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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	733	1070	1383	1714	2045	2376	2707	3038	3369	3570	3889	4208	4527	4846	5165	5484	5803	6122	6205	6512	6820	7127	7434	7741	8049	8356	8663	8970	8923	9219	9514
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals	1147	1690	2210	2748	3286
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1147	1690	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370	6896	7422	7948	8474	9000	9526	10052	10341	10855	11370	11884	12398	12912	13426	13940	14454	14968	15128	15630	16132
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1147	1690	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370	6896	7422	7948	8474	9000	9526	10052	10341	10855	11370	11884	12398	12912	13426	13940	14454	14968	15128	15630	16132
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1170	1726	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512	7050	7588	8125	8663	9201	9739	10276	10578	11104	11630	12155	12681	13207	13733	14259	14785	15311	15482	15996	16510
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1407	2080	2730	3398	4066

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

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

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

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

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	757	1105	1407	1744	2080	2417	2754	3091	3428	3635	3960	4285	4610	4935	5260	5585	5910	6235	6205	6512	6820	7127	7434	7741	8049	8356	8663	8970	8923	9219	9514
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1182	1744	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512	7050	7588	8125	8663	9201	9739	10276	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15305	15813	16321
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals	1194	1761	2281	2837	3392
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1194	1761	2281	2837	3392	3948	4503	5059	5614	6040	6583	7127	7670	8214	8758	9301	9845	10389	10578	11104	11630	12155	12681	13207	13733	14259	14785	15311	15482	15996	16510
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1218	1797	2329	2896	3463	4030	4598	5165	5732	6170	6725	7280	7836	8391	8947	9502	10058	10613	10814	11352	11890	12427	12965	13503	14040	14578	15116	15654	15837	16363	16889
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1454	2151	2801	3487	4172

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:	€60, 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 € 18 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 € 36, 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 € 24. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 24 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: € 24 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:	€60 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 € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€60

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 € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

In 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	1501	2222	2920	3635	4350	5065	5780	6495	7210	7795	8498	9201	9904	10607	11310	12014	12717	13420	13887	14578	15270	15961	16652	17344	18035	18726	19418	20109	20446	21125	21805
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals	1915	2843	3747	4669	5590
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1915	2843	3747	4669	5590	6512	7434	8356	9278	10070	10980	11890	12800	13710	14620	15530	16440	17350	18023	18921	19820	20718	21616	22514	23412	24310	25209	26107	26650	27537	28423
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1915	2843	3747	4669	5590	6512	7434	8356	9278	10070	10980	11890	12800	13710	14620	15530	16440	17350	18023	18921	19820	20718	21616	22514	23412	24310	25209	26107	26650	27537	28423
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	1939	2878	3794	4728	5661	6595	7529	8462	9396	10200	11121	12043	12965	13887	14809	15730	16652	17574	18260	19170	20080	20990	21900	22810	23720	24630	25540	26450	27005	27903	28801
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2175	3233	4267	5319	6370

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

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

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

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	1560	2311	3014	3753	4491	5230	5969	6707	7446	8055	8781	9508	10235	10962	11689	12415	13142	13869	14241	14950	15660	16369	17078	17787	18496	19205	19914	20623	20978	21675	22372
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	1986	2949	3865	4816	5768	6719	7670	8622	9573	10395	11334	12274	13213	14153	15092	16032	16971	17911	18496	19418	20340	21261	22183	23105	24027	24949	25870	26792	27360	28270	29180
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals	1998	2967	3889	4846	5803
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals	1998	2967	3889	4846	5803	6760	7718	8675	9632	10460	11405	12350	13296	14241	15187	16132	17078	18023	18614	19542	20470	21397	22325	23253	24180	25108	26036	26964	27537	28453	29369
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2021	3002	3936	4905	5874	6843	7812	8781	9750	10590	11547	12504	13461	14419	15376	16333	17290	18248	18850	19790	20730	21669	22609	23548	24488	25427	26367	27306	27891	28819	29747
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2258	3357	4409	5496	6583

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:	€60, 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 € 18 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 € 36, 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 € 24. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 24 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: € 24 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:	€60 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 € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€60

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 € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

Cambridge exam

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

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

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

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices & 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	1383	1714	2045	2376	2707	3038	3369	3570	3889
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512

Starting dates:	elementary : every monday
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes Cambridge English exam preparation courses of 10, 11 and 12 weeks have fixed starting dates: 10 weeks: 07/01/2019, 11 weeks: 10/06/2019 12 weeks: 18/03/2019, 16/09/2019 However, the exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date (always on request) if they are not able to attend for the full period of 10, 11 or 12 weeks. Minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks. Depending on your level, the exam date may differ; an extra night might be necesarry (price on request). In June, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students taking the June exam should book an extra week accommodation (if required). Cambridge Exam fees are not included in the prices Exam dates 2019 per level: FCE: 15/03/2019, 11/06/2019, 22/08/2019, 03/12/2019 CAE: 16/03/2019, 12/06/2019, 23/08/2019, 07/12/2019 CPE: 09/03/2019, 13/06/2019, 05/12/2019 ?????????)?
Course materials:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €195, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24.

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

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

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

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	1407	1744	2080	2417	2754	3091	3428	3635	3960
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2281	2837	3392	3948	4503	5059	5614	6040	6583
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2329	2896	3463	4030	4598	5165	5732	6170	6725

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 (€ 195) 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:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	ca. €195, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	15/06/2020 - 14/08/2020 : €19 per week
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 18 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 € 36, 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 € 24. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 24 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: € 24 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:	€60 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 € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€60

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 € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

IELTS

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

Minimum age is 16 years .

Prices & 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	1383	1714	2045	2376	2707	3038	3369	3570	3889	4208	4527	4846	5165	5484	5803	6122	6205	6512	6820	7127	7434	7741	8049	8356	8663	8970	8923	9219	9514
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals	2210	2748	3286
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370	6896	7422	7948	8474	9000	9526	10052	10341	10855	11370	11884	12398	12912	13426	13940	14454	14968	15128	15630	16132
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2210	2748	3286	3824	4361	4899	5437	5845	6370	6896	7422	7948	8474	9000	9526	10052	10341	10855	11370	11884	12398	12912	13426	13940	14454	14968	15128	15630	16132
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512	7050	7588	8125	8663	9201	9739	10276	10578	11104	11630	12155	12681	13207	13733	14259	14785	15311	15482	15996	16510
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2730	3398	4066

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:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€207, to be paid directly on arrival
Surcharge course:	01/07/2019 - 16/08/2019 : €19 per week
Info student residence:	The residence opens from July 14 until August 25 2019. .
Info shared apartment:	Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house. Against a supplement of € 12 per week, it's also possible to book an apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Please let ut know in case you wish to book any of these options, since availability is very limited!
Info host family (18+):	Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):	The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019

Transfer:	€55 The price stated here is for an airport transfer at arrival in Bristol (price per person per way). Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€55

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

Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 2019 the school is closed on: from 01/01/2019 to 06/01/2019, 19/04/2019, 22/04/2019, 06/05/2019, 27/05/2019, 26/08/2019, and from 23/12/2019 to 05/01/2020. On those days (except Christmas holidays), the school offers a free activity.

All prices include:

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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

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	1407	1744	2080	2417	2754	3091	3428	3635	3960	4285	4610	4935	5260	5585	5910	6235	6205	6512	6820	7127	7434	7741	8049	8356	8663	8970	8923	9219	9514
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard	2258	2807	3357	3906	4456	5005	5555	5975	6512	7050	7588	8125	8663	9201	9739	10276	10460	10980	11500	12020	12540	13060	13580	14100	14620	15140	15305	15813	16321
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals	2281	2837	3392
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals	2281	2837	3392	3948	4503	5059	5614	6040	6583	7127	7670	8214	8758	9301	9845	10389	10578	11104	11630	12155	12681	13207	13733	14259	14785	15311	15482	15996	16510
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2329	2896	3463	4030	4598	5165	5732	6170	6725	7280	7836	8391	8947	9502	10058	10613	10814	11352	11890	12427	12965	13503	14040	14578	15116	15654	15837	16363	16889
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard	2801	3487	4172

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:	€60, invoiced by StudyTravel
Exam fees:	€207, 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 € 18 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 € 36, 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 € 24. Special dietary requirements supplement: € 24 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: € 24 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:	€60 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 € 260 p.p. per way Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 p.p. per way Please fill out on the bookingform ("remarks") on which airport you will arrive.

Transfer:

€60

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 € 260 p.p. per way
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick € 308 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 € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). Please note (in case you booked accommodation): Arrivals in accommodations should be until 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of € 24 p.p. The minimum level to participate in an intensive or combined course is elementary (A2). In 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

If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of € 25 applies for the letter of acceptance (CAS: Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies).

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

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

Shared apartment

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

Host family (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!