Studio Cambridge

What Studio Cambridge does

Studio Cambridge, legally Studio Language Courses (Cambridge) Ltd, is a privately held English language education provider founded in 1954 and headquartered at 5 Salisbury Villas, Cambridge, United Kingdom. The company operates a portfolio of adult English language programs (EFL-20 general, EFL-28 intensive, CE-28 combined, CEC-20 cultural for ages 40+, private tuition, and family courses) alongside four branded residential youth camps: Sir George (year-round, ages 14-17), Sir Michael (summer, ages 13-17), Sir Christopher (summer at Cambridge University colleges, ages 14-17), and Sir Edward (summer at King's Ely, ages 8-14). Programs are delivered at the main school site and at partner venues including Ridley Hall, Newnham College, and King's Ely boarding school.

The business runs a direct-to-consumer model with multi-tier weekly pricing (e.g., £445-£1,860 per week across camp tiers), supplemented by ancillary services such as airport transfers and homestay accommodation. International student enrollment is sourced from 65+ countries through the company's multilingual website (localized in 10 languages), an international agent network, and word-of-mouth referrals. The school holds British Council accreditation and prepares students for IELTS, CAE, and FCE examinations. Class sizes average 12-13 students with a maximum of 16, and 2025 camp nationality mix shows 48% Western Europe, 27% Asia/Far East, and 15% Eastern Europe.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company has no parent, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity in the available data. Distribution combines self-serve online booking (with a CoursePricer tool) and agent-sourced leads. The company has announced new product launches for 2026 (CEC-20 and Family-28) and an internal leadership refresh in November 2025, indicating incremental product and organizational evolution within an established operation.

Name

Studio Cambridge

Legal name

Studio Language Courses (Cambridge) Ltd

Website

https://studiocambridge.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Studio Cambridge is a privately held English language school founded in 1954 in Cambridge, UK, offering adult courses (general, intensive, exam prep, cultural) and four branded youth residential camps (Sir George, Michael, Christopher, Edward) for international students from 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (61163), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Language Immersion & ESL Camps (EDAMALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion Programs & Camps (Local/Seasonal) (EDAMAFAL), English Test Preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo English Test, etc.) (EDAAACAJ)

Keywords

• English language courses
• Language school programs
• Exam preparation courses
• Summer language camps
• Youth english education

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Adult English Courses: Tuition fees for General & Intensive English courses, exam preparation, and cultural holiday courses. Priced per week with tiered pricing for longer stays.
2. Summer Camps: Residential and day camp programs for young learners aged 8-17, including accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions as part of package pricing.
3. Year-round Camps: Ongoing camp programs during academic year for teenagers, combining language study with life skills and cultural activities.
4. Family Courses: Combined adult and child English courses with separate classes, priced per person per week.
5. Airport Transfers: Included in camp packages for Heathrow and Stansted airports; additional fees for other airports and non-standard arrival times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Studio Cambridge provides English language courses for adult learners (general, intensive, combined, cultural, family, and private tuition), exam preparation for IELTS/CAE/FCE, and supervised residential English summer and year-round camps for children and teenagers aged 8-17. Programmes are delivered at the company's main school in Cambridge and at Cambridge University colleges and King's Ely boarding school, with weekly tuition-based pricing and all-inclusive packages that bundle accommodation, meals, activities, and excursions.

Product overview

Studio Cambridge is an English language education provider offering a unified portfolio of courses and camps for international students. The adult education division provides general and intensive English courses (EFL-20, EFL-28, CE-28), cultural programmes for mature learners (CEC-20), exam preparation (IELTS/CAE/FCE), private tuition, and family courses. The youth division operates four branded residential summer and year-round camps: Sir George (year-round, 14-17, Cambridge), Sir Michael (summer, 13-17, Cambridge), Sir Christopher (summer, 14-17, Cambridge University), and Sir Edward (summer, 8-14, Ely). All programmes are delivered at the company's Main School on Station Road in Cambridge or partner university/school facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sir George: Year-round camp for teenagers aged 14-17, located at Studio Main School on Station Road in Cambridge. Open January to July and August to November 2026.
• Sir Michael
• Sir Christopher
• Sir Edward

Products and services

• EFL-20 General English General English course offering 20 morning lessons per week for adult learners, focusing on communication skills and language proficiency across levels from Beginner (1) to Advanced (6).
• EFL-28 Intensive English Intensive English course with 28 morning and afternoon lessons per week, including examination preparation for IELTS, CAE, and FCE, for adult learners seeking accelerated language development.
• CE-28 Combined English Course Combined course with 20 morning general English lessons plus 8 afternoon one-to-one private lessons per week, providing personalised tuition alongside group classes.
• CEC-20 Cambridge English & Culture Cultural holiday course for adults aged 40+ featuring five lectures/seminars on Cambridge history, eccentrics and innovators, art, science, and literature, plus five afternoon/evening cultural activities and visits (punting, college visits, museum visits).
• Private Tuition One-to-one private English lessons tailored to individual requirements and learning goals, available as standalone tuition.
• Exam Preparation Courses (IELTS, CAE, FCE) Standalone and integrated examination preparation for IELTS, Cambridge Advanced English (CAE), and Cambridge English First (FCE), supporting students aiming to certify English proficiency for academic or immigration purposes.
• Family-28 Intensive English Course Intensive family English course for children aged 11+ with accompanying adults, offering 21 hours of tuition per week with separate age-appropriate classes for children and adults.
• Sir George Camp Year-round intensive camp for teenagers aged 14-17 located at Studio Main School in Cambridge, combining 20 general English lessons with 8 life skills lessons, guided study, and cultural activities per week, with homestay accommodation.
• Sir Edward Camp Summer camp for children aged 8-14 located at King's Ely boarding school in Ely, offering 20 English lessons plus 19 activity sessions and 2 full-day excursions per week with residential accommodation.
• Sir Michael Camp Summer camp for teenagers aged 13-17 at Studio Main School in Cambridge, offering 20 English lessons and 13 activity sessions per week with residential accommodation in single en-suite bedrooms.
• Sir Christopher Camp Summer camp for students aged 14-17 at Cambridge University colleges (Ridley Hall and Newnham College), combining English language teaching with University Discovery theme activities, residential accommodation, and excursion programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• Classes from Beginner (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 6)

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ridley Hall, Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSir Christopher summer camp operates at Ridley Hall College facilities. Ridley Hall is affiliated with Cambridge University. Students study in university seminar rooms and experience authentic Cambridge University student life. The college provides residential accommodation, dining halls, and college grounds for camp activities.
• Newnham College, Cambridge UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSir Christopher summer camp uses Newnham College facilities. One of the 31 colleges of Cambridge University, Newnham College provides accommodation, dining facilities, and grounds for students aged 14-17. The college specializes in women's education history, featured in the Cambridge University Discovery theme.
• King's ElycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSir Edward summer camp operates at King's Ely, a world-famous private boarding school for British and international students. Located in Ely, Cambridgeshire (25km north of Cambridge), King's Ely provides campus facilities including accommodation, dining hall, sports facilities, swimming pool, and classrooms.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio Cambridge is British Council accredited. Students can study at any UK institution with government-approved accreditation, and all British Council accredited language centres meet this requirement.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International House London: Historic London-based English language school with adult and young learner programmes plus teacher training. Comparable academic positioning and exam preparation focus.
• Oxford International Education Group: Operates English language schools, junior summer programmes and pathway programmes across the UK (including Oxford, London, Brighton). Direct overlap on adult + junior + exam prep and similar agent-led distribution.
• St Giles International: Long-established British English language school with campuses in London, Brighton and Cambridge. Competes head-to-head in adult intensive English, teacher training and junior summer camps.
• Eurocentres: European language school operator with UK campuses offering adult general English and summer junior programmes. Closely comparable business model and target demographics.
• Language Studies International (LSI): Operates English language schools in the UK and internationally with adult courses, exam preparation and junior programmes. Directly overlapping customer base and curriculum structure.
• British Study Centres: UK-headquartered English language school group offering general English, exam prep and junior programmes across multiple British cities. Closely matches Studio Cambridge's adult + youth + IELTS/CAE/FCE mix.
• EC English Language Centres: Global chain of English language schools serving adults and juniors with a strong agent-recruitment model. Comparable in international student mix, exam prep and Cambridge/UK summer offerings.
• Kaplan International Languages: Operates a global network of English language schools with adult courses, exam preparation and junior summer camps. Directly comparable portfolio breadth (adult + junior + exam prep) and target market of international students seeking UK-based study.

Emerging players

• Bell English: Cambridge-based English language and boarding school provider with junior summer camps and adult courses. Closest geographic peer; partially overlapping Cambridge heritage positioning.

Broad incumbents

• EF Education First: World's largest private education company offering language schools, academic programmes and cultural exchange globally. Overlaps with Studio Cambridge on adult English courses and junior summer camps but operates at vastly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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