Family-28 Intensive English Course
Ages 11+ with accompanying adult | Morning and afternoon lessons
Family-28 is a brand-new course created for children aged 11 and over, along with their accompanying adult. Whether you’re looking to improve your language skills or try something new together, Family-28 offers the ideal mix of structured study and shared progress.
Course overview
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21 hours of tuition per week
Engaging, age-appropriate lessons delivered by experienced teachers. -
Start any Monday throughout the year (except July, August & December)
Join the course on a date that suits you – no fixed start dates. -
Flexible course length
Stay for as many weeks as you wish – from a single week to a longer-term experience. -
Lunch provided each day
Enjoy freshly-prepared lunches Monday-Friday -
Suitable for all levels
From beginners to advanced learners
How the Family-28 course works
Children and adults attend separate classes, carefully grouped by age:
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Children (11–17 years) will join classes designed specifically for under 18s, with content tailored to their age group.
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Adults (18+) will study in general adult classes, which may include students aged 16 and over, ensuring a mature and stimulating learning environment.
This structure ensures both children and adults receive the most effective and appropriate tuition, while still enjoying the shared experience of learning together.
Extras
If you need accommodation in Cambridge during your studies we can help with this. Please see our Accommodation page for more information.
What do our English lessons involve?
This is a course with morning and afternoon lessons (28 lessons/21 hours per week).
For children
- 20 lessons (15 hours) of general English language teaching per week in the mornings
- 8 lessons (6 hours) of English and life skills in the afternoons
For adults
- 20 lessons of general English (15 hours) in the mornings, with an additional 8 afternoon optional lessons (6 hours) per week.
Afternoon options
Students can choose from the following weekly options as afternoon classes:
1. Language Skills
1.A. Functional English
The focus is on functional English to help you communicate with the numerous people you will speak to in Cambridge, such as your host, shop assistants and receptionists. In addition, you will learn about aspects of British and local culture.
Topics include going out, shopping, living with a host family, shopping, going out ordering meals, buying tickets, filling in forms, etiquette and customs, Cambridge life, London and the Royals and everyday idioms.
1.B. Communication Skills
For students at higher English levels the focus is on enhancing communication skills. The aim is to develop students’ ‘receptive’ skills (listening and reading) and ‘productive skills’ (speaking and writing). These lessons will often use authentic materials and examine (among others) the following topics:
International communication, customs and etiquette, regional Britain, Cambridge life, seasonal celebrations, pronunciation varieties, London & the Royals and current affairs.
2. English for Academic Examinations
This option is for students who wish to take an English language exam whilst at Studio or after returning home. Gaining an internationally-recognised qualification is particularly useful for students planning to study on a Foundation, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at an English-speaking university. However, this option is also suitable for students who don’t need a specific qualification but would like a more structured and demanding course. The aim is to improve academic language skills and exam techniques.
2.A. IELTS Preparation
Topics include delivering a short monologue, reacting to differences of opinion during discussions, formal structures in academic writing, note-taking for lectures and identifying writers’ claims in scientific texts.
This option is only open to students with intermediate (level 4) to advanced (level 6) English.
2.B. Cambridge Examination Preparation
Topics include describing & comparing pictures, making suggestions, co-operative language, writing letters, email, reports & reviews, comprehending fiction, magazines and newspapers, listening to news and presentations & conversations.
This option is only open to students with intermediate (level 4) to advanced (level 6) English.
The lesson times are 09:30 – 15:15, Monday to Thursday and 09:30 – 13:00 on Fridays. There is a 30-minute morning break from 11:00 – 11:30 and a break for lunch from 13:00 – 13:45.
2026 Course Prices
| 1 – 4 weeks | £440.00 per week, per person |
| 5 + weeks | £420.00 per week, per person |
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