Summer School 2025

In cooperation with the Sussex English Academy, The Cambridge Institute offers an intensive two-week English summer course in August for children and teenagers aged 11–18, available at two levels (B1 for lower secondary students and B2 for upper secondary students). This English course provides an ideal way to ease back into school after the summer holidays.

Unlike traditional “summer camps,” our focus is placed on developing all English language skills (speaking, writing, reading, listening, grammar), with an emphasis on practical training and active communication. Our goal is to make the most of the two weeks and ensure students feel more confident in their abilities.

Our program also prepares students for the Cambridge English exams, which offer an internationally recognised certificate upon successful completion of the course. This boosts students’ confidence and helps prepare them for the Austrian final school-leaving exam (Zentralmatura), which follows a very similar format.

2 Levels - 2 Groups

One group at B1 level and one group at B2 level will be offered.

Group B1 (generally for lower secondary students / aged 11-14)

Course dates: 18.08.2025 - 29.08.2025 (Monday-Friday)

Exam date: Friday 29.08.2025 (afternoon)

4-8 students per group

Course fee: € 1.895,- including materials

Exam fee: € 215,- (optional)

Group B2 (generally for upper secondary students / aged 15-18)

Course dates: 18.08.2025 - 29.08.2025 (Monday-Friday)

Exam date: Saturday 30.08.2025 (full-day)

4-8 students per group

Course fee: € 1.995,- including materials

Exam fee: € 215,- (optional)

Information about our Summer School for Children and Teenagers

Here you can find the most important information about our Summer School 2025:

Ages

The courses are specifically designed for children and teenagers aged between 11 and 18.
Duration

18. - 29. August 2025
Time

Mo-Fr between 09:00-16:30 with one hour lunch break
Teachers

Professional native English speaker teachers from The Cambridge Institute
Small Groups

Maximum 8 students per group
Location

The Cambridge Institute Vienna (Mariahilfer Straße 121b, 1060 Vienna)
Content

All language skills are trained, so your child can both improve their weaknesses and enhance their strengths in their language abilities.
Cambridge Exam

As a grand finale, there is the opportunity to take the Cambridge exam at the respective level and obtain a globally recognised language certificate!
Placement Test

Generally, the English language skills of children aged 11 to 14, i.e., students in lower secondary school, are typically in the A2-B1 range. Teenagers between 15 and 18 years old usually fall within the B1-B2 range. However, exceptions always exist! Therefore, as part of our Summer School, we conduct a free placement test with each student to determine their current language level. In some cases, this can also result in a lower secondary student participating in our B2 course.
Registration

Registration can be done at The Cambridge Institute or directly on the website of the Sussex English Academy.
Level

The students will be placed in either the B1 or B2 group, according to their level.
Course Fees

The fee per student is € 1.895 (B1) or € 1.995 (B2) including materials, excluding the fee for the optional exam.
Mock Exam

During the course you will have plenty of exam practice, including a full mock exam, to ensure you feel confident when it comes to the real thing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our Summer School, unlike many other summer language courses, is a comparatively academically-oriented program. Therefore, we do not include typical activities (such as sports sessions) in the afternoon, but instead focus on linguistic development. We place great emphasis on further building language skills and fostering the individual strengths of the participants. At the same time, we aim to spark the children's interest in the English language in an international environment.

You can find important details about the Summer School by clicking on the text blocks. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or would like to discuss other topics.

Why take an exam at the end?

At the end of the Summer School, we offer children and teenagers the unique opportunity to take a Cambridge English exam directly at our institute.

A Cambridge English exam is a great way to make learning visible and reinforce what has been learned. The exam preparation is intended to motivate students to work toward a clear goal, thereby enhancing their willingness to learn throughout the entire course. Thanks to the international standard of the Cambridge exams, students receive objective feedback on their English level (B1 or B2) and are also prepared for the format of the Austrian final school exam (Zentralmatura). The globally recognized certificate is a valuable addition to their educational path and helps boost the candidates’ confidence.

The exam is not mandatory but is highly recommended for the reasons mentioned above.

Cambridge B1 Preliminary for Schools

A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student has mastered the basics of English and now has practical language skills for everyday use. B1 Preliminary for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B1 Preliminary but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

A B1 Preliminary for Schools qualification shows that a student can:

read simple textbooks and articles in English
write letters and emails on everyday subjects
understand factual information
show awareness of opinions and mood in spoken and written English

Cambridge B2 First for Schools

A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that a student has the language skills they need to communicate in an English-speaking environment. B2 First for Schools is targeted at the same CEFR level as B2 First but with content aimed at school-age learners rather than adults.

The educational standards in Austria specify B2 as the target level to be achieved for the general university entrance qualification through the Zentralmatura.

A B2 First for Schools qualification shows that students can:

communicate effectively face to face, expressing opinions and presenting arguments
write clear, detailed English, expressing opinions and explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different points of view
follow and understand the news
write letters, reports, stories and lots of other types of text

Supervision and Lunch Breaks

Your children will be supervised by us at the Cambridge Institute premises between 08:30 and 17:00. During both class time and breaks, a female and a male trusted staff member will be available.

Please note that we do not provide meals. Your child should therefore bring a snack or packed lunch.

With your permission, your child is welcome to spend the lunch break outside our premises on Mariahilfer Straße. However, please be aware that we do not assume any supervisory responsibility outside the institute.

Our Teachers

All teachers are native English speakers with appropriate teaching qualifications, classroom experience, and mandatory safeguarding training.

For the Summer School, we exclusively employ teachers who are part of the Cambridge Institute Vienna team. Take a look at our team here.

Arrival and pick-up times

Your children can arrive between 08:30 and 09:00 before classes begin at 09:00.

Classes end at 16:30, so you can pick up your children between 16:30 and 17:00.

Schedule

The schedule includes six full hours of teaching per day from Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 16:30, plus breaks.

A supervised lunch break takes place from 12:15 to 13:15, during which the children eat together and, of course, are encouraged to continue speaking English. Supervision during lunch is provided by a native English speaker teacher.