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Cambridge
by EC English
Cambridge
Cambridge is a student city steeped in tradition, with a long history dating back to the 13 th century and the architecture toprove it. EC Cambridge is in an enviable location in the historical centre of the city, surrounded by the gorgeous River Cam.
Punting in the beautiful university town of Cambridge
LIVING COSTS IN CAMBRIDGE ○ Recommended budget to cover basic costs for transport, food and entertainment at EC Cambridge: approximately GBP £170-£180 per week.
Coffee / cappuccino (Starbucks)
£2.00 – £3.00 Bottle of water/Soda (0.33 litre) £0.80 – £1.50 Fast food combo meal £5.00 – £7.00
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
£10.00 – £18.00 Fitness club (monthly, 1 adult) £22.00 – £45.00
Public transport (local transport)
£2.50 - £3.50 (one-way); £50.00 - £65.00 (monthly pass)
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Please note that all costs are estimated averages only and are subject to change without notice. Source: www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living.
Why we love EC Cambridge
We love Cambridge because there is so much to see, do and learn! Our students love to go punting on the river Cam; it’s the perfect way to see the Cambridge Colleges and take lots of photos! We are lucky because there is so much green space in the city and we also have the beautiful Botanical Garden to visit. EC Cambridge is in a modern building close to the city centre and shopping areas. And because we have quick rail links to London, many students like to travel to London on the weekend to go sightseeing or visit the theatre.
Jackie, Centre Manager The activities above are a sample and subject to change.
Study
Our student’s favourite free workshop is the Speaking Clinic, because in addition to practising language skills, it also gives students a chance to interact outside the classroom. Other free language workshops include writing, homework, and pronunciation clinics.
General English (20) UniBridge Standard (12 GE + 8 Academic) UniBridge Intensive (12 GE + 8 Academic +10 Exam Prep) Fast Track Standard (12 GE + 4 One-to-One) Fast Track Intensive (12 GE + 10 English for Work + 4 One-to-One) One-to-One
Sleep
HOMESTAY standard �, comfort � RESIDENCE superior �, comfort �,
Included with your course
e Access to EC Online from booking e Online Placement Test e e-Portfolio (only with UniBridge programme) e Orange Carpet Experience e Extra language workshops and activities e Social and cultural programme e Welcome activity e Free WiFi e Free access to Microsoft Office
distance From from EC ec fitzwilliam museum
208 min on foot
cambridge university botanic garden
↓ 24 17 min on foot
saint john’s
↓ college
london 40 min by train
THE BACKS
↓river cam
king’s college
queen’s college
great court
200 m approx. 2½ min walk
king’s parade
Fun, interactive lessons at EC Cambridge
kin g’s parade
adc theatre
sidney st
m arket st
jesus ln
jesus ln
cambridge arts theatre
king st
king st
christ’s college
jesus college
christ’s pieces park
grand arcade shopping centre
parkside
parker’s piece park
newmarket road
EC
the grafton centre
east road
anglia ruskin university
mumford theatre
Gibson House, 57 - 61 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DJ, UK
Access to
IWBs throughout Library Self-study room Student lounge
Who are your classmates?
Nationality Mix
17% Saudi Arabian
7% Omani
10% Turkish
6% Korean
9% Brazilian
6% Japanese
7% Italian
38% Other (48)
Age Mix
16-17 18-20 21-25 26-30 31-40 41-50 51+
Based on 3-year average of student weeks
QUICK FACTS
14 Classrooms
12
Average class size (max 15)
203
Capacity
20
Student computers
16
Minimum age
89
