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Learn English in Bristol at our partner school, The English Language Centre. Established in 1969, ELC is a family run language school located in two fine historical buildings close to the University in Clifton. Each of the school’s 20 teachers is a native English speaker, has a university degree and considerable experience in teaching English as a foreign language.

Key features of our partner English school in Bristol:

Accredited by both the British Council and EnglishUK
High level of personal attention and care dedicated to each student
17 classrooms, all fully equipped
An excellent mix of cultures with an average of 180 students from 35 different nationalities
Student lounge
Conversation clubs and self study programmes included
Bristol Airport, with cheap flights to over 35 destinations, is just 20 minutes from the school
Language laboratories and study centres
Students can join the University’s social clubs- a great way to make new friends
Computer rooms and WIFI access
Minimum age: 16 years

For more information please take a look at the website of ELC. We offer you this link as an extra service, in addition to individual advice, extended travel information and an emergency phone number.

Social Programme

Apart from being able to use the facilities of Bristol University’s Student Union (including swimming pool, bars and restaurants), ELC Students are also invited to join in with the social activities and excursions run every week by the school. These include:

Walking tours of Bristol
Sports such as football, badminton, squash, gym and table tennis
Excursions to London, Oxford, Wales and Bath
Film Club
Theatre
Salsa Night
Ten Pin Bowling

Furthermore, as there is so much to see and do in Bristol itself, many students enjoy exploring the city alone or with friends. This is an ideal way of becoming immersed in English culture and practising your English language skills at every opportunity.

Intensive

With the intensive course of 28 lessons per week you have 20 lesson per week in the morning. Additionally you will have lessons on four afternoons a week. Two afternoons consist of electives, provided you have sufficient level. In consultation with the teacher, and depending on your level you can choose from the electives culture, conversation or business English. If you have a lower level than the lessons in the afternoon focus on improving fluency and vocabulary. On the two other afternoons the course focuses on writing and listening skills.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks	25 weeks	26 weeks	27 weeks	28 weeks	29 weeks	30 weeks	31 weeks	32 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	742	1082	1399	1734	2069	2403	2738	3073	3407	3611	3933	4256	4579	4902	5224	5547	5870	6193	6276	6587	6898	7209	7520	7830	8141	8452	8763	9074	9026	9325	9623
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals	1160	1710	2236	2780	3324
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1160	1710	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444	6976	7508	8040	8572	9103	9635	10167	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15302	15810	16318
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1160	1710	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444	6976	7508	8040	8572	9103	9635	10167	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15302	15810	16318
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1184	1746	2284	2840	3395	3951	4507	5063	5619	6043	6587	7131	7675	8219	8763	9307	9851	10395	10699	11231	11763	12295	12827	13359	13891	14423	14955	15487	15660	16180	16700

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way).

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way

Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated 4 lessons of accompanied self study per week certificate of attendance If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
4 lessons of accompanied self study per week
certificate of attendance

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p.

The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

Combined

This is a combination course consisting of an intensive course in the morning and private lessons (one-to-one teaching) in the afternoon (5 lessons per week). This course is ideal for students who want to improve their general spoken English while focusing on an area of particular interest. You may want to improve your English at work, your secretarial skills in English, learn how to write letters, know more about e-commerce, or just develop excellent social skills.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks	25 weeks	26 weeks	27 weeks	28 weeks	29 weeks	30 weeks	31 weeks	32 weeks
Combined without accommodation	1519	2248	2953	3676	4400	5123	5846	6569	7292	7884	8595	9307	10018	10729	11440	12152	12863	13574	14046	14746	15445	16144	16844	17543	18242	18942	19641	20340	20681	21368	22056
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals	1937	2875	3790	4722	5655
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1937	2875	3790	4722	5655	6587	7520	8452	9384	10185	11106	12026	12947	13867	14788	15708	16629	17549	18230	19139	20047	20956	21864	22773	23681	24590	25498	26407	26957	27853	28750
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1937	2875	3790	4722	5655	6587	7520	8452	9384	10185	11106	12026	12947	13867	14788	15708	16629	17549	18230	19139	20047	20956	21864	22773	23681	24590	25498	26407	26957	27853	28750
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1961	2911	3838	4782	5726	6671	7615	8560	9504	10317	11249	12182	13114	14046	14979	15911	16844	17776	18469	19390	20310	21231	22151	23072	23992	24913	25833	26754	27315	28224	29132

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way).

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way

Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated 4 lessons of accompanied self study per week certificate of attendance If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
4 lessons of accompanied self study per week
certificate of attendance

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p.

The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

Cambridge exam

Preparation course for First Certificate, Advanced Certificate or Cambridge Proficiency. The course includes general English lessons and specific lessons for exam preparation divided over 4 afternoons per week. The duration of the complete Cambridge Exam course is either 10, 11 or 12 weeks with 28 lessons per week.

Nevertheless, Cambridge English exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date if they are not able to attend for the full period of 10, 11 or 12 weeks. Please contact us if you wish to take a course shorter than 10 weeks. Minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks.

To read more about the Cambridge examination course please click here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks
Cambridge exam without accommodation	1399	1734	2069	2403	2738	3073	3407	3611	3933
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2284	2840	3395	3951	4507	5063	5619	6043	6587

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Cambridge English exam preparation courses of 10, 11 and 12 weeks have fixed starting dates: 10 weeks: 07/01/2019, 11 weeks: 10/06/2019 12 weeks: 18/03/2019, 16/09/2019 However, the exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date (always on request) if they are not able to attend for the full period of 10, 11 or 12 weeks. Minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks. Depending on your level, the exam date may differ; an extra night might be necesarry (price on request). In June, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students taking the June exam should book an extra week accommodation (if required). Cambridge Exam fees are not included in the prices Exam dates 2019 per level: FCE: 15/03/2019, 11/06/2019, 22/08/2019, 03/12/2019 CAE: 16/03/2019, 12/06/2019, 23/08/2019, 07/12/2019 CPE: 09/03/2019, 13/06/2019, 05/12/2019 ?????????)?
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €198, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way).

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way

Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated 4 lessons of accompanied self study per week certificate of attendance If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
4 lessons of accompanied self study per week
certificate of attendance

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p.

The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

IELTS

The IELTS course has a minimum duration of 4 weeks and prepares you for the IELTS exam, which is specifically interesting for students planning to study in English in Further Education either in the UK or in their own countries. Students should be at least at Intermediate (B1) level before joining the IELTS classes. The course consists of 28 lessons per week (21 real clock hours) and the content depends on the group you will be in (usually there are 2 IELTS courses running, one on B1 level and one on B2 level). Please see more about the IELTS exam here.

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices 2019

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks	25 weeks	26 weeks	27 weeks	28 weeks	29 weeks	30 weeks	31 weeks	32 weeks
IELTS without accommodation	1399	1734	2069	2403	2738	3073	3407	3611	3933	4256	4579	4902	5224	5547	5870	6193	6276	6587	6898	7209	7520	7830	8141	8452	8763	9074	9026	9325	9623
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals	2236	2780	3324
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444	6976	7508	8040	8572	9103	9635	10167	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15302	15810	16318
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2236	2780	3324	3868	4412	4955	5499	5912	6444	6976	7508	8040	8572	9103	9635	10167	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15302	15810	16318
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2284	2840	3395	3951	4507	5063	5619	6043	6587	7131	7675	8219	8763	9307	9851	10395	10699	11231	11763	12295	12827	13359	13891	14423	14955	15487	15660	16180	16700

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€210, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way).

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 263 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 311 p.p. per way

Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated 4 lessons of accompanied self study per week certificate of attendance If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
4 lessons of accompanied self study per week
certificate of attendance

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 26 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p.

The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

Shared apartment

Each shared apartment has 2 to 7 individual bedrooms, a sitting room, a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom. Each bedroom includes an individual bed, table and chair, wardrobe and telephone. You usually share with other students from the language school, but it might be that you will share with other Brittish people (students or family). The apartments are simply furnished.

Host family (18+)

Students stay in comfortable host family homes in the best areas of town, at walking distance from school. It is a school policy never to place students who speak the same language in the same home.

Student residence

In the summer you can book a single room in the halls of residence at the university. You share the kitchen, living room (with TV) and bathroom with other students. There is a launderette, reading room, music room, computer room with internet access and a truly beautiful garden with tennis courts.

Host family (16-17 years)

Students of 16-17 years old stay in comfortable host family homes in the best areas of town, at walking distance from school. You can stay in a single or double room (double rooms only when travelling together) on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner).

Overall rating

4.3 / 5.0

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Neil Mullens

16 Mar 2018

If you are thinking about doing an English course this summer, there is no better place to be than Bristol with its abundance of festivals and things to do. Here are a few of the highlights. Read the blog of Neil Mullens, our marketing man at ELC Bristol!