English Language Centre Bristol

THE SCHOOL

Established in 1969, ELC Bristol is a family-run English language school. We offer intensive General English courses and Examination Preparation courses for the IELTS and Cambridge exams. We are a member of TEN (the English Network), IALC (International Association of Language Centres) and English UK and are accredited by the British Council and licensed by the UK Border Agency to enrol international students under tier 4 of the Points Based System.

Our aim is to ensure that the time you spend at ELC Bristol is one of the most valuable and enjoyable times in your life.  With our team of highly qualified and experienced teachers, we aim to help you to improve your level of English as quickly as possible and to provide a caring, safe environment where you can make friends and understand the cultures of other students from all over the world as well as allowing you to experience English culture first hand.

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, multimedia 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 multimedia centres with free internet access.
• Free wi-fi access.
• Guided e-learning.
• 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.
• The University Students' Union is only 5 minutes' walk from Pembroke House.

The language school's two buildings, Pembroke House and Abon House, are 7 minutes’ walk from each other.

During the summer, we also use Clifton College with its wonderful grounds and facilities