Language school York, ELC York

School

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School

In the heart of the historical centre of York, in a typical building, which is 260 years old but which has been completely restored, our partner school gives its courses in 18 very well-equipped classrooms. A multimedia centre allows students to continue their learning in a personalised way and a library proposes books, CDs, videos and some DVDs. The students enjoy meeting each other in the two comfortable lounges, one of which has a television. Throughout the building, Internet access is free. The school has a homely, calm atmosphere and you will immediately appreciate this friendly environment which favours exchanges and learning. No less than 51 different nationalities have been counted in ELC York in one year! Here, you are promised interesting encounters and so many opportunities to discover the world through the practice of English.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:45

Semi-intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
(15 general +10 options)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:45 + 13:45-16:00

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:45 + 13:45-16:00

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 25 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Very advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 18 years
Daily schedule: 09:15-12:45 + 13:45-16:00

*Options: General English, IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, Academic English, Business English, BEC

Accommodation

Host family
The best way to live the language-learning experience in York is to choose this accommodation option which allows you to benefit from a convivial setting and to practise English in all situations of everyday life. Staying in a single room, you will take breakfast and the evening meal with your family during the week, and the three meals at the weekend-
On request and depending on availability, you can stay with families who propose a single room with a private bathroom. Contact us for more information.

Residence "Cornmill Lodge" (from 20 years)
The accommodation in a student residence is perfectly suited to all those wishing to live in a more independent way. The residence, which is carefully fitted-out, includes single bedrooms with a private en-suite bathroom and a TV/DVD. You will share the spacious kitchen/ dining room with the other residents. From the residence, you will have access to an outdoor courtyard where you will be able to spend nice moments in the company of the other students. The bedrooms are cleaned once a week and the bedlinen is changed with the same frequency. A laundry room is also at your disposal for doing your laundry. The residence is located only 15 minutes by foot from the course centre and 5 minutes from the city centre and from its numerous shops and restaurants. There is a WiFi connection available throughout the building.

Leisure

York is an ideal base to explore the magnificent countryside and the attractions of the surrounding region of North Yorkshire. Discover its traditional villages, churches, castles and the coastal heritage of this region. Two hours by train from London, you might be tempted to make a tour in the capital - why not? And the beaches of Scarborough and Whitby aren't far! Throughout the year, festivals celebrate the impressive cultural heritage of York, an endearing city.
Our partner school proposes a programme of varied activities with excursions in the north of England and in the magnificent Yorkshire region. It organises karaoke evenings, a visit to the cathedral, football or volleyball matches and proposes outings to the cinema or to the theatre.

Information

At a glance

Number of inhabitants	200'000
School size	L
Levels	Beginner to advanced
Minimum age	16 years (18 years for the IELTS preparation course )
Accommodation	Host family
Exams	FCE, IELTS

Location of the language school ELC York

Quality marks

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Testimonial

Greta Savoia A small but welcoming town, York is the perfect place to improve your English. My language course with ESL at the English Language Centre was a rich and unforgettable experience. During my stay there, I could improve my English and in the meantime have a lot of fun. I met fantastic people from different countries with whom I spent fantastic moments. The school is well organized. It offers activities for every day and excursions for every weekend. The teachers teach with passion and love and they are always available if you have any problems. They can also help you if you are looking for a new accommodation or a job... I found a job with their aid and I am still working.

I stayed with an adorable host family for more than 6 months. I felt very comfortable with them. They were always kind and available for me and I have been keeping in touch with them since I left. They were really like my real family! I visited many places like London, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Whitby... The nightlife in York is fantastic. York is rich of shops, cafes, night clubs, restaurants. I used go out every weekend but I didn't mind about the place where i was. I had excellent friends and I had great time everywhere!

I was in York when there was the Royal Wedding and I can't describe how was the atmosphere there. York was totally blue white and red and people were very happy. I love people there, they are always kind and polite. I really enjoyed my time there and made a lot of good friends from all over the world, so you will not regret it! I really recommend it to you! It was the best period of my life!

Key points

Magnificent region and city with a rich historical heritage
Ideal location in the centre of York
Excellent school and quality academic programmes
Very good nationality mix

Nationality Mix

Sustainable development

CSR Self Assessment

Dates and Prices

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

Dates and prices in GBP (GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.26) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

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Starting dates:	every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (CAE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Cambridge course (FCE) 12 w.:	19.03.2012 - 10.06.2012 / 17.09.2012 - 09.12.2012
Bank holidays:	06.04 / 09.04 / 07.05 / 28.05 / 04.06 / 05.06 / 27.08 .2012
School holidays:	19.12.2011 - 02.01.2012 22.12.2012 - 07.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

Language course & course material
Host family / single room / half board
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)	420	455
2 week(s)	790	860
3 week(s)	1125	1230
4 week(s)	1460	1600
6 week(s)	2130	2340
8 week(s)	2800	3080
12 week(s)	4140	4560
16 week(s)	5480	6040
24 week(s)	8160	9000
Extra week (24+)	280	315

Semi-intensive course	A	B
1 week(s)	485	520
2 week(s)	850	920
3 week(s)	1215	1320
4 week(s)	1520	1660
6 week(s)	2220	2430
8 week(s)	2920	3200
12 week(s)	4320	4740
16 week(s)	5720	6280
24 week(s)	8520	9360
Extra week (24+)	340	375

Cambridge course (CAE)	A	B
12 week(s)	4440	4860
Exam fee ~115
additional night compulsory

Cambridge course (FCE)	A	B
12 week(s)	4440	4860
Exam fee ~115
additional night compulsory

Options/Extras
One-to-one course	50
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Leeds Bradford)	60
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Manchester)	115
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Liverpool)	150
Airport transfer (on arrival) (London Heathrow)	300

Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board	+125/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (Cornmill Lodge)	+35/w.
Host family/single room/half board (private bathroom)	+55/w.