WELCOME TO ELC BRISTOL
A family-run school, offering intensive General English and examination preparation courses for students from all over the world.
Bristol is a lively university city and the cultural centre of the West of England,
I really hope you like this web site - it was designed by our students! Hopefully, it will answer all your questions.
John Duncan (Principal)
2010
The school is open from 4 January - 10 December 2010
Main language course starting dates 2010
- January 4
- March 22
- June 14
- July 5
- August 2
- August 31
- September 20
Alternative Starting Dates: Language students can start any Monday except on June 7.
No total beginners.
Elementary level students must start their English language course on a main starting date.
Students cannot finish their English language course on March 26 or on September 24.
Minimum period of enrolment: 2 weeks
Public Holidays 2010:
- April 2
- April 5
- May 3
- May 31
- August 30
The English Language Centre Bristol is closed on public holidays. However, a free excursion/activity is usually arranged.
Cambridge Exam Preparation
If you want to take a Cambridge exam preparation course for the Cambridge First Certificate (FCE), the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) of the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), the course dates are as follows:
FCE: January 4 - March 12 2010 (10 weeks)
CAE, CPE: January 4 - March 5 2010 (9 weeks*)
FCE, CAE, CPE: March 22 - June 11 2010 (12 weeks**)
FCE, CAE, CPE: September 20 - December 10 2010 (12 weeks)
* In March 2010, the CAE and the CPE oral exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students should book an extra week's accommodation (if required)
** In June 2010, the Cambridge English exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students should book an extra week's accommodation (if required).
Cambridge English exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date if they are not able to attend for the full period. For more information about the Cambridge English Language exam courses, please click here.
TUITION FEES 2010
Registration Fee: £30.00
(£50.00 if your course is longer than 12 weeks)
The registration fee includes materials and a course book every 12 weeks
COURSE LENGTH TUITION FEES 2010
| 2-3 weeks | £225.00 per week |
| 4-10 weeks | £220.00 per week |
| 11-22 weeks | £210.00 per week |
| 23 weeks + | £200.00 per week |
+ £10.00 per week summer supplement June 28 – August 27
Combination Course:
Includes the same conditions as the General English Course + students have an additional 6 hours per week private tuition. Normal fees + £270.00 per week supplement. No Combination Courses in July and August.
Multi-Centre Course:
4 to 9 weeks - £225.00 per week + £30.00 registration fee + £75 travel between centres
10 to 24 weeks - £210.00 per week + £30.00 registration fee (free travel between centres)
ACCOMMODATION FEES 2010
Accommodation Placement Fee: £30.00
Homestay: £120.00 per week
Includes bed (single room), breakfast and evening meal
Student Houses & Flats (self-catering): £104.00 – £112.00 per week*
* Price varies according to property and facilities
£100.00 refundable deposit required for some properties, to be paid on arrival.
Minimum age: 18
Goldney Hall University Residence (self-catering): £112.00 per week
Available 26 June – 18 September 2010
Minimum age: 18
Late Arrival:
Please try to arrive in your accommodation by 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late-arrival supplement of £20.00.
