Select English

Select English was established in Cambridge 1991; we are committed to providing high quality, personalised teaching that helps our students achieve their learning goals.

We treat all of our students as individuals and offer a friendly, stimulating, inclusive and supportive environment to help our students at every stage of their time with us.

We believe studying English courses in Cambridge with us is a unique experience. Cambridge is an exceptional place to study and is rich with culture, beautiful architecture and independent shops.

We offer a range of general English and IELTS preparation courses throughout the year, as well tailor-made group courses for school groups and several summer courses for students aged from 10 upwards.

Why choose Select English Cambridge?

Quality Tuition

At Select English, we pride ourselves in the quality of our language classes. Our teachers are qualified, experienced and passionate about helping our students to improve their English.

Small Classes

Students are taught in small groups where the maximum class size is 12, and groups are normally even smaller than that.

International experience

Students from all over the world to study at Select English – from as far away as Brazil or Indonesia to just a short hop across the Channel from France.

Young learner courses

Select English offers a range of summer courses for young students, including the popular Cambridge Junior course for students aged 13-17 and our courses at Culford school for students aged 10-13 and 13-16.

Beautiful locations

Our permanent school building is in central Cambridge, close to the magnificent University of Cambridge Botanical Garden and the historic colleges of the university. Our courses at Culford school take place in one of the most beautiful boarding schools in England.

Engaging activity programmes

Our activity programmes allow students to visit University of Cambridge colleges, try punting on the River Cam or join excursions to get to know other UK cities such as London.

Study in a University of Cambridge College

During July and August, we offer the opportunity to live and study at Magdalene College, which sits right on banks of the River Cam and is one of the loveliest of all the colleges in Cambridge.

Good Quality Accommodation

Stay in our comfortable, conveniently located residential accommodation – or in one of our carefully chosen and inspected homestays in Cambridge.

Individual care

We have an Accommodation Officer, a Welfare Officer responsible for student welfare, and a 24-hour emergency phone number so that students can always contact a senior member of the school management team should the need arise.

Free airport transfers

On our summer courses we offer free airport transfers for most students – view the transfer details on each course page for more information.

UKVI Sponsor

We are an official UKVI visa sponsor, allowing us to provide full support for all students’ visa applications.