Language course English in Chester

English in Chester Juniors

Our partner school ELC Chester organises in the summer months a junior program for juniors aged 13-16 years old. The language program takes place close to the main school location on Stanley Place, a small and historic square in the city centre of Chester. Students will be accommodated in local host families. It is also possible to book a package of course + activities (without accommodation) in case you should travel with the whole family.

Important features about our partner school in Chester:

  • takes place in the city centre of Chester at Queen's School Campus, a historical 1800s building
  • 12 well-equipped classrooms
  • garden and sports courts
  • computer room
  • max. 15 students per group
  • a high staff to student ratio (1:10) - for extra care at all times
  • a good nationality mix - giving students more opportunities to speak English
  • A varied, high quality social programme
  • very good homestay acccommodation with welcoming and caring families

Social Programme

The school in Chester organises a varied activity programme which is one of the outstanding features of the course and an integral part of the whole language experience. It is designed to be enjoyable and stimulating and also an opportunity to develop language, social and sportking skills.

The activity programme includes 2 project based afternoons, 1 half day excursion, 2 half day activities, 2 evening events, 1 full day weekend excursion. The activity programme includes optional activities between which students can decide (e.g. tennis, football, volleyball, drama, camera club, drama, dance, singing etc.)

Intensive (13-16 years)

  • Ages: 13-16
  • Minimum level: from elementary to advanced
  • Lessons: 20 lessons per week
  • Accommodation: family, shared room with full board (breakfast and dinner in the family and packed lunch)*
  • Airport transfer: this service is not included (see rates in our online price list).
  • Activities: included.
*It is also possible to book a package consisting of course + activities (without accommodation).

English lessons
The language course consists of 20 lessons per week (a 45 minutes) from Monday to Friday. Teachers will put focus on active communication and encourages students to use the language consistently to get the most out of their language study. During the lessons a variety of materials are used such as magazines, radio programs, poems, songs etc.

Social Programme
The school in Chester organises a varied activity programme which is one of the outstanding features of the course and an integral part of the whole language experience. It is designed to be enjoyable and stimulating and also an opportunity to develop language, social and sportking skills.

Minimum age is 13 years.

Host Family

The students are accommodated in carefully selected host families in a double room that they share with another student of the same sex, of a different nationality. Students receive breakfast and dinner with the host family and also receive a packed lunch. There is also a limited number of single rooms available.

The host families live within 30 minutes travel distance from the school, on foot or by bus.

Weather in Chester

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Dec 8 2 4
Jan 8 0 4
Feb 8 0 4
Mar 10 2 6
Apr 12 4 8
May 15 7 8
June 18 10 8
July 19 13 8
Aug 19 13 8
Sept 17 11 7
Oct 13 7 4
Nov 10 4 4
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"I had the best summer ever!"

Cathy, Valencia

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