Language school Bristol, EC

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Located in the heart of the city, a stone’s throw from the bustling commercial area, our partner school in Bristol occupies contemporary premises in peaceful Queen Square. Students will attend English classes in 19 large classrooms, spread over two floors, and take advantage of a library, several recreation rooms and free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the building. Several computers are also at their disposal. Facing the course centre, Queen Square is an ideal place for relaxing after the English lessons and students will be able to participate in the numerous cultural and artistic events that take place on its green lawn, mainly in the summer.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

English for Work
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 10 "English for Work")
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Lower intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 / 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 11 week(s)
Level: Upper intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 10 week(s)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+ 1 extra week(s) of accommodation (exams)
Level: Advanced to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:00-14:30

Accommodation

Host family
This accommodation option is ideal for students who wish to take advantage of their language course in England to practise English on a daily basis and discover the culture of such a charming country. You will stay in a single room and receive half-board accommodation. It is an opportunity to build relationships with the locals and share unforgettable moments over delicious meals! If you choose the « superior family » accommodation option, you will also take advantage of a private bathroom.
 
Favell House Residence
The Favell House Residence is a charming riverside property on the banks of River Avon. Recently redecorated, it is located close to the shops, bars and restaurants of Baldwin and Corn Street and to Cabot Circus, Bristol’s new shopping centre. You will stay in a comfortable single bedroom with a desk, in an apartment that can accommodate up to 7 students from all over the world. You will share the bathroom with your roommates, with whom you can meet up and chat in the communal kitchen or in the TV lounge. Coin-operated laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi Internet access are available on site. In addition, you will be able to walk to the school in just 1 minute and to reach the University of Bristol easily, whether on foot or by bus. It is a great opportunity to come into contact with British students!
 
Phoenix Court Residence
Located in Old Bristol, the residence occupies a modern building opposite the new shopping centre of Cabot Circus. In this bustling area, only a 15 minutes’ walk from the course centre, you will take advantage of many leisure possibilities. The residence consists of 2 flats, which each include 5 fully furnished single rooms with private bathrooms and a common kitchen with a lounge area. The students who bring their laptops can take advantage of free Internet access in their rooms. Coin-operated laundry facilities as well as a bike storage room are also available. The residence is monitored by CCTV cameras 24h/24. Bedlinen is provided but bath towels are not.

Leisure

In this university town, you will live a real British experience with other students from the whole world! You will start by exploring Bristol’s historical centre and its bustling Harbourside, which overflows with museums, exhibitions, clubs and coffee shops and hosts the famous Bristol Harbour festival each year. Then cross the Clifton Suspension Bridge, the symbol of Bristol, to get a wonderful view over Avon Gorge, and visit the Bristol zoo to discover many rare and endangered species. On the edge of Bristol, the impressive mansion of Ashton Court Estate is also worth visiting if you are keen on history. And if you need a change of scenery, just organise a little trip amongst friends to Bath, to take advantage of its thermal baths, to Stonehenge, to admire megalithic monuments, or else to Cardiff in Wales!

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants 400,000
School size L
Level Beginner to advanced
Minimum age 16 years (18 during the high season)
Accommodation Host family, residence
Exams FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school EC

Quality marks

British CouncilEnglish UK

Key points

  • Young and dynamic university town
  • School ideally situated at the heart of Bristol
  • Modern and comfortable facilities
  • School with a good nationality mix

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Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Dates and prices in GBP (GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.31) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 10 w.: 03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.: 19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 12+1 w.: 19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Cambridge course (CAE) 11 w.: 03.01.2012 - 18.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 10 w.: 03.01.2012 - 11.03.2012
Cambridge course (CPE) 12+1 w.: 19.03.2012 - 16.06.2012 / 10.09.2012 - 08.12.2012
Bank holidays: 02.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 07.05 / 04.06 / 05.06 / 27.08 .2012
School holidays: 26.12.2011 - 02.01.2012
22.12.2012 - 06.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

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If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Travel documents
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Residence/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 405 445
2 week(s) 740 820
4 week(s) 1410 1570
6 week(s) 2080 2320
8 week(s) 2510 2750
10 week(s) 3120 3420
12 week(s) 3730 4090
24 week(s) 6910 7870
Extra week (24+) 285 325
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 465 505
2 week(s) 860 940
4 week(s) 1650 1810
6 week(s) 2440 2680
8 week(s) 2830 3070
10 week(s) 3520 3820
12 week(s) 4210 4570
24 week(s) 7750 8710
Extra week (24+) 320 360
English for Work A B
1 week(s) 465 505
2 week(s) 860 940
4 week(s) 1650 1810
6 week(s) 2440 2680
8 week(s) 2830 3070
10 week(s) 3520 3820
12 week(s) 4210 4570
24 week(s) 7750 8710
Extra week (24+) 320 360
Cambridge course (FCE) 30 lessons/week A B
10 week(s) 3520 3820
12 week(s) 4210 4570
Exam fee ~120
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week A B
12+1 week(s) 4355 4745
Exam fee ~125
Cambridge course (CAE) 30 lessons/week A B
11 week(s) 3865 4195
Exam fee ~125
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
10 week(s) 3520 3820
Exam fee ~130
additional night compulsory
Cambridge course (CPE) 30 lessons/week A B
12+1 week(s) 4355 4745
Exam fee ~130
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (20 lessons/week) 890
Residence deposit (to be paid on site) 150
Extra night with host family (single room, half board) 21
Extra night in a residence (single room, no meals) 27
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Bristol) 45
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow) 210
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick) 250
High season
Course of less than 8 weeks (17.06–15.09) +20/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +145/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (The Rackhay) +40/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom) +55/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (private bathroom) (Phoenix Court) +20/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (17.06.12 - 15.09.12) +30/w.
Standard course (17.06.12 - 15.09.12) +20/w.
Intensive course (17.06.12 - 15.09.12) +20/w.
English for Work (17.06.12 - 15.09.12) +20/w.

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