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
  • main building 14 fully equipped classrooms
  • second building with 7 classrooms where 25+ courses usually take place
  • high nationality mix
  • classes for all language levels
  • free WIFI
  • patio
  • common room
  • coffee area
  • 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). Lessons are focussed on grammar and vocabulary with a special focus on communication: conversation, pronunciation, writing or listening. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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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 1010 1456 1903 2288 2723 3157 3396 3806 4216 4625 4815 5207 5598 5990 6381 6773 7164 7556 7580 7953 8327 8700 8486 8834 9183 9532 9880 10229 10578 10927 11275 11624 10933 11251 11569
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1316 1917 2515 3054 3640 4229 4619 5183 5745 6309 6650 7195 7739 8284 8828 9373 9917 10462 10639 11166 11691 12219 12156 12659 13160 13662 14163 14666 15166 15669 16169 16672 16133 16604 17075
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1340 1953 2564 3116 3714 4315 4717 5293 5867 6444 6797 7354 7911 8467 9024 9581 10137 10694 10884 11423 11960 12500 12450 12965 13478 13993 14505 15021 15533 16048 16561 17076 16549 17032 17515
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 1377 2008 2637 3207 3824 4443 4864 5459 6051 6645 7017 7592 8168 8743 9318 9893 10468 11043 11251 11809 12364 12922 12890 13424 13955 14488 15019 15553 16084 16617 17148 17682 17173 17674 18176
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 1597 2339 3078 3758 4485 5214 5745 6450 7152 7857 8339 9024 9709 10394 11080 11765 12450 13135 13453 14121 14787 15455 15533 16177 16818 17461 18103 18746 19387 20031 20672 21316 20917 21528 22140
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

IELTS exam preparation

The IELTS exam course consists of 28 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes) of which 20 lessons are general English, 6 lessons specific exam preparation and 2 lessons of academic writing. 

The IELTS exam is not included. If you would like to take an exam at the end of the course, please contact us for more information on IELTS exam dates.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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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  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 1010 1456 1903 2288 2723 3157 3396 3806 4216 4625 4815
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1316 1917 2515 3054 3640 4229 4619 5183 5745 6309 6650
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1340 1953 2564 3116 3714 4315 4717 5293 5867 6444 6797
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, double room , no meals 1377 2008 2637 3207 3824 4443 4864 5459 6051 6645 7017
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room , no meals 1597 2339 3078 3758 4485 5214 5745 6450 7152 7857 8339
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Exam fees:  

ca. €245, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

Cambridge exam preparation

The Cambridge Exam Preparation Course consists of 30 lessons per week, each lasting 45 minutes in a group of 12 students maximum. The course will prepare you to take the Cambridge FCE (First) exam or the Cambridge CAE (Advanced) exam.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
Number of weeks:
  4 weeks  
Cambridge Exam Preparation without accommodation 2221
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2833
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2882
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, double room , no meals 2955
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, single room , no meals 3396
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 30/06, 28/07

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):
28-07-2025

Advanced (CAE):
30-06-2025

Exam dates:
FCE: 21/08/2025
CAE: 25/07/2025

Exam fees:  

ca. €245, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

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 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 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
Club 50 without accommodation 1328
Club 50 with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1634
Club 50 with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1658
Club 50 with residence, double room , no meals 1695
Club 50 with residence, single room , no meals 1915
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 21/04, 05/05, 19/05, 02/06, 11/08, 25/08, 08/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

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 2025

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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 2686 5256 7825 10394
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2839 5561 8284 11006
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2851 5586 8320 11055
One-to-One with residence, double room , no meals 2870 5623 8376 11128
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 2980 5843 8706 11569
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

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. 

Minimum age is 25 years.

Prices 2025

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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 985 1854 2723 3592 4460 5329
Mini group 25+ with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1138 2160 3182 4203 5225 6247
Mini group 25+ with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1151 2184 3218 4252 5286 6320
Mini group 25+ with residence, double room , no meals 1169 2221 3273 4326 5378 6430
Mini group 25+ with residence, single room , no meals 1279 2441 3604 4766 5928 7091
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
double room : 15/06/2025 - 09/08/2025 : €38 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €56 per week
Special dietary needs : € 43 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 92 per week [i]
Info residence:  

The minimum age for the accommodation in the residence is 18 years old.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 111
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 111

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 19/12/2025 - 05/01/2026.

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