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 website - it was designed by our students! Hopefully, it will answer all your questions.
John Duncan (Principal)
2012
To download a 2012 dates and fees information sheet, click here
The school is open from 3 January - 21 December 2012
Main course starting dates 2012
- 3 January
- 19 March
- 11 June
- 9 July
- 30 July
- 28 August
- 17 September
Alternative Starting Dates: Students can start any Monday.
No total beginners.
Elementary level students must start their course on either 3 January, 19 March, 11 June, 9 July or17 September.
Students cannot finish their English language course on 23 March or on 21 September.
Minimum period of enrolment: 2 weeks
Public Holidays 2012:
- 6 April
- 9 April
- 7 May
- 4 + 5 June
- 27 August
The English Language Centre Bristol is closed on public holidays. However, a free excursion/activity is usually arranged.
TUITION FEES 2012
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 2012
| 2-3 weeks | £245.00 per week |
| 4-10 weeks | £240.00 per week |
| 11-22 weeks | £230.00 per week |
| 23 weeks + | £220.00 per week |
+ £15.00 per week summer supplement 2 July – 24 August
Combination Course:
Includes the same conditions as the General English Course + students have an additional 6 hours per week private tuition. Price: Normal fees + £300.00 per week supplement. No Combination Courses in July and August.
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 2012
Homestay: £135.00 per week
Includes bed (single room), breakfast and evening meal
Student Houses & Flats (self-catering): £135.00 per week
£100.00 refundable deposit required for some properties, to be paid on arrival.
Goldney Hall University Residence (self-catering): £135.00 per week
Available 30 June – 15 September 2012
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: £25.00 per night
AIRPORT TRANSFERS 2012
| Bristol Airport | £35.00 |
| Heathrow | £185.00 |
| Gatwick | £220.00 |
Prices are for transfers on arrival only.
Examinations 2012
As part of your course at ELC Bristol you can prepare for the following exams:
| Examination | Dates 2012 | Exam fees |
| IELTS |
Every month in Bristol and Bath |
£130.00 |
|
Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) |
10 March 2012 12 June 2012 ** 4 December 2012 |
£108.00* |
|
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) |
17 March 2012 13 June 2012 ** 24 August 2012 *** 5 December 2012 |
£112.00* |
|
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE) |
10 March 2012 14 June 2012 ** 6 December 2012 |
£115.00* |
| Cambridge BULATS exam |
Flexible dates - by arrangement with the school |
£50.00 |
* 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 2012, 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 accommodation is required).
*** £20.00 exam fee supplement on 23/24 August
Self-study materials are available for TOEFL and TOEIC
Cambridge Exam Preparation Dates
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, CPE: 3 January - 9 March 2012 (10 weeks)
CAE: 3 January - 16 March 2012 (11 weeks)
FCE, CAE, CPE: 19 March - 8 June 2012 (12 weeks*)
FCE, CAE 11 June - 24 August 2012 (11 weeks)
FCE, CAE, CPE: 17 September - 7 December 2012 (12 weeks)
* In June 2012, 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.
