Studio Cambridge Language School

Studio Cambridge Language School is the oldest school in the famous university city of Britain. The school works more than 60 years. The school meets high standards of academic preparation. 

A special environment is created in the Cambridge language school. There is everything for effective learning. The school invited only highly qualified teachers with extensive experience of communication with international students. In the school all conditions for a comfortable staying are created.

Each year, the language school accepts more than 4,000 students. Everyone can choose a suitable English course in the UK. On the first day, students are invited to take tests to determine the level of basic knowledge. According to its results, students are enrolled in groups. 

Laura Galindo

Marketing Director

What makes English so special for families from all over the world?

In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).

Upon enrollment, students take a placement test to determine their English level and are assigned to a group at the appropriate level. Teachers then monitor progress and move students to the next level as their language skills improve. All study groups at the school are mixed — men and women study together. If there are no other students of a suitable level at the school at the time of arrival, individual lessons may be offered instead of group classes at no extra charge, with one individual lesson counting as three group lessons. The school operates a system of six main English levels (each divided into sub-levels), aligned with the CEFR, Cambridge exams, the English language test, and TOEFL — ranging from beginner (Beginner, no CEFR level) to advanced (Advanced, CEFR C1/C2, Cambridge Advanced/Proficiency exams).

Purchasing textbooks is not required: study materials are included in the course fee, and books and recordings can be borrowed from the study centre. Additional costs for mandatory textbooks apply only to students on English language test and Cambridge exam courses. Progress is tracked through weekly ongoing tests and a final exam at the end of the course, the results of which are compared with the results of the entry test. Upon completion, a certificate is issued indicating the progress achieved. Students receive personal tutorials with a teacher to discuss progress and goals, as well as an individual Study Plan drawn up based on the tutorials and classroom work. For self-study, students have access to graded readers with audio, textbooks and programmes covering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and exam preparation, DVD films, fiction, reference books, dictionaries, newspapers and magazines.

Classes use published textbooks and the school's own materials based on authentic native-speaker language (video, TV and film clips, internet page and magazine texts). Except for exam preparation courses, there is no fixed textbook, which allows the school to tailor the programme to the needs of a specific group. A student may change to the same or a more intensive course within approximately one week of the start of classes. Switching to a less intensive course requires four weeks' notice. Course extensions are generally possible, but for student visa holders this depends on visa conditions.

The school's teachers hold CELTA, TEFL or PhD qualifications; some of them came to teaching after careers in law, public service, banking, investment or academic research. For students under 18, the school provides a dedicated Head of Pastoral Care, trained welfare staff, and a 24-hour emergency telephone line available to all students regardless of age. Staff are trained in first aid and can administer over-the-counter medication to a student (such as paracetamol) unless instructed otherwise in advance. Host families are not permitted to administer medication to students themselves.

• Studio Cambridge welcomes students from more than 65 countries every year, speaking dozens of languages.
• The average age of students on adult courses is 22 years; age distribution: 15% of students are under 18, 70% are aged 18–29, 15% are over 30.

Students are offered two standard accommodation options.

For students over 16 years old there is a family placement. Houses of all host families are located no more than half an hour from the school. Students are accommodated in comfortable single rooms on half board. The foreign guests can use common areas of the house on an equal basis with family members.

The residence or student hostel offers accommodation for students over 18 years old. They are offered 1-2-bed rooms with private facilities. Sanitary rooms can also be located on the floor. In residences, students can use a kitchen, laundry, and relax in the comfortable living room. Internet access is free of charge. Meals can be arranged according to the principle of a boarding house, half board. Self-service is also possible.

Subject list: Art, Classes in mini-groups, English for teenagers, English for the summer, Filmmaking, General English, Individual english, Individual lessons, Intensive English
Activity list: Artistic modeling, badminton, basketball, bingo, Board games, bowling, Charcoal drawing, Competitions in the pool, cricket, Drama, football, Language games, masquerade, netball, swimming, tennis, volleyball

The school provides daily sports, social, cultural events (language games, film screenings, boating, amateur cricket, tennis, etc.). Once a week, students are offered an excursion. On weekends, trips to Oxford, Bath, London, York, and other cities are recommended. In their free time, students can get acquainted with sights of Cambridge, famous not only for the university, but also for its ancient history, original architecture, and original cuisine.

Daily routine

English lessons are held in the morning (9:00 - 13:00), specialized classes are attended by students in the daytime (until 16:00).

• Studio Cambridge School is one of the most authoritative private independent schools not only in Cambridge, but throughout England. Studying here is prestigious, convenient. The quality of the academic preparation of students confirms the reputation of the school.
• The institution works all year round. You can study at the school at any time. 
• Studying at the school is not just an academic preparation. On the courses you can get acquainted with culture of Britain, its main attractions. A rich entertainment and cognitive program is offered to foreign visitors in the educational institution.

Studio Cambridge School occupies two historic buildings near the center of Cambridge. On the campus there is a classic English garden. In the educational building of the school there are modern audiences, a computer classroom, a library, rest rooms. Also for students there is a dining room, a living room, an office for leisure. Security of stay on the campus is provided by a modern security system.

Additional fees:

• Registration fee;
• Home search fee; 
• Visa preparation fee;
• Supervision
• Transfers
• Insurance.

Extras:

• Registration fee (for a programme/course) 170 GBP
• One way transfer - Gatwick 240 GBP
• One way transfer - Heathrow 190 GBP
• One way transfer - Stansted 110 GBP
• One way transfer - Luton 140 GBP

• Before arrival, the student fills out a Student Registration Form with medical information. Students under 18 who need to bring medication must notify the school in advance using the same form.
• On the first day of class, a copy of each student's passport or other identity document is taken — the copy is kept in accordance with UK immigration service requirements.
• Students under 18 travelling without a parent or legal guardian must carry a signed Parental Consent Travel form and present it to the immigration officer upon arrival in the United Kingdom.
• Students under 18 are not permitted to leave Cambridge during free time without written permission from their parents or guardians.
• Studying in the United Kingdom as a tourist without a visa is possible for up to six months: citizens of EU/EEA countries and countries on the visa-free list need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), while all others need a Standard Visitor visa.
• For courses lasting from 6 to 11 months, a Short-Term Study visa is required (available from age 16); for courses longer than six months, a visa is mandatory and must be arranged in advance, before travel.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision