Language course English in Chester

ELC Chester

Our partner school in Chester, Chester English, is located in 3 elegant buildings on Stanley Place, less than 2 minutes' walk from the historic city center and bus stop. One of the three buildings is called The Language Training Center, which only hosts specific business English courses for working professionals aged 25+.

Characteristics of the school:

  • accredited by the British Council and English UK
  • 20 fully equipped classrooms
  • high nationality mix
  • Classes for all language levels
  • Free WIFI
  • patio
  • common room
  • cafeteria
  • Minimum age: 16 years

Example of activities and excursions:

The language school organizes a varied leisure program that allows you to practice your English outside of the classroom. The program will offer welcome parties and guided tours of interesting or historic sites in the city of Chester and the surrounding area. Some exemplary activities are:

  • Conversation workshops, books, films
  • Visit to a typical English pub
  • Trips to the Lake District, North Wales, Liverpool and Manchester
  • Football match
  • Theater visit

Please note that activities or excursions are not included in the price. They are not obligatory either. In any case, you will be informed about the current program and its prices on site. There you can register for the desired activities and pay the corresponding price. StudyTravel is not responsible for the organization of the program.

Intensive

The Intensive Course consists of 28 lessons per week in a group of maximum 12 students (1 lesson = 45 minutes). You will have lessons both in the morning and in the afternoon from Monday to Friday. In the morning class (from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm) grammar and vocabulary with a special focus on communication will be learned. In the afternoon, between 2:15 and 3:45 pm, the lessons focus mainly on conversation, pronunciation, writing or listening. These afternoon classes are held on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 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 33 weeks 34 weeks 35 weeks 36 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 907 1307 1706 2044 2431 2818 3012 3374 3737 4100 4245 4590 4934 5279 5624 5968 6313 6658 6640 6966 7293 7619 7946 8272 8599 8925 9252 9578 9905 10231 10558 10884 11211 11537 11864
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1166 1695 2223 2691 3208 3724 4047 4539 5031 5523 5798 6273 6746 7221 7694 8169 8642 9117 9227 9683 10139 10595 11051 11507 11963 12419 12875 13331 13787 14242 14698 15154 15610 16066 16522
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1186 1724 2262 2740 3266 3792 4124 4626 5128 5630 5914 6399 6881 7366 7849 8334 8816 9301 9421 9887 10352 10818 11283 11749 12214 12680 13146 13611 14077 14542 15008 15474 15939 16405 16870
Intensive with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 1258 1833 2407 2921 3483 4046 4414 4953 5491 6029 6349 6871 7389 7911 8429 8951 9469 9991 10147 10648 11150 11652 12154 12656 13158 13660 14161 14663 15165 15667 16169 16671 17173 17674 18176
Intensive with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 1338 1952 2567 3120 3723 4325 4734 5312 5890 6468 6828 7389 7948 8509 9068 9629 10188 10749 10945 11486 12028 12570 13112 13654 14195 14737 15279 15821 16362 16904 17446 17988 18529 19071 19613
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 1210 1760 2310 2800 3338 3876 4221 4735 5249 5763 6059 6556 7051 7548 8042 8539 9034 9531 9663 10140 10618 11096 11574 12051 12529 13007 13484 13962 14440 14917 15395 15873 16350 16828 17306
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 1427 2087 2746 3344 3991 4638 5092 5714 6337 6960 7365 7971 8574 9180 9784 10390 10993 11599 11840 12426 13013 13599 14186 14772 15359 15945 16532 17118 17705 18291 18878 19464 20051 20637 21224
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

IELTS exam preparation

The IELTS exam course consists of 28 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes) of which 20 lessons are general English and 8 lessons specific exam preparation. In the morning from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm you will receive general English lessons to improve the essential aspects of the language such as conversation, oral expression, writing and listening comprehension. On four afternoons a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday) between 2.15pm and 3.45pm there will be lessons for the preparation of the IELTS exam. During these lessons you will work with real exam material.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/12 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  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 907 1307 1706 2044 2431 2818 3012 3374 3737 4100 4245 4590 4934 5279 5624 5968 6313 6658 6640
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1166 1695 2223 2691 3208 3724 4047 4539 5031 5523 5798 6273 6746 7221 7694 8169 8642 9117 9227
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1186 1724 2262 2740 3266 3792 4124 4626 5128 5630 5914 6399 6881 7366 7849 8334 8816 9301 9421
IELTS Exam Prep with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 1258 1833 2407 2921 3483 4046 4414 4953 5491 6029 6349 6871 7389 7911 8429 8951 9469 9991 10147
IELTS Exam Prep with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 1338 1952 2567 3120 3723 4325 4734 5312 5890 6468 6828 7389 7948 8509 9068 9629 10188 10749 10945
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, double room , no meals 1210 1760 2310 2800 3338 3876 4221 4735 5249 5763 6059 6556 7051 7548 8042 8539 9034 9531 9663
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room , no meals 1427 2087 2746 3344 3991 4638 5092 5714 6337 6960 7365 7971 8574 9180 9784 10390 10993 11599 11840
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

Cambridge exam preparation

The Cambridge Exam Preparation Course consists of 30 lessons per week (20 general English lessons + 10 exam preparation lessons), each lasting 45 minutes in a group of 12 students maximum. In the morning from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm, you will receive general English lessons to improve the essential aspects of the language such as conversation, oral expression, writing and listening comprehension. Four afternoons a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) between 2:15 pm and 3:45 pm you will receive lessons to prepare for the Cambridge FCE or CAE exam. During these lessons you will work with real exam material

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
28
Number of weeks:
  5 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preperation without accommodation 2044
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2691
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2740
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 2921
Cambridge Exam Preperation with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 3120
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, double room , no meals 2800
Cambridge Exam Preperation with residence, single room , no meals 3344
Starting dates:  


from intermediate : 06/02, 15/05, 06/11

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The Cambridge exam course prepares you for the First Certificate (FCE) or Advanced Certificate (CAE). For this course a level of B1 minimum is required.

Course starting dates per level:

First (FCE):
03/07/2023-28/07/2023=> Exam: 27/07/2023
31/07/2023-25/08/2023=> Exam: 24/08/2023

Advanced (CAE):
03/07/2023-28/07/2023=> Exam: 28/07/2023
31/07/2023-25/08/2023=> Exam: 25/08/2023

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

Club 50

With the Club 50 course you can practice English, explore the city, meet international people of your age and make new friends. This program consists of 20 English lessons per week from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (30 minutes break at 11:00 am) as well as an activity program and excursions. During English lessons you will improve your listening and reading, gain confidence to speak in everyday situations, and expand your vocabulary.

Minimum age is 50 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
Golden Age without accommodation 1174
Golden Age with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1432
Golden Age with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1452
Golden Age with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 1524
Golden Age with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 1604
Golden Age with residence, double room , no meals 1476
Golden Age with residence, single room , no meals 1694
Starting dates:  

24/04, 08/05, 22/05, 05/06, 14/08, 28/08, 11/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

One-to-one

One-to-one lessons in Chester are the perfect choice for those who want to make the fastest progress in no time. You can book a package of 30 weekly private lessons, where you can fully concentrate on your needs.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 2395 4680 6966 9252
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2524 4939 7354 9769
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2534 4959 7383 9808
One-to-One with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 2570 5031 7492 9953
One-to-One with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 2610 5111 7612 10113
One-to-One with residence, double room , no meals 2546 4983 7420 9856
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 2655 5200 7746 10292
Starting dates:  


every Monday

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

Minigroup 25+

This course is for students over the age of 25 who want to learn English in a more mature environment with students with similar interests. It is a very intensive program consisting of 30 lessons per week in a small group with a maximum of 6 participants. The profile of the participants is usually made up of professionals of various nationalities who, in addition to improving their general English skills, would also like to improve their professional English or English in other formal situations. In the morning, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, the lessons focus on the active application of general English to stimulate active speech. During the afternoon classes (between 2:15 and 3:45 pm) you will devote yourself to business English, give presentations, telephone calls, English for meetings or use the language in different situations (hotel, restaurant, etc.). Lessons will take place in the exclusive building The Language Training Center, where only students over the age of 25 receive lessons.

Minimum age is 25 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 6 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Mini group 25+ without accommodation 883 1657 2431 3205 3979 4753
Mini group 25+ with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1013 1916 2819 3723 4626 5529
Mini group 25+ with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1022 1935 2848 3761 4674 5587
Mini group 25+ with host family plus, double room , bed & breakfast 1059 2008 2957 3907 4856 5805
Mini group 25+ with host family plus, single room , bed & breakfast 1099 2088 3077 4066 5055 6045
Mini group 25+ with residence, double room , no meals 1034 1960 2885 3810 4735 5660
Mini group 25+ with residence, single room , no meals 1143 2177 3211 4245 5279 6313
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info host family plus:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family plus:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €51 per week
Info host family:  

Supplement for special dietary requirements (lactose intolerant, vegan, halal etc.): £ 30 / € 37 per week. Please indicate this on your booking form if needed.

Surcharges host family:   single room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
double room : 18/06/2023 - 13/08/2023 : €25 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €43 per week
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years and the minimum duration for the accommodation in the residence is 2 weeks.

At arrival a deposit of £ 200 / € 242 has to be paid, which will be refunded if there has not been made any damages.

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • wifi
  • welcome package
  • student card
  • certificate of attendance

The school is closed on: 25/12/2023 - 05/01/2024

Host Family

Staying with a host family in Chester gives you the opportunity to practice your English with native speakers and get an insight into everyday life on site. You can book a single or double room (double room only available if you are traveling with another person) with breakfast or half board (breakfast and dinner). The host families are on average 20 minutes away from the school by public transport.

Executive Host Family

The option in an exclusive host family offers a private bathroom in the homestay in addition to the options already mentioned above.

Residence

The residence is located about 6 minutes walk from the school and is suitable for students looking for a greater degree of independence. In the residence you have a single room with private bathroom and mini fridge. You also have access to a shared lounge and kitchen. Free WIFI internet is included

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