English Courses
Brighton / Chester / Eastbourne
Helping you to build your futureEastbourne beachStudent lounge at ELC Brighton

Welcome to ELC
The English Language Centre is a not-for-profit
organisation. Our courses and teaching provide effective
training for students who need English for work, study,
travel or personal pleasure.
We understand that everyone is unique with different
needs and different goals. We will provide you withindividual attention to help you achieve your goals.
Students in Chester

We look forward to welcoming you to ELC at our schools
in Brighton, Chester and Eastbourne.

Our Mission
To transform lives by enabling people to better
communicate globally through:• teaching of the English language• promoting inter-cultural understanding• encouraging appreciation of the different ways
we all live, think and learn

Our Values
Garden at ELC Eastbourne

Excellence: we aim to offer the highest standards inteaching, training, services and facilities
Integrity: we aim to be honest, fair and ethical in all our
relationships
Innovation: we believe in constantly reviewing
and developing our teaching, facilities, services and staff
Respect: we endeavour to treat everyone equally andwith respect, understanding that everyone is unique withdifferent needs and different goals
Collaboration: we recognise the importance of working
and studying together, as a team

ELC Brighton Computer Room

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Student at ELC Chester

Reception staff at ELC Brighton

Why choose ELC?
♥ 	No1 group of language schools in UK *♥ 	3 schools in beautiful locations, all with easy
access to London and international airports♥ 	our experience – since 1936 in Eastbourne,
1976 in Chester and 1962 in Brighton

Liverpool Airport
Manchester Airport♥ 	friendly, caring and safe learning environments♥ 	wide variety of English language courses for
adults, young adults and teens

ELC
Chester♥ experienced and professional teachers♥ good nationality mixes♥ 	quality accommodation close to school(max 40 minutes)♥ 	flexibility, personal care and continuous support♥ 	good facilities with modern technology♥ 	full social programme of afternoon/evening
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Brighton
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Chester
Chester is a unique English city, offering the perfectcombination of tradition and modern culture. It is asafe, welcoming city with excellent shopping, a vibrantnightlife and many independent shops/cafes.
Population: 120,000
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London: 125 minutes
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Eastbourne
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town famous for its beautiful setting between the green
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and the sea.
Population: 100,000
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Teacher in Eastbourne

Our Teaching
Our aim is to help you achieve your language learning
goals and communicate in real life situations.
It is a partnership between you and us. We offer:• s mall, mixed nationality classes• s erious study with motivating, fun lessons• learner-centred classes with personal attention• regular progress tests and tutorials every 4 weeks• q ualified teachers, a high ratio with many years’
experience and diploma or masters qualifications

Teacher in Brighton

Teacher in Chester

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Teacher at ELC Brighton

Our Levels
ELC Levels 		

IELTS

Cambridge

C2 Upper-advanced

You can use English very well in demanding situations
Your performance level may be above an average native speaker

8–9

CPE

C1 Advanced

You can use and understand complex language
You can use English well in all but the most demanding situations

7–8

CAE

5 – 6.5

FCE

B2 Upper-intermediate

You can use English effectively in all familiar situations
You can use more complex English and cope with moredemanding situations

B1 Intermediate

You can use English to express simple ideas and achieve results
You can use a range of basic language well in most situations

4–5

PET

A2 Pre-intermediate

You can use English in most familiar situations
You can use English in a limited way in more difficult situations

3

KET

A1/A2 Elementary

You can use your English at a ‘survival’ level
You can use English only in very familiar situations

A1 Beginner

You can understand and use very basic vocabulary and grammar
You can ask and answer very simple questions about yourself

		

On average it takes about 12 weeks to complete one level. Your progress will depend on many factors including your motivation, attendanceand how much you use English outside class.

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Afternoon class in Eastbourne

General English courses
Our General English courses are designed to give you
the confidence to communicate effectively in real-lifesituations.

General English
The course provides a balanced programme focusing
on the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing
whilst covering essential grammar, vocabulary,pronunciation, idioms and colloquial language.
The course provides effective training for students
who need English for work, study, travel or personal
pleasure.
In addition to a core morning programme of
20 lessons study, we offer the possibility:to focus more specifically on your goals with 1 or 2
•electives per afternoonto combine English language study with developing•a practical skill• to focus specifically on your language needs with
one-to-one lessons

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Study Centre at ELC Brighton

Course Facts
Hours (BTN/EBN): 25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours)
Hours (CTR): 28 lessons/week (21 hours)
Start: Any Monday
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level (BTN): Beginner to Advanced
Level (CTR/EBN): Elementary to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16 (average 23)

Classroom in Chester

General English afternoons
Our afternoon lessons help you to further develop your English and/or focus on more specific needs and goals.

Speaking, pronunciation and listening^

Reading, writing and vocabulary^

Develop your real-life conversation skills and fluency.
Improve your pronunciation so that people will understandyou better.

Build your vocabulary and learn techniques to remember
and use more words and phrases correctly. Practise
vocabulary in context.

Academic English IELTS/EAP**

English for Work*

Preparation for the academic IELTS exam and foruniversity study. Study all 4 IELTS papers, practise listening
for lectures and giving presentations.

Introduction to English used in work situations. Focus on
making phone calls, language for presentations, meetingsand negotiations.

Cambridge exam preparation*

TOEIC preparation*

Training in exam techniques. Study reading, writing,speaking, listening and grammar in use for Cambridge
First (FCE) and/or Advanced (CAE).

Complete and thorough preparation for the listening andreading exam. Practise exam questions and learn examtechniques.

Or, at extra cost, you could choose one-to-one lessons for intensive personalised study.

General English + One-to-One
Your teacher will design the afternoon 1:1 course just foryou. For example, study business English for your job,
prepare for an important exam, practise conversation.
Options are subject to availability at each centre. ^ Combined in Chester *Intermediate to advanced **Pre-intermediate to advanced13

English Plus Golf putting practice in Eastbourne

General English Plus options (Eastbourne)
The General English Plus options allow you to combine
morning lessons on the General English course withafternoons practising and developing a practical skill.
Yoga/Natural Health
Choose from a wide range of natural fitness classes
like Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, shiatsu and therapies likearomatherapy and massage.
Horse-riding
For all levels from complete beginner to British Horse
Society (BHS) qualifications.
Watersports
Learn and practise watersports like kayaking, sailing,
windsurfing, paddle-boarding and body boarding.
Golf
Lessons with a professional coach at Eastbourne
Golf Park.
TennisLessons with a professional tennis coach who will help
you to improve all aspects of your game.

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English Plus Yoga in Eastbourne

Course Facts
Hours (EBN): 20 lessons (15 hours) + 3 afternoons of Plus per week
Start: Any Monday
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16

English Plus Tennis in Eastbourne

General English course timetables
Brighton / Eastbourne

MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday9.00 – 10.30
Core GE lessons

9.00 – 10.30
Core GE lessons

9.00 – 10.30
Core GE lessons

9.00 – 10.30
Core GE lessons

9.00 – 10.30
Core GE lessons

11.00 – 12.30
Core GE lessons

11.00 – 12.30
Core GE lessons

11.00 – 12.30
Core GE lessons

11.00 – 12.30
Core GE lessons

11.00 – 12.30
Core GE lessons

GE25 programme

13.30 – 14.30
Option13.30 – 14.25
Option13.30 – 14.25
Option13.30 – 14.25
Option

GE30 programme

14.35 – 15.30
Option14.30 – 15.30
Option14.35 – 15.30
Option14.35 – 15.30
OptionFree time orsupervised
self-study

GE25, GE30 and
GE Plus mornings

Free time or supervised self-study until school closes
General English Plus afternoon class times and days may vary.

Chester
GE28 mornings

GE28 afternoons

MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday9.30 – 11.00
Core GE lessons

9.30 – 11.00
Core GE lessons

9.30 – 11.00
Core GE lessons

9.30 – 11.00
Core GE lessons

9.30 – 11.00
Core GE lessons

11.30 – 13.00
Core GE lessons

11.30 – 13.00
Core GE lessons

11.30 – 13.00
Core GE lessons

11.30 – 13.00
Core GE lessons

11.30 – 13.00
Core GE lessons

14.15 – 15.45
Option14.15 – 15.45
Option14.15 – 15.45
Option14.15 – 15.45
OptionFree time orsupervised self-study

Free time or supervised self-study until school closes

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Examination courses
ELC provides a wide range of courses and examinations to
help you achieve the English language qualifications youneed for your future – for business, for academic study
and for travel/life.
We can help you prepare for:• Cambridge English exams (CPE, CAE, FCE, PET, KET)• Cambridge Business English exams (BEC)
Course Facts
Hours (BTN/EBN): 25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours)
Hours (CTR): 30 lessons/week (22.5 hours)
Start: Fixed dates
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16 (average 22)Class in Brighton

Class in Eastbourne

16Class in Brighton

Our intensive exam preparation courses provide complete and careful preparation for all aspects of therelevant exam.

Cambridge Examination courses

IELTS Preparation course

Separate, intensive courses - Cambridge B2 First (FCE),
C1 Advanced (CAE) and C2 Proficiency (CPE).

Complete and careful preparation for all aspectsof the academic IELTS module.

Cambridge

IELTS TOEFL iBT TOEIC Trinity GESE Cambridge BEC

C2 Upper-advanced

CPE

8 – 9			C1 Advanced

CAE

7–8

110 – 120945

10 – 11

BEC Higher

B2 Upper-intermediateFCE

5 – 6.5

87 – 109785

7–9

BEC Vantage

B1 Intermediate

PET

4–5

57 – 86550

5–6

BEC Preliminary

A2 Pre-intermediate

KET

225

3–4

120

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12

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Table provides an approx guide of which exams can be taken at each level. Exam courses subject to availability at each centre.
		
		

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Students at ELC Brighton

Long-term study
Study Year Programme

Key features

The Study Year Programme is our most flexible andeconomic option for studying for 6 months or more.

and intensive exam courses

It is a comprehensive language programme designed
to help you prepare for your future.
You can:develop overall confidence and fluency in English• • communicate effectively in English• gain internationally recognised qualifications
develop English for social, academic and work• 
environments• experience UK life and culture• make friends with people from all over the world

wide variety of General English, afternoon options• 
choose the courses that best meet your needs• 
1 free exam included from IELTS, FCE, CAE,
• 
CPE

1 free airport transfer on arrival (Gatwick or• 

Heathrow), (Liverpool or Manchester for Chester)

study before, during and after your stay with• 
ELC online

regular progress tests and tutorials every• 
4 weeks

Course Facts
Hours (BTN/EBN): 25 or 30 lessons/week (18.75 or 22.5 hours)
Hours (CTR): 28 lessons/week (21 hours)
Start: Any Monday
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level (BTN): Beginner to Advanced
Level (CTR/EBN): Elementary to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16 (average 23)

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Lorenzo Natale, SYP student with classmates in Eastbourne

Life-changing experiences
Lorenzo, 25, Italy, 24 weeks SYP In Eastbourne

Emeline, 17, Belgium, 24 weeks SYP in Chester

Lorenzo came to ELC after finishing a Master’s degree inBusiness. English is important to him as a way to connect
and communicate with others. His experience at ELC has
encouraged him to look for work on the international stage
and he hopes to start his career in Event Management.

Emeline’s goal is to be a sociologist. She came to Chester
to prepare for IELTS, achieving 7.5 overall. She has now
been accepted by her university of choice in Japan. After
this experience Emeline feels that being able to speak
English at a high level has opened new doors in her life.

Start level: B2
Finish level: C1
Programme: General English, Cambridge First (FCE)Free exam: Cambridge FCE (grade A)“The teachers andstaff members areamazing. I feel very
at home here… I think
I’ve grown up as abetter person… learnt
to interact with people
more, be more social
and less afraid tomake friends and goout and meet people.”

Lorenzo at ELC Eastbourne

Start level: B1
Finish level: C1
Programme: General English, IELTSFree exam: IELTS“I chose Chester
because of its highquality reputation.
My teachers identified
my needs and helped
me improve bothmy weaknesses andstrengths. Studying
in Chester is an ideal
opportunity to learn
English and have agreat time.”

Emeline at ELC Chester1925+ class in Chester

25+ Courses (Chester)25+ Group Course
Short, intensive English language programmes forpeople who want to:• study in small classes with other adults
develop their English skills in a general and/or• 
work-related context

Our trainers will design your course programme to reflect
your needs based on a questionnaire you will complete
before the course starts.
Small classes, a course tailored to your needs and a
dedicated training centre help ensure that learning ishighly effective and personalised.

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The 25+ course provides:a focus on spoken English• 
lessons designed to develop your confidence in• using English in social and professional settingsan adult environment in a separate building• 

dedicated to our mature students aged 25+

social events and excursion opportunities to make• 
the most of your short stay in Chester

Course Facts
Course length: 1 to 6 weeks
Hours: 30 lessons/week (22.5 hours)
Start: Any Monday
Class size: Maximum 6 students (average 3)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Age: Minimum 25 (average 43)

25+ class in Chester

25+ Combination courses
Flexible combination of 25+ group and individual lessons:
30 x 25+ group + 5 x 1:1 lessons• 
20 x 25+ group + 10/15 x 1:1 lessons•
Ideal for clients with two basic requirements:
to develop all-round fluency in English• to have specific 1:1 language training to meet•personal or professional needs

25+ social event in Chester

The one-to-one lessons can focus on:
General English• 
work-related English• English for Specific Purposes (ESP)•
We can provide specialised training in areas such as:
tourism managementhuman resources
• 
• 
customer services
finance• • marketingjournalism
• 
• 
teacher training (including CLIL and methodology)• One-to-One class in Chester

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Executive Mini Group class at ELC Brighton

English for Business (Brighton)
All our business courses are designed for experienced
professionals who need to communicate effectively inEnglish. Our courses are tailored to your specific needs
and develop the skills you need for use in your business
contexts. All of the courses are taught by trainers
experienced in teaching professionals.
Typical skills you may focus on:• conducting and contributing to meetings and interviews• giving presentations• negotiating• developing specialised business vocabulary• discussing key business concepts• developing cross-cultural awareness• communicating effectively on the telephone• writing effectively in business (emails, letters

We can provide specialised training in areas such as:• management• marketing and sales• secretarial English• military English• banking and finance• computing• travel and tourism• law• medicine/pharmacy• aviation English• engineering/
technical subjects

and reports)• socialising

Executive Mini Group class at ELC Brighton

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Executive Mini Group class in Brighton

English for Engineers

Business English Mini Groups

Designed for experienced engineers and other technicalstaff who need to use English to communicate withcolleagues or clients.

Designed for the highly motivated business person who
wants to focus intensively on the language of businessin small groups.

General + Business English forProfessionals

Business English Mini Groups + One-to-One

For experienced business people who would like toimprove their all-round level of English and also include asignificant element of business English in small groups.

This option allows individual Executive Mini-Groupparticipants to specifically focus on their own needs
in one-to-one lessons after the main course.

English for PAs and Secretaries
Designed for personal assistants and secretaries whoneed to use English at work.

Combined One-to-One + Executive English
One-to-One lessons in the mornings with small businessgroups in the afternoons.

One-to-One Business English forProfessionals
Intensive One-to-One study focussed specifically on yourpersonal needs.

One-to-One class at ELC Brighton

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Teaching English with Technology in Brighton

Courses for Teachers (Brighton)
Our teachers’ courses aim to meet your professional
needs and are ideal for overseas teachers of English.
These very practical courses are designed to:• keep you up-to-date with developments in language

teaching• expand your range of teaching techniques• encourage you to reflect on your personal teachingcontext• develop your fluency and knowledge of English• experience different aspects of life and culturein the United Kingdom• allow you to share ideas and experience with colleagues
from other countries
In addition, you will refresh and extend your understanding
and knowledge of English language and culture.

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Primary teachers in Brighton

Course Facts
Hours: 30 lessons/week (22.5 hours)
Start: Fixed dates
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level: Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Age: Minimum 21 (average 41)

Language, Methodology and Culture course in Brighton

English in the Primary Classroom

Teaching Business English

Designed to help primary specialists teach English in
the primary classroom, gain confidence and fluency inspeaking English in the classroom and devise materials.

For all teachers of business English. Helps you develop
a comprehensive understanding of the business worldand extend your range of techniques for teachingbusiness English.

Language Methodology and Culture
Aims to develop your English language skills, to provide
you with a refreshing and practical look at current
language teaching ideas and to explore modern British lifeand culture.

All our teachers’ courses are tailormade to the needs of the course participants based on a pre-course questionnairethat you complete before the start of the course.
The courses can include the following:• CLIL• teaching english with technology

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50+ Courses (Chester and Eastbourne)
Language holidays for the over 50s
The 50+ course is designed for mature people who wish
to combine practising their English with an extensive
programme of visits, activities and excursions.
Eastbourne and Chester offer two very different but
uniquely English destinations.
Our 50+ courses aim to:• build your confidence in speaking English• help you improve your understanding of spoken English• show you beautiful areas of Britain• introduce you to different aspects of life and culture in
the United Kingdom• guide you around historic towns, villages, castles,
parks and gardens• allow you to meet new people and make new friends
In addition to morning lessons in mixed nationality
classes with other 50+ students at your level, you will
have 3 half-day events per week and full-day guided
excursions at the weekend.

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50+ lesson in Eastbourne

Course Facts
Hours: 20 lessons/week (15 hours) + social programmeStart: Fixed dates
Class size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Age: Minimum 50 (average 61)Eastbourne 50+ students in the gardens at Michelham Priory

A typical 50+ social programme
Chester

Mornings 9.30 – 11.00, 11.30 – 13.00

Afternoons

MondayWelcome & test

Lessons

Introductory tour of historic Chester

Tuesday

Lessons

Lessons

Wednesday

Lessons

Lessons

ThursdayLessons

Lessons

Port Sunlight village

FridayLessons

Lessons		

Meet the British afternoon tea

SaturdayFull-day guided excursion to Liverpool, city of the Beatles and famous waterfront

Eastbourne

Mornings 9.00 – 10.30, 11.00 – 12.30

Afternoons

MondayWelcome & test

Lessons

Orientation tour, cream tea with teachers

Tuesday

Lessons

Lessons

Sussex villages and Beachy Head

Wednesday

Lessons

Lessons

ThursdayLessons

Lessons

FridayLessons

Lessons

SaturdayFull-day guided excursion to Arundel including cathedral and medieval castle

Croquet at Saffrons

27Summer Course for Teenagers class in Chester

Summer Vacation Course (Chester)Summer English for Teenagers
This course, run at The Queen’s School, just opposite themain school in Stanley Place, offers young learners fun,enjoyable and challenging opportunities to:• increase your confidence in English• learn about the culture and customs of other nations
The course is for individual teenagers and mini groups
so every student is treated as an individual.
The morning lessons focus on:• actively improving communication in spoken English.
• developing confidence in using English.
The afternoon excursion/activity programme creates
the perfect environment to develop language, socialand sporting skills.

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Key features• no large groups• a high staff to student ratio (1:10)• a maximum of 120 students• an excellent nationality mix• a varied, high quality social programme• homestay accommodation with welcoming
and caring families

Course Facts
Hours: 20 lessons/week (15 hours) + social programmeStart: Any Monday June - AugustClass size: Maximum 14 students
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Minimum age: 13
Maximum age: 16

Chester teens excursion to Conway Castle

The social programme is one of the outstanding featuresof the course and is an integral part of the whole language
learning experience. It includes:• 2 discover Chester/• 1 full-day weekend• 2 half-day activities• 1 half-day excursion• 2 evening events

UK activities

excursion on
mid-course weekends

Examples of the various social activities include:
Activities and events
Alternative fashion show

SportsRoman soldier tour

Photo shootRiverboat disco

Bowling

Treasure hunt

Laser tag

Half-day excursion

Full-day excursions

Anfield football stadium

Liverpool

Quarry Bank MillNorth Wales

Llangollen

Manchester

Bowling evening activity in Chester

Beeston Castle
Chester Zoo

Chester teens excursion to Liverpool

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ELC Loxdale – summer centre in Brighton

Summer Vacation courses (Brighton)
Our summer centre in Brighton, ELC Loxdale, is an
attractive mansion house with its own gardens, sports
hall and canteen.

Summer Vacation course (V)Designed for young adults typically aged 16-18 withhalf a day of English study. You can then join the social
programme or have free time to explore Brighton.
Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading, writing
and grammar. Develop your confidence and fluency
in real-life English.
On occasion, lessons may alternate between mornings
and afternoons on a weekly basis.

Junior Vacation course (VJ)
Designed for juniors aged 13-15 where one of theirparents is already studying on one of our adult courses.
Half a day of lessons and a full programme of activities
and supervision Monday to Friday.
Please note that lessons and activities on the Summer
Junior Vacation course are delivered by our partner,
Loxdale English Centre.

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Summer Vacation course class in Brighton

Course Facts
Hours: 20 lessons/week (15 hours)
Start: Any Monday June – AugustClass size: Maximum 12 students (average 10)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16 (average 18)
Activities: Optional programme or package

Summer Plus course in Eastbourne

Summer Vacation course (Eastbourne)
Summer Plus course (SP)Designed for young adults typically aged 16-22. Intensive
English study with an inclusive programme of social
activities.
Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading, writing
and grammar. Develop your confidence and fluency tocommunicate outside the classroom.
Inclusive social programme – two afternoon activities and1 half-day excursion per week.
ELC Eastbourne garden

Example Activities and half-day excursions:• Laserquest• Mini-golf• Kayaking• Cinema• Football/volleyball• Bowling• Horse-riding• Hastings• Seven Sisters• Bodiam Castle• Brighton• Lewes• Camber Sands

Course Facts
Hours: 25 lessons/week (18.75 hours) + social programmeStart: Any Monday June – AugustClass size: Maximum 14 students (average 12)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Age: Minimum 16 (average 18)
Activities: 2 activities + 1 half-day excursion per week

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Executive homestay in Brighton

Accommodation
We understand how important your accommodation
is for successful language study. Our dedicatedaccommodation teams have carefully selected a range
of options to ensure that you feel as comfortable aspossible.
Homestay Accommodation
Living in homestay accommodation provides you withthe perfect opportunity to experience English life and topractise using your English in everyday situations.
Our carefully selected hosts offer a friendly, safe homeenvironment, all within 40 minutes of school.

Britannia student residence in Brighton

We can offer a range of homestay options including single
or twin/double rooms, shared or sole use of bathrooms,
B&B or half-board and free Wi-Fi.

Homestay in Brighton

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Residence (Brighton)
ELC has an allocation of rooms in Britannia Study
Hotel, a modern residence with 134 bedrooms.
This self-catering option is located in the heart of Brighton,
10 minutes’ walk from school. Ensuite rooms with shared
kitchens and free Wi-Fi.
Residence (Chester)
We offer a range of self-catering residences in multiple
locations in Chester, all within walking distance of theschool. Ensuite rooms with shared or private kitchens andfree Wi-Fi.

Northgate Studios in Chester

Shared Student Houses
Ideal for students who want greater independence andto cook their own meals. Single or double rooms withfree Wi-Fi and shared kitchens and shared bathrooms,
all within easy walking distance of school.
Hotels and Guest Houses
ELC has negotiated special rates with local hotels andguest houses within 5-15 minutes’ walk of the school.
All offer bed and breakfast, single or twin/double rooms
with ensuite bathrooms and Wi-Fi.

Shared student house lounge in Eastbourne

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London skyline

Social Programme
ELC organises a full programme of afternoon and eveningsocial activities and weekend excursions to help you practise
your English, make international friends, learn about UK lifeand culture and explore this beautiful country.
Our social organisers offer activities most days during theweek and full-day guided excursions at weekends, including:Social Activities

Sports• Conversation club
• Football• CV workshop• Tennis• Bowling• Watersports• Movie nights• VolleyballFish&chips/creamtea•• Horseriding
Half-day Trips
From Chester• Chester Zoo• Port Sunlight• Llangollen• Football: Manchester, Liverpool
From Brighton/Eastbourne• Lewes• Beachy Head
& Seven Sisters• Football: Arsenal, ChelseaArundelor•
Bodiam castles

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Afternoon Tea in Chester

Weekend Excursions
From Brighton/Eastbourne• London• Canterbury & Leeds Castle
Stratford
Upon
Avon
•
• Windsor & Hampton Court• Bath & Stonehenge• Cambridge & Greenwich• Oxford & Windsor• The Making of Harry Potter
From Chester• Manchester• North Wales& Conwy Castle• Liverpool• Lake District• YorkELC visit to Royal Pavilion, Brighton

Sample Social Programme
Brighton

Afternoon

Evening

MondayWalking tour*

Tuesday

Conversation Club*Movie Night

Wednesday

Trip to Arundel

London MusicalThursday

Football / Volleyball*

Laserquest

FridayCream Tea

SaturdayFull day guided trip to London

SundayFull day guided trip to Bath & Stonehenge*Free activities. See websites for weekly programmes and prices

Arundel Castle

Stonehenge

Football in Chester

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Elisa, Switzerland
ELC Brighton“I love Brighton because
there is a lot of things to
do like concerts, pubs,
going to the sea or the day
and night life here! Also,
my host family is amazing,
I feel really like at home!”
Noame, France
ELC Eastbourne

Our students“In class, I like the factthat we are not a lot ofstudents – it allows us
to do a lot of speaking.”

We welcome students from all over the world,from a wide variety of backgrounds, creating
unique communities that encourage appreciationof the different ways we all live, think and learn.

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Jorge, Colombia

Giorgia, Italy

ELC Brighton

ELC Chester“The teachers are really helpful andalways try to push you to improve yourEnglish. The most interesting thing
about ELC is the social programme.
There are a lot of activities to do during
the week and weekends.”“My experience in the hostfamily has been superpositive. I enjoyed it a lot.
They let me feel part of
the family.”Andrea Mauerova, Czech Republic
ELC Chester“My experience here has beenamazing. Chester is a perfectplace to study English. I choseaccommodation named Northgate.
It was a good choice I could meetother people from Chester University.”

Sinem, Turkey
ELC Brighton“I feel lucky to be with such
good teachers. All of them
are really professional andcare a lot for their students
the School’s education
system is useful for us.”

Hideto, JapanELC Chester

Seonyeong, South Korea“My host family, students andteachers are kind. If you havetroubles, just ask! On my firstday at school my classmates
said to me ‘Don’t be afraid!
no one will laugh at you if
you make a mistake.’ That
was great experience.”

ELC Eastbourne

Osama, Yemen“Host families are friendly.
I could make many friendsof different nationalities.
Perfect.”

ELC Eastbourne“Fabulous teachers andfriendly team. The course
is really useful and myEnglish gets better.”37

Brighton seafront

West Hill, Brighton

Bridge Street, Chester

North Laine, Brighton

The Beacon Mall in Eastbourne

Chester horse races

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Palmeira Square, Hove

Trinity Trees, Eastbourne

South Street, Eastbourne

Grosvenor Garden, Chester

Lake District
National ParkYork

Manchester
Liverpool

Sheffield

Chester

INSIDE
Birmingham
BACK COVER

Snowdonia
National Park

Stratford-upon-AvonCambridge

OxfordLONDON

Bristol
BathCanterbury
Stonehenge
Portsmouth
Brighton

Eastbourne

The English Language Centre company registered in England No: 01508550, registered charity under the Charities Act 1960 No: 281859,
owns and operates ELC Brighton, ELC Chester and ELC Eastbourne.
All photographs are copyright ELC. They were taken by ELC and are intended to give a true representation of the schools and services offered.
The information in this brochure was correct at the time of going to print. Please check our website for full details of services offered and for the most up-to-date information.

Brighton

Chester

Eastbourne

T: +44 1273 721771
E: info@elc-brighton.co.uk
W: www.elc-schools.com

T: +44 1244 318913
E: info@elc-chester.co.uk
W: www.elc-schools.com

T: +44 1323 721759
E: info@elc-eastbourne.co.uk
W: www.elc-schools.com

ELC Brighton
33 Palmeira Mansions
Brighton & Hove
BN3 2GBELC Chester
9-11 Stanley Place
Chester
CH1 2LU

ELC Eastbourne
8 Trinity Trees
Eastbourne
BN21 3LD