Dates and Fees 2025
Main Course Starting Dates 2025:
The school is open from 6 January – 19 December.
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Minimum age: 18 all year round
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- 6 January
- 17 March
- 23 June
- 30 June
- 7 July
- 28 July
- 26 August (Monday 25 August is a national holiday)
- 15 September
16 when the Young Adult Summer Residence is available (22 June to 23 August)
Our main start dates are as follows:
- No total beginners.
- Elementary level students must start their course on a main course starting date (and may need to be tested before we accept their enrolment).
- Minimum period of enrolment: 1 week for General English Courses (4 weeks for Exam Preparation Courses)
- Public holidays:
- 18 April
- 21 April
- 5 May
- 26 May
- 25 August
(No classes on these days)
- Summer Course dates: 23 June - 12 September 2025.
Tuition Fees 2025:
Deposit: £400
This is not an extra charge. It is deducted from the total fees.
Registration Fee: £60.00
Materials Fee: £60.00
The materials fee includes ELC Bristol e-learning and a course book every 12 weeks.
1-3 weeks - £360 per week
4-10 weeks - £350 per week
11-19 weeks - £340 per week
20-29 weeks - £325 per week
30+ weeks - £315 per week
+ £30 per week high season supplement 23 June - 12 September (not payable on courses of 10+ weeks)
Private Lessons: Can be arranged in advance (£70 per hour) or on arrival at the school.
Accommodation Fees 2025:
Accommodation placement fee: £60
If possible, students should arrive on a Sunday and leave on a Saturday.
Homestay (Half-board)
£240.00 per week
Includes bed (single room), breakfast and evening meal.
+ £30 per week Special Dietary Requirement (subject to availability)
Student Houses & Flats Year Round (Self-Catering - For students 18+)
£260.00 per week
Please book well in advance.
Summer University Residence (Self-Catering - For students 18+)
£260.00 per week (En-suite Rooms)
Available 13 July - 23 August 2025
Young Adult Summer Residence (Half-board - For students 16-17)
£360.00 per week (En-suite Rooms + Onsite Residence Managers)
Includes bed (single room), breakfast and evening meal.
Available 22 June - 23 August 2025
Late Arrival: Please try to arrive in your accommodation by 22.30. Arrivals after this time will incur a late arrival fee of £20.00.
Extra nights' accommodation:
£40.00 per night for homestay and self-catering (if available).
£55.00 per night for the Young Adult Summer Residence (includes half-board)
For arrivals from the following airports:
Bristol Airport - £68.00
Heathrow - £260.00
Gatwick - £300.00
Examination Preparation
Minimum period of enrolment for Exam Preparation Courses: 4 weeks.
Cambridge English First (FCE)
6 January – 14 March (10 weeks)
17 March – 13 June (13 weeks)
23 June – 22 August (9 weeks)
15 September – 12 December ( 13 weeks)*
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE)
6 January – 7 March (9 weeks)*
17 March – 20 June (14 weeks)*
23 June – 22 August (9 weeks)
15 September – 12 December (13 weeks)*
Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)
6 January – 28 February (8 weeks)*
17 March – 13 June (13 weeks)
15 September – 5 December (12 weeks)
* As the exam takes place on a Saturday, you may need to reserve your accommodation until Sunday (see exam dates below).
Cambridge English exam preparation courses are not 'closed', which means that students can join the course at a later date if they are not able to attend for the full period (minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks), provided they are at the right level.
For more information about the Cambridge English Language exam courses, please click here.
Exam Dates 2025:
| Examination | Dates 2025 | Exam Fees |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS* | Every month (in Bristol or Cardiff) | £217 (TBC) |
| Cambridge English: First (FCE) | 14 March, 10 June, 21 August, 13 December* | £227 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) | 8 March*, 21 June*, 22 August, 13 December* | £231 |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 1 March*, 13 June, 4 December | £236 |
Cambridge exam fees are payable direct to the exam centre. The fees quoted above are approximate and subject to change.
IELTS
Courses are run throughout the year. The IELTS exam is held every month in Bristol and Cardiff.
For information about the test dates for the IELTS exam in Bristol, click here.