School Presentation Cambridge 2012

EF Cambridge 221 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 8RN, UK Telephone Number : + 44 (0)1223 240020 Fax Number : + 44 (0)1223 412474 Emergency Mobile : + 44 (0)7747 620056

EF Cambridge Located close to the City Centre Attractive Victorian Schoolhouse with modern extension Own private garden with BBQ area WiFi access throughout the school Suitable for all age ranges (special intake dates for Junior students) Can accommodate groups Number of students in school from 400 -1000 during the peak weeks of summer

EF Cambridge – City World famous University City Internationally recognised as a centre of first class education Population of 120,000 – including 20,000 student’s Winter temp: 2º-10ºC, Summer: 14º-24ºC (located in the driest part of the UK) Steeped in history Student-oriented city

EF Cambridge – Our team Ulrike Wegner – Executive School Director 12 dedicated and highly motivated Adminstration Staff 30 - 45 teachers

EF Cambridge – Location The school is located 10 minutes from the city centre Cambridge has excellent direct train links from all of the main London airports National Express buses run every hour to all London airports: bus station is located 5 minutes from the city centre, 10 minutes from the school & residences The school is only 5 minutes away from the train station, bus park & Cambridge landmarks

EF Cambridge – Location 400 metres from Cambridge Leisure park with its vibrant cafés, restaurants, bars, bowling and cinema Sports centre located 200 meters from the school Universities are mainly situated in the city centre which is 10 minutes away from the school Cambridge City Centre Large variety of shops including the Grand Arcade Mall & Grafton Centre Variety of cafés, internet cafés spread across the city Bars and clubs with dedicated international student parties & traditional english pubs

EF Cambridge – School Facilities Activities Office Accomodation office Administration office Wireless WiFi Cafeteria Student lounge X-box in student lounge Garden Table tennis tables Prayer room Bike racks

EF Cambridge – Academic Facilities Academic office served by Director & Assistant Director of Studies Large classrooms, communication lounge and dedicated study room 4 iLabs with 80 computers Cambridge ESOL exam centre Range of readers for class use Ipads

EF Cambridge – Internships Placements offered in local companies Recent placements have included: Cambridge Citizens Advice Bureau 209 Radio Esra Property Services, EF Corporate School Best Western The Gonville Hotel Lloyds TSB Save the Children STA Travel International Student Guide Magazine Salvation Army

EF Cambridge – Accommodation Host family and Private homeshare accommodation Home stay for over 16 year old students only Average travel time to school by bus 30 - 50 mins Average cost a week commuting £10 - £20 Bicycle hire is less than £10 per week (£75 for 9 months) Residence - Purbeck House (twin room only) Varsity House (single room only – availble until 31.08.2012)

EF Cambridge – Purbeck House Within 5 minutes to local supermarket, restaurant, bars, bowling and cinema 5 minutes walking distance to school Weekly bus ticket for easy access across the city is £11 Twin room & Twin Superior room available both with en–suite bathrooms Internet available for no extra charge Self catering shared between 2 people Room deposit of £100 payable on arrival

EF Cambridge – Varsity House Travel time to school is 10 minutes by bus Weekly bus ticket is £11 and this will allow you to travel anywhere in the city as often as you wish Single room Ensuite bathroom Self catering, communal kitchens are shared with 5 other students Internet available for small charge Room deposit of £100 payable on arrival

EF Cambridge – Norfolk House ILSP Residence Located near the city centre 5 Single bedrooms 2 Shared bathrooms Large common room Free WIFI internet Shared open plan Kitchen/dining room with all modern amenities Ideal for ILSP students

EF Cambridge – Activities Activities include: punting, King’s College chapel, Fitzwilliam Museum, Cinema, Bowling, Karaoke, London Theatre, City tour Free activities available Student parties in local nightclubs EF Football Team, tennis & basketball weekly Shopping in Grande Arcade & Grafton Centre

EF Cambridge – Activities cont.

Weekend day trips to: - Bath & Stonehenge - Oxford - Stratford - Warwick castle - York - Alton Towers - Brighton - Canterbury - London Day trips from £16 - £36 Weekend trips to: - Paris - Edinburgh - Amsterdam arranged every term (£150 - £180 )

EF Cambridge – Essential info Unlimited bus ticket £10 - £20 weekly cost Lunch at school from £2.50 Cycle – friendly city so we recommend renting or buying a bicycle. Cheap and fast way to travel around the city Stansted airport is just 30 minutes by train Regular trains to London only 50 minutes