The English Language Centre Bristol
English school in Bristol ELC Bristol is the number 1 English Language School in the UK according to British Council inspectors
Information
Established in 1969, ELC Bristol is a family-run English school and the UK's number 1 rated school.
It offers an excellent nationalities mix and skilled, caring teachers and staff.
Located in Clifton, adjacent to the University, students often don't utilise public transit since most are within walking distance.
The language school is a Centre of Excellence recognised by the British Council and a member of Quality English, The English Network (10), and IALC (the International Association of Language Schools).
Why ELC Bristol is the best English Language School in Bristol to study English
- Number 1 rated school in the UK according to the British Council Inspectors’ reports.
- Family operated since 1969.
- Great nationality mix.
- Excellent housing choices with homestays and two residences situated near the school.
- No beginner students but all other levels, including Proficiency, all year long.
The most popular activities that the English language school in Bristol ELC Bristol organises in the afternoons and evenings
Afternoons
- BBC Tour of the Studios.
- Conversation Club every Wednesday.
- Cream Tea.
- Fish and Chips Walk.
- Football every Thursday.
- Harbour Cruise.
- Job Club every 6 weeks.
- Street Art Walking Tour (includes Banksy) every 12 weeks.
Evenings
- American Pool.
- Bowling.
- Bristol Bears matches – Rugby.
- Bristol City matches – Football.
- Free Jazz evenings at the Old Duke.
- Laser Quest.
- Theatre.
The most popular excursions and trips that the English language school in Bristol ELC Bristol organises at the weekends
- Trip to Bath.
- Trip to Bournemouth.
- Trip to Cardiff.
- Trip to Cotswolds (Bibury and Bourton-on-the-Water).
- Trip to Exeter.
- Trip to London.
- Trip to Oxford.
- Trip to Stonehenge.
- Trip to Wells and Glastonbury
- Trip to Windsor and Eton.
Location
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Free Wifi
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Multimedia Learning Centre
Terrace
Garden
Summary
| Total students capacity | 200 |
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| Number of classrooms | 19 |
| Age minimum | 16 |
| Accreditations | British CouncilEnglish UKIALCQuality EnglishTEN The English Network |
| Last day for 2026 bookings with 2025 prices | 31/Oct |
Year 2025
| Holidays (school) | 20/Dic → 05 → 01 |
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| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 18/Apr, 21/Apr, 05/May, 26/May, 25/Aug, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
| High season period courses | 23/Jun → 12/Sep |
Statistics on ages
Low Season
| Students total average | 160 |
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| Students per classroom maximum | 14 |
| Students per classroom average | 10 |
High Season
| Students total average | 320 |
|---|---|
| Students per classroom maximum | 14 |
| Students per classroom average | 10 |
Statistics on nationalities
Low Season
| Total nationalities | 35 |
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High Season
| Total nationalities | 40 |
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Prices
Year 2025
| GBP | ||
| Enrolment fee | 60£ | ≈ 0 |
| Placement fee | 60£ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 60£ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
Homestay accommodation in Bristol
Host family accommodation in Bristol, live the experience of full immersion living with a British host family in Bristol
Student Houses and Flats in Bristol
Student accommodation in Bristol at 5 minutes walk from the school
Unite House Residence
University summer residence for students over 18 years old and a 27-minute walk from the school
Residence Unite Students
Young adults summer residence in Bristol for 16-17 years old students with game & cinema rooms 16-minute by public transport from the English school
Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (GBP) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course 28 lessonsThe most popular general English course intensive 28 lessons per week in Bristol, England {999} | 1-50 | 28 | 16 | Adults 18+General English | A2B1B2C1C2 | 315£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | Full-time Cambridge FCE Course 28 lessonsCambridge B2 preparation course full time 28 lessons per week in Bristol, England {1001} | 9, 10, 13 | 28 | 16 | Adults 18+Cambridge FCE | B2C1C2 | 340£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 28 lessonsCambridge C1 preparation course full time 28 lessons per week in Bristol, England, United Kingdom {1002} | 9, 13, 14 | 28 | 16 | Adults 18+Cambridge CAE | C1C2 | 340£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 4 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CPE Course 28 lessonsCambridge C2 preparation course full time 28 lessons per week in Bristol, England {1003} | 8, 12, 13 | 28 | 16 | Adults 18+Cambridge CPE | C2 | 340£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 5 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 28 lessonsAcademic IELTS preparation course full-time 28 lessons per week in Bristol, England {1000} | 4-50 | 28 | 18 | Adults 18+Cambridge IELTS | B2C1C2 | 325£ | ≈ 0 |