SELECT
ENGLISH CAMBRIDGE
English language courses in Britain - 2010
Welcome to Select English British Council accreditation means that the schools have been inspected and approved as reliable providers of English language courses.
Why choose Select English for your English course?
English UK is the world’s leading language teaching association and your guarantee of high quality and good service. Students can appeal to English UK if they are dissatisfied with the way a centre deals with a complaint. See www.englishuk .com Select English directors, Mervyn and Helena Martin, set up Select English over fifteen years ago and continue to welcome students from all over the world.
● Accredited by the British Council and established for many years ● Courses for children, teenagers and adults ● Students from a mix of nationalities – a good chance to practise your English ● Beautiful locations in and around Cambridge ● A range of accommodation options available – Homestay or residential accommodation in a hall, a Cambridge University college or on-site. ● Free transfers to and from the airport for summer courses (subject to conditions) ● Active sports and social programme with excursions
Hanna Claydon, Mervyn and Helena’s daughter, joined as assistant director in September 2008
Booking your course at Select English If you want to come on one of our courses please complete the registration form enclosed with this brochure or complete the on-line form at www.selectenglish.com. Once you have completed the forms and paid the deposit we will reserve your place on the course, reserve your accommodation, send an official acceptance letter and send a course invoice. Please note.... • Select English may wish to use photographs or video images of students on the course for promotional purposes. If parents of children or adult students do not wish to permit this, they should write to the school to that effect before the start of the course. • Photographs of rooms are examples only and rooms offered may vary from those shown in this brochure. With photos by Charlotte Krag
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Contact details Select English 13 Station Road Cambridge CB1 2JB Tel +44 (0)1223 364735 Fax +44 (0)1223 467150 info@selectenglish.co.uk
www.selectenglish.com
Course Directory English courses Sept - June 16+
Cambridge Juniors ages 14–16
● 20 or 25 hours of English lessons a week
● 20 hours of English lessons a week
● IELTS exam preparation courses ● Residential or homestay accommodation
● Residential or homestay accommodation ● In-house wardens in all residences ● Active sports and social
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Barnardiston Hall ages 8–13
English + Science ages 14-17 English + Business ages 17+
● Fully residential boarding school in beautiful and safe surroundings ● 15 hours a week of English and a fun and creative social programme
● English with business or science tuition ● Cambridge location ● Full social programme Page 14-15
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Riddlesworth Hall ages 13–16
Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge 17+
● Fully residential boarding school in beautiful and safe surroundings
● Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge University
● 20 hours a week of English and a fun and creative social programme Page 8-9
● 20 hours teaching per week ● Varied social programme ● Large sports fields, tennis courts Page 16-17
King’s Bruton ages 13-16 ● Residential course in the ancient village of Bruton ● 20 hours teaching per week ● Full social programme Page 10-11
Select Central ages 17+ IELTS preparation ages 16+ ● Homestay or stay in a Cambridge college ● Average of 7 students per class ● Full social programme Page 18-19
For more information on all our courses at Select English, London, please see our website and our London brochure.
Free airport transfers on summer courses (subject to conditions)
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Year Round Courses General English and IELTS - ages 16+
location The City of Cambridge is famous throughout the world for education. Presidents and princes, prime ministers and princesses have all studied in Cambridge. It has magnificent colleges and architecture, green parks, the beautiful River Cam and a really cosmopolitan atmosphere which offers a unique and wonderful experience. Cambridge has about 120,000 inhabitants. The city has sports and fitness centres, cinemas, museums and theatres, shopping centres, restaurants, cafés and a vibrant night life. • 45 mins by train to central London • Main Station Road site is just two minutes walk from the station • Free School Lane teaching site is located in the historic heart of Cambridge
leisure • Good pubs and nightclubs • Excellent range of restaurants and cafés with food from all over the world • Many museums, beautiful architecture and several green parks to walk around and enjoy • Excellent sporting facilities near to the school include an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, gym and playing fields • Cinema and bowling alley within walking distance of the school • Saturday trips can be arranged by our partner agency for you to go to London, Windsor, Stonehenge and many other locations.
living • Four Halls of Residence, minutes walk from our Station Road teaching site • Homestay or private home accommodation available • All accommodation half-board • Lunch can be bough in one of the nearby cafes and restaurants
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Courses from September to June in Cambridge
learning • Ages 16+ • 20 hours of General English classes a week • IELTS classes • Elementary to advanced • Maximum class size of 14 students • Students can begin their course on any Monday • On the first day there will be a short test to make sure that students will be in the right class • All learning materials provided and at the end of the course students receive a certificate of attendance and a report if required General English 20 hours per week Availability: September–June This course covers all the basic skills needed to communicate successfully in English as well as making sure students study grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. The day is divided into lessons covering language input, project work and real English.
IELTS exam preparation - 25 hours per week Availability: September–June This course includes 20 hours of General English plus an extra hour each day of dedicated IELTS study. Students will study the language and skills necessary to help them improve their score in the IELTS test.
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Barnardiston Hall Residential Course - ages 8–13 location • Situated near Cambridge in beautiful countryside • Safe, secure environment about 4.5 km from the nearest town • Tennis courts and extensive playing fields • School doctor always on call
learning • Maximum of 12 students in a class • 15 hours of teaching a week • Elementary to advanced • Minimum 2 weeks • Report and certificate
living • Accommodation is in small dormitories on separate floors for boys and girls and supervised by School staff • Breakfast, lunch and an evening meal are offered and taken in the School Dining Room • Regular laundry • Bed linen provided (students should bring their own towels)
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Located in beatiful grounds this course is a great opportunity for children to learn English in a fun way and thoroughly enjoy a very full programme
leisure
Barnardiston Hall dates: 11–24 July 25 July–7 August 8–21 August
• Busy sports and social programme including football, tennis and swimming as well as art, producing the School
Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
Show and supervised visits to many interesting places • All entrance fees are included • School art room and pottery • Many local trips in school bus • Computers – with internet access
Example timetable at Barnardiston Hall 7.309.00-12.30 8.30
12:3013.30
Tuesday
English Lesson (test on day one)
Wednesday Thursday
Bury St. Edmunds Lunch
Friday
Tuesday Wednesday
Breakfast
Monday
Saturday
Dinner
Disco
Sports
Show Prep
Mountfitchet Castle
Roller World Disco
Imperial War Museum
Quiz, Sports, Singing
Pleasurewood Hills Theme Park (packed lunch)
Dinner
Full day excursion to London. Sightseeing, river trip, shopping (packed lunch)
Dinner
English Lessons
Lunch
Thetford Forest Park
Film Night
Show Prep
Quiz, Sports, Singing
Woburn Safari Park (packed lunch)
Thursday Friday
19:45-
Meet other students and staff. Games.
Cambridge Tour
Monday
Sunday
18:0019:00
Transfer from airport and orientation to school
Sunday
Saturday
14:00-18:00
English Lessons
Lunch
Dinner
Show Prep
Ickworth House and Park
Show Night
Saffron Walden and Local Villages for shopping
BBQ and Awards
Departures. Transfer to airport
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Riddlesworth Hall Residential Course - ages 13–16 location Riddlesworth Hall is a beautiful Georgian style house in parkland of 12 hectares. This provides a secure and safe environment where young people can enjoy themselves and take advantage of the lovely surroundings. • Located in the heart of the East Anglian countryside about 1-hour drive east of Cambridge. • The Diana Princess of Wales International Study Centre is located at Riddlesworth Hall, where Princess Diana was a pupil
living Riddlesworth Hall is a beautiful Georgian style house with an old-fashioned interior with comfortable but not luxurious fixtures and fittings.
learning
• Breakfast, lunch (or packed lunch) and evening meal provided
• 20 hours teaching a week
• Special diets catered for
• Maximum 12 in a class - students from all over the world
• Fully supervised by Select English staff, who will be
• Elementary to advanced
staying on site
• Reports and certificates
• Shared bathroom and shower facilities
• Lessons focus on developing communicative skills
• Bed linen provided (students should bring their own
through a balance of language input, project work and real English
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• Boys and girls accommodated separately in dormitories
towels) • Laundry facilities available
A stunning country environment where young teenagers can enjoy learning and which offers a fantastic range of activities
leisure
Riddlesworth Hall dates: 11–24 July 25 July–7 August 8–21 August
• Full social programme (see below) • Excellent sports facilities – tennis courts and extensive
Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
playing fields • Mountain bikes are available to ride around in the spacious school grounds • Trips to London, Cambridge, Norwich and Pleasurewood Hills (an adventure theme park - entrance free)
Example timetable at Riddlesworth Hall 8.00– 9.15– 13.00– 14.15– 15.30–18.00 9.00 12.45 14.00 15.15 Sunday
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Breakfast
Friday
Sports afternoon English football, tennis Lunch lessons IT, arts/crafts or drama workshop English Half-day trip to Norwich lessons (Test on with packed lunch day one) Mini-Olympics English Lunch lessons Volleyball, cricket, outward bound Full-day trip to London for shopping and sightseeing (packed lunch) Full-day trip to Cambridge for sightseeing and punting on the river (packed lunch) Sports afternoon English football, tennis, swimming Lunch lessons IT, arts/crafts or drama workshop English Half-day trip to Pleasurewood Hills lessons (packed lunch) Preparation for English Talent Show Lunch lessons Volleyball, cricket, outward bound
19.30 Meet the staff and the other students
Transfer from the airport and orientation to the School
Monday
Saturday
18.00– 19.00
Welcome party Dinner
Casino night Disco Film/DVD night
Barbecue Treasure hunt Free time It’s a knockout! Dinner
Quiz Film/DVD night Disco Talent Show
Barbecue Farewell party
Departures. Transfer to airport 9
King’s Bruton Residential - ages 13–16 location King’s Bruton is a beautiful residential boarding school with historic English charm but modern facilities in a safe environment Bruton is a lovely little town in Somerset, only 25 miles from the historic city of Bath. Somerset is a very attractive, green county in southwest England bordering Dorset and Devon.
living
learning
• Accommodation in small dormitories
• 20 hours teaching a week
• Shared bathroom and shower facilities
• Maximum 12 in a class - students from all over the world
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
• Elementary to advanced
• weekly laundry
• Reports and certificates given at end of course
• Fully supervised by Select English staff living on site
• Lessons focus on developing communicative skills through a balance of language input, project work and real English
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Set in the village of Bruton in South-West England.
leisure
King’s Bruton dates: 7–20 July 21 July–3 August
• Full social programme (see below) • Excellent sports facilities: indoor sports hall, tennis
Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Bristol airports on arrival (Wednesdays) and departure (Tuesdays) between 0900 and 1700.
courts, squash courts, football and rugby pitches, • Theatre for film nights and drama productions •Computers with internet access • Full-day excursions to London, Bath •Half-day trips to Stonehenge and Wells
Example timetable at King’s Bruton 8:009:00
09:0012:30
Wednesday
12:3013:30
13:3014:30
Friday
English lessons (Test on day one)
Saturday Sunday
Lunch
English Lessons
Monday
19:00-21:45 Meet staff and other students
Football, Tennis and Treasure hunt
Table tennis
Volleyball tournament and Rugby
Film night
Half day trip to Stonehenge
Tennis and Quiz
Mini Olympics
Badminton and Tennis
Basketball, Arts & Crafts
Party Dinner
Full day trip to London for sightseeing and shopping
Breakfast
Wednesday
18:0019:00
Transfer from airport to King’s Bruton
Thursday
Tuesday
15:00-18:00
Full day trip to Bath for sightseeing and shopping
Film night Football and Badminton
Thursday
Squash, Football and Tennis
Quiz night
Friday
Badminton, Squash and Arts & Crafts
Basketball or Tennis
Half day trip to Wells
Table tennis and Games
Sunday
Volleyball Tournament
Film night
Monday
End of course drama show in theatre
Farewell Party
Saturday
Tuesday
English lessons
Lunch
English Lessons
Departures, transfer from King’s Bruton to airport 11
Cambridge Juniors Residential & Homestay - ages 14–16 The Cambridge Junior course is very popular and many students return year after year - and then go on to one of our adult courses when they are older. There is always something going on, whether it’s a drama presentation, a disco or punting on the River Cam.
location • Based at our main Station Road site close to the centre of Cambridge • Pleasant surroundings and gardens • Minutes walk from all the Halls of Residence • Well served by public transport
living Homestay or Private Home Accommodation • Twin rooms: share with a student of another nationality • Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided Hall of Residence • Live close to the school • Supervised by our friendly wardens who live in the halls and look after students • Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided • Laundry facilities available ily or ost fam h in r eithe . idence ts live Studen ol Hall of Res ho the sc
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learning • 20 hours teaching a week • Maximum 12 in a class – students from all over the world • Elementary to advanced • Reports and certificates • Lessons focus on developing communicative skills through a balance of language input, project work and real English
Based at our main teaching site in Cambridge this course offers a safe convenient location for teenagers to learn English and get to know one of the UK’s most beautiful university towns.
Junior course dates: 27 June –10 July 11–24 July 25 July–7 August 8 – 21 August Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
leisure • Full sports and social programme in the afternoon and evening • Drama production every two weeks • Weekly international disco • Welcome and farewell parties • Full-day trips on Saturdays Typical timetable for The Junior Course (Cost of some activities (£) is not included) 8:009:00
9:3013:00
13:0014:00
Sunday
14:0015:00
Tuesday
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
19:30-21:30
English lessons (Test on day one)
Lunch
English Lessons
Walking tour of Cambridge and visit University College
Welcome Party
Fitzwilliam Museum or Volleyball
Quiz Night or pool competition (£)
Zoological museum or football or Swimming (£) Punting or Learn to play Touch Rugby Badminton or visit Botanic Gardens (£)
Full day trip to London for sightseeing and shopping Free
Sports afternoon Visit Cambridge College or Swimming (£)
English lessons
Lunch
English Lessons
Football or Visit St. Mary’s church tower
Dinner at residence or with host family
Friday
Breakfast at residence or with host family
Thursday
18:0019:30
Arrivals. Transfer to Cambridge
Monday
Wednesday
15:00-18:00
Disco (£) Cinema (£) or Sports Treasure Hunt or Video Free Free Rounders or Cinema (£) Bowling (£) or Quiz
River walk or learn to play Cricket
Disco (£)
Thursday
Sports or shopping
Evening Punting
Friday
Drama afternoon
Farewell Party
Saturday
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English + Science
Homestay or Residential Accommodation - Ages 14-17 The English + Science course provides an interesting introduction to UK education with a combination of tuition in academic subjects and English. Participants will practise their English and apply their science knowledge engaging in a series of interesting projects led by our science teachers. Note: As this course contains academic as well as English content, it is not inspected or accredited by the British Council
living Homestay or Private Home Accommodation • Live with a local family • Twin rooms: share with a student of another nationality • Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided Hall of Residence • Live close to the school • Warden control and supervision • Breakfast, packed lunch and evening meal provided • Laundry facilities available
location • Based at our main Station Road site close to the centre of Cambridge • Pleasant surroundings and gardens • Minutes walk from all the Halls of Residence • Well served by public transport
leisure Students join the Junior Course social programme (see page 13 for details) • Full sports and social programme in the afternoon and evening • Drama production every two weeks • Weekly international disco • Welcome and farewell parties • Full-day trips on Saturdays
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learning • Students receive tuition in academic courses and English language • Science modules are taught in practical, project based classes • 20 hours of tuition per week (see below) • 8 week course taught in four two-week modules • For students with intermediate or above English level Course content: Science and Maths
8 hours per week
Communications
2 hours per week
General English
10 hours per week
English + Business
Homestay or Residential Accommodation - Ages 17+ The English + Business course provides an interesting introduction to UK education with a combination of tuition in business subjects and English as well as offering a diverse social and cultural activity programme to give a wider picture of local culture. This course is particularly useful for students who wish to study at a British university in the future. Note: As this course contains academic as well as English content, it is not inspected or accredited by the British Council
Dates: English + Science or Business 27 June –10 July 11–24 July 25 July–7 August 8 – 21 August Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
living
location Beautiful location in the heart of Cambridge • A short walk to many historic, architectural and artistic sites such as: – King’s College
Homestay or Private Home Accommodation • Live with a local family • Single rooms • Half-board: breakfast and evening meal provided Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge • Live close to the school • Experience living in beautiful college surroundings
– The Fitzwilliam Museum
• Large single rooms • Breakfast and evening meal provided
– The River Cam • Close to shops • Well served by public transport
learning • Students receive tuition in academic courses and English language • 20 hours of tuition per week (see below) • 8 week course taught in four two-week modules • For students with intermediate or above English level
Course content:
leisure Students join the Select Central course social programme (see page 19 for details)
Business Studies
3 hours per week
Economics
3 hours per week
Communications
3 hours per week
• Full sports and social programme in afternoon and evening
Study skills
1 hour per week
• Welcome and farewell parties
General English
10 hours per week
• Full day trip on Saturdays
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Fitzwilliam College - ages 17+ Residential Course, Cambridge University
location
Fitzwilliam College is one of the more modern colleges within the University of Cambridge, receiving its royal charter in 1966. It combines excellent facilities with a great location, a few minutes’ walk from the historic centre of Cambridge.
• Large and peaceful site near the city centre • A good chance to experience life in a Cambridge College • Safe and secure location in a quiet campus • Short walk from the city centre.
living •Live and study in a Cambridge University college •Full Board - breakfast, lunch and evening meals served in the college dining hall (shown below)
• 20 hours teaching a week
•Single rooms with en-suite shower and shared toilet
• Maximum 12 in a class – students from all over the world
•Modern facilities
• Lessons focus on developing communicative skills through a balance of language input and real English
•Excellent location
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learning • Elementary to advanced • Reports and certificates
Located in large, modern grounds this course offers the chance to experience life in a University college in a quiet, safe campus with a full social programme
leisure
Fitzwilliam dates: 27 June –10 July 11–24 July 25 July–7 August
• Full sports and social programme in afternoons and evenings • Full-day trip on Saturdays
Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
• Welcome and farewell parties • Extensive sports fields and tennis courts • Bike hire is available to take full advantage of the social programme
Typical timetable for Fitzwilliam College (Cost of some activities (£) is not included) 8:009:30- 13:00- 14:0015:00-18:00 9:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 Sunday
Wednesday
Monday
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Welcome Party
Sports afternoon or Visit St. John’s College (£)
International Student Disco (£)
Football or Punting
Cinema (£)
Cycle to Grantchester for afternoon tea (£) or visit Science Museum
Pool night (£)
Swimming (£) or shopping in city centre
Full day trip to London for sightseeing and shopping Free
Free Kettles Yard Art Gallery or Sports afternoon
English lessons
Lunch in College Dining Hall
Tuesday
Breakfast in College Dining Hall
Sunday
English Lessons
Walking tour of Cambridge
Cambridge Botanic Gardens (£) or Zoology Museum English Lessons
Dinner in College Dining Hall
Thursday
English lessons (Test on day one)
Lunch in College Dining Hall
Tuesday
Saturday
19:30-21:30
Arrivals. Transfer to College
Monday
Friday
18:0019:30
Quiz Night Free Free Football Match or Cinema night (£) International Student Disco (£)
Swimming (£) or Visit King’s College
Bowling (£) or Arcade night (£)
Fitzwilliam Museum or Sports afternoon
Punting (£) or Shakespeare Play (£)
Last minute shopping
Farewell Party
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Select Central, Cambridge Residential & Homestay - ages 17+ location Beautiful location in the heart of Cambridge • A short walk to many historic, architectural and artistic sites such as: – King’s College – The Fitzwilliam Museum, which houses one of the biggest and most significant collections outside London – The River Cam where you can watch punts (small boats) struggle past the beautiful College Backs • Close to shops, banks and other city centre amenities
Acco m in a C modation Unive ambridg e rsity Colle ge
living Homestay or Private Home Accommodation • Live with a local family • Single rooms
learning
Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge
• 20 hours teaching a week
• Live close to the school
• Elementary to advanced
• Experience living in beautiful college surroundings
• Reports and certificates
• Large single rooms
• Lessons focus on developing communicative skills through a balance of language input and real English
• Breakfast and evening meal provided
IELTS • The IELTS examination can be taken as part of the course. The examination is subject to availability and is only availablr on certain dates. The examination fee is not included in the course fees. • For students with intermediate or above English level
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• Breakfast and evening meal provided
General English or IELTS
This course takes place in our sixteenth century building in the heart of Cambridge.
Dates: Select Central & IELTS courses 27 June –10 July 11–24 July 25 July–7 August 8 – 21 August
Free airport transfers to and from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival (Sundays) and departure (Saturdays) between 0900 and 1700.
leisure • Full sports and social programme in afternoon and evening (see below) • Welcome and farewell parties • Full day trip on Saturdays Typical timetable for Select Central (Cost of some activities (£) is not included) 8:009:00
9:3013:00
13:0014:00
Sunday
14:0015:00
Tuesday
Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
19:30-21:30
English lessons (Test on day one)
Lunch
English Lessons
Walking tour of Cambridge
Welcome Party
Sports afternoon or Visit St. John’s College (£)
International Student Disco (£)
Football or Punting
Cinema (£)
Cycle to Grantchester for afternoon tea (£) or visit Science Museum Swimming (£) or shopping in city centre
Full day trip to London for sightseeing and shopping Free Kettles Yard Art Gallery or Sports afternoon Cambridge Botanic Gardens (£) or Zoology Museum English lessons
Lunch
English Lessons
Swimming (£) or Visit King’s College
Dinner at Homestay or in College Dining Hall
Friday
Breakfast at Homestay or in College Dining Hall
Thursday
18:0019:30
Arrivals. Transfer to Cambridge
Monday
Wednesday
15:00-18:00
Pool night (£) Quiz Night Free Free Football Match or Cinema night (£) International Student Disco (£) Bowling (£) or Restaurant Evening (£)
Thursday
Fitzwilliam Museum or Sports afternoon
Evening Punting (£)
Friday
Last minute shopping
Farewell Party
Saturday
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Select English, Cambridge – •Cambridge Juniors - homestay and residential course for ages 14 - 16
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CAMBRIDGE & LONDON
•English + Science - ages 14-17 •English + Business - ages 17+ •Fitzwilliam College - residential course for ages 17+ •Select Central - residential and homestay course for ages 17+ •IELTS - Exam preparation course for ages 16+ •Year round courses for ages 16+
Riddlesworth Hall – residential course for ages 13 – 16
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Barnardiston Hall – residential course for ages 8 – 13
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Bristol
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LONDON
Brighton
Select English, London • summer leisure programme for ages 16+
King’s Bruton – residential course for ages 13 – 16 (See London Brochure)
• year round academic courses for ages 16+ (See London Brochure)
Select English, Cambridge, 13 Station Road,
Select English, London, 144 Church Road, Crystal Palace,
Cambridge, CB1 2JB
London, SE19 2NT
Tel: +44(0)1223 364735 Fax: +44(0)1223 467150
Tel: +44 (0)208 653 7285 Fax: +44 (0)208 653 9667
Email: info@selectenglish.co.uk
Email: londonenquiries@selectenglish.co.uk
www.selectenglish.com