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Language course English in Bristol

The English Language Centre Bristol

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 .

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:
28
  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 793 1158 1474 1827 2180 2532 2885 3238 3591 3808 4148 4489 4829 5170 5510 5850 6191 6531 6500 6822 7144 7466 7788 8110 8432 8754 9076 9398 9348 9658 9967
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1239 1827 2365 2941 3517 4092 4668 5244 5820 6259 6822 7386 7949 8512 9076 9639 10202 10766 10958 11502 12047 12592 13137 13681 14226 14771 15316 15860 16034 16566 17099
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1251 1845 2390 2972 3554
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1251 1845 2390 2972 3554 4136 4718 5300 5881 6327 6897 7466 8036 8605 9175 9744 10314 10883 11081 11632 12183 12734 13285 13836 14387 14938 15489 16040 16220 16758 17297
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1276 1882 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627 8209 8791 9373 9955 10537 11119 11329 11892 12456 13019 13582 14146 14709 15272 15836 16399 16591 17142 17693
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1523 2254 2935 3653 4371
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The intensive course is not available for beginners. To participate in one of the courses in Bristol, a minimum level of intermediate (A2) is necessary. Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2021, 15/03/2021, 14/06/2021, 05/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 23/08/2021, 13/09/2021
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €19 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 4 until August 28 2021.
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 19 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 13 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 62 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 62
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 273

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 25 p.p.

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

In 2021 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2021 to 04/01/2021, 10/04/2021, 13/04/2021, 08/05/2021, 25/05/2021, 31/08/2021, and from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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:
28
  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 818 1195 1523 1889 2254 2619 2984 3350 3715 3944 4297 4650 5002 5355 5708 6061 6414 6767 6748 7082 7417 7751 8085 8420 8754 9088 9422 9757 9720 10041 10363
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1276 1882 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627 8209 8791 9373 9955 10537 11119 11329 11892 12456 13019 13582 14146 14709 15272 15836 16399 16591 17142 17693
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1313 1938 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869 8469 9070 9670 10270 10871 11471 11700 12282 12864 13446 14028 14610 15192 15774 16356 16938 17148 17718 18287
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1313 1938 2514 3127 3740
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1313 1938 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869 8469 9070 9670 10270 10871 11471 11700 12282 12864 13446 14028 14610 15192 15774 16356 16938 17148 17718 18287
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1573 2328 3034 3777 4520
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The intensive course is not available for beginners. To participate in one of the courses in Bristol, a minimum level of intermediate (A2) is necessary. Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2022, 14/03/2022, 13/06/2022, 04/07/2022, 01/08/2022, 22/08/2022, 12/09/2022
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   13/06/2022 - 12/08/2022 : €25 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 3 until August 27 2022.
Options student residence:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Options host family (18+):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 12/06/2022 - 13/08/2022 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 3 July – 78 August 2022
Options youth residence (16-17 years):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 69
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 285

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

In 2022 the school is closed on: from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 18/04/2022, 02/05/2022, 02/06/2022, 03/06/2022, 29/08/2022, and from 19/12/2022 to 02/01/2023. 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 .

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:
33
  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 1635 2421 3158 3931 4705 5479 6253 7027 7800 8438 9200 9961 10722 11484 12245 13007 13768 14530 14920 15662 16405 17148 17891 18634 19377 20120 20862 21605 21977 22707 23438
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2080 3090 4049 5046 6042 7039 8036 9032 10029 10890 11874 12858 13842 14827 15811 16795 17780 18764 19377 20342 21308 22274 23240 24205 25171 26137 27102 28068 28662 29616 30569
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 2093 3108 4074 5077 6080
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2093 3108 4074 5077 6080 7082 8085 9088 10091 10958 11948 12939 13929 14920 15910 16900 17891 18881 19500 20472 21444 22416 23388 24360 25332 26304 27276 28248 28848 29808 30767
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2118 3145 4123 5139 6154 7169 8184 9200 10215 11094 12097 13100 14102 15105 16108 17111 18114 19117 19748 20732 21717 22701 23685 24670 25654 26638 27622 28607 29220 30191 31163
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2365 3517 4619 5758 6897
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday
from beginner : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The combined course is not available for beginners. To participate in one of the courses in Bristol, a minimum level of intermediate (A2) is necessary. Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2021, 15/03/2021, 14/06/2021, 05/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 23/08/2021, 13/09/2021
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €19 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 4 until August 28 2021.
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 19 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 13 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 62 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 62
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 273

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 25 p.p.

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

In 2021 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2021 to 04/01/2021, 10/04/2021, 13/04/2021, 08/05/2021, 25/05/2021, 31/08/2021, and from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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:
33
  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 1660 2458 3207 3993 4780 5566 6352 7138 7924 8574 9348 10122 10896 11670 12443 13217 13991 14765 15167 15922 16678 17433 18188 18943 19699 20454 21209 21964 22348 23091 23834
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2118 3145 4123 5139 6154 7169 8184 9200 10215 11094 12097 13100 14102 15105 16108 17111 18114 19117 19748 20732 21717 22701 23685 24670 25654 26638 27622 28607 29220 30191 31163
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2155 3201 4198 5231 6265 7299 8333 9367 10400 11298 12320 13341 14362 15384 16405 17427 18448 19470 20120 21122 22125 23128 24131 25134 26137 27140 28142 29145 29777 30767 31758
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 2155 3201 4198 5231 6265
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2155 3201 4198 5231 6265 7299 8333 9367 10400 11298 12320 13341 14362 15384 16405 17427 18448 19470 20120 21122 22125 23128 24131 25134 26137 27140 28142 29145 29777 30767 31758
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2415 3591 4718 5881 7045
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The combined course is not available for beginners. To participate in one of the courses in Bristol, a minimum level of intermediate (A2) is necessary. Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2022, 14/03/2022, 13/06/2022, 04/07/2022, 01/08/2022, 22/08/2022, 12/09/2022
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   13/06/2022 - 12/08/2022 : €25 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 3 until August 27 2022.
Options student residence:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Options host family (18+):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 12/06/2022 - 13/08/2022 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 3 July – 78 August 2022
Options youth residence (16-17 years):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 69
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 285

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

In 2022 the school is closed on: from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 18/04/2022, 02/05/2022, 02/06/2022, 03/06/2022, 29/08/2022, and from 19/12/2022 to 02/01/2023. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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 9, 10 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 9, 10 or 12 weeks. Please contact us if you wish to take a course shorter than 9 weeks. Minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks.

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

Minimum age is 16 years .

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:
28
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks  
Cambridge exam without accommodation 1474 1827 2180 2532 2885 3238 3591 3808 4148 4489
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2365 2941 3517 4092 4668 5244 5820 6259 6822 7386
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2390 2972 3554 4136 4718 5300 5881 6327 6897 7466
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627
Starting dates:  

intermediate : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Recommended course starting dates 2021:
04/01/2021 (9/10 weeks), 15/03/2021 (12/13 weeks), 14/06/2021 (10 weeks), 13/09/2021 (12/13 weeks)


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 9, 10, 12 or 13 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 summer, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students taking the exam in summer should book an extra week accommodation (if required).
Cambridge Exam fees are not included in the prices (approx. £ 165 / € 205)

Exam dates 2021 per level:

  • FCE: 12/03/2021, 08/06/2021, 26/08/2021, 11/12/2021
  • CAE: 13/03/2021, 09/06/2021, 27/08/2021, 11/12/2021
  • CPE: 06/03/2021, 11/06/2021, 05/12/2021
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €205, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 19 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 13 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 62 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 62
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 273

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 25 p.p.

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

In 2021 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2021 to 04/01/2021, 10/04/2021, 13/04/2021, 08/05/2021, 25/05/2021, 31/08/2021, and from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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:
28
  4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks  
Cambridge exam without accommodation 1523 1889 2254 2619 2984 3350 3715 3944 4297 4650
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869
Starting dates:  

elementary : 04/01 (10 weeks), 14/03 (13 weeks), 13/06 (11 weeks), 12/09 (13 weeks)*

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Recommended course starting dates 2021:


9 weeks: 04/01/2022

10/11 weeks: 04/01/2022, 13/06/2022

12/13 weeks: 14/03/2022, 12/09/2022


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 9, 10, 12 or 13 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 summer, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students taking the exam in summer should book an extra week accommodation (if required).
Cambridge Exam fees are not included in the prices (approx. £ 165 / € 205)

Exam dates 2022 per level:

  • FCE: 11/03/2022, 07/06/2022, 25/08/2022, 10/12/2022
  • CAE: 12/03/2022, 08/06/2022, 26/08/2022, 10/12/2022
  • CPE: 05/03/2022, 09/06/2022, 01/12/2022
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €205, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   13/06/2022 - 12/08/2022 : €25 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Options host family (18+):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 12/06/2022 - 13/08/2022 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 69
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 285

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

In 2022 the school is closed on: from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 18/04/2022, 02/05/2022, 02/06/2022, 03/06/2022, 29/08/2022, and from 19/12/2022 to 02/01/2023. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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 .

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:
28
  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 1474 1827 2180 2532 2885 3238 3591 3808 4148 4489 4829 5170 5510 5850 6191 6531 6500 6822 7144 7466 7788 8110 8432 8754 9076 9398 9348 9658 9967
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2365 2941 3517 4092 4668 5244 5820 6259 6822 7386 7949 8512 9076 9639 10202 10766 10958 11502 12047 12592 13137 13681 14226 14771 15316 15860 16034 16566 17099
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2390 2972 3554
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2390 2972 3554 4136 4718 5300 5881 6327 6897 7466 8036 8605 9175 9744 10314 10883 11081 11632 12183 12734 13285 13836 14387 14938 15489 16040 16220 16758 17297
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627 8209 8791 9373 9955 10537 11119 11329 11892 12456 13019 13582 14146 14709 15272 15836 16399 16591 17142 17693
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2935 3653 4371
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday
from beginner : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

This course requires a minimum level of B1.

Exam fees need to be paid on site (please note you have tu subcribe for the exam online with sufficient time in advance).

Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2021, 15/03/2021, 14/06/2021, 05/07/2021, 02/08/2021, 23/08/2021, 13/09/2021
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €217, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €19 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 4 until August 28 2021.
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 19 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 13 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 62 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 62
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 273

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 25 p.p.

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

In 2021 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2021 to 04/01/2021, 10/04/2021, 13/04/2021, 08/05/2021, 25/05/2021, 31/08/2021, and from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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:
28
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IELTS without accommodation 1523 1889 2254 2619 2984 3350 3715 3944 4297 4650 5002 5355 5708 6061 6414 6767 6748 7082 7417 7751 8085 8420 8754 9088 9422 9757 9720 10041 10363
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2440 3034 3628 4222 4817 5411 6005 6463 7045 7627 8209 8791 9373 9955 10537 11119 11329 11892 12456 13019 13582 14146 14709 15272 15836 16399 16591 17142 17693
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869 8469 9070 9670 10270 10871 11471 11700 12282 12864 13446 14028 14610 15192 15774 16356 16938 17148 17718 18287
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2514 3127 3740
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2514 3127 3740 4352 4965 5578 6191 6668 7268 7869 8469 9070 9670 10270 10871 11471 11700 12282 12864 13446 14028 14610 15192 15774 16356 16938 17148 17718 18287
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 3034 3777 4520
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday
from beginner : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

This course requires a minimum level of B2.

Exam fees need to be paid on site (please note you have tu subcribe for the exam online with sufficient time in advance).

Students can start any Monday with the course but the recommended (main) starting dates are the following: 04/01/2022, 14/03/2022, 13/06/2022, 04/07/2022, 01/08/2022, 22/08/2022, 12/09/2022.
Course materials:  

€62, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €217, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   13/06/2022 - 12/08/2022 : €25 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is only available in the summer months, from July 3 until August 27 2022.
Options student residence:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info shared apartment:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 38, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Options host family (18+):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 12/06/2022 - 13/08/2022 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 25 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 3 July – 78 August 2022
Options youth residence (16-17 years):   Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 25
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 69
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 285

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 62 per course book.
The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2).

In 2022 the school is closed on: from 17/12/2021 to 03/01/2022, 15/04/2022, 18/04/2022, 02/05/2022, 02/06/2022, 03/06/2022, 29/08/2022, and from 19/12/2022 to 02/01/2023. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

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 (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. Students will stay in a single on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner).

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.

Youth residence (16-17 years)

The residence “UNITE House” is available during the summer period for students aged 16-17 years old. The residence is located just 5 minutes from the city centre and 22 minutes’ walk from school or an easy 10-minute journey by bus. All rooms are fully-furnished lockable study bedrooms arranged in flats with 7 bedrooms. Flats are shared only with other students under 18 and the residence manager. Each flat has a fully-fitted kitchen with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans provided. All bedrooms are fully en suite. Bedding is provided but please bring your own towels and toiletries. Furthermore, the residence includes the following facilities:
•    Self-service breakfast provided in the flat.
•    Evening meal vouchers provided for local restaurants and cafés or food prepared on site.
•    Free 24-hour Wi-Fi access.    
•    Student lounge with pool table, table football, large-screen TV, table tennis, quiet study room and on-site bike storage.
•    Laundry room (£3 per wash, £1.70 per dry)

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