CATS Cambridge
Ensuite residential steps from King's and Trinity Colleges, ages 12-18, 15 hrs English a week.
Cambridge
English Summer School in Cambridge
The city that gave Cambridge Learn its name: an academic city built around King's and Trinity Colleges, the River Cam, and eight centuries of university history.
Why Cambridge
What Makes This Location Different
- CATS Cambridge sits a short walk from King's and Trinity Colleges along the River Cam, punting and a city walking tour are built into the induction week.
- The city is compact and walkable, students can explore beyond the school day without a long journey, one of the reasons this location suits slightly younger individual students as well as groups.
- London is under an hour away by train, making it a realistic full-day excursion rather than an overnight trip.
Getting There
Travel & Arrival
Cambridge is roughly 50 minutes by train from London King's Cross, and around an hour and a half from Stansted Airport by road. Group arrivals are coordinated with the school; individual students are met according to the arrangements confirmed at booking.
Guide
Summer English Courses in Cambridge
Cambridge is a compact, safe university city where students can walk almost everywhere, which makes it a popular first summer school abroad. Our Cambridge course runs at CATS Cambridge, a few steps from King's College and Trinity College, with punting on the River Cam and city walking tours built into the programme.
Who the Cambridge course suits
CATS Cambridge takes groups aged 12-18 and individual students aged 14-17. Students choose between the Classic Course of General English and a STEM & English for Science course for those who want to practise English through science subjects.
Accommodation
Individual students stay in single ensuite rooms at Elizabeth House, the premium residence on campus. Groups may also stay at Varsity House, a 17-minute walk away. Both are full board.
A typical week
- 15 hours of English lessons, placement-tested on the first day
- One full-day excursion, for example London or Canterbury
- One half-day trip to places such as Ely, Bury St Edmunds or Stamford
- Seven supervised evening activities, with 1 group leader for every 10 students
Looking at Oxford as well? Compare the Oxford summer school, which is an academic course rather than an English course, or see all 9 schools side by side.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages can attend the Cambridge summer school?
Groups aged 12-18 and individual students aged 14-17. 18-year-olds are accepted only in groups whose students all return to secondary education the following September.
Can my child study science in English in Cambridge?
Yes. As well as the Classic General English course, CATS Cambridge runs a STEM & English for Science course.
Do students get a private bathroom?
Yes. Both Cambridge residences, Elizabeth House and Varsity House, have single ensuite rooms.
Is Cambridge a good choice for a first summer school?
It is one of the easiest: the city is small and walkable, the campus is central, and activities are supervised with 1 group leader for every 10 students.
How much is a summer course in Cambridge?
It depends on the course, the length of stay and your dates. Ask us for the current price; flights, insurance and visa fees are not included.