but it miss very other.
I think a teacher are fine and they try to do them best, but a classes are very full, and unfortunatly a rooms are very small.
I think EC cambridge should have more teatchers.
I can to give you an exemple, I want to have a one to one classes and I paid , but in my first week I didn't have this one to one classes because there weren't enough teachers, it not serious, and anybody give me informations about what I paid and about what I lost ??? for that I try to find a solution.
I live in a Hills road residence, I had some problems in the first week ""a shower doesn't work in my singleroom!!"" but fortunatelly a people of the school find a solution and I could take my shower all days.
But seriously , I try before EC another school , and I think a quality of the lessons and a residence are better in EC.
Thank you
Salima
Every thing was good, teacher, classmates, my host Family was wonderful, I'll miss my host dog as well, that was in my room quite every morning to say me good morning. So, was a good experience for me. The EC team really knows what a student of foreign Language needs.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Cambridge. These homes are often between 30 - 40 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC Cambridge. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from London Stansted Airport is £ 150. You must book your airport transfer in advance when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cambridge based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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