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Five fun things to do near the school

  • Hire a punt (a flat boat) and indulge in the classic summertime Cambridge activity of floating downriver with a picnic
  • Shop in the many excellent high street shops and boutiques in Cambridge's city centre
  • Take a walking tour of historic Cambridge with one of the many guides offering this service
  • Pop into one of eleven major museums in the town, ranging from art galleries to a museum of Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
  • If it's warm (or if you feel brave) go for a swim in the outdoor pool on Jesus Green. Otherwise, there's an indoor pool and sports hall just 20 minutes from school.

Cambridge Events:

March Wordfest: This small literary festival brings many world-famous writers to the city.
March Science Festival: Determined to make science fun, this festival runs many events and talks.
June Strawberry Fair: An outdoor music festival.
June/July/August Summer in the City: Live music, theatre, comedy, and the midsummer fair. There's plenty to do in Cambridge all through the summer.
July Pop in the Park: Enjoy all kinds of pop music outdoors in the sun – for free. 
July/August The Cambridge Folk Festival: One of the biggest folk festivals in the world.
July/August/September Shakespeare Festival: Enjoy watching a programme of outdoor Shakespeare productions.

Links

Cambridge City Council  Details of swimming pools in Cambridge.
Cambridge Folk Festival  Official site for the event.
Cambridge Wordfest  Find out what's happening at this literary festival.
Visit Cambridge  The official tourism website for the city.

Cambridge: local information

All the practical details you need. Can't find something? Just ask us a question.

School facts:

  • Class size Max 15 (16 on Diploma); average 12-13
  • Number of students 170 - 220
  • Number of teachers 20
  • Minimum student age 16
  • Average student age 20
  • Internet Students can use the computer room at specified periods in the day; there is also wireless internet access throughout the school.
  • Facilities Gardens; two multimedia learning centres; library; video lab;  cafeteria; student café/common room; bike hire available; interactive whiteboards.
  • Accessibility Accessible to wheelchair users.



  • Nearest supermarket: 5 minutes' walk
  • Nearest café/restaurants: 5 minutes' walk
  • Nearest newsagent: 5 minutes' walk
  • Nearest church: 2 minutes' walk
  • Nearest mosque: 15 minutes by bus
  • Nearest post office: 5 minutes' walk
  • Nearest bank: 15 minutes' walk
  • Nearest shopping centre: 15 minutes' walk
  • Nearest bus stop: 2 minutes' walk
  • Nearest park: 5 minutes' walk

Cost of Living

We currently advise that students should budget approximately GB £60 per week. This will cover all transport, food and entertainment costs.

A few sample prices (all in GB £):

Item Price
Item Price
A cup of coffee (in a chain like Starbucks) 2.50 – 2.70
Can of Coca Cola 0.65
Big Mac hamburger 1.99
Hot meal in the school cafeteria with side salad, main course and dessert 3.00
Three course meal in a mid range restaurant From 15.00. Add 10% tip.
Cinema ticket 6.00 to 8.00
Nightclub entrance 5.00 – 15.00
Taxi 2.30 minimum and 20p for each additional minute (approx); more at night and weekends. It is usual to add a 10% or 15% tip.
Bus 85p one way, 1.50 return; 2.80 all day
Train Train fares vary depending on the time of day, but it is possible to buy a return ticket to London Kings Cross station from about GBP 18.00. Fares are cheaper outside the rush hours.
(information last updated July 2008)

Prices are in GB £. Access a currency converter here.

Download our Cambridge Student Handbook [PDF] for lots more information.

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How to reach Embassy Cambridge

From London Kings Cross: Take any train to Cambridge: these usually depart from platforms 9 or 10, which are accessed from half way along platform 8. Allow plenty of time to find your platform, if possible, as it can be confusing for the first-time visitor.

During peak times trains depart to Cambridge at least three times an hour. Direct trains take approximately 45 minutes and only stop at major stations.

From Cambridge station: 10 minutes by taxi or 25 minutes' walk:

Walk down Station Rd to the end.

Turn right down Hills Road and follow it down to the cathedral crossroads, where you turn left onto Lensfield Road.

Follow Lensfield Road to the mini roundabout, and then go straight over onto Fen Causeway.

Follow Fen Causeway over the bridge to next roundabout, where you turn left and then right onto Barton Road. Grange Road is about another 100m on the right at the first traffic lights. The school is then another 50m on the right.

Links:

Stagecoach Buses Information on Cambridge's local bus company.
Panther Taxis A local taxi firm.
National Express The UK's largest coach company - visit their website to plan your journey and book tickets. Try the Funfares page for bargain tickets from GB £1.00.
National Rail Information on Cambridge's local bus company.
The Train Line This website features a booking facility for trains, hotels and short holidays.
BAA Airports Official website for all UK airports - contains flight and terminal information, travel guides, and details on shopping and eating at the airports.
Megabus and Megatrain Bargain travel company offering train and coach seats from GB £1.50 - book in advance for lower prices.

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English courses in Cambridge

 

Certificate of English
English for Beginners (Feb - May only)

Diploma of English
Examination Preparation: FCE, CAE, CPE
Examination Preparation: IELTS
One-to-one

Cambridge facts

Hottest month July and August 70 - 80° F. Bring: summer clothes such as t-shirts, shorts and sandals, but be prepared for colder days, and even rain, with sweaters, light coats and jeans.
Coldest month December and January, 35 - 43 ° F. Bring: warm clothes, including sweaters, jeans, an outdoor coat or jacket, hat, scarf, gloves and good boots. Expect frequent rain, with a possibility of light snow.
Weather now Five-day forecast from the BBC
Time zone GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Time now World Clock
Best known for its universities, architecture, museums and libraries; the surrounding flat countryside; punting on the river; unspoilt pubs.