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)
FURTHER STUDY
ACADEMIC COUNSELLING
If you are planning to go on to further education in the UK, you possibly have lots of questions.
Who do you talk to? It depends on your question! Is it type A, B or C?
Type A - Universities/Courses: For example: Which University is good for Business?
Where can I take a Foundation course?
What are the fees?
· Email your agent and ask for their advice.
· Have a look at these websites:
www.ucas.com - Lists courses and entry requirements. UCAS manages undergraduate applications.
www.britishcouncil.org - Similar to above but directed more at foreign students.
www.ukeas.com - UK Education Advisory Service. Advice on how to apply.
www.prospects.ac.uk - Graduate careers website includes postgraduate study
www.timesonline.co.uk/education Compares universities and their ranking.
You should also look at the University websites for individual courses and send off for a prospectus.
If you cannot find the answers to your questions, you could consider making an appointment to meet Alastair Holbrook of Holbrook Associates, a professional careers adviser who is well-known to our school. Click here for the contact details and a pre-interview questionnaire.
Type B - Entry procedures: For example: What is my IELTS level now?
How long will it take me to reach 6.5
When and where can I take the exam?
Have a look at the chart. Can you see the answer? If you are not sure, make an appointment to speak to Mark or Sue (the Directors of Studies).
(When) can I join the IELTS class? To find out, you must speak to Sue or Pete.
Type C - Applications For example: Can you help me to write my personal statement?
Can you check my letter of application?
Can you help me to fill in the form?
Really, the universities would expect you to do these things yourself. However, if you really do need help, we suggest you contact our careers adviser, Alastair Holbrook.
THE IALC ASSOCIATION
ELC Bristol is a member of the IALC Association. Founded in 1983, IALC is an association of high-quality, independent language schools teaching their native languages to international students in the major capitals, university cities, beach resorts and historic towns in 24 countries worldwide. Member schools are governed by the IALC quality assurance scheme, which demands high standards of professionalism in all aspects of service.
Today, there are 108 IALC schools, providing a wide range of Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and of course English language courses and programmes. If a student wants to study another language or wishes to study in another city in the UK, we can confidently recommend the schools which are members of the IALC Association.
Universities and Colleges in Bristol
Bristol is a major university city with more than 30,000 students.
See below for the links to the colleges and universities:
- University of Bristol
- University of the West of England
- City of Bristol College
- Filton College
- Bath Spa University
ELC Bristol also has close links to the following schools: IH CLIC in Seville and IH Centro Fiorenza in Florence.
