English Language Courses in South West England 
Learn English at a language school, college or university in South West England 
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Centre Facilities 
- 17 classrooms 
- 2 computer rooms + free WiFi 
- 2 language laboratories/study centres 
- Students can join the university clubs and societies - the best way to make English friends. 
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The English Language Centre 
Established in 1969, ELC Bristol is a family-run English language school. We offer intensive General English Language Courses and Examination Preparation courses for the IELTS and Cambridge exams. The British Council regularly inspects and accredits English Language schools in the UK and according to the latest British Council inspection report (November 2006) 'Points of excellence were noted in general management, aspects of academic management, teaching, pastoral care, accommodation and the leisure programme'. Please visit our website here or contact us here. 
 
The school is located in 2 fine old buildings, close to the University in Clifton, the best area of town. The buildings are similarly equipped and there are 17 classrooms. There are common rooms, study centres and gardens in both Pembroke and Abon House. 
 
Facilities at the language school include: 
2 common rooms, with snooker tables, drinks machines, comfortable chairs and widescreen TVs. 
2 computer rooms with free internet access. 
Free wi-fi access. 
2 self-study centres / libraries. 
 
We do not have our own café but there are many bars, cafés and shops located only a few minutes from the school. A sandwich van visits the school every breaktime selling refreshments and the University Students' Union is only 5 minutes' walk from Pembroke House. 
 
The pricelist for our school can be downloaded here and our brochure can be downloaded here.  
Courses 
General Courses 
General English Course 
All courses include a minimum of 28 lessons per week (21 hours) + daily homework + 4 hours' optional supervised self-study.  
 
Higher level students can choose an elective on two afternoons a week, including Business English and British Life and Culture. 
 
All students enrolled on the course have free access to e-learning from the moment they enrol. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 weeks + 
Age: 
18+ 
Tuition: 
21 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
13 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
Every Monday 
Price: 
£200 - £235 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Summer Course 
During the summer courses, we maintain the very high stands we have during the academic year. 
All of our studetns are motivated individuals. WE don't accept groups or children. 
There are 28 lessons (21 hours)a week and a full social programme is arranged. 
There is an excellent mix of nationalities with students from all over the world. 
The minimum age is 17. The average age is 22. 
Students can prepare for the IELTS exam or the Cambridge First Certificate. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 weeks + 
Age: 
17+ 
Tuition: 
21 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
14 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
June - September 
Price: 
£220 - 235 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Combination Course 
Includes the same conditions as the General English course + students ahve an additional 6 hours per week with a private tutor. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 weeks + 
Age: 
18+ 
Tuition: 
21 + 6 hours pw 
Maximum Class Size: 
13 / 1 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
Every Monday except Jul / Aug 
Price: 
£470 - £505 pw 
Course Enquiry: 
Multi-Centre Course 
Discover more of England and combine your studies at ELC Bristol with a course at English in Chester and / or the Hampstead School of English in London. For more information, contact the school. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
4 weeks + 
Age: 
18 + 
Tuition: 
20 + hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 - 14 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£210 - £225 per week + £75 travel between centres 
Course Enquiry: 
Examination Courses 
IELTS Course 
For upper-intermediate level and above. Includes General English mornings + IELTS preparation on four afternoons a week. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 weeks + 
Age: 
18+ 
Tuition: 
21 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
14 students 
Levels: 
Upper-intermediate - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£200 - £235 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Examination Preparation Course 
ELC Bristol regulary runs courses for the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) (and the Cambridge Proficiency Examination (CPE) . We also prepare students for the Cambridge BULATS Business exam. For full information, have a look at the school web site. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
4 weeks + 
Age: 
18+ 
Tuition: 
21 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 / 13 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£200 - £225 per week 
Course Enquiry: