Enrolment

Students are encouraged, as in past years, to book their places early, as 27 may be accommodated, and demand consistently exceeds availability. The enrolment procedure is:

Enquiries and enrolment forms

Enquiries and enrolment forms should be sent (preferably by email and NOT by courier) to:

Christopher Guichot de Fortis & Julia Poger

By emailing us a completed enrolment form, you are confirming that you will attend the Course in the format you have chosen; your understanding that precautions taken during the in-person version will be appropriate; and that – barring any unforeseen problems such as trees falling on your internet lines – you have the required equipment, time and setting to be able to participate fully in any remote sessions.

Deposit

Upon notification of acceptance, a £500 (non-refundable) deposit, in the form of a bank transfer, payable to the above, must be sent to guarantee a place. Details will be provided.

Tuition fees

Tuition fees : £3245

The balance of tuition fees (£3245 – £500 deposit) must be paid by 15th May.

In the event of a cancellation after this date, tuition fees will be refunded only if another student is found to take the cancelled place.

Tuition fees cover:

  • student-teacher ratio never greater than 2.5 to 1
  • over 60 hours of training over the two weeks, including:
    • 40 hours formal interpretation tuition
    • Daily “extracurricular” specialised workshops
  • Carefully chosen speeches, speakers, and situations that mimic real life scenarios
  • Training either in an in-person roundtable or a hub configuration
  • A full buffet lunch on working days
  • Official opening and closing dinners (on the Sunday evening prior to the first day of class, and on the Friday evening of the last day of class)

2024 Info at a Glance…

2024 session dates

4 – 17 August 2024

Working languages for this session

English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Italian.

Course Venue

Hilton Cambridge City Centre
Downing St,
Cambridge CB2 3DT,
U.K.
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Biactive Young Interpreter Places

There are two student places available for young interpreters with a FR<>EN biactive profile.
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2025 session dates

3 – 15 August 2025