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ILC Cambridge (ABC Cambridge)

Language school, English courses in Cambridge, The United Kingdom

ILC Cambridge (ABC Cambridge)

ABC Cambridge, founded in 1986, is an English language school in the historic university city of Cambridge, England. It now belongs to ILC International Language Centres, a group with schools in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Colchester and Portsmouth, and operates as ILC Cambridge at 20 Park Street. The centre has six classrooms, free Wi-Fi, a student services reception and an activity every week; central London is 1 hour 15 minutes away by train.

Courses are full-time or part-time, in groups or one-to-one, for work, study, exams or general interest:

  • General English (English Main Course) and an intensive version
  • IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation
  • One-to-one and specialist English courses
  • Cambridge International Summer School for adults, juniors and families
  • Group study holidays for school and company groups
  • ABC LIVE online courses in a virtual classroom

The general course covers levels from beginner (A0) to advanced (C1), with classes of up to 14 students (8 on average) and starts on any Monday. Students can stay with a homestay family or in a student residence.

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Programmes

  • English Main Course: 15 hours a week (four 45-minute lessons a day, Monday to Friday 9:30-12:45), levels A0 to C1
  • English Main Course Intensive
  • IELTS and Cambridge exam preparation
  • One-to-one English and specialist courses
  • Cambridge International Summer School (adult, junior and family programmes)
  • ABC LIVE online courses

The general course starts any Monday, includes a placement test and ends with a certificate; classes have up to 14 students.

Housing

Students can stay with a homestay family or in a student residence. Homestays offer a single bedroom with half board (breakfast and evening meal) on weekdays and all meals at weekends; self-catering or bed and breakfast may be available on request for students aged 18 and over. Homestays are booked by the week, Sunday to Sunday, and are usually 10 to 25 minutes from the school on foot or by public transport.

Subjects taught

  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Language Courses
    • Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs
    • English Language and Literature (in Language Schools)