General Information

There are lots of schools in England - why should I book a course at Cicero?

Cicero has an excellent reputation for teaching English.
We are accredited by the British Council, who inspect the school regularly.
We employ native speaker teachers who are qualified and experienced and will help you learn English effectively and fast.
Cicero is small and personal and we will help you whenever you need us.
Our classes are small, which means you will make faster progress.
We will check your progress and get feedback from you regularly.
All our team enjoy their work and learning at Cicero is fun as well as effective.
Tunbridge Wells is a great place to learn English and experience the English way of life, as well as an ideal place from which to explore London, the south and south-east coast and plenty of beautiful countryside, towns and villages all around.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 16 to study at Cicero. We have separate courses at several centres in England for young learners; please ask for our Young Learners’ brochure for details.

Where is the school?

We are in Royal Tunbridge Wells, a friendly town of about 60,000 inhabitants, 42 miles south of London in the "Garden of England", an area which includes some of the finest countryside in England.
The town has a wide variety of shops both large and small, many pubs, cafes and restaurants, several nightclubs, a museum, a library, an art gallery, cinemas, plenty of music venues and a sports centre. There is something for all ages and it is easy to visit these places without a car.
There is fine countryside around Tunbridge Wells and plenty of interesting towns, picturesque villages and several beautiful castles.
London is just 50 minutes away by train and you can reach the seaside in 40 minutes.

How can I get to Tunbridge Wells?

You can fly to Gatwick (the nearest airport) Heathrow or Stansted and we can book a taxi to collect you from the airport and take you straight to your accommodation, or you can travel there by train or coach.
If you come by train, we can book a taxi to collect you from Ashford International or a London railway station, or you can travel directly on to Tunbridge Wells by local train.
If you come by car, we are within easy reach of Dover for the ferries and Folkestone for the Channel Tunnel.
Full details of how to get to Tunbridge Wells and your accommodation will be sent with your booking confirmation.
For more details please see Travel.

When should I arrive and leave?

The arrival day is usually the Sunday before your course starts and the departure day is the Saturday after your course ends.