You have the choice between:

General English

English Language Centre 's General English program will allow you to progress rapidly, thanks to its diverse teaching methods. Two to three different instructors will work with you each day, allowing you to benefit from their varied styles and approaches. You will be assigned a main teacher who will monitor your progress regularly through interviews. You will also take weekly tests to track your improvement throughout the program. In addition, you can choose from a number of optional courses that will expand your vocabulary and enhance your spoken and written English skills.

During your language stay in Bristol, your main teacher will also be your primary contact throughout your stay and will ensure that it takes place in the most comfortable conditions possible.

All levels accepted except complete beginners and A1.

Per week: 28 lessons (21 hours) + daily work + 2 hours of conversation club (optional)* + 4 hours of self-study (optional).

*If your level is B2 or higher, you can choose to take courses in "Business English", "British Life and Culture", "Conversation and Pronunciation", and "Academic English" over two afternoons. If your level is below B2, these afternoons will be replaced by conversation classes.

Preparation for English exams / English tests

Whether you wish to prepare for the Cambridge exams ( First Certificate in English , Certificate in Advanced English , or Certificate of Proficiency in English ) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the English Language Centre can help you. In fact, the school is one of the few institutions in the country that prepares students for the Certificate of Proficiency . Students participating in the exam preparation program during their Bristol language stay will attend a morning class covering the various exam topics. Afternoons will be dedicated to exam writing techniques and optional courses. You can also take practice tests two to three weeks before the actual exam to ensure you are as well-prepared as possible for the big day.

Per week: 28 lessons (21 hours) + daily work + 2 hours of conversation club + 4 hours of self-study (optional) for Cambridge exams; 18 hours of academic English and test preparation + 3 hours of optional coursework + daily work + 2 hours of conversation club + 4 hours of self-study (optional).

Level: minimum B2 for IELTS

This program is for a minimum of four weeks.

Read our article on the different language tests and exams .

Summer courses

With its 28 weekly lessons, for a total of 21 hours in class, and its extensive program of activities, the English Language Centre is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the holidays while perfecting your English language skills and meeting other students from all over the world during your next language stay in Bristol.

The minimum age to join this English course program in Bristol is 16, and the average age is 23. Participants can also prepare for and take the IELTS or Cambridge exams during this summer session.

Per week: 28 lessons (21 hours) + daily work + 2 hours of conversation club + 4 hours of self-study (optional).

Minimum level A2.

What accommodation options are available to you during your English course in Bristol?

All accommodation options are close to the English Language Centre , allowing you to walk to the property and save on public transport costs (approximately £16 per week for a bus pass)!

Foster family

Staying with a host family is the best way to experience British life while improving your English every day. All the families selected by the English Language Centre are just a short walk from the center. You'll feel right at home, enjoying your own bedroom and sharing breakfast and dinner with the rest of the household. Minimum age for homestay accommodation is 18.

Student residence

Some students prefer even more independence and want to cook for themselves. The English Language Centre has also thought of them, by providing rooms in a student residence or facilitating access to shared houses or apartments, all within a twenty-minute walk of the school.

These accommodations (a total of 67 rooms in 10 different buildings and houses) are available throughout your language stay in Bristol. However, due to their popularity, the residences fill up quickly. Therefore, please inform the center as soon as possible if you wish to be placed in one of them.

Minimum age: 18 years during the year to stay in student residence, minimum 16 years in summer.

Activities organized by the training center during your English immersion stay in Bristol

Bristol, number 1 in the UK

Bristol is brimming with activities and attractions. So, whatever your style or interests, you'll always find something to do in the UK's sixth-largest city! Explore the various theatres, such as the Hippodrome, the Bristol Old Vic, and the Redgrave Theatre, or spend an afternoon shopping at Cabot Circus. Then, grab a drink and a game of pool at the Roo Bar before meeting up with friends for a classy dinner at Browns. Bristol is consistently ranked number one for quality of life in the UK .

City of art

Passionate about art? Take a stroll through the Watershed Media Centre, the Arnolfini Gallery, or the Royal West of England Academy, or visit the City of Bristol Museum, the Red Lodge, or the Georgian House. Finally, round off a busy day by exploring the city's music scene, with stops at the O2 Academy, Cooler Colston Hall, and Fleece

Activity Program

The school offers an activities program including a trip every Saturday, two activities per week, and sports . The weekly cost is approximately £35 if you participate in all activities. Many activities are free. Plenty to keep you entertained outside of your English classes in Bristol.

Dates for your English courses in Bristol in 2025

Students at an upper elementary level (A2) will start on the following dates: 6/1, 17/3, 23/6, 30/6, 7/7, 28/7, 28/8 or 15/9.

All other students can start English courses in Bristol from any Monday of the year except public holidays . Complete beginners are not accepted. Minimum 1 week of course.

Cambridge exam preparation courses

• FCE: from 6/1 to 14/3 (10 weeks*), from 17/3 to 13/6 (13 weeks), from 23/6 to 22/8 (9 weeks) and from 15/9 to 12/12 (13 weeks*)
• CAE: from 6/1 to 7/3 (9 weeks*), from 17/3 to 20/6 (14 weeks), from 23/6 to 22/8 (9 weeks) and from 15/9 to 12/12 (13 weeks*)
• CPE: from 6/1 to 28/2 (8 weeks*), from 17/3 to 13/6 (13 weeks), from 15/9 to 5/12 (12 weeks)
• IELTS: all year round

* As the CAE and CPE exams take place on the Saturday following the end of classes on these dates, you will need to plan to stay in Bristol until Sunday

Summer courses

Summer classes begin every Monday between June 23rd and September 12th.

Holidays 2025 (classes are neither replaced nor refunded): 1/01, 18/04, 21/04, 5/05, 26/05, 25/08. The school is closed during the 2 weeks of the Christmas and New Year holidays from 20/12/25.

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