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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 748 1093 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915 4236 4558 4879 5200 5522 5843 6165 6135 6439 6743 7047 7351 7654 7958 8262 8566 8870 8823 9115 9407
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1169 1724 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439 6971 7503 8034 8566 9098 9629 10161 10342 10856 11370 11885 12399 12913 13427 13941 14455 14969 15133 15636 16138
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1181 1742 2256 2805 3354
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1181 1742 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509 7047 7584 8122 8659 9197 9734 10272 10459 10979 11499 12019 12539 13059 13579 14099 14619 15139 15308 15817 16325
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1204 1777 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649 7199 7748 8297 8846 9396 9945 10494 10693 11224 11756 12288 12819 13351 13883 14414 14946 15478 15659 16179 16699
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1438 2127 2770 3448 4125
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The intensive course is not available for beginners. To participate in one of the courses in Bristol, a minimum level of intermediate (A2) is necessary.
Course materials:  

€59, 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 £ 15 / € 18 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house.

Against a supplement of £ 10 / € 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 £ 30 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24.

Special dietary requirements supplement: £ 20 / € 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: £ 20 / € 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
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
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 £ 220 / € 258 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick £ 260 / € 304 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 £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 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.

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 748 1093 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915 4236 4558 4879 5200 5522 5843 6165 6135 6439 6743 7047 7351 7654 7958 8262 8566 8870 8823 9115 9407
Intensive with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1169 1724 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439 6971 7503 8034 8566 9098 9629 10161 10342 10856 11370 11885 12399 12913 13427 13941 14455 14969 15133 15636 16138
Intensive with student residence, single room, no meals 1181 1742 2256 2805 3354
Intensive with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1181 1742 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509 7047 7584 8122 8659 9197 9734 10272 10459 10979 11499 12019 12539 13059 13579 14099 14619 15139 15308 15817 16325
Intensive with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1204 1777 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649 7199 7748 8297 8846 9396 9945 10494 10693 11224 11756 12288 12819 13351 13883 14414 14946 15478 15659 16179 16699
Intensive with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1438 2127 2770 3448 4125
Starting dates:  

elementary : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

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

€59, 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:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 36, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 18 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 12 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 24 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 24
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 59 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 59
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 258

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24 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 1543 2285 2980 3711 4441 5171 5902 6632 7362 7964 8683 9401 10120 10839 11557 12276 12995 13713 14081 14783 15484 16185 16886 17587 18288 18989 19690 20392 20742 21432 22121
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1964 2916 3822 4762 5703 6644 7584 8525 9466 10278 11207 12136 13065 13994 14923 15852 16781 17710 18288 19200 20111 21023 21934 22845 23757 24668 25580 26491 27052 27952 28852
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 1975 2934 3845 4792 5738
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1975 2934 3845 4792 5738 6685 7631 8578 9524 10342 11277 12212 13147 14081 15016 15951 16886 17821 18405 19322 20240 21157 22074 22992 23909 24826 25743 26661 27227 28133 29039
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1999 2969 3892 4850 5808 6766 7725 8683 9641 10471 11417 12364 13310 14257 15203 16150 17096 18043 18639 19568 20497 21426 22355 23284 24213 25142 26071 27000 27578 28495 29413
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2232 3319 4359 5434 6509
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:  

€59, 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 £ 15 / € 18 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house.

Against a supplement of £ 10 / € 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 £ 30 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24.

Special dietary requirements supplement: £ 20 / € 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: £ 20 / € 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
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
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 £ 220 / € 258 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick £ 260 / € 304 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 £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 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.

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 1543 2285 2980 3711 4441 5171 5902 6632 7362 7964 8683 9401 10120 10839 11557 12276 12995 13713 14081 14783 15484 16185 16886 17587 18288 18989 19690 20392 20742 21432 22121
Combined with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 1964 2916 3822 4762 5703 6644 7584 8525 9466 10278 11207 12136 13065 13994 14923 15852 16781 17710 18288 19200 20111 21023 21934 22845 23757 24668 25580 26491 27052 27952 28852
Combined with student residence, single room, no meals 1975 2934 3845 4792 5738
Combined with shared apartment, single room, no meals 1975 2934 3845 4792 5738 6685 7631 8578 9524 10342 11277 12212 13147 14081 15016 15951 16886 17821 18405 19322 20240 21157 22074 22992 23909 24826 25743 26661 27227 28133 29039
Combined with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 1999 2969 3892 4850 5808 6766 7725 8683 9641 10471 11417 12364 13310 14257 15203 16150 17096 18043 18639 19568 20497 21426 22355 23284 24213 25142 26071 27000 27578 28495 29413
Combined with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2232 3319 4359 5434 6509
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:  

€59, 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:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 36, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 18 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 12 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 24 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 24
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 59 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 59
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 258

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24 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 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649
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 (£ 165 / € 193)

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:  

€59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €193, to be paid directly on arrival

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

Against a supplement of £ 15 / € 18 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house.

Against a supplement of £ 10 / € 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 £ 30 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24.

Special dietary requirements supplement: £ 20 / € 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: £ 20 / € 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 £ 220 / € 258 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick £ 260 / € 304 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 £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 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.

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 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915 4236
Cambridge exam with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439 6971
Cambridge exam with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509 7047
Cambridge exam with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649 7199
Starting dates:  

intermediate : every monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

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


However, the exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date (always on request) if they are not able to attend for the full period of 9, 10, 12 or 13 weeks. Minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks.
Depending on your level, the exam date may differ; an extra night might be necesarry (price on request).
In summer, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students taking the exam in summer should book an extra week accommodation (if required).
Cambridge Exam fees are not included in the prices (approx. £ 165 / € 193)

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:  

€59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €193, to be paid directly on arrival

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

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 36, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 18 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 12 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 24 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 24
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 59 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 59
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 258

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24 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 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915 4236 4558 4879 5200 5522 5843 6165 6135 6439 6743 7047 7351 7654 7958 8262 8566 8870 8823 9115 9407
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439 6971 7503 8034 8566 9098 9629 10161 10342 10856 11370 11885 12399 12913 13427 13941 14455 14969 15133 15636 16138
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509 7047 7584 8122 8659 9197 9734 10272 10459 10979 11499 12019 12539 13059 13579 14099 14619 15139 15308 15817 16325
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649 7199 7748 8297 8846 9396 9945 10494 10693 11224 11756 12288 12819 13351 13883 14414 14946 15478 15659 16179 16699
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2770 3448 4125
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:  

€59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

€205, 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 £ 15 / € 18 per week, it's possible to book en en-suite bathroom in a Student house.

Against a supplement of £ 10 / € 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 £ 30 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24.

Special dietary requirements supplement: £ 20 / € 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: £ 20 / € 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
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 6 July – 18 August 2019
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 £ 220 / € 258 p.p. per way
  • Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick £ 260 / € 304 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 £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 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.

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 1391 1724 2057 2390 2723 3056 3389 3594 3915 4236 4558 4879 5200 5522 5843 6165 6135 6439 6743 7047 7351 7654 7958 8262 8566 8870 8823 9115 9407
IELTS with host family (18+), single room, halfboard 2232 2776 3319 3863 4406 4949 5493 5907 6439 6971 7503 8034 8566 9098 9629 10161 10342 10856 11370 11885 12399 12913 13427 13941 14455 14969 15133 15636 16138
IELTS with student residence, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354
IELTS with shared apartment, single room, no meals 2256 2805 3354 3903 4453 5002 5551 5972 6509 7047 7584 8122 8659 9197 9734 10272 10459 10979 11499 12019 12539 13059 13579 14099 14619 15139 15308 15817 16325
IELTS with host family (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2303 2863 3424 3985 4546 5107 5668 6100 6649 7199 7748 8297 8846 9396 9945 10494 10693 11224 11756 12288 12819 13351 13883 14414 14946 15478 15659 16179 16699
IELTS with youth residence (16-17 years), single room, halfboard 2770 3448 4125
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:  

€59, invoiced by StudyTravel

Exam fees:  

ca. €205, 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:  

Deposit for shared apartment: on arrival students have to pay a deposit of £ 30 / € 36, that is refundable in case there have not been caused any damages.

Options shared apartment:   Private Bathroom: € 18 per week
on request, availability is very limited
apartment preferably St. Johns House: € 12 per week
apartment very close to school ("St John's House"), at approx. 7 minutes. This apartment does not havean ensuite bathroom. Only on request, availability very limited
Options host family (18+):   Special dietary needs: € 24 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Supplement for arrival after 22:30h: € 24
Surcharges host family (16-17 years):   single room : 13/06/2021 - 14/08/2021 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs: € 59 per week
This supplement applies if you wish a vegan, lactose free, gluten free etc. dietary.
Info youth residence (16-17 years):  

The residence is available from 4 July – 28 August 2021
Transfer:   transfer on arrival from Bristol airport: € 59
transfer on arrival from London Heathrow airport: € 258

All prices include:

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

The course material is not included in the price and costs £ 50 / € 59 per course book.
If you have to apply for a General Student Visa, an extra fee of £ 21 / € 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 £ 20 / € 24 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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