English Courses
Brighton / Chester / Eastbourne
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Course Dates and Prices
2024
2 THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE
COURSE DATES & PRICES 2024
This pricelist gives information about ELC Brighton, ELC Chester and ELC Eastbourne.
Prices are valid for the period 1 January to 31 December 2024 unless otherwise stated.
School dates
The schools will re-open on Monday 08 January 2024 and close for Christmas on Friday 20 December 2024.
The schools re-open again on Monday 06 January 2025.
School opening hours
Monday to Friday 08.30 – 17.00
Public holidays
All courses have lessons as normal on public holidays (except for the 2-week closure at Christmas – Monday 23 December
to Friday 03 January)
Tuition fees
Tuition fees include:
• all tuition • use of the Self-Study Centre
• all course materials/course books • free internet access (Wi-Fi and PC)
• end-of-coursecerticate • somesocialactivities
• student card • student ‘kitchen’ facilities
• student handbook • placement test
Tuition fees do not include:
• exam fees (except on Study Year Programme) • full day excursions or most social activities
Registration fee
There is a registration fee of £95 for all bookings.
Lessons
Lessons are counted in units of 45 minutes. 1 hour = 60 minutes. Lessons are usually combined into larger units than
45 minutes.
Standard General English Lesson timetables
Brighton/Eastbourne
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09.00 – 10.30 09.00 – 10.30 09.00 – 10.30 09.00 – 10.30 09.00 – 10.30
11.00 – 12.30 11.00 – 12.30 11.00 – 12.30 11.00 – 12.30 11.00 – 12.30
25-lesson PM 13.30 – 14.30 13.30 – 14.25 13.30 – 14.25 13.30 – 14.25
30-lesson PM 14.35 – 15.30 14.30 – 15.30 14.35 – 15.30 14.35 – 15.30
Other courses may have different timetables. See website for details.
Chester
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
09.30 – 11.00 09.30 – 11.00 09.30 – 11.00 09.30 – 11.00 09.30 – 11.00
11.30 – 13.00 11.30 – 13.00 11.30 – 13.00 11.30 – 13.00 11.30 – 13.00
14.15 – 15.45 14.15 – 15.45 14.15 – 15.45 14.15 – 15.45
Other courses may have different timetables. See website for details.
Contents
Essential Information page 2
ELC Brighton pages 3 – 8
ELC Chester pages 9 – 12
ELC Eastbourne pages 13 – 16
How to Book / Pay page 17
Terms & Conditions page 17
2024
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
General English (GE25/GE30)
General English + English for Work (GEW25/GEW30)*
+ IELTS/Academic English (GEI25/GEI30)*
+ TOEIC (GET25/GET30)*
+ One-to-One (GEO25/GEO30)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) – Beginner to Advanced
20 lessons (15 hours) in the morning with electives, or 1:1 lessons at extra cost, in the afternoons. Students can choose
afternoon electives at school (GE25 course = 1 elective per week; GE30 course = 2 electives per week).
Code Lessons/week Weeks 2-4 5-7 8-11 12-19 20+
GE25 25 Price per week £370 £360 £345 £335 £300
GE30 30 Price per week £445 £435 £410 £400 £360
GEO25 25 Price per week £595 £595 £595 £595 £595
GEO30 30 Price per week £890 £890 £890 £890 £890
– Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum booking 2 weeks.
– Students booking 24+ weeks in advance see Study Year Programme prices.
– *These electives are bookable in advance – minimum intermediate level. Other electives available.
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
GE25 £370 £740 £1110 £1480 £1800 £2160 £2520 £2760 £3105 £3450 £3795 £4020
GE30 £445 £890 £1335 £1780 £2175 £2610 £3045 £3280 £3690 £4100 £4510 £4800
Weeks 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 +weeks
GE25 £4355 £4690 £5025 £5360 £5695 £6030 £6365 £6000 £6300 £6600 £6900 +£300
GE30 £5200 £5600 £6000 £6400 £6800 £7200 £7600 £7200 £7560 £7920 £8280 +£360
STUDY YEAR PROGRAMME (SYP)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) – Beginner to Upper-Intermediate*
Start any Monday. Minimum 24 weeks.
Number of weeks
SYP25
24 – 33 34+
SYP30
24 – 33 34+
Price per week £265 £250 £305 £290
24 weeks £6360 £7320
34 weeks £8500 £9860
44 weeks £11000 £12760
• Book any number of weeks over 24 (eg 24, 25, 26, 27…) ; *level on arrival (courses at Advanced level available)
• Choice of study on a variety of courses, depending on level, at no extra cost:
– SYP25 – variety of 25-lesson courses including GE25 and examination courses (eg FCE25, CAE25, IELTS25).
– SYP30 – variety of 30-lesson courses including GE30 and examination courses (eg FCE30, CAE30, IELTS30).
• 1 airport transfer on arrival (London Gatwick or Heathrow) AND 1 exam fee included (from Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE, IELTS) for students studying
on an examination course as part of the SYP programme.
• Students can choose to add holidays – normally maximum 4 weeks’ holiday for bookings of 24-33 weeks and 6 weeks’ holiday for bookings of 34+
weeks. Tuition fees are based on number of weeks of study.
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
SYP25
£6360 £6625 £6890 £7155 £7420 £7685 £7950 £8215 £8480 £8745 £8500 £8750
SYP30
£7320 £7625 £7930 £8235 £8540 £8845 £9150 £9455 £9760 £10065 £9860 £10150
Weeks 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46
+weeks
SYP25
£9000 £9250 £9500 £9750 £10000 £10250 £10500 £10750 £11000 £11250 £11500 +£250
SYP30
£10440 £10730 £11020 £11310 £11600 £11890 £12180 £12470 £12760 £13050 £13340 +£290
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EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES
All exam courses have a core of 25 lessons per week (except for summer 4-week Cambridge courses). Students on the
30-lesson programme outside of summer join the GE options programme for the extra 5 lessons per week.
Cambridge Examination Preparation Courses (CC)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) [30 lessons/week (22.5 hours) in July/August*]
Fixed length courses. Students must enrol for full length of course. Exam fees not included.
Code Dates Weeks CC25 Course Fees CC30 Course Fees
CC1 FCE/CAE 08 January – 15 March 10 £3450 £4100
CC1 CPE 08 January – 01 March 8 £2760 £3280
CC2 FCE/CAE/CPE 18 March – 07 June 12 £4020 £4800
CC3* FCE/CAE 01 July – 26 July 4 – £1920
CC4* FCE/CAE 29 July – 23 August 4 – £1920
CC5 FCE/CAE/CPE 09 September – 29 November 12 £4020 £4800
The oral interviews take place on a weekend before the written exam. The written exam dates for the paper-based exam are:
CC1 – FCE exam Friday 15 March; CAE exam Saturday 16 March; CPE exam Saturday 02 March
CC2 – FCE exam Tuesday 04 June; CAE exam Wednesday 05 June; CPE exam Friday 07 June
CC3 – FCE exam Thursday 25 July; CAE exam Friday 26 July
CC4 – FCE exam Thursday 22 August; CAE exam Friday 23 August
CC5 – FCE exam Tuesday 26 November; CAE exam Wednesday 27 November; CPE exam Saturday 30 November
IELTS Exam Preparation (IELTS)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) – Minimum Level Intermediate
4-week intensive course. Students must book for all 4 weeks. Exam fees not included.
Code Dates IELTS25 Course Fees IELTS30 Course Fees
IELTS1 29 January - 23 February £1480 £1780
IELTS2 26 February - 22 March £1480 £1780
IELTS3 01 April - 26 April £1480 £1780
IELTS4 29 April - 24 May £1480 £1780
IELTS5 27 May - 21 June £1480 £1780
IELTS6 24 June - 19 July £1480 £1780
IELTS7 22 July - 16 August £1480 £1780
IELTS8 19 August - 13 September £1480 £1780
IELTS9 23 September - 18 October £1480 £1780
IELTS10 21 October - 15 November £1480 £1780
IELTS11 18 November - 13 December £1480 £1780
Exam usually held on the Saturday after the last day of the course.
ELC BRIGHTON
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SUMMER VACATION COURSES
The Summer Vacation Course is run by ELC at our summer centre, Loxdale, about 10 minutes’ drive from our main centre.
Summer Vacation Course 16 - 18 (V) – Beginner to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) Minimum age 16 – typical age 16-18
Available between 17 June 2024 and 23 August 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
June July August Lessons only Activities package
17, 24 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 05, 12 Price per week £295 £100
Activities Package includes 1 activity per day Monday to Friday + 1 full day guided excursion at the weekend.
Hot lunches available Monday to Friday for £32* per week.
*Although we can cater for many diets, we reserve the right to charge a supplement of £5 per week for special diets.
JUNIOR VACATION COURSES
Available for parents studying at ELC who wish to bring a child, the Junior Vacation Courses are run by our partner school
in Brighton, Loxdale English Centre. Only for students with an adult studying on an ELC course at the same time.
Winter Vacation Junior Course 13 - 15 (VJ) – Beginner to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) + afternoon activities programme Monday-Friday. Age range 13-15.
Available between 08 January and 02 February 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 2 weeks. Price inclusive of lessons
and afternoon activities programme Monday to Friday. Hot lunches must be booked with package.
January 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks
08, 15, 22 Total price £614 £921 £1228
*Hot lunches £64 £96 £128
Summer Vacation Junior Course (VJ) – Beginner to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) + afternoon activities programme Monday-Friday. Age range 13-15.
Available between 10 June and 09 August 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 2 weeks. Price inclusive of lessons and
afternoon activities programme Monday to Friday. Hot lunches must be booked with package.
June July 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks
10, 17, 24 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Total price £860 £1290 £1720
*Hot lunches £64 £96 £128
Hot lunches available Monday to Friday for £32* per week.
*Although we can cater for many diets, we reserve the right to charge a supplement of £5 per week for special diets.
TAILOR-MADE COURSES / GROUPS
ELC Brighton can offer tailor-made courses for groups (eg small business groups, high school groups, teachers’ courses)
or individuals. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
ADDITIONAL PRIVATE LESSONS – IN SCHOOL / ONLINE
Face-to-Face in school
These can be added to any course. Minimum booking 1 lesson when booked with any course.
Online Lessons
These can be added as a follow-up to any course.
1:1 2:1 3:1
Price per 45-minute lesson
£70 £40 £28
All fees are per person per lesson. 2:1 and 3:1 only available for students booking and studying together.
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COURSES FOR TEACHERS OF ENGLISH
30 lessons/week (22.5 hours). Minimum level Intermediate (Pre-Intermediate for EPC)
2-week intensive course. Students should book for both weeks.
Language, Methodology and Culture (LMC)
Code Dates Course Fees Code Dates Course Fees
LMC1 25 March - 05 April £910 LMC4 29 July - 09 August £910
LMC2 01 July – 12 July £910 LMC5 30 September – 11 October £910
LMC3 15 July – 26 July £910 LMC5 14 October - 25 October £910
English in the Primary Classroom (EPC)
Code Dates Course Fees Code Dates Course Fees
EPC1 25 March - 05 April £910 EPC4 29 July - 09 August £910
EPC2 01 July – 12 July £910 EPC5 30 September – 11 October £910
EPC3 15 July – 26 July £910 EPC6 14 October - 25 October £910
Teaching Business English (TBE)
Code Dates Course Fees Code Dates Course Fees
TBE1 15 July – 26 July £910 TBE2 29 July – 09 August £910
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BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS
Business English Mini-Group (EMG) / Business English Mini-Group + One-to-One (EMGO)
EMG = 30 lesson/week course (22.5 hours/week) Minimum level Intermediate
EMGO = 40 lesson/week course (30 hours/week) – 30 x EMG + 10 x 1:1 Minimum level Intermediate
Available between 08 January 2024 and 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Price per week EMG £985
Price per week EMGO £1660
English for PAs and Secretaries (SEC)
30 lesson/week course (22.5 hours/week) Minimum level Intermediate
2-week intensive course. Students must book both weeks.
Code Dates Course Fees Code Dates Course Fees
SEC1 12 February – 23 February £1135 SEC6 01 July – 12 July £1135
SEC2 11 March – 22 March £1135 SEC7 15 July – 26 July £1135
SEC3 08 April – 19 April £1135 SEC8 29 July – 09 August £1135
SEC4 06 May – 17 May £1135 SEC9 02 September – 13 September £1135
SEC5 03 June – 14 June £1135 SEC10 28 October – 08 November £1135
English for Engineers (FE)
30 lesson/week course (22.5 hours/week) Minimum level Intermediate
2-week intensive course. Students must book both weeks.
Code Dates Course Fees Code Dates Course Fees
FE1 26 February – 08 March £1135 FE6 15 July – 26 July £1135
FE2 25 March – 05 April £1135 FE7 29 July – 09 August £1135
FE3 22 April – 03 May £1135 FE8 12 August – 23 August £1135
FE4 17 June – 28 June £1135 FE9 30 September – 11 October £1135
FE5 01 July – 12 July £1135
General English + Business English for Professionals (CGX)
40 lesson/week course (30 hours/week) – 20 x GE + 20 x Exec. Minimum level Pre-Intermediate
Available between 08 January 2024 and 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Price per week CGX £740
One-to-One + Business English for Professionals (OTX)
30 or 40 lessons/week course (22.5 or 30 hours/week) – 20 x 1:1 + 10/20 Exec. Minimum level Pre-Intermediate
Available between 08 January 2024 and 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Price per week OTX30 £1610
Price per week OTX40 £1800
ONE-TO-ONE / TWO-TO-ONE COURSES
One-to-One Courses (OT) / Two-to-One (TTO) – Beginner to Advanced
Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Code Lessons/week Hours/week Price per week (1:1) Price per week (2:1)
OT20 / TTO20 20 15 £1340 £760
OT25 / TTO25 25 18.75 £1675 £950
OT30 / TTO30 30 22.5 £2010 £1140
OT35 / TTO35 35 26.25 £2345 £1330
OT40 / TTO40 40 30 £2680 £1520
Prices are per person. 2:1 course is suitable for students at the same level of English, with the same needs, booking and
studying together.
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ACCOMMODATION FEES
Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board Single (shared bathroom) £185 Single (private bathroom) £255
Twin (shared bathroom) £155 *Twin (private bathroom) £185
Breakfast only Single (shared bathroom) £145 Single (private bathroom) £205
Twin (shared bathroom) £123 *Twin (private bathroom) £150
Self-Catering *Single (shared bathroom) £140 *Single (private bathroom) £195
*Twin (shared bathroom) £120 *Twin (private bathroom) £140
NB: Supplement of £25 per week for all homestay bookings between Sunday 09 June and Sunday 18 August 2024
Arrival day normally Sunday, departure day Saturday or Sunday. Fees charged in units of 1 week. Half-board = breakfast and dinner every day.
Christmas supplement for lunches on 25 and 26 December = £50.
Early departure – 50% of 1 week’s fees will be charged unless 7 days’ notice is given.
Holiday – 60% of 1 week’s fees will be charged per week to retain the room, except between 16 June and 18 August when full fees apply, To qualify for the
retainer rate, holidays must be at least 7 days’ and weekend to weekend (eg Sunday to Sunday).
Twin room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
Although we can cater for many diets, we reserve the right to charge a supplement of £30 per week for special diets (eg celiac, vegan, lactose-free, nut
allergy).
*These accommodation options are particularly subject to availability. Please check with ELC Brighton at the time of booking.
Residence – self-catering per person per week (over 18s only)
Britannia Study Hotel – Single room, ensuite with double bed (single occupancy): £340
Hotels – ELC’s price (ensuite, bed and breakfast, per person per night)
The Claremont Holiday Inn Kings Hotel
Single £95
price on request
£105
Twin/Double £87.50
price on request
£76
NB ELC negotiates the cheapest rate it can in order to provide a uniform price per night throughout the year based on a minimum 6 nights’ stay.
On occasion, it may be cheaper to book directly with the hotel. Nightly prices may be higher on bank holiday weekends and during festivals or conferences.
Twin/Double room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Gatwick £100 London City £185 St Pancras (Eurostar) £190
Heathrow £170 Luton/Stansted £225 Ashford (Eurostar) £175
All fees are per person, one way. Contact us for prices for shared transfers.
REGISTRATION FEE
There is a registration fee of £95 for all bookings.
EXAMINATION FEES
FCE CAE CPE IELTS
£190* £195* £200* £215*#
* Price includes postage of certicate
#
NB this is for ‘standard’ academic IELTS. We cannot book IELTS SELT – you must do this yourself.
SUNDRY FEES
Courier Documents Insurance
£60 £5.75* (per 7 days)
* These prices are subject to change during the year. Please check our website for the most up-to-date prices.
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ELC BRIGHTON
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GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
General English (GE28) / General English + One-to-One (GEO30)
28 lessons/week (21hours) – Elementary to Advanced
20 lessons (15 hours) in the morning with options, or 1:1 lessons at extra cost, in the afternoons. Students can choose
afternoon options at school.
Code Lessons/week Weeks 2-4 5-7 8-11 12-19 20+
GE28 28 Price per week £350 £340 £320 £305 £290
GEO30 30 Price per week £830 £830 £830 £830 £830
– Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum booking 2 weeks.
– Students booking 24+ weeks in advance see Study Year Programme prices.
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
GE28 £350 £700 £1050 £1400 £1700 £2040 £2380 £2560 £2880 £3200 £3520 £3660
Weeks 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 +weeks
GE28 £3965 £4270 £4575 £4880 £5185 £5490 £5795 £5800 £6090 £6380 £6670 +£290
STUDY YEAR PROGRAMME (SYP)
28 lessons/week (21 hours) – Elementary to Upper-Intermediate*
Start any Monday. Minimum 24 weeks.
Number of weeks
SYP28
24 – 33 34+
Price per week
£270 £250
24 weeks £6480
34 weeks £8500
44 weeks £11000
• Book any number of weeks over 24 (eg 24, 25, 26, 27…).
• Choice of study on a variety of courses, depending on level, at no extra cost.
• 1 airport transfer on arrival (Liverpool or Manchester) AND 1 exam fee included (from Cambridge FCE/CAE, IELTS) for
students studying on an examination course as part of the SYP programme.
• Students can choose to add holidays - normally maximum 4 weeks’ holiday for bookings of 24-33 weeks and 6 weeks’
holiday for bookings of 34+ weeks. Tuition fees are based on number of weeks of study.
• *level on arrival (courses at Advanced level available).
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
SYP28 £6480 £6750 £7020 £7290 £7560 £7830 £8100 £8370 £8640 £8910 £8500 £8750
Weeks 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 +weeks
SYP28
£9000 £9250 £9500 £9750 £10000 £10250 £10500 £10750 £11000 £11250 £11500 +£250
ADDITIONAL PRIVATE LESSONS – IN SCHOOL / ONLINE
Face-to-Face lessons in school
These can be added to any course. Minimum booking 1 lesson when booked with any course.
Online Lessons
These can be added as a follow-up to any course.
1:1 2:1 3:1
Price per 45-minute lesson £72 £40 £29
All fees are per person per lesson. 2:1 and 3:1 only available for students booking and studying together.
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ELC CHESTER
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EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES
Full-time intensive Cambridge Examination Preparation (CC)
30 lessons/week (22.5 hours)
Fixed length courses. Students must enrol for full length of course. Exam fees not included.
Code Dates Weeks Course Fees
CC1 –FCE/CAE 01July – 26 July 4 £1640
CC2 –FCE/CAE 29 July – 23 August 4 £1640
The oral interviews take place before the written exam. The written exam dates for the paper-based exam are:
CC1 – FCE exam Thursday 25 July; CAE exam Friday 26 July
CC2 – FCE exam Thursday 22 August; CAE exam Friday 23 August
General English with IELTS Preparation (GEI28)
28 lessons/week (21hours) – Intermediate to Advanced
20 lessons (15 hours) in the morning of core General English, 6 lessons (4.5 hours) of exam focus, 2 lessons (1.5 hours)
of academic writing. Exam fees not included.
Code Lessons/week Weeks 2-4 5-7 8-11 12-19 20+
GEI28 28 Price per week £350 £340 £320 £305 £290
– Available between 08 January 2024 and 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum booking 2 weeks.
– Students booking 24+ weeks in advance see Study Year Programme prices.
– The examination normally takes place in nearby centres eg Chester for IELTS academic or Manchester for IELTS SELT.
SUMMER VACATION COURSE
Summer English for Teenagers 13 - 16 (SCT) – Elementary to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) + activities Ages 13-16
Available between 01 July 2024 and 09 August 2024. Start any Monday for 2, 3 or 4 weeks. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
Maximum stay 4 week.
July
01, 08, 15, 22 Price per week £500
– Social programme includes (per week): 1 half-day excursion, 2 half-day activities, 2 project-based afternoons, 2 evening
events.1 full-day excursion on mid-course weekends.
– Accommodation in shared/single homestays with breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch £200 per week.
– Maximum class size 14.
– Price does not include airport transfer or meet & greet service.
ENGLISH FOR ADULTS 25+2
25+ Group Course (TFP)
30 lesson/week course (22.5 hours/week) Elementary to Advanced. Minimum age 25
Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Maximum stay 6 weeks.
Price per week TFP £680
– Maximum class size 6.
– If you have only 1 week, we strongly recommend a 25+ Combination Course.
25+ Course Combination Courses (TFPC)
30 or 35 lesson/week course (22.5 or 26.25 hours/week). Elementary to Advanced
Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Maximum stay 6 weeks. Combination of
small group 25+ classes and one-to-one lessons.
Code Group 25+ lessons One-to-One lessons Total lessons Total hours Price per week
TFPC1 30 5 35 26.25 £1010
TFPC2 20 10 30 22.5 £1125
TFPC3 20 15 35 26.25 £1460
ONE-TO-ONE / TWO-TO-ONE COURSES
One-to-One Courses (OT) / Two-to-One (TTO) – Beginner to Advanced
Available Monday 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Code Lessons/week Hours/week Price per week (1:1) Price per week (2:1)
OT20 / TTO20 20 15 £1340 £740
OT30 / TTO30 30 22.5 £2010 £1100
OT35 /TTO35 35 26.5 £2345 £1295
Prices are per person. 2:1 course is suitable for students at the same level of English, with the same needs, booking and
studying at the same time.
50+ COURSES
50+ Courses (FP) – Elementary to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) in group classes + full social programme
Fixed dates. 2 week courses. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
Code Dates Weeks Course Fees (total)
FP1 22 April – 03 May 2 £950
FP2 06 May – 17 May 2 £950
FP3 20 May – 31 May 2 £950
FP4 03 June – 14 June 2 £950
FP5 12 August – 23 August 2 £950
FP6 26 August – 06 September 2 £950
FP7 09 September – 20 September 2 £950
– Includes 3 half-day events and 1 full-day guided excursion on the mid-course weekend.
– Students can also book 2 consecutive courses.
TAILOR-MADE COURSES /GROUPS
ELC Chester can offer tailor-made courses for groups (eg small business groups, high school groups, teachers’ courses) or
individuals. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
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ACCOMMODATION FEES
Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board Single (shared bathroom) £165 *Single (private bathroom) £240
Twin (shared bathroom) £145 *Twin (private bathroom) £190
Breakfast only Single (shared bathroom) £127 *Single (private bathroom) £195
Twin (shared bathroom) £117 *Shared (private bathroom) £160
NB: Supplement of £25 per week for all homestay bookings between Sunday 16 June and Sunday 11 August
* Normally only for mature students on short courses.
Arrival day normally Sunday, departure day normally Saturday or Sunday. Fees charged in units of 1 week.
Half-board = breakfast and dinner every day.
Christmas supplement for lunches on 25 and 26 December = £50.
Early departure – 50% of 1 week’s fees will be charged unless 7 days’ notice is given.
Holiday – 60% of 1 week’s fees will be charged per week to retain the room, except between 16 June and 18 August when full fees apply, To qualify for the
retainer rate, holidays must be at least 7 days’ and weekend to weekend.
Although we can cater for many diets, we reserve the right to charge a supplement of £30 per week for special diets (eg celiac, vegan, lactose-free, nut
allergy).
Hotels – ELC’s price (ensuite, bed and breakfast, per person per night)
Express by Holiday Inn Blossoms Hotel Roomzz Aparthotel
Single
price on request
£85 £75
Twin/Double
price on request
£47.50 £37.50
NB *Price based on minimum stay of 7 nights.
Twin/Double room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
Residence – self-catering per person per week (over 18s only)
Single room, ensuite studio apartment £215
Double room, ensuite studio apartment £125
Double room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Manchester £85 Liverpool £85 Meet & Greet Service for juniors* £95
All fees are per person, one-way. Contact us for prices for shared transfers.
*Meet and greet transfers are compulsory for students aged under 16 travelling independently (charged as £190 return).
Transfers are strongly recommended for 16 and 17 year olds travelling independently.
REGISTRATION FEES
There is a registration fee of £95 for all bookings.
EXAMINATION FEES
FCE CAE IELTS
approx £170 - £220*
* Students will normally book directly with the test centre.
SUNDRY FEES
Courier Documents Insurance
£60 £5.75* (per 7 days)
* These prices are subject to change during the year. Please check our website for the most up-to-date prices.
GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
General English (GE25/GE30)
General English + One-to-One (GEO25/GEO30)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) – Elementary to Advanced
20 lessons (15 hours) in the morning with electives, or at extra cost, 1:1 lessons or Plus options in the afternoons. Students
can choose afternoon electives at school (GE25 course = 1 elective per week; GE30 course = 2 electives per week).
Code Lessons/week Weeks 2-4 5-7 8-11 12-19 20+
GE25 25 Price per week £315 £310 £305 £295 £285
GE30 30 Price per week £360 £350 £330 £320 £310
GEO25 25 Price per week £530 £530 £530 £530 £530
GEO30 30 Price per week £800 £800 £800 £800 £800
– Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum booking 2 weeks.
– NB Students booking 24+ weeks in advance see Study Year Programme prices.
– Electives available weekly.
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
GE25 £315 £630 £945 £1260 £1550 £1860 £2170 £2440 £2745 £3050 £3355 £3540
GE30 £360 £720 £1080 £1440 £1750 £2100 £2450 £2640 £2970 £3300 £3630 £3840
Weeks 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 +weeks
GE25 £3835 £4130 £4425 £4720 £5015 £5310 £5605 £5700 £5985 £6270 £6555 +£285
GE30 £4160 £4480 £4800 £5120 £5440 £5760 £6080 £6200 £6510 £6820 £7130 +£310
General English Plus Golf (GEPG), Tennis (GEPT), Natural Health (GEPNH),
Horse-Riding (GEPH), Watersports (GEPW)
20 lessons/week (15 hours) – Elementary to Advanced
Code GE Lessons/week Hours Plus lessons/week Price per week
GEPG 20 15 3 afternoons £745
GEPT 20 15 3 afternoons £610
GEPNH 20 15 3 afternoons £490
GEPH 20 15 3 afternoons £620
GEPW 20 15 3 afternoons £630
– Available 08 January 2024 to 20 December 2024. Start any Monday. Students must book a minimum of 2 weeks.
– 3 afternoons of plus options per week.
STUDY YEAR PROGRAMME (SYP)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) – Elementary to Upper-Intermediate*
Start any Monday. Minimum 24 weeks.
Number of weeks
SYP25
24 – 33 34+
SYP30
24 – 33 34+
Price per week £245 £230 £285 £270
24 weeks £5880 £6840
34 weeks £7820 £9180
44 weeks £10120 £11880
• Book any number of weeks over 24 (eg 24, 25, 26, 27…).
• Choice of study on a variety of courses, depending on level, at no extra cost:
- SYP25 – variety of 25-lesson courses including GE25 and examination courses (eg FCE25, CAE25, IELTS25).
- SYP30 – variety of 30-lesson courses including GE30 and examination courses (eg FCE30, CAE30, IELTS30).
• 1 airport transfer on arrival (London Gatwick or Heathrow) AND 1 exam fee included (from Cambridge FCE/CAE, IELTS)
for students studying on an examination course as part of the SYP programme.
• Students can choose to add holidays – normally a maximum of 4 weeks’ holiday for bookings of 24-33 weeks and
6 weeks’ holiday for bookings of 34 weeks or more. Tuition fees are based on number of weeks of study.
• *level on arrival (courses at Advanced level available).
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STUDY YEAR PROGRAMME (SYP)
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35
SYP25
£5880 £6125 £6370 £6615 £6860 £7105 £7350 £7595 £7840 £8085 £7820 £8050
SYP30
£6840 £7125 £7410 £7695 £7980 £8265 £8550 £8835 £9120 £9405 £9180 £9450
Weeks 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 +weeks
SYP25
£8280 £8510 £8740 £8970 £9200 £9430 £9660 £9890 £10120 £10350 £10580 £230
SYP30
£9720 £9990 £10260 £10530 £10800 £11070 £11340 £11610 £11880 £12150 £12420 £270
EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES
All exam courses have a core of 25 lessons per week (except for summer 4-week Cambridge courses). Students who
choose the 30-lesson programme outside of summer will join the GE options programme for the extra 5 lessons per week.
Cambridge Examination Preparation Courses (CC)
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours) [30 lessons/week (22.5 hours) in July/August*]
Fixed length courses. Students must enrol for full length of course. Exam fees not included.
Code Dates Weeks CC25 Course Fees CC30 Course Fees
CC1 – FCE/CAE 08 January – 15 March 10 £3050 £3300
CC2 – FCE/CAE
18 March – 07 June
12 £3540 £3840
CC3* – FCE/CAE
01 July – 26 July
4 – £1500
CC4* – FCE/CAE
29 July – 23 August
4 – £1500
CC5 – FCE/CAE
09 September – 29 November
12 £3540 £3840
The oral interviews take place on a weekend before the written exam. The written exam dates for the paper-based exam are:
CC1 – FCE exam Friday 15 March; CAE exam Saturday 16 March
CC2 – FCE exam Tuesday 04 June; CAE exam Wednesday 05 June
CC3 – FCE exam Thursday 25 July; CAE exam Friday 26 July
CC4 – FCE exam Thursday 22 August; CAE exam Friday 23 August
CC5 – FCE exam Tuesday 26 November; CAE exam Wednesday 27 November
IELTS Exam Preparation
25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). Minimum Level Intermediate
4-week intensive course. Students must book for all 4 weeks. Exam fees not included.
Code Dates IELTS 25 Course Fees IELTS 30 Course Fees
IELTS1 29 January - 23 February £1260 £1440
IELTS2 26 February - 22 March £1260 £1440
IELTS3 01 April - 26 April £1260 £1440
IELTS4 29 April - 24 May £1260 £1440
IELTS5 27 May - 21 June £1260 £1440
IELTS6 24 June - 19 July £1260 £1440
IELTS7 22 July - 16 August £1260 £1440
IELTS8 19 August - 13 September £1260 £1440
IELTS9 23 September - 18 October £1260 £1440
IELTS10 21 October - 15 November £1260 £1440
IELTS11 18 November - 13 December £1260 £1440
The exam will usually be held on the Saturday after the last day of the course.
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SUMMER VACATION COURSE
Summer Plus (SP) – Elementary to Advanced
25 lessons/week (18.75 hours) + activities
Available between 10 June 2024 to 16 August 2024. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
June July August
10, 17, 24 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 05 Price per week £400
Includes 2 afternoon activities plus 1 half-day excursion per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
ONE-TO-ONE / TWO-TO-ONE COURSES
One-to-One (OT) / Two-to-One (TTO) – Beginner to Advanced
Courses available Monday 02 January 2023 to 22 December 2023. Start any Monday. Minimum stay 1 week.
Code Lessons/week Hours/week Price per week (1:1) Price per week (2:1)
OT20 / TTO20 20 15 £1240 £660
OT25 / TTO25 25 18.75 £1550 £825
OT30 / TTO30 30 22.5 £1860 £990
OT35 / TTO35 35 26.25 £2170 £1155
OT40 / TTO40 40 30 £2480 £1320
Prices are per person. 2:1 course is suitable for students at the same level of English with the same needs.
50+ COURSES
50+ Courses (FP) – Elementary to Advanced
20 lessons/week (15 hours) in group classes + full social programme
Fixed dates. 2 week courses. Minimum stay 2 weeks.
Code Dates Weeks Course Fees (total)
FP1 06 May – 17 May 2 £950
FP2 20 May – 31 May 2 £950
FP3 03 June – 14 June 2 £950
FP4 12 August – 23 August 2 £950
FP5 26 August – 06 September 2 £950
– Includes 3 half-day events and 1 full-day guided excursion on Saturday per week booked.
– Students can also book 3 or 4 weeks. Extra weeks charged at £475 per week.
TAILOR-MADE COURSES / GROUPS
ELC Eastbourne can offer tailor-made courses for groups (eg small business groups, high school groups, teachers’
courses) or individuals. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
ADDITIONAL PRIVATE LESSONS – IN SCHOOL / ONLINE
Face-to-Face in school
These can be added to any course. Minimum booking 1 lesson when booked with any course.
Online Lessons
These can be added as a follow-up to any course.
1:1 2:1 3:1
Price per 45-minute lesson
£65 £37 £26
All fees are per person per lesson. 2:1 and 3:1 only available for students booking and studying together.
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ACCOMMODATION FEES
Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board Single (shared bathroom) £160 50+ Single £175 *Single (private bathroom) £230
Twin (shared bathroom £140 50+ Twin £150 *Twin (private bathroom) £180
Breakfast only Single (shared bathroom) £135
Self-Catering Single (shared bathroom) £130
NB: Supplement of £25 per week for all homestay bookings between Sunday 16 June and Sunday 11 August
Arrival day normally Sunday, departure day normally Saturday (Sunday for 50+ courses). Fees charged in units of 1 week.
Half-board = breakfast and dinner every day; lunch at weekends. Christmas supplement for lunches on 25 and 26 December = £50.
Early departure – 50% of 1 week’s fees will be charged unless 7 days’ notice is given.
Holiday – 60% of 1 week’s fees will be charged per week to retain the room, except between 16 June and 18 August when full fees apply, To qualify for the
retainer rate, holidays must be at least 7 days’ and weekend to weekend.
Unless otherwise requested, and subject to availability, we will normally place a student aged under 18 in a twin room with another student of the same
sex and a similar age. For students aged 18 and over standard twin is only available for two students travelling together.
Although we can cater for many diets, we reserve the right to charge a supplement of £30 per week for special diets (eg celiac, vegan, lactose-free, nut
allergy).
Students booking the 50+ course who require homestay accommodation should choose 50+ or private bathroom homestay.
*These accommodation options are particularly subject to availability. Please check with ELC Eastbourne at the time of booking.
Guesthouses/Hotels – ELC’s price (ensuite, bed and breakfast, per person per night)
Beach Front Guest House Devonshire Park Hotel The Hydro Hotel Lansdowne Hotel 17 Wilmington Sq
Single £67 £70 £70 £79 £66
Twin/Double £41.25 £52.50 £47.50 £49 £56
NB ELC negotiates the cheapest rate it can in order to provide a uniform price per night. On occasion, it may be cheaper to book directly with the hotel.
Twin/Double room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Gatwick £115 London City/Luton £230 St Pancras (Eurostar) £230
Heathrow £160 Stansted £230 Ashford (Eurostar) £140
All fees are per person, one-way. Contact us for prices for shared transfers.
REGISTRATION FEE
There is a registration fee of £95 for all bookings.
EXAMINATION FEES
FCE CAE IELTS
£190* £195* £215*#
* Price includes postage of certicate
#
NB this is for ‘standard’ academic IELTS. We cannot book IELTS SELT – you must do this yourself.
SUNDRY FEES
Courier Documents Insurance
£60 £5.75* (per 7 days)
* These prices are subject to change during the year. Please check our website for the most up-to-date prices.
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HOW TO BOOK
1. Complete the Application Form (you can also book online at www.elc-schools.com).
2. Return to ELC with a deposit of £250 or full fees. Email to:
ELC Chester info@elc-chester.co.uk
NB If you require a visa you must pay full fees on booking, and send us a copy of your passport.
3. OnreceiptoftheApplicationFormandpayment,wewillsendyouaconrmationofbookingandaninvoice.
NB a registration fee of £95 will be applied to all bookings.
4. The deposit is part of the fees. Payment of the balance of fees should be made at least 21 days before the start of your
course. If you book your course less than 21 days before the start of your course, total fees are payable immediately.
5. You are strongly advised to take out insurance against cancellation or curtailment of your course for any reason
before you travel. ELC can provide insurance, see www.elc-schools.com/info/insurance/
HOW TO PAY
All fees to be paid in pounds sterling. You can pay by Flywire, Bank Transfer or Credit/Debit Card.
1. Flywire: Offers multiple payment options, including your own currency such as bank transfer and credit/debit card at
good exchange rates with no hidden fees. Access Flywire at the following address: https://elc-schools.flywire.com
2. Bank Transfer: Please include your full name on the transfer advice and include the amount to cover all bank charges.
ELC Brighton ELC Chester ELC Eastbourne
Beneciary The English Language Centre The English Language Centre The English Language Centre
Bank Barclays Bank UK PLC Barclays Bank UK PLC Barclays Bank UK PLC
Bank Sort Code 20-12-75 20-12-80 20-12-75
Account Number 10362913 23644359 53099075
Bank Address
Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB
Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB
Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB
SWIFTBIC Code BUKB GB22 BUKB GB22 BUKB GB22
IBAN GB84 BUKB 2012 7510 3629 13 GB77 BUKB 2012 8023 6443 59 GB14 BUKB 2012 7553 0990 75
3. Credit/Debit Card: You can make payment securely on our website at: www.elc-schools.com/balance/
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TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT – DIRECT
1. In registering with us, you accept our terms and conditions of enrolment.
2. Acourseisdenedasthewholeperiodofbooking(andmayincludeacombinationofdifferenttypesegGeneralEnglish,IELTSetc).
3. We require a deposit of £250 in order to reserve a place on a course. The balance of fees are then due 21 days before the start of the course. If
a student books a course fewer than 21 days before the start of the course, total fees are payable immediately. In the case of visa students, we
requirefullfeesbeforeprocessingandconrminganapplication.
Insurance
4. You are required to be covered by an insurance policy throughout your stay with us. This insurance should cover cancellation and curtailment,
course fees, medical expenses, personal belongings cover, money, personal liability and personal injury. We are not responsible for any problems
arising from lack of appropriate insurance on the student’s part.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
5. Terms given for cancellation periods are based on the school’s normal working hours Monday to Friday. If a cancellation request is received outside
ournormalofcehours,thenoticeperiodwillbecountedfromthenextworkingday.Wewillendeavourtopayanyrefundsasquicklyaspossible.In
any case we will refund within 90 days of receiving the full bank account details. Refunds are normally made via the original method of payment.
6. Cancellation before arrival. We must receive cancellation in writing by post or email at least 14 days before the start of the course. In the case that
14 days or more notice of cancellation is given, any tuition fees paid will be refunded less the deposit of £250. Refunds will be made via the same
method as payment was made. In the case that less than 14 days’ notice of cancellation is given, any tuition fees paid will be refunded less the
deposit of £250 and 1 week’s tuition fees.
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7. Cancellation after arrival. Acceptance of an enrolment is made on the understanding that the student will remain for the duration of the course
booked for the hours of study booked. Tuition, registration and insurance fees are non-refundable once you have started the course. Group-course
tuition fees for cancelled weeks cannot be converted to equivalent 1:1 lessons. Course duration cannot be extended by reducing the number of
hours per week studied. Tuition and registration fees are non-transferable. Study Year Programme inclusive exam and airport transfer have no
monetary value – there is no refund if you do not use these offers; the exam must be booked by us during your course in the UK.
8. For bookings made ‘at distance’ (eg via our website, by telephone, by email), you have the right to cancel with a full refund of monies paid, without
givingareason,within14days(theCancellationPeriod)ofourconrmation.Wemustreceiveyourcancellationinwritingbypostoremailwithin
the Cancellation Period. We will not start providing services to you during the Cancellation Period unless you request us to do so in writing. We will
refundfeespaidwithin14daysofthedatewereceiveconrmationfromyouthatyouwishtocancel.However,inthecasethatyouhaveconrmed
in writing that you wish us to start providing services within the Cancellation Period, we can charge a reasonable sum for the services based on the
proportion of the course undertaken and deduct this from any refund payable.
9. Tuition, registration and insurance fees are non-refundable in the case of late- or non-arrival for the course.
10. If you miss a lesson, regardless of the reason, we cannot give a refund or allow you to take the lesson at another time.
11. Homestay cancellation. In the case that fewer than 7 days’ notice of cancellation of a homestay booking is given, a compensation fee of 50% of the
weekly homestay rate will be charged and must be paid to the homestay. If accommodation costs have been paid to us, these will be refunded so
long as adequate notice has been given, less any irrecoverable expenses (eg homestay compensation). Refunds will only be made for full calendar
weeks.
12. Residences and student houses: A minimum 4 weeks’ notice in writing must be given to cancel or curtail a booking in the residence. Refunds will
only be made for full calendar weeks.
13. Hotels: the hotel’s cancellation terms apply. There is usually no refund for non-arrival or early departure.
Visas
14. Visas: in the case that fees have been paid prior to a visa application which is then refused, those fees will be refunded less any irrecoverable
expenses (ie host family compensation, courier letter fees, exam fees). We will need to see a copy of the visa refusal letter in order to provide
any refund.
15. ItisyourresponsibilitytoensurethatyouhavethecorrectvisatypeandappropriateleavetoremainintheUK.Inthecasethatwendyoudonot
have appropriate leave to remain, we will terminate your course immediately. In this case tuition and registration fees are non-refundable.
Liability and Force Majeure
16. We are not liable for:
a. loss of tuition or other related services due to factors outside our control such as acts, events, omission or accidents beyond our reasonable
control or the reasonable control of our suppliers, including without limitation war, threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, actual or threatened
terroristactivityanditsconsequences,industrialdisputes,naturalandnucleardisasters,re,epidemics,healthrisksandpandemics,
unavoidable and unforeseeable technical problems with transport for reasons beyond our control or that of our suppliers; closed or congested
airports or ports, hurricanes and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, flood, and any other similar events. In the event of an
outbreak of infectious disease, all students and / or parents / guardians are required to comply with rules regarding quarantine as set by
government agencies or by the school.
b. for loss of students’ property
No compensation, costs or expenses will be paid by us in these circumstances. Nothing in these terms limits or excludes the liability of either party
for death or personal injury resulting from negligence.
Conduct & behaviour
17. We reserve the right to refuse an enrolment, or in the case of unsatisfactory attendance, work or conduct, to dismiss you from a course without
refund of tuition fees. If you cause damage in the school, in accommodation or a social activity organised by the school, you are responsible for
paying all repair costs.
18. We are not liable for any loss, damage, illness or injury to persons or property, however caused, except where statutory liability applies.
19. Oncompletionofyourcourseyouwillreceiveacerticateofattendanceifyouhavemettheattendancerequirementsof80%ormore.
Promotional materials
20. From time-to-time we may take photographs or videos for use in our promotional materials or for marketing purposes. We will ask for your consent
in writing at the time to use such images.
Applicants with Disabilities or Special Educational Needs
21. If you have any physical disability or special educational needs (eg dyslexia), we request that you advise us prior to booking a course so that we
can advise you as to the suitability of the course and any reasonable additional support that we may be able to offer. Please see the policy on our
website www.elc-schools.com/policies/.
Students aged under 18
22. In the UK, students under the age of 18 are children in British law. In the case of all students under 18, the parent(s) / guardian(s) and student will be
required to sign the Application Form that acknowledges acceptance of the school’s terms and conditions and to complete a Parental Agreement
form. This form explains some of the legal restrictions that apply to under-18s (in particular with relation to alcohol and tobacco) and some of the
school’s rules that apply for us to accept a student aged under 18.
Students aged 16 and 17 booked on adult courses
23. All courses in our brochure or on our website are aimed at adults except Summer Course for Teenagers in Chester and some closed groups. We do
accept students aged 16 or 17 on some adult courses (see brochure or course information on our website for details). Point 22 above still applies
for 16 and 17 year olds on adult courses.
Your course
24. Some courses may not run as advertised if there are not enough students on the course. We reserve the right to offer an alternative option to
students in this case, for example a reduced number of lessons for all or part of the course. See course information on our website for details.
25. In extreme and very rare circumstances, the stated maximum class size might be exceeded. If this does happen, it will be only by one person and for
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a very limited period.
26. It may be possible to take a holiday during your course. You should normally give us at least 4 weeks’ notice. You can only book holiday in complete
weeks of consecutive days Monday to Friday. Provided you give us notice, we will transfer the ‘missed’ weeks of tuition to the end of your course.
For students with a visa, if you cannot complete the course within the visa dates because you took holiday, there is no refund of ‘missed’ weeks of
tuition.
Homestay Accommodation
27. In locating and arranging homestay accommodation, we act as an agent introducing course participants to host(s).
28. We can only arrange homestay for students who are studying with us and for the same duration as the course booked. In the case of students
requiringavisa,wecanonlyconrmhomestaydetails,oncewehaveconrmationthatthevisaapplicationhasbeensuccessful.
29. Homestay accommodation is usually booked and charged in units of 1 calendar week with arrival on the Sunday before the course starts and
departure on the Saturday or Sunday after the course ends. You should plan to arrive at your homestay at a reasonable time, usually no earlier than
08.00 and no later than 23.00. If you arrive outside these times, there may be a supplement or you may have to make alternative arrangements for
1 night. Half-board homestay includes breakfast and dinner every day including weekends (and lunches at weekends in Eastbourne only). Bed &
breakfast homestay does not mean that you will have access to a kitchen to prepare your own food.
30. Unless otherwise requested, you will be the only student with your native language staying in the homestay.
31. Twin homestay is normally only available for two students travelling together.
32. Unaccompanied students aged under 18 must choose homestay accommodation (single) with minimum half-board if aged 16 and 17 and full-
board if aged under 16. In summer in Eastbourne or in Chester on the Summer Course for Teenagers, unless otherwise requested, and subject to
availability, we will normally place a student aged under 18 in a twin room with another student of the same gender and a similar age but different
rstlanguage.
33. We take our responsibility for the care and safety of all our students very seriously, especially students aged under 18. Therefore, we will ensure that
in the case of unaccompanied students aged under 18:
• We only provide homestay accommodation (single room, half-board). The student is treated as part of the hosts’ family and they eat together
every evening.
• There will always be a responsible adult at home overnight.
• Depending on the age and course there are different rules for the time that a student must arrive at their homestay in the evening (see course
details). Our homestays have been asked to contact the school if this rule is broken.
• The student must provide written permission from their parents 1 week beforehand should they wish to stay out overnight or go on an
overnight trip. Any overnight stay away from homestay must be approved by the school’s safeguarding team in writing.
• We require the parents and student to sign a “Parental Agreement”.
• The school will inform the parents in the case that the student is not abiding by the agreed terms of the Parental Agreement.
Residence and Student House Accommodation
34. You must be aged 18 or over on the day of arrival to stay in a residence or student house.
35. In locating and arranging residential or student house accommodation not owned by the school, we act as an agent introducing course participants
to host(s).
36. Double/twin room is only offered for 2 people travelling together.
37. This accommodation is only available for bookings of complete weeks (with arrival normally on Sunday) and is charged in units of 1 week. Minimum
stays are normally 2 weeks.
38. If you take a holiday during your stay and are away, you will still be charged the full rate for the period of absence.
39. Payments must be made to the school. Full fees must be paid in advance at the time of booking in order to reserve the room for the requested
period of time. No student house or residence accommodation will be booked until full fees have been paid.
40. We cannot postpone bookings for the residence or student house if you inform us 28 or fewer days before the arrival date. You are still liable for the
fees of your original accommodation booking, if you give us 28 days or fewer notice.
41. If you lose your key, you will be charged extra to cover the cost of replacement.
42. For operational reasons, we reserve the right to move you to a different room or residence if necessary in exceptional circumstances.
Other
43. The minimum age for attendance at the school on our advertised courses is 16, except for the Summer Course for Teenagers in Chester where the
minimumageis13.Inthecaseofbusiness,50+andteacherscourseswherethespeciedminimumageishigher,wereservetherighttoaccept
students who are slightly younger than the advertised minimum age provided they meet the other requirements of such courses. In the case of
General English, Summer Vacation and examination courses, we reserve the right to accept students who are 15, and 12 for the Summer Course for
Teenagers, where they come as part of a group with a leader who will take responsibility for their welfare outside lessons. In such cases we will take
additional child protection and safeguarding measures. Applications from students outside the published age limits are treated on a case by case
basis.
44. If your English level is not suitable for the course you have booked, we reserve the right to move you onto a different course or to refuse you
admission to the school.
45. The Summer Vacation Course in Brighton takes place at our summer centre – ELC Loxdale. The Summer Course for Teenagers in Chester takes
place at The Queen’s School. All other courses take place in the both schools’ main buildings. On occasion we may use additional premises located
near the main schools.
46. These Terms & Conditions were correct at the time of going to print. However, we reserve the right to make changes to our terms without prior
notice. Please check our website for the most up-to-date version of our terms: www.elc-schools.com/policies/terms/.
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Brighton
ELC Brighton
33 Palmeira Mansions
Brighton & Hove
BN3 2GB
T: +44 1273 721771
W: www.elc-schools.com
Chester
ELC Chester (English in Chester)
9-11 Stanley Place
Chester
CH1 2LU
T: +44 1244 318913
E: info@elc-chester.co.uk
W: www.elc-schools.com
Eastbourne
ELC Eastbourne
8 Trinity Trees
Eastbourne
BN21 3LD
T: +44 1323 721759
W: www.elc-schools.com
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