Re-Opening again on 14 September 2020, Central Language School offers General English, Intensive English, Part-Time and Exam courses. Information on each of these courses can be found using the menu on the right.

We welcome students all year round and close only over the Christmas period. 

From May to August 2020 Central Language School is offering online classes as the School in Cambridge is closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please contact us directly about availability of online classes. 

Your Course and your Timetable

Your course may depend on your level, so we give you a placement assessment when you arrive. You can also take the Cambridge English test, which will tell you which exam you may be able to prepare for. This is only a guide, so we will advise you while you take a course.

Our Full-time courses are called General English (15 hours tuition per week) or Intensive English (21 hours tuition per week). Lessons are every morning from Monday to Friday, 09:30 until 13:00 with a coffee-break at 11:00. If you choose Intensive English there are also classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons between 14:00-16:00.

We also offer some different Part-time course: at any time of year you can study on our Afternoon Course, which is the afternoon part of Intensive English, as above. At certain times of the year, we offer the part-time Beginners Morning course on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 to 11.00. 

There are social afternoon or evening activities for any of our students, offering extra practice in spoken English.

Course Length

You can start on any Monday (except public holidays) for a minimum of one week. Most students study 4–12 weeks. Some students study for up to one year. We can advise you on the length of course needed to achieve particular goals.

Your Class

The maximum class size is 10, but usually there are between 5 and 7 students per class. When you arrive at the school you will do a Placement Test to assess your level. You will then be placed in a class according to your grammar level, speaking ability and personal aims. Using different course books you will study English through a variety of topic areas with an emphasis on spoken communication. This involves pair-work, discussions and role-play. You will also have the opportunity to extend your vocabulary and consolidate your knowledge of grammar.