The school

The school, a modernised Edwardian house, is located in a beautiful area of Cambridge. It is close to the river, and only 20 minutes' walk or a short cycle ride from the city centre.

The school is also our specialised examination centre, and offers preparation courses for the full range of Cambridge examinations.

When full, our Cambridge centre has a capacity of 170 students. The minimum age is 16.

Our Cambridge school is accredited by English UK and the British Council, guaranteeing you quality English language tuition. We are also the proud recipient of a Languagecourse.net Excellence Award for the second year running. 

Download the Embassy CES Cambridge Student Handbook*

See 360° panoramic photos* of our Cambridge school (or see samples here)

*This link will take you to Student Club. Log in or join to access free downloads.

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Facilities

Students enjoy attractive surroundings: well-equipped classrooms in an airy building surrounded by terraced gardens.

Facilities for self-study include our multimedia learning centre with internet access, a video laboratory, and library.

All Embassy CES schools have wireless internet access: why not bring your laptop with you?

In their free time, students can meet and chat in the café/clubroom, or in the garden.

Cambridge is a town of cyclists, and bike hire is available at the school.

Courses offered at this school

• Embassy Certificate of English (Standard or Intensive)
• Embassy Diploma of English
• Examination preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE)
• One-to-one lessons
• Summer Schools
• University Counselling

Activities

There is a lively programme of excursions and activities at Embassy CES Cambridge. In the summer months there is an even bigger choice. Regular trips take students to see the best-known attractions in the country, from Stonehenge to Alton Towers.

If you enjoy sport, there are many opportunities to join in football, tennis and volleyball games. Your activities organiser will also help you book independent trips.

For more information, visit our Sample activities page.

Accommodation

Accommodation options for students in Cambridge are:

• HomeStay: Live as part of a local English-speaking household
• Student Residence: Live with other students on a self-catering basis

We have one student residence in Cambridge: Tripos Court, which is modern, with single en-suite rooms and shared kitchens.  Contact us for full details, including prices and photos.

Read more about accommodation options, and meet a host household on our Accommodation pages. See prices on our Fees page.

You can find a selection of accommodation websites on our Accommodation Links page for England.

The city

Cambridge is famous as one of the top two university cities in the UK. Historic university buildings and green spaces give it a unique atmosphere. The city centre offers superb shopping facilities, but it is easy to find many peaceful places to sit and relax. The River Cam flows behind Cambridge's universities, making for a lovely walk or boat ride.

With so many students living in the city, there is always a lot to do. Live music of all kinds can always be found along with all sorts of arts and culture events. A favourite activity for our students is sitting in one of the many cafes and watching the people go by.

Transport links to London are excellent, with the non-stop train taking less than an hour. Within the city, most central areas are within walking distance, but the city's bus service is useful for longer journeys. Cambridge is also excellent for cyclists, as it is so flat.

What's life like in Cambridge?

Visit Student Club for:

• Pre-arrival advice: everything you need to know before you come to Cambridge
• The Cambridge student handbook and photobook: see Cambridge life for yourself
• 360° panoramic photos of our school and the city of Cambridge (see samples here)

Or

• see our Student Life pages to see an average day in the life of a student in the UK
• What's the cost of living in Cambridge?

Attractions

Cambridge has more than twenty museums. These include the magnificent Fitzwilliam Museum of Art Antiquities, Kettle's Yard, a home to visual arts and music.

The botanical gardens are a very pleasant place for a walk and for discovering plants from all around the world. When it's raining, the greenhouses provide a warm and dry environment!

Cambridge's universities are a source of fascination for many. Historic figures, Nobel prize winners and famous authors have all studied here. Tours of the colleges are a popular activity.

Don't miss hearing the world famous boys choir at King's College Chapel.

At weekends, many people enjoy walking, cycling or bird-watching in the Fenlands, the flat countryside that surrounds Cambridge.

There is a large choice of theatres and cinemas and a new ten-pin bowling facility in the city.