Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College Cambridge, England UK
Magdalene Street - CB3 0AG Cambridge - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- A formal farewell dinner in the historic and atmospheric college dining hall.
- Located on the banks of the River Cam.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Tennis courts.
Magdalene College is one of Cambridge University’s oldest, most famous and most beautiful colleges.
It was founded in 1428 and is one of the oldest colleges in Cambridge University and the main courtyard and its small church were both built around 1470.
The famous Pepys library dates from about 1700 and is one of the most remarkable private libraries ever created.
Central Cambridge Location
Magdalene College is set on the banks of the River Cam, which flows through the centre of Cambridge. Students will live in single rooms in Magdalene College and many of the student bedrooms have views of the river.
The college is situated in the heart of the historic centre of Cambridge close to all the beautiful colleges and stunning architecture of the university, so our students will have the opportunity to experience the city’s unique atmosphere to the full.
English Courses
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Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme (16 to 25 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,350£1,317 / week Includes accommodationMore
Magdalene College - Cambridge University: Summer Programme (16 to 25 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,350£1,317 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 2 | 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 2,700 2,633 | 5,400 5,265 |
| Price in US$ | 3,552 | 7,103 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026
Airport transfers:
Free transfer to/from Heathrow and Stansted airports on arrival days (Sundays) and departure days (Saturdays) for students on flights scheduled between 09.00 and 17.00.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Age range:
- 16 - 25 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
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Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Halal food offered at the school
Arabic homestays available
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20% |
| China | 15% |
| Turkey | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Brazil | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 25% |
| 18-24 years | 75% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 19 yearsThroughout the year: 19 years
Information for all courses offered by Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £50
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 28 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- London Heathrow Airport:
- £220 one way
£440 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Afternoon Activity:
- Sports Afternoon
- Museum or Tennis
- Cupcake Decorating
- Full Day Excursion to Cambridge
- Scavenger Hunt or Swimming
- Swimming or Art Masks
- Full Day Excursion to London on weekends
- Workshop: Entrepreneurship
- Mini Olympics
- T-Shirt Making or Tennis
- Rounders/Talent Show Rehearsal
- Talent Show
Evening Activity:
- Welcome Party
- Football World Cup
- Film Night
- Fashion Show
- Masquerade Disco
- Casino Night Adults - Paid activities
- Ely half day (£4).
Junior - Free activities
- Select English offer a variety of leisure activities for their students. There may be an extra cost for these which is usually £5-10 per activity.
Social Activities:
Weekly basketball sessions.
Optional activities every week. e.g. a visit to a museum, the famous tea rooms at Grantchester or punting on the river.
During the summer period (late June to mid-August): 1-2 activities every weekday.
During the academic year: 2-3 activities per week.
Sample activities:
- Pancake day
- Calverley’s Brewery
- Cambridge Walking Tour
FAQ about Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College, Cambridge
Is the school new or well established?
“Magdalene College is one of Cambridge University’s oldest, most famous and most beautiful colleges. It was founded in 1428 and is one of the oldest colleges in Cambridge University and the main courtyard and its small church were both built around 1470.
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Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 10, 2025
Is airport pickup offered by Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (220 £)”
Which countries are students of Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from China (15%) and Brazil (10%).”
Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College offers courses for which ages?
“Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College offers courses from 16 years to 25. The average age is 19 during the summer and 19 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Select English Summer Centre - Magdalene College
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Select English Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3410953
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course includes 20 hours of English lessons each week and afternoon and evening activities.