Learn English in Cambridge

Accommodation – Where will I live in Cambridge?

An important part of living away from home is having somewhere safe, comfortable and pleasant to stay.
At Bell, we understand this - which is why we provide a choice of accommodation to suit your individual needs.

Click to expandResidential – for convenience and comfort

from £190/wk


Tripos Court

Modern and lively self-catering residence between Bell Cambridge and the city centre.

A modern complex of seven residences for younger students (aged around 18-24) with a lively campus-style atmosphere. Each residence sleeps up to six students, who each stay in single bedroom with their own private shower and toilet. Excellent location with good facilities.

En-suite bathroomYes
Shared kitchen facilitiesYes
Laundry facilitiesYes
SupervisedYes
Minimum age18
Distance to school (mins)10
Distance to city centre (mins)10

Sorrento Residence

Single en-suite room, daily bed & breakfast. Part of small hotel complex, between school and city centre.

Part of the friendly family-run Sorrento Hotel complex, situated close to Bell Cambridge. This comfortable accommodation has six single rooms, each with a private shower room, toilet, colour TV, hairdryer and kettle. You also have the advantage of a shared kitchen where you can prepare snacks and meals. A buffet or full English breakfast is provided and is included in the weekly fee. The minimum age for residents is 18 years.

En-suite bathroomYes
Shared kitchen facilitiesYes
Laundry facilitiesYes
SupervisedYes
Minimum age 18
Distance to school (mins) 15
Distance to city centre (mins) 15

Homerton College

AVAILABLE JULY AND AUGUST ONLY

Single room, en-suite bathroom accommodation with breakfast every day and evening meals Monday to Friday

Homerton College Residence is used by university students from September to June and by Bell and other summer students in July and August. This accommodation is suitable for responsible independent students who wish to live in a student residence with their own private bathroom. It is also suitable for Bell students under 18 and has dedicated house supervisors available to provide support.

En-suite bathroom Yes
Laundry facilities Yes
SupervisedYes
Minimum age 16
Distance to school (mins) 15
Distance to city centre (mins) 15

Sedley Court

AVAILABLE JULY AND AUGUST ONLY

Self-catering, single room with private shower and toilet. Lively student residence between school and city centre..

Sedley Court is a modern residence for 150 students, with a lively atmosphere suitable for younger independent students aged 18+ who enjoy living in campus and who are happy to make their own arrangements for meals. Bell has 15 rooms at Sedley Court, and our students live in three flats which can each accommodate five students. Students stay in single bedrooms with a private shower room and toilet. Each flat has a shared kitchen, supplied with crockery, cutlery, fridge, freezer and cooking facilities. The minimum age for residents is 18 years.

En-suite bathroomYes
Shared kitchen facilitiesYes
Laundry facilitiesYes
SupervisedYes
Minimum age18
Distance to school (mins) 15
Distance to city centre (mins) 15

Prospero Homes – Warkworth Street

High quality 4* self-catering studios and 5* apartments located in the city centre.

Very close to Parkers Piece and a short walk to Cambridge colleges, Grand Arcade and Grafton Shopping Centres. 3 Warkworth Street is a Victorian townhouse with 6 studio (one room) apartments and 1 apartment with separate bedroom and lounge - all furnished to a very high standard. Ensuite shower, fully equipped kitchen area, TV with freeview satellite in each apartment, unlimited free internet access via wired and wireless links, linen and towels provided, onsite laundry room, security door entry system, telephone for free local and national calls.

Bell is happy to check availability for students at Prospero Homes. In order to confirm a booking students need to contact Prospero Homes direct (www.prosperohomes.co.uk) and provide full credit card details.

En-suite bathroomYes
Kitchen facilitiesYes
Laundry facilitiesYes
Supervised 
Minimum age 16
Distance to school (mins) 20
Distance to city centre (mins) 0

Prospero Homes – Mowbray Road

Located within easy reach of Bell International and with good bus links to the city centre.

The accommodation has a shared lounge with telephone for free local and national calls and dining area. TV, DVD and wireless internet access available in all rooms. Car parking, large patio area and garden - 1 studio apartment with ensuite shower, integral fully equipped kitchen area with fridge, combination microwave, washer-dryer, cooking utensils, crockery, hairdryer, bed linen and towels. 3 double ensuite bedrooms, and 1 single bedroom with private shower room, fully equipped shared kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, cooking utensils, crockery, hairdryer, bed linen and towels.

Bell is happy to check availability for students at Prospero Homes. In order to confirm a booking students need to contact Prospero Homes direct (www.prosperohomes.co.uk) and provide full credit card details.

En-suite bathroomYes
Shared kitchen facilitiesYes
Laundry facilitiesYes
Supervised 
Minimum age 16
Distance to school (mins) 5
Distance to city centre (mins) 10

Click to expandHomestay – for a taste of family life in Cambridge

from £120/wk


We have a large number of homestays in Cambridge, all within easy reach of the school whether you are walking, cycling or taking the bus. The school is located close to a major bus terminal easily accessible from wherever you are in the city.

Living in a homestay you will have the opportunity to practise your English with your hosts outside of class hours and experience British culture in the home. You will not be placed with students of the same first language unless you specifically request it.


Click to expandHotels and serviced apartments – for maximum independence

prices on request


Fully furnished, self-catering serviced apartments close to Bell Cambridge and the city centre.

Bell Cambridge have negotiated special price reductions on these well-located apartments and studios. Citystay properties are available for any period from 1 day to several months and come fully equipped with free broadband internet access, desk, widescreen digital TV en-suite bathroom facilities, plus kitchen with oven, microwave, washer/dryer, superior quality bed linen, towels, and crockery. Hairdryer, ironing facilities, and free parking are also included.

Bell is happy to check availability for students with Citystay. In order to confirm a booking students need to contact Citystay direct (www.citystayuk.com) and provide full credit card details.


En-suite bathroomYes
Kitchen facilities Yes
Laundry facilitiesYes
Supervised 
Minimum age 18
Distance to school (mins) 10
Distance to city centre (mins) 10

Meet our students

Meet our students

Jack and Carolina talk about their experiences on Bell’s University Foundation Programme.

Outstanding value

Choose to study at Bell and get all this included in your tuition fee:

  • Core' tuition and 'explore' options including free weekly lectures on a variety of topics
  • Further use of multimedia and study centres resources plus free Wi-Fi and internet access
  • Social programme including
    up to two free trips every two weeks
    , plus daily timetable of events
  • Bell entry tests and end of term certificate
  • Use of sports and social amenities including tennis courts and football pitches (dependent on centre)
  • Free travel insurance covering your trip from the moment you leave home to the day you return.

For more details of what's included with your chosen course, view our terms and conditions or contact the Customer Services team.

Other academic programmes

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Two-term university preparation for students with 13 years of high school education.

Masters Preparation Programme

1-3 term course to prepare students for postgraduate study in the UK.