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)
2011
The school is open from 4 January - 9 December 2011
Main course starting dates 2011
- 4 January
- 21 March
- 13 June
- 4 July
- 1 August
- 30 August
- 19 September
Alternative Starting Dates: Language students can start any Monday except on 6 June.
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 25 March or on 23 September.
Minimum period of enrolment: 2 weeks
Public Holidays 2011:
- 22 April
- 25 April
- 2 May
- 30 May
- 29 August
The English Language Centre Bristol is closed on public holidays. However, a free excursion/activity is usually arranged.
TUITION FEES 2011
Deposit: £250.00 This is not an extra charge. It is deducted from the total fees.
Registration Fee: £40.00
(£60.00 if your course is longer than 12 weeks)
The registration fee includes materials and a course book every 12 weeks.
COURSE LENGTH TUITION FEES 2011
| 2-3 weeks | £235.00 per week |
| 4-10 weeks | £230.00 per week |
| 11-22 weeks | £220.00 per week |
| 23 weeks + | £210.00 per week |
+ £10.00 per week summer supplement July 4 – August 26
Combination Course:
Includes the same conditions as the General English Course + students have an additional 6 hours per week private tuition. Price: Normal fees + £288.00 per week supplement. No Combination Courses in July and August.
Multi-Centre Course:
4 - 9 weeks - £235.00 per week + £40.00 registration fee + £75.00 travel between centres
10 - 24 weeks - £220.00 per week + £40.00 registration fee (free travel between centres)
General Student Visa:
If you require a General Student Visa, you will need a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies): Cost: £10.00
Changes to bookings: £15.00 administration fee
ACCOMMODATION FEES 2011
Homestay: £130.00 per week
Includes bed (single room), breakfast and evening meal
Student Houses & Flats (self-catering): £122.00 per week
£100.00 refundable deposit required for some properties, to be paid on arrival.
Minimum age: 18
Goldney Hall University Residence (self-catering): £122.00 per week
Available 2 July – 17 September 2011
Minimum age: 18
Late Arrival:
Please try to arrive in your accommodation by 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of £20.00.
Extra Nights' accommodation: £20.00 per night
AIRPORT TRANSFERS 2011
| Bristol Airport | £35.00 |
| Heathrow | £175.00 |
| Gatwick | £210.00 |
Prices are for transfers on arrival only.
Examinations 2011
As part of your course at ELC Bristol you can prepare for the following exams:
| Examination | Dates 2011 | Exam fees |
| IELTS |
Every month in Bristol and Bath |
£115.00 |
|
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) |
12 March 2011 14 June 2011 ** 6 December 2011 |
£98.00* |
|
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) |
11 March 2011 15 June 2011 ** 25 August 2011*** 7 December 2011 |
£101.00* |
|
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) |
12 March 2011 16 June 2011 ** 8 December 2011 |
£104.00* |
| Cambridge BULATS exam |
Flexible dates - by arrangement with the school |
£45.00 |
* The Cambridge exam fees are approximate and are payable direct to the local examination centre.
The fee includes sending your certificate by registered mail to your home address.
** In June 2011, the Cambridge oral exams are held in the last week of term but the written exams are held in the week after the end of the course, so students should book an extra week's accommodation (if required).
*** £20.00 exam fee supplement on 25 August
Self-study materials are available for TOEFL and TOEIC
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) or the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), the course dates are as follows:
FCE, CAE, CPE: 4 January - 11 March 2011 (10 weeks)
FCE, CAE, CPE: 21 March - 10 June 2011 (12 weeks*)
FCE, CAE 13 June - 26 August 2011 (11 weeks)
FCE, CAE, CPE: 19 September - 9 December 2011 (12 weeks)
* In June 2011, 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.
