Bell The Leys
Studying at this prestigious boarding school will inspire your child to aim high, exceed their expectations and aspire for success.
Welcome to Bell The Leys
However long you will be studying with us, we hope that Bell The Leys will inspire students to aim high as they learn the English language and develop essential skills for learning, life and work.
Historic location
Established in 1875, The Leys School is one of the most prestigious private schools in Cambridge, with many of their students progressing to world-class universities.
It is located in the heart of the city, close to the Fitzwilliam Museum and several of the University of Cambridge colleges, and has extensive grounds with contemporary residential accommodation, outstanding sports facilities and a modern teaching block.
THE FEN CAUSEWAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 7AD
Summer Explorer: Wednesday 2 July to Tuesday 12 August 2025
– £3,300 per 2 weeks
Business Leadership Programme: Wednesday 2 July to Tuesday 12 August 2025
– £3,500 per 2 weeks
A city-based school with beautiful grounds
The city of Cambridge offers so much opportunity to students, as England’s most historic and cultural cities and ranking among the best in the world for universities. This prestigious school is particularly ideal for students with high academic ambitions.
Unusually for a city school, it is situated within a leafy 50-acre campus, close to the banks of the River Cam, yet only a 10-minute walk from the buzz of the city centre.
Campus facilities:
- Bright and spacious classrooms, many with interactive whiteboards
- Dining hall and seating
- Multiple activity rooms, including art and cookery rooms
- Cafe serving drinks and snacks
- Theatre and drama studio
- Sports hall
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis courts
- Synthetic football pitch
- Free WiFi
A full residential experience
We want to make sure your child has everything they need to succeed and reach their full potential while studying at Bell. Boys and girls have separate accommodation blocks on site, each with a dedicated houseparent to ensure 24/7 supervision and care throughout their time at Bell.
Accommodation blocks are separate for boys and girls. At Bell The Leys, there are single, twin and dormitory rooms available, including beds, wardrobe, chest of drawers and chairs. Where possible, we mix nationalities in bedrooms, so students are encouraged to practise their English and learn more about another culture.
Access to bathrooms are also separate for boys and girls, as well as for junior and senior courses. There are shared showers and toilet facilities, which are situated at strategic points throughout the accommodation.
Bedrooms are cleaned weekly, bathrooms are cleaned daily, and fresh bed linen provided weekly. Students are responsible for making sure their room is tidy and will have regular room inspections. There is a free laundry service for machine washable clothes once a week.
Please note: towels and hair dryers are not provided.
Houseparents
To ensure the highest level of safeguarding, there is a dedicated houseparent for each accommodation block, who is responsible for the care and welfare of students outside of the classroom.
All students will attend a daily house meeting led by their houseparent where they will have the opportunity to discuss what they have achieved and share any concerns.
Nutritious meals
Students are offered a choice of nutritious food at each mealtime; breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every menu includes a selection of hot and cold items including fresh fruit and vegetables. Packed lunches are provided on study tours.
Snacks are available during break times and at each evening house meeting. If your child has a dietary requirement associated to an allergy, please let us know so we can accommodate this.
Getting to and from Bell The Leys
To the highest standard, our care for your child starts from the moment they land in the UK. Our dedicated Young Learners team will oversee the coordination, liaison and supervision of your child on arrival and departure days. Of course, you may want to travel with your child and bring them directly to the school. We can also arrange for this with the school.
Free return transfers
Airport or station transfers are included in your course package fee, from designated airports (see right) and within scheduled arrival and departure times (depending on student travel requirements).
To guarantee your airport transfer, please submit our online travel form for each student at least 10 working days before the course start date. If you would like to make any changes to your departure date, please let us know at least 7 working days before your departure date.
Designated airports for Bell The Leys
- London Heathrow 113 km
- London Stansted 50 km
- London Gatwick 150km
- London St Pancras 92km
Out-of-hours one-way prices
- London Heathrow £200
- London Stansted £110
- London Gatwick £220
- London St Pancras £200
Courses at Bell The Leys
Our courses support people at any age, language level and goal. With courses available throughout the year, we are confident we can support you to achieve success.
Summer Explorer
Up to 9 weeks
Bell RMS:
13 July - 9 August 2025
Bell Badminton School:
6 July - 16 August 2025
Bell Tudor Hall:
9 July - 5 August 2025
Bell The Leys:
2 July - 12 August 2025
Bell St Albans:
15 June - 16 August 2025 (weekly enrolment)
Business Leadership Programme
2 weeks
2 July - 15 July 2025
16 July - 29 July 2025
30 July - 12 August 2025
