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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 & starting dates 2019
Prices & starting dates 2020

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	759	1108	1432	1775	2117	2460	2802	3145	3488	3696	4026	4356	4687	5017	5347	5678	6008	6338	6424	6742	7060	7378	7696	8015	8333	8651	8969	9287	9238	9544	9850
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals	1187	1750	2288	2845	3402
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1187	1750	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595	7140	7684	8229	8773	9318	9862	10407	10706	11239	11771	12303	12835	13368	13900	14432	14964	15496	15662	16182	16702
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1187	1750	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595	7140	7684	8229	8773	9318	9862	10407	10706	11239	11771	12303	12835	13368	13900	14432	14964	15496	15662	16182	16702
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1212	1787	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742	7299	7856	8412	8969	9526	10082	10639	10951	11496	12040	12584	13129	13673	14218	14762	15307	15851	16029	16561	17093
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1456	2154	2827	3518	4209

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€62, 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 € 13 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 25.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€56 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€56

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 25 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 € 25 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.

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	784	1144	1456	1805	2154	2503	2851	3200	3549	3763	4099	4436	4772	5109	5445	5782	6118	6455	6424	6742	7060	7378	7696	8015	8333	8651	8969	9287	9238	9544	9850
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1224	1805	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742	7299	7856	8412	8969	9526	10082	10639	10829	11367	11905	12444	12982	13520	14059	14597	15136	15674	15845	16371	16897
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals	1236	1824	2362	2937	3512
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1236	1824	2362	2937	3512	4087	4662	5237	5812	6253	6816	7378	7941	8504	9067	9630	10192	10755	10951	11496	12040	12584	13129	13673	14218	14762	15307	15851	16029	16561	17093
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1261	1860	2411	2998	3585	4173	4760	5347	5935	6387	6962	7537	8112	8688	9263	9838	10413	10988	11196	11752	12309	12866	13423	13979	14536	15093	15649	16206	16396	16940	17485
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1505	2227	2900	3610	4320

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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 19 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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 € 37, 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 € 25. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 25 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: € 25 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 : €13 per week

Transfer:	€62 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€62

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 62 per course book. 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 € 25 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.

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 € 62 per course book.
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 € 25 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.

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 & starting dates 2019
Prices & starting dates 2020

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	1554	2301	3023	3763	4503	5243	5984	6724	7464	8070	8798	9526	10254	10982	11710	12438	13166	13894	14377	15093	15808	16524	17240	17956	18672	19387	20103	20819	21168	21871	22575
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals	1983	2943	3879	4833	5788
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1983	2943	3879	4833	5788	6742	7696	8651	9605	10425	11367	12309	13251	14193	15136	16078	17020	17962	18659	19589	20519	21449	22379	23309	24239	25168	26098	27028	27591	28509	29426
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1983	2943	3879	4833	5788	6742	7696	8651	9605	10425	11367	12309	13251	14193	15136	16078	17020	17962	18659	19589	20519	21449	22379	23309	24239	25168	26098	27028	27591	28509	29426
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2007	2980	3928	4895	5861	6828	7794	8761	9728	10560	11514	12468	13423	14377	15331	16286	17240	18194	18904	19846	20788	21730	22672	23615	24557	25499	26441	27383	27958	28888	29818
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2252	3347	4417	5506	6595

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€62, 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 € 13 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 25.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€56 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€56

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 25 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 € 25 p.p.

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

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	1616	2392	3120	3885	4650	5415	6179	6944	7709	8339	9091	9844	10596	11349	12101	12854	13606	14359	14744	15478	16212	16946	17680	18415	19149	19883	20617	21351	21718	22440	23162
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2056	3053	4001	4986	5971	6956	7941	8926	9911	10761	11734	12707	13680	14652	15625	16598	17570	18543	19149	20103	21057	22012	22966	23920	24875	25829	26784	27738	28325	29267	30209
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals	2068	3072	4026	5017	6008
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2068	3072	4026	5017	6008	6999	7990	8981	9972	10829	11808	12786	13765	14744	15723	16702	17680	18659	19271	20232	21192	22152	23113	24073	25034	25994	26955	27915	28509	29457	30405
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2093	3108	4075	5078	6081	7085	8088	9091	10095	10963	11954	12945	13936	14928	15919	16910	17901	18892	19516	20488	21461	22434	23407	24379	25352	26325	27297	28270	28876	29836	30797
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2337	3475	4564	5690	6816

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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 19 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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 € 37, 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 € 25. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 25 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: € 25 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 : €13 per week

Transfer:	€62 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€62

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 62 per course book. 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 € 25 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.

All prices include:

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

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 € 25 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 & starting dates 2019
Prices & starting dates 2020

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	1432	1775	2117	2460	2802	3145	3488	3696	4026
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742

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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €202, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 13 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 25.

Transfer:	€56 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€56

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 25 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 € 25 p.p.

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

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	1456	1805	2154	2503	2851	3200	3549	3763	4099
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2362	2937	3512	4087	4662	5237	5812	6253	6816
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2411	2998	3585	4173	4760	5347	5935	6387	6962

Starting dates:	elementary : 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 (€ 202) 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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €202, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 19 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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 € 37, 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 € 25. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 25 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: € 25 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 : €13 per week

Transfer:	€62 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€62

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 62 per course book. 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 € 25 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.

All prices include:

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

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 € 25 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 & starting dates 2019
Prices & starting dates 2020

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	1432	1775	2117	2460	2802	3145	3488	3696	4026	4356	4687	5017	5347	5678	6008	6338	6424	6742	7060	7378	7696	8015	8333	8651	8969	9287	9238	9544	9850
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals	2288	2845	3402
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595	7140	7684	8229	8773	9318	9862	10407	10706	11239	11771	12303	12835	13368	13900	14432	14964	15496	15662	16182	16702
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2288	2845	3402	3959	4515	5072	5629	6051	6595	7140	7684	8229	8773	9318	9862	10407	10706	11239	11771	12303	12835	13368	13900	14432	14964	15496	15662	16182	16702
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742	7299	7856	8412	8969	9526	10082	10639	10951	11496	12040	12584	13129	13673	14218	14762	15307	15851	16029	16561	17093
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2827	3518	4209

Starting dates:	elementary : 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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€215, 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 € 13 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 25.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€56 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€56

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 25 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 € 25 p.p.

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

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	1456	1805	2154	2503	2851	3200	3549	3763	4099	4436	4772	5109	5445	5782	6118	6455	6424	6742	7060	7378	7696	8015	8333	8651	8969	9287	9238	9544	9850
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2337	2906	3475	4044	4613	5182	5751	6185	6742	7299	7856	8412	8969	9526	10082	10639	10829	11367	11905	12444	12982	13520	14059	14597	15136	15674	15845	16371	16897
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals	2362	2937	3512
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2362	2937	3512	4087	4662	5237	5812	6253	6816	7378	7941	8504	9067	9630	10192	10755	10951	11496	12040	12584	13129	13673	14218	14762	15307	15851	16029	16561	17093
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2411	2998	3585	4173	4760	5347	5935	6387	6962	7537	8112	8688	9263	9838	10413	10988	11196	11752	12309	12866	13423	13979	14536	15093	15649	16206	16396	16940	17485
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2900	3610	4320

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:	€62, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€215, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence is open from July 5 until August 22 2020.
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 19 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 13 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 € 37, 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 € 25. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 25 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: € 25 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 : €13 per week

Transfer:	€62 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 € 270 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€62

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 € 270 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 319 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 € 62 per course book. 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 € 25 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.

All prices include:

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

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 € 25 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 (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).

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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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!