Many students use ELC Bristol as a 'stepping stone' before going on to further education in the UK. These students take the IELTS course with General English in the mornings and preparation for the IELTS examination on four afternoons a week.

For more information about IELTS and entrance requirements for colleges and universities, please click here.

The English Language Centre offers a free academic counselling service to students who are planning to go on to further education in the UK. We will provide you with information and assist you with your applications. The school has excellent contacts with many colleges and universities.

Bristol is the Educational Centre of the West of England. There are 2 major universities, several colleges of further education and top quality High Schools.

"The University of Bristol refers many students to ELC Bristol, because we are confident about the quality of their courses and they prepare students successfully for the IELTS examination."
Dr Chris Grant (University of Bristol)

ELC Bristol is a member of IALC, the International Association of Language Centres, with more than 80 quality schools teaching their own language in 20 different countries. If you would like more information about the other IALC schools, please click here.