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 30+.

Characteristics of the school:

  • accredited by the British Council and English UK
  • main building 14 fully equipped classrooms
  • second building with 7 classrooms where 30+ 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 2026

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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 1003 1446 1888 2271 2701 3131 3370 3777 4183 4590 4781 5169 5558 5946 6335 6723 7112 7500 7530 7901 8271 8642 8439 8786 9132 9479 9826 10172 10519 10866 11212 11559 10889 11206 11523
Intensive with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1314 1912 2510 3048 3633 4219 4614 5175 5737 6299 6646 7191 7734 8279 8821 9366 9909 10454 10638 11164 11690 12216 12168 12671 13173 13675 14177 14679 15181 15683 16185 16687 16173 16646 17117
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1338 1948 2557 3107 3705 4303 4709 5283 5857 6431 6789 7346 7901 8458 9013 9570 10124 10681 10877 11415 11953 12491 12455 12969 13483 13997 14511 15026 15540 16054 16568 17082 16580 17065 17548
Intensive with residence, double room , no meals 1410 2055 2701 3287 3920 4554 4996 5606 6215 6825 7220 7812 8403 8996 9586 10179 10770 11363 11595 12168 12742 13316 13316 13866 14416 14966 15516 16066 16615 17165 17715 18265 17799 18320 18839
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 1697 2486 3275 4004 4781 5558 6144 6897 7650 8403 8941 9677 10411 11148 11882 12618 13352 14088 14464 15181 15898 16615 16759 17452 18146 18839 19532 20226 20919 21612 22306 22999 22676 23341 24003
Intensive with aparthotel, single room , bed & breakfast 2324 3478 4631 5725 6867 8008 8959 10077 11194 12312 13214 14315 15414 16515 17614 18715 19813 20914 21654 22736 23818 24900 25408 26466 27523 28581 29639 30697 31755 32813 33871 34929 34971 36000 37027
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info residence:  

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

Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

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 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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 1003 1446 1888 2271 2701 3131 3370 3777 4183 4590 4781
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1314 1912 2510 3048 3633 4219 4614 5175 5737 6299 6646
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1338 1948 2557 3107 3705 4303 4709 5283 5857 6431 6789
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, double room , no meals 1410 2055 2701 3287 3920 4554 4996 5606 6215 6825 7220
IELTS Exam Prep with residence, single room , no meals 1697 2486 3275 4004 4781 5558 6144 6897 7650 8403 8941
IELTS Exam Prep with aparthotel, single room , bed & breakfast 2324 3478 4631 5725 6867 8008 8959 10077 11194 12312 13214
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Exam fees:  

ca. €240, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info residence:  

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

Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

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 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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 2199
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2820
Cambridge Exam Preparation with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2868
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, double room , no meals 3012
Cambridge Exam Preparation with residence, single room , no meals 3586
Cambridge Exam Preparation with aparthotel, single room , bed & breakfast 4942
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/07, 03/08

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):
03-08-2026

Advanced (CAE):
06-07-2026

Exam dates:
FCE: 27/08/2026
CAE: 31/07/2026

Exam fees:  

ca. €240, to be paid directly on arrival

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info residence:  

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

Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

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 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  2 weeks  
Club 50 without accommodation 1338
Club 50 with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1649
Club 50 with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1673
Club 50 with aparthotel, single room , bed & breakfast 2659
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 04/05, 18/05, 01/06, 10/08, 24/08, 07/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

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 2026

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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 2701 5283 7865 10447
One-to-One with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 2856 5594 8331 11069
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 2868 5618 8367 11117
One-to-One with residence, double room , no meals 2904 5689 8475 11260
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 3048 5976 8905 11834
One-to-One with aparthotel, single room , bed & breakfast 3311 6604 9897 13191
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info residence:  

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

Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

Minigroup 30+

This course is for students over the age of 30 who want to learn English in a more mature environment with students with similar interests. It is a very intensive program consisting of 20 or 30 lessons per week in a small group. 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 30 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
30
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Mini group 30+ without accommodation 693 1266 1840 2414 2988 3562
Mini group 30+ with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 848 1577 2306 3036 3765 4494
Mini group 30+ with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 860 1601 2342 3083 3825 4566
Mini group 30+ with aparthotel, single room , no meals 1302 2587 3872 5157 6443 7728
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks  
Mini group 30+ without accommodation 980 1840 2701 3562 4422 5283
Mini group 30+ with host family, double room , bed & breakfast 1135 2151 3167 4183 5199 6215
Mini group 30+ with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 1147 2175 3203 4231 5259 6287
Mini group 30+ with aparthotel, single room , no meals 1589 3161 4733 6305 7877 9449
Starting dates:  

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

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Surcharges host family:   single room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
double room : 14/06/2026 - 08/08/2026 : €37 per week
bed & breakfast → half board : €55 per week
Special dietary needs : € 42 per week [i]
Private Bathroom : € 90 per week [i]
Info aparthotel:  

Please note: the minimum stay is 7 nights. For bookings of 1 week, it is therefore mandatory to book an additional night. The cost of the extra night is not included in the price. Please contact StudyTravel for more information.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival at Liverpool Airport : EUR 126
Transfer on arrival at Manchester Airport : EUR 126

Prices include:

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

The school is closed from 18/12/2026 - 04/01/2027.

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