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CAMBRIDGE
Formerly known as Kaplan Languages Group
CAMBRIDGE
SCHOOL GUIDE
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Why Study in our Cambridge School?
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About Positively Languages Cambridge
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Courses and Students
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Accommodation in Cambridge
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Health and Safety
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Cambridge
Laws, Local Customs & Rules
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Holiday Policy
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ABOUT CAMBRIDGE
WHY STUDY IN OUR CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL?
What better place to study English than one of the world’s oldest university cities? Follow history’s great writers, scientists and politicians as you wander the ancient colleges that line the banks of the River Cam.
• Offers a peaceful study environment in a beautiful academic city. • Study in the same city as Stephen Hawking, Sir Isaac Newton, and Emma Thompson. • Located 20 minutes from the city center with easy access to London. • Private garden where BBQs and graduations are held during the summer. • Free bike hire available to all Intensive Academic Year and Academic Year Abroad.
LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO Address 75 Barton Road, Cambridge, CB3 9LG Phone
WHY CHOOSE THIS CITY: • City of academic excellence
• Wonderful parks and green spaces • 800 years of history from Cambridge University • 50-minute train journey from London • Vibrant student atmosphere CITY PERSONALITY: Academic, architecture, bike-friendly, bookstores, boutiques, cultural, green, historical, iconic landmarks, museums, picturesque, popular, small town experience, traditional, university town, vibrant, youthful LANDMARKS: King’s College Chapel, Fitzwilliam Museum, Trinity College, Botanic Gardens, St John’s College, the River Cam, Parker’s Piece THINGS TO DO: Go punting on the River Cam, enjoy afternoon tea in Grantchester in the Orchard Tea Rooms where Virginia Woolf used to write, take a bike ride to local villages, watch the end of year Cambridge University Ball Fireworks from the river TRANSPORT OPTIONS: Buses NEARBY CITIES TO VISIT: • Brighton - 2.5 hours away, £50-£95 return ticket • London - 50 to 70 minutes away, £16-£42 return ticket
+44 (0)12 2335 7702 Emergency contact +44 207 362 4074
SCHOOL INFORMATION School Director
Georgia Papamichailidou Total number of teachers 11 Languages spoken by staff Greek, Spanish, French, Arabic, Slovenian, Czech
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Disclaimer: All the information on this school guide is for reference. Please contact your advisor for the latest information
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ABOUT POSITIVELY LANGUAGES CAMBRIDGE
LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES) Bottle of water £1 Coffee £3-£4 Meal out for two £45 - £50 Sandwich £6 Local transport ticket £27 / week (bus), £6-£42 (train) Bike rental From £25
COURSES PROVIDED: General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive
SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLES
English, Academic Year Abroad, Business Supplementary, IELTS Exam Preparation, Bespoke individual courses upon application LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced OTHER SERVICES: Visa support, travel support, University Placement Service, IELTS & Cambridge Exams booking service, airport transfer (see price list for details) Alternative transfer options: by train, by coach SCHOOL FACILITIES: Air conditioning (in all the classrooms), interactive whiteboards, heating, Wi-Fi, free SIM cards, self study center, cafeteria (prices range from £2.50 to £8.00), garden, prayer room. At no extra cost. SCHOOL MATERIALS: P+ Course Books, P+ Learning Space. P+ Extra for Semi-Intensive and Intensive students. FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: You should plan to attend class and orientation on your first day. Please bring your passport (and visa information if required)
Language Foundation lessons
MORNING
AFTERNOON
09:00-10:30 14:30-16:00
CLASS BREAK CLASS
10:30-10:45 10:45-12:15
16:00-16:15 16:15-17:45
Specialist Skills lessons
MORNING (MON-THU) 12:45 - 14:15
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Fitzwilliam Museum Free Botanical Gardens £8 St. Mary’s Tower Observation Platform £8
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Be sure to check your email the week before your start date for your class and orientation schedule! Also, don’t forget to complete the placement test and send in any required documents. NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 2 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 8 (0 without windows) WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: No
Grantchester Tea Rooms £15-£20 for a cream tea Visit to King’s College Chapel £16 Punting on the River Cam £20
SCHOOL LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
SAMPLE SOCIAL SCHEDULE
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
DAYS
FIRST WEEK
SECOND WEEK
10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes
5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 5 minutes 20 minutes 25 minutes 10 minutes
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Lunch in the garden
Welcome Night
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
MONDAY TUESDAY
Bowling Cinema
Crazy Golf
Show in London
WEDNESDAY
Punting on the River Cam Grantchester Village tour
Club Night
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THURSDAY
15 minutes 40 minutes 15 minutes
Ely half-day trip
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
FRIDAY
N/A
Trip to Brighton
Trip to Bath / Stonehenge
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
SATURDAY
20 minutes
THE CITY CENTRE
Number of social activities per week: 6-8. These are a combination of staff-led and suggested independent activities
For the most up-to-date prices, please visit www.whippetbus.co.uk
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SCHOOL GUIDE
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ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME Enhance your English in an immersive environment. Whether you want to upgrade your language fluency, prepare for university or gain career skills, you will have 6, 9 or 11 months to study the language, live like a local and make lifelong friendships.
Courses & STUDENTS
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE • Semi-Intensive • Intensive • Multi-Destination Year
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION • IELTS Exam Preparation • English for Academic Pathways
SEE THE AYA BROCHURE
“It’s the feeling of being here – it’s comfy and everyone is friendly and approachable.” Lea from Germany
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Turkey, France, China, South Korea, Chile, Italy, Kuwait, Thailand, Spain, Brazil STUDENTS PER CLASS: 11–16 (Maximum: 17) MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old (12 if in a closed group) AVERAGE AGE: 22-25 years old STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: • Under 18: 12%
• 18-24: 56% • 25-29: 13% • 30-49: 17% • Over 50: 2%
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ACCOMMODATION IN CAMBRIDGE
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ACCOMMODATION IN CAMBRIDGE
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
THE CAM FOUNDRY
COMMON AREA
BEDROOM
COMMON AREA
VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes, 3 nights in a calendar month maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No, outside in the designated smoking area only NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, after 23:00 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes, an out of hours team is available on-site ROOM CLEANING: On arrival only LINEN CHANGING: On arrival only MINIMUM AGE: Over 18s only AVAILABILITY: From 06/09/2025 to 29/08/2026 MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: From 15:00 on Saturdays and anytime on Sundays. CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
ADDRESS: 315 - 349 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DL ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Two room types to choose; studio rooms with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom, or single rooms with ensuite bathroom, shared kitchen and shared communal living area. Rooms will be in flats of 4 to 6 Positively Languages students, mixed nationalities and mixed genders BEDROOM: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, storage and ensuite bathroom. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided KITCHEN: Hob and combination microwave oven, fridge and all crockery and utensils included SERVICES: Wi-Fi, laundry room (£3.70 per wash and £2.60 per dry) FACILITIES: Cinema room, library, ping pong table, bike storage and study areas. All included in the weekly price LANDMARKS NEARBY: College Chapel, The River Cam, The Mathematical Bridge
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a list of local letting agencies • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure to ask the landlord to see a copy of the gas safety certificate, to check that all cookers and electric fires are safe, and that smoke alarms are fitted. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • If you rent your own accommodation you will be expected to pay Council Tax.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, personal items to make your room feel like home, prescription medication SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, laundry once a
week (free of charge) MEALS PROVIDED: Yes
Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, you will not be able to prepare your own meals in the evenings WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Cambourne, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Fen Ditton, Arbury, Histon, Bar Hill WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are approximately 30 to 60 minutes by bus or 20 to 30 minutes by cycling. The maximum travel time from all homestay options is 60 minutes TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
50 minutes 3 minutes 1 minute 2 minutes 10 minutes 11 minutes 40 minutes 30 minutes
14 minutes 1 minute 1 minute 1 minute 5 minutes 3 minutes 13 minutes 9 minutes
39 minutes
THE SCHOOL
N/A N/A N/A
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
6 minutes 6 minutes 22 minutes 22 minutes
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
THE CITY CENTRE
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HEALTH & SAFETY MEDICAL INSURANCE: All students must have
LAWS
• No one under the age of 18 in the UK may buy or consume tobacco or alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy tobacco or alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18 • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks • You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g.passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal
within the UK legal framework and criteria of our educational oversight and accrediting bodies. We endeavor to ensure a safe, positive and pleasant study and home environment for all students. We show an additional duty of care towards our students who are legally minors, monitoring them more closely than other students and requesting all parents or legal guardians of Under 18s to sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form. • All Positively Languages staff and hosts adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which includes training and regular guidance • All staff and hosts in regular contact with Under 18s are subject to rigorous recruitment procedures and necessary police checks • Each Positively school has a named contact person for Under 18s who meets the students on a regular basis, explains the legal status of Under 18s, monitors any accommodation issues and liaises with the homestay and students’ parents if necessary • We ensure there are activities in the school which are suitable for Under 18s to participate in and inform Under 18s about learning and socializing outside of the classroom
medical insurance for the duration of their stay in the UK. You need to organize your own medical insurance before you travel. Positively Languages does not offer travel and medical insurance in the UK, but you can either use the link on the Positively Languages website to book travel and medical insurance directly with an insurance provider, or can choose your own. IF YOU GET SICK: If you fall ill while in the UK you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Safeguarding team or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may need to register with a local doctor. PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS: We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Positively Languages homestay or residence insurance. UNDER 18 STATEMENT: Positively Languages recognizes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of students aged under 18,
LOCAL CUSTOMS
• In the UK, everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or background, is treated equally and with respect. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and supported • Always stand in line and wait your turn when buying tickets, at a bank or post office, or waiting for a bus. Keep to the right when standing on escalators • Chatting to strangers in public areas is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. Although most people are friendly, some may be reluctant to speak with strangers • “Please” and “Thank you” are widely used in the UK. Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information
POSITIVELY RULES
MEDICAL COSTS Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: CONSULTATION WITH A DOCTOR: £40 PRESCRIPTIONS AT A CHEMIST: £9.90 per item DENTAL TREATMENT: £50 EYE TEST OR NEW GLASSES: £30
EMERGENCY SERVICES Call 999 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police Call 111 for non urgent medical advice
• If you leave your Positively Languages course, the government may revoke your student visa and advise you to return home • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If a student is under 18, parents will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendance you will be sent home and no refund will be given • Be on time for all your lessons • Always tell Positively Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined, you will be sent home and no refund will be given. We will also inform the immigration authorities
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HOLIDAY POLICY
UK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January 2026 3rd April 2026 6th April 2026 4th May 2026 25th May 2026 31st August 2026
NEW YEAR
GOOD FRIDAY
EASTER MONDAY
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY SPRING MAY BANK HOLIDAY SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY
25th December 2026 28th December 2026
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
CONTACT US
SCHOOL CLOSURES: The school will be closed from 21st December 2026 to 28th December 2026 with an additional closure for New Year’s Day on 1st January 2027. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD STUDENTS: There are preset session breaks for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. 1st January 2027 These dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday NEW YEAR
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