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Embassy Cambridge

Chesterton College/ EC Cambridge

Cambridge is world-famous for its historic colleges, beautiful architecture and its iconic images of students cycling bicycles and punting on the River Cam. Our centre is located on Chesterton Community College. We offer residential accommodation at Jesus College (part of Cambridge University) in central Cambridge. We also offer the opportunity to stay in a local homestay.
Chesterton Community College is a modern, cosmopolitan British secondary school with new buildings and recent refurbishments all around the spacious and secure site. Featuring nearby sports fields and adjoining leisure centre, the school has great facilities for our young learners.
The close proximity to the city, Jesus College & Jesus Green make it an excellent location for our summer programme.
Quick Facts
Location: Chesterton College
Dates available: 27 Jun –15 Aug *Available for students staying with a Host family
Dates available: 11 Jul–15 Aug *Available for students staying in residence
Ages: 12 – 17 (residential), 13 - 17 (homestay)
Accommodation: Standard single/twin room and Homestay
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Living
RESIDENTIAL
- Jesus College residence (available 11 July – 15 August) is part of the prestigious University of Cambridge located a short walk from the city centre (approx. 20 minutes). Students travel together with one of our members of staff the Campus for lessons etc. Students stay in standard single or twin rooms across 8 different town houses with one house parent in each. Room furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair Wi-Fi available throughout.
- Laundry service available free of charge. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in each house and live in staff will schedule laundry sessions where the students are helped
- Bedrooms cleaned weekly (both)
HOMESTAY
- Students are housed in pairs (twin rooms), with local host families
- Students share bathroom with the homestay
- Students receive half-board with their homestay family and eat lunch at Chesterton College in the modern, spacious canteen. Students receive a packed lunch from their homestay on the weekend.
- Homestay students travel independently via public transport to Chesterton College
- Travel time to campus can be up to 40 minutes. A weekly bus pass is provided as part of the program and taxis provided on certain evenings/weekends.
- Laundry service available free of charge

Learning
- Lessons are taught by friendly and professional English teachers
- 20 x 45 minute lessons per week morning, or afternoon
- Placement test on day 1 to ensure students in appropriate level
- Maximum 16 students per class
- Students will be placed in an international class with students of different nationalities
- Curriculum with emphasis on communication skills
- Many classrooms have interactive whiteboards
- Materials included as well as an end of course report and certificate
- Trinity exams preparation available
- Classrooms are located at Chesterton College
Programme Information
Arrival
Students will be welcomed at campus reception where they will register, check in to their rooms and get their room keys.
Welcome
On the first evening, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised inbetween lessons and during the evenings. These activities could be on-site and near to the centre. These may include:
- Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball or basketball.
- Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
- Evening activities such as karaoke, talent show, and team games.
Excursions and Trips
HALF-DAY TRIPS
- Our students only go on local visits to Cambridge to explore the charming city on a walking tour or a city quiz.
- Students will get to punt on the River Cam, experience the wonderful King’s College and Chapel
- Cambridge University Botanical Gardens is an extremely beautiful excursion included in this programme
FULL-DAY EXCURSIONS
- London: Visit London once per week, seeing places such as: the British Museum, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum, the National Gallery, Oxford street shopping and Hyde Park as well as the famous Westminster Walking Tour
- Warwick Castle: Explore this spectacular medieval royal castle once owned by Queen Elizabeth I
- Oxford: Students can get to know the other famous university city and visit one of its most famous colleges
- Stratford Upon Avon: Visit this beautiful town, the birthplace of Shakespeare
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
- Thorpe Park: Enjoy extreme rides and attractions at this popular theme park
- Norwich: Visit this beautiful city in Norfolk and its beautiful cathedral
- Yarmouth Sea Life Centre: Get up close with over 1500 amazing marine creatures
3 WEEK SAMPLE PROGRAMMES
Extra
Each 14 night stay will include 2 local visits by foot or local transport to Cambridge with activities and 6 full-day excursions to other sites such as London, Oxford and Warwick Castle. Students also do full-day excursions in Cambridge to explore King’s College, try punting on River Cam, Duxford IWM and Granchester Meadows, among other places. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.This programme is for illustrative purposes only and is subject to amendments or alterations.
Cambridge Homestay: The Homestay programme has some differences to the below programme. On Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday evenings they spend time in their homestays instead of participating in on-site activities.
Cambridge Programme 2021 (Residential)
WEEK 1 | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11 Jul | 12 Jul | 13 Jul | 14 Jul | 15 Jul | 16 Jul | 17 Jul | |
Morning | Arrivals /local activities or optional trip to Norwich | Walking Tour of Cambridge | Quidditch & World Cup Football Lessons | Punting on the river Cam
Lessons | Full day trip to London with Westminster Walking Tour & Covent Garden Shopping | Lessons
Lessons | Full day trip to Oxford, walking tour and a College visit |
Afternoon | Testing /Induction or Lessons | ||||||
Evening | Welcome and Team Games | Capture the Flag | Kahoot Quiz Night | Olympic Sports Night | Karaoke & Disco | Egg Drop Challenge | Film Night |
See sample programme
Cambridge Programme 2021 (Residential)
WEEK 2 | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 Jul | 19 Jul | 20 Jul | 21 Jul | 22 Jul | 23 Jul | 24 Jul | |
Morning | Arrivals /Departures & local activities or optional trip to Great Yarmouth Sea Life Cantre | Testing/ Induction or Lessons | Lessons Dragon's Den Preparation &volleyball | Lessons Cambridge University Botanical Gardens Visit | Lessons | Full day to London with British Museums | Full day trip to Warwick Castle |
Afternoon | Cambridge City Quiz | ||||||
Evening | Welcome Night | Cambridge selfie competition | Dragon's Den Presentation | Talent show | Karaoke & Disco | Photo Scavenger Hunt | Film Night |
Cambridge Programme 2021 (Homestay)
WEEK 1 | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul | Jul | Jul | Jul | Jul | Jul | Jul | |
Morning | Arrivals /local activities or optional trip Norwich | Walking tour or Cambridge | Quidditch &World Cup Football Lessons | Punting on the River Cam Lessons | Full day trip to London with Westminster Walking tour & Covent Garden Shopping | Lessons | Full-day trip to Oxford, walking tour and a College visit |
Afternoon | Testing/Induction or Lessons | ||||||
Evening | Evening with your Host Family | Evening with your Host family | Kahoot Quiz Night | Olympic Sports Night | Karaoke & | Evening with your Host Family | Evening with your host Family |
Disco |
See sample programme
WEEK 3/6 | SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul12 / Aug2 | Jul13 / Aug3 | Jul14 / Aug4 | Jul15 / Aug5 | Jul16 / Aug6 | Jul17 / Aug7 | Jul18 / Aug8 | |
Morning | Arrivals /local activities or optional trip to Thorpe Park | Walking Tour of Cambridge | Full day trip to London with Science/Natural History Museum & Hyde Park | Lessons | Full day trip to Ely Cathedral & Cambridge Botanical Gardens | Lessons | Full day trip to Stratford upon Avon & Shakespeare’s Birthplace |
Afternoon | Testing /Induction or Lessons | ||||||
Evening | Welcome and Lip Sync Battles | Beat the Staff! | Fashion Show | Embassy Idol Karaoke | Dragon’s Den Preparation | Scavenger Hunt | Film Night |
Culture Club |
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