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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 724 1057 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787 4098 4409 4720 5031 5342 5653 5964 5935 6229 6523 6817 7111 7405 7699 7993 8287 8580 8535 8818 9100
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1131 1668 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229 6744 7258 7772 8287 8801 9315 9830 10005 10502 11000 11497 11994 12492 12989 13487 13984 14481 14640 15126 15612
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1142 1685 2182 2714 3245
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1142 1685 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297 6817 7337 7857 8377 8897 9417 9937 10118 10621 11124 11627 12130 12633 13136 13639 14142 14645 14809 15301 15793
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1165 1719 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433 6964 7495 8027 8558 9089 9620 10152 10344 10858 11373 11887 12401 12916 13430 13944 14459 14973 15148 15651 16154
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1391 2058 2680 3335 3991
Starting dates:  

elementary : 06/01, 16/03, 08/06, 06/07, 03/08, 24/08, 14/09
from beginner : 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.
Course materials:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:  

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 14/06/2020 - 15/08/2020 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 p.p.

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

In 2020 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2020 to 05/01/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 08/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 31/08/2020 and from 21/12/2020 to 03/01/2021. 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 724 1057 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787 4098 4409 4720 5031 5342 5653 5964 5935 6229 6523 6817 7111 7405 7699 7993 8287 8580 8535 8818 9100
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1131 1668 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229 6744 7258 7772 8287 8801 9315 9830 10005 10502 11000 11497 11994 12492 12989 13487 13984 14481 14640 15126 15612
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1142 1685 2182 2714 3245
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1142 1685 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297 6817 7337 7857 8377 8897 9417 9937 10118 10621 11124 11627 12130 12633 13136 13639 14142 14645 14809 15301 15793
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1165 1719 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433 6964 7495 8027 8558 9089 9620 10152 10344 10858 11373 11887 12401 12916 13430 13944 14459 14973 15148 15651 16154
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1391 2058 2680 3335 3991
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday
from beginner : 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:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

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

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   : € 17 per week
: € 12 per week
Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 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.

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 1493 2210 2883 3590 4296 5003 5709 6416 7122 7704 8400 9095 9790 10485 11180 11876 12571 13266 13622 14300 14979 15657 16335 17014 17692 18370 19048 19727 20066 20733 21400
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1900 2821 3697 4607 5517 6427 7337 8247 9157 9943 10841 11740 12639 13537 14436 15335 16234 17132 17692 18574 19455 20337 21219 22100 22982 23864 24746 25627 26170 27040 27911
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 1911 2838 3720 4635 5551
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1911 2838 3720 4635 5551 6467 7382 8298 9214 10005 10909 11814 12718 13622 14527 15431 16335 17240 17805 18692 19580 20467 21354 22242 23129 24017 24904 25791 26340 27216 28092
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1934 2872 3765 4692 5619 6546 7473 8400 9327 10129 11045 11960 12876 13792 14707 15623 16539 17454 18031 18930 19828 20727 21626 22524 23423 24322 25220 26119 26679 27566 28454
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2160 3211 4217 5257 6297
Starting dates:  

elementary : 06/01, 16/03, 08/06, 06/07, 03/08, 24/08, 14/09
from beginner : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:  

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 14/06/2020 - 15/08/2020 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 p.p.

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

In 2020 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2020 to 05/01/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 08/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 31/08/2020 and from 21/12/2020 to 03/01/2021. 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 1493 2210 2883 3590 4296 5003 5709 6416 7122 7704 8400 9095 9790 10485 11180 11876 12571 13266 13622 14300 14979 15657 16335 17014 17692 18370 19048 19727 20066 20733 21400
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1900 2821 3697 4607 5517 6427 7337 8247 9157 9943 10841 11740 12639 13537 14436 15335 16234 17132 17692 18574 19455 20337 21219 22100 22982 23864 24746 25627 26170 27040 27911
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 1911 2838 3720 4635 5551
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1911 2838 3720 4635 5551 6467 7382 8298 9214 10005 10909 11814 12718 13622 14527 15431 16335 17240 17805 18692 19580 20467 21354 22242 23129 24017 24904 25791 26340 27216 28092
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1934 2872 3765 4692 5619 6546 7473 8400 9327 10129 11045 11960 12876 13792 14707 15623 16539 17454 18031 18930 19828 20727 21626 22524 23423 24322 25220 26119 26679 27566 28454
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2160 3211 4217 5257 6297
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:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

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

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   : € 17 per week
: € 12 per week
Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 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.

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  
Cambridge exam without accommodation 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433
Starting dates:  

intermediate : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Cambridge English exam preparation courses of 9, 10 and 12 weeks have fixed starting dates:

  • 9 weeks: 06/01/2020,
  • 10 weeks: 06/01/2020
  • 12 weeks: 16/03/2020, 08/06/2020, 14/09/2020
  • 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 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 (€ 187)

Exam dates 2020 per level:

  • FCE: 13/03/2020, 09/06/2020, 27/08/2020, 01/12/2020
  • CAE: 14/03/2020, 10/06/2020, 28/08/2020, 02/12/2020
  • CPE: 07/03/2020, 12/06/2020, 03/12/2020
Course materials:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €187, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €18 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 14/06/2020 - 15/08/2020 : €12 per week
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 p.p.

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

In 2020 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2020 to 05/01/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 08/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 31/08/2020 and from 21/12/2020 to 03/01/2021. 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 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787 4098
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229 6744
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297 6817
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433 6964
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. € 187)

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:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €187, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €18 per week
Info shared apartment:  

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   : € 17 per week
: € 12 per week
Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €12 per week
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 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.

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 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787 4098 4409 4720 5031 5342 5653 5964 5935 6229 6523 6817 7111 7405 7699 7993 8287 8580 8535 8818 9100
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229 6744 7258 7772 8287 8801 9315 9830 10005 10502 11000 11497 11994 12492 12989 13487 13984 14481 14640 15126 15612
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297 6817 7337 7857 8377 8897 9417 9937 10118 10621 11124 11627 12130 12633 13136 13639 14142 14645 14809 15301 15793
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433 6964 7495 8027 8558 9089 9620 10152 10344 10858 11373 11887 12401 12916 13430 13944 14459 14973 15148 15651 16154
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2680 3335 3991
Starting dates:  

elementary : 06/01, 16/03, 08/06, 06/07, 03/08, 24/08, 14/09
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).
Course materials:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

€198, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:  

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 14/06/2020 - 15/08/2020 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 p.p.

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

In 2020 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2020 to 05/01/2020, 10/04/2020, 13/04/2020, 08/05/2020, 25/05/2020, 31/08/2020 and from 21/12/2020 to 03/01/2021. 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 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 1346 1668 1990 2312 2634 2957 3279 3477 3787 4098 4409 4720 5031 5342 5653 5964 5935 6229 6523 6817 7111 7405 7699 7993 8287 8580 8535 8818 9100
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2160 2685 3211 3737 4262 4788 5314 5715 6229 6744 7258 7772 8287 8801 9315 9830 10005 10502 11000 11497 11994 12492 12989 13487 13984 14481 14640 15126 15612
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2182 2714 3245 3776 4307 4839 5370 5777 6297 6817 7337 7857 8377 8897 9417 9937 10118 10621 11124 11627 12130 12633 13136 13639 14142 14645 14809 15301 15793
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2227 2770 3313 3855 4398 4940 5483 5901 6433 6964 7495 8027 8558 9089 9620 10152 10344 10858 11373 11887 12401 12916 13430 13944 14459 14973 15148 15651 16154
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2680 3335 3991
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:  

€57, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €198, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharge course:   14/06/2021 - 13/08/2021 : €18 per week
Info student residence:  

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

Against a supplement of € 17 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!

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of € 34, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   : € 17 per week
: € 12 per week
Info host family (18+):  

Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 23.

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Info host family (16-17 years):  

Special dietary requirements supplement: € 23 per week. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this option.
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €12 per week
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:  

€58

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 € 249 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 294 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

The course material is not included in the price and costs € 57 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 24 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 € 23 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.

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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