Award winning
Mayor of Cambridge’s Award (Outstanding Voluntary Service to the Community in Cambridge)
Cambridgeshire Skills’ Excellent Provider Award (Highly Commended)
Since 2012
More than a decade of Excellent Provision of English Speaking & Interpersonal Skills in Cambridge
Thousands
Welcoming thousands of participants from all walks of life and from every continent of the world
Our Mission
Our mission is to contribute to the process of capacity building by bringing people together, through activities which will offer them the opportunity to share, develop and improve their communication and interpersonal skills in English Language.
We want to empower people to become individuals equipped with skills, access to information, knowledge, training and employment.
What you can expect
Why join us?
Customised courses for adult learning
Courses for everyone at any level: for students, job-seekers, professionals and for other purposes
Finding a like-minded community
Come and meet others with one aim – to communicate in English Language
Achieve your goal
Get your certificate and succeed in interviews, get a job, access further studies, become a professional and fulfil your dream
Our Team
Your success is our success
C-ELS is run by highly qualified and experienced professionals who are specialists in various fields; English Language (EFL/ESOL), Foreign Languages, Adult and Community Education, Interpersonal Skills, Management and other areas.
Mahendra
Michael
Jackie
Meg
Hrity
Ben
Looking for a place to volunteer? You are very welcome. We have a number of opportunities for volunteers to contribute, learn and grow with us.
What our students say
What you say matters to us. We do our best to stay in touch with our students and alumni and are happy to get your feedback.
See all success stories“Speaking program helped me to make new friendships in the time when I moved to the UK and didn't know anyone. It helped me a lot with building confidence when speaking. It's really important to have someone you can share with, someone who is in the same situation, dealing with the same problems, as a community we can help each other and share our experiences.”
Denisa from Czech
Designer
“I love how after finishing your 10-week speaking program at Cambridge English Language Society you can enter a second level with them by becoming part of the Professional Group, where you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge by doing creative case studies (like debates, workshop organization, website redesign, etc.). It is a great and entertaining way to apply your knowledge practically.”
Csilla from Hungary
Researcher
“When I started the Cambridge English Language Society speaking program I could speak English but not enough for my career to get a better job. Thanks to this course in a year I passed the interview with the company which collaborates with Russia and now I am part of the Travel Tour Destination Agency. I am very happy as I can speak my native language along with English."
Tatiana from Russia
Travel Agent and Food Coach