Course Dates and Prices
2024

English Courses
Brighton / Chester / Eastbourne
Helping you to build your future

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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• all course materials/course books• end-of-course certificate• student card
• student handbook

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use of the Self-Study Centre
free internet access (Wi-Fi and PC)
some social activitiesstudent ‘kitchen’ facilities
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

MondayTuesday
Wednesday
09.00 – 10.30
09.00 – 10.30
09.00 – 10.30
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
30-lesson PM
14.35 – 15.30
14.30 – 15.30
14.35 – 15.30
Other courses may have different timetables. See website for details.

Thursday09.00 – 10.30
11.00 – 12.30
13.30 – 14.25
14.35 – 15.30

Chester
MondayTuesday
WednesdayThursday09.30 – 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
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 2ELC Brighton

pages 3 – 8

ELC Chester

pages 9 – 12

ELC Eastbourne

pages 13 – 16

How to Book / Pay

page 17

Terms & Conditions

page 17

Friday09.30 – 11.00
11.30 – 13.00

Friday09.00 – 10.30
11.00 – 12.30

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ELC BRIGHTON

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
GE25
GE30
GEO25
GEO30

Lessons/week
25
30
25
30

Weeks
Price per week
Price per week
Price per week
Price per week

2-4
£370
£445
£595
£890

5-7
£360
£435
£595
£890

8-11
£345
£410
£595
£890

12-19
£335
£400
£595
£890

20+
£300
£360
£595
£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
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£2160

£2520

£2760

£3105

£3450

£3795

£4020

GE30

£445

£890

£1335

£1780

£2175

£2610

£3045

£3280

£3690

£4100

£4510

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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
Price per week
24 weeks
34 weeks
44 weeks••••

24 – 33
£265

SYP25

34+
£250

£6360
£8500
£1100024 – 33
£305

SYP30

34+
£290

£7320
£9860
£12760Book 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
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SYP25
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Weeks
SYP25
SYP30

24

25

26

27

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31

32

33

34

£6360
£7320

£6625
£7625

£6890
£7930

£7155
£8235

£7420
£8540

£7685
£8845

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£8480
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£8745 £8500£10065 £9860£8750£10150

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ELC BRIGHTON

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

IELTS129 January - 23 February

£1480

£1780

IELTS226 February - 22 March

£1480

£1780

IELTS301 April - 26 April

£1480

£1780

IELTS429 April - 24 May

£1480

£1780

IELTS527 May - 21 June

£1480

£1780

IELTS624 June - 19 July

£1480

£1780

IELTS722 July - 16 August

£1480

£1780

IELTS819 August - 13 September

£1480

£1780

IELTS923 September - 18 October

£1480

£1780

IELTS10

21 October - 15 November

£1480

£1780

IELTS1118 November - 13 December

£1480

£1780

Exam usually held on the Saturday after the last day of the course.

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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

August17, 2401, 08, 15, 22, 29

05, 12

Price per week

Lessons only

Activities package

£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 schoolin 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
08, 15, 22

Total price*Hot lunches

2 weeks£614£64

3 weeks£921£96

4 weeks£1228£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 andafternoon activities programme Monday to Friday. Hot lunches must be booked with package.
June
10, 17, 24

July
01, 08, 15, 22, 29

Total price*Hot lunches

2 weeks£860£64

3 weeks£1290£96

4 weeks£1720£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 / GROUPSELC 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.
Price per 45-minute lesson

1:1
£70

2:1
£40

3:1
£28

All fees are per person per lesson. 2:1 and 3:1 only available for students booking and studying together.

ELC BRIGHTON

Summer Vacation Courses

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ELC BRIGHTON

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
EPC1
EPC2

Dates
25 March - 05 April
01 July – 12 July

Course Fees
£910
£910

Code
EPC4
EPC5

Dates
29 July - 09 August
30 September – 11 October

Course Fees
£910
£910

EPC3

15 July – 26 July

£910

EPC6

14 October - 25 October£910

Course Fees
£910

Code
TBE2

Dates
29 July – 09 AugustCourse Fees
£910

Teaching Business English (TBE)
Code
TBE1

Dates
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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
SEC1
SEC2
SEC3
SEC4
SEC5

Dates
12 February – 23 February
11 March – 22 March
08 April – 19 April
06 May – 17 May
03 June – 14 June

Course Fees
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135

Code
SEC6
SEC7
SEC8
SEC9
SEC10

Dates
01 July – 12 July
15 July – 26 July
29 July – 09 August
02 September – 13 September
28 October – 08 November

Course Fees
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135

Dates
15 July – 26 July
29 July – 09 August
12 August – 23 August
30 September – 11 October

Course Fees
£1135
£1135
£1135
£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
FE1
FE2
FE3
FE4
FE5

Dates
26 February – 08 March
25 March – 05 April
22 April – 03 May
17 June – 28 June
01 July – 12 July

Course Fees
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135
£1135

Code
FE6
FE7
FE8
FE9

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
Price per week

OTX30
OTX40

£1610
£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
OT20 / TTO20
OT25 / TTO25
OT30 / TTO30
OT35 / TTO35
OT40 / TTO40

Lessons/week
20
25
30
35
40

Hours/week
15
18.75
22.5
26.25
30

Price per week (1:1)
£1340
£1675
£2010
£2345
£2680

Price per week (2:1)
£760
£950
£1140
£1330
£1520

Prices are per person. 2:1 course is suitable for students at the same level of English, with the same needs, booking andstudying together.

ELC BRIGHTON

BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSES FOR PROFESSIONALS

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ELC BRIGHTON

ACCOMMODATION FEES
Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board
Breakfast only
Self-Catering

Single (shared bathroom)
Twin (shared bathroom)
Single (shared bathroom)
Twin (shared bathroom)*Single (shared bathroom)*Twin (shared bathroom)

£185
£155
£145
£123
£140
£120

Single (private bathroom)*Twin (private bathroom)
Single (private bathroom)*Twin (private bathroom)*Single (private bathroom)*Twin (private bathroom)

£255
£185
£205
£150
£195
£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 theretainer rate, holidays must be at least 7 days’ and weekend to weekend (eg Sunday to Sunday).
Standard twin 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
Single£95
Twin/Double £87.50

Holiday Inn
price on request
price on request

Kings Hotel
£105
£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.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Gatwick
Heathrow

£100
£170

London City
Luton/Stansted

£185
£225

St Pancras (Eurostar)
Ashford (Eurostar)

£190
£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 certificate #NB this is for ‘standard’ academic IELTS. We cannot book IELTS SELT – you must do this yourself.

SUNDRY FEES
Courier Documents£60

Insurance£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 CHESTER 9

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
GE28
GEO30

Lessons/week
28
30

Weeks
Price per week
Price per week

2-4
£350
£830

5-7
£340
£830

8-11
£320
£830

12-19
£305
£830

20+
£290
£830

11
£3520
23
£6670

12
£3660
+weeks+£290–	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
GE28
Weeks
GE28

1
£350
13
£3965

2
£700
14
£4270

3
£1050
15
£4575

4
£1400
16
£4880

5
£1700
17
£5185

6
£2040
18
£5490

7
£2380
19
£5795

8
£2560
20
£5800

9
£2880
21
£6090

10
£3200
22
£6380

Study Year Programme (SYP)
28 lessons/week (21 hours) – Elementary to Upper-Intermediate*
Start any Monday. Minimum 24 weeks.
Number of weeks

SYP28

Price per week

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24 weeks£6480

34 weeks£8500

44 weeks£1100024 – 33

34+

£270

£250

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
SYP28
Weeks
SYP28

24
£6480
36

25
£6750
37

26
£7020
38

27
£7290
39

28
£7560
40

29
£7830
41

30
£8100
42

31
£8370
43

32
£8640
44

33
£8910
45

34
£8500
46

35
£8750
+weeks

£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.
Price per 45-minute lesson

1:1
£72

2:1
£40

3:1
£29

All fees are per person per lesson. 2:1 and 3:1 only available for students booking and studying together.

ELC CHESTER

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

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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 AugustGeneral 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.
CodeLessons/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.

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ELC CHESTERENGLISH 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 ofsmall group 25+ classes and one-to-one lessons.
CodeGroup 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 andstudying 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 /GROUPSELC Chester can offer tailor-made courses for groups (eg small business groups, high school groups, teachers’ courses) orindividuals. Contact us for a detailed quotation.

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Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board
Breakfast only

Single (shared bathroom)£165*Single (private bathroom)£240

Twin (shared bathroom)£145*Twin (private bathroom)£190

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 theretainer 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
SingleTwin/Double

price on request
price on request

Blossoms Hotel£85£47.50Roomzz Aparthotel£75£37.50NB *Price based on minimum stay of 7 nights.

Residence – self-catering per person per week (over 18s only)
Single room, ensuite studio apartment
Double room, ensuite studio apartment

£215
£125

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.

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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
GE25
GE30
GEO25
GEO30

Lessons/week
25
30
25
30

Weeks
Price per week
Price per week
Price per week
Price per week

2-4
£315
£360
£530
£800

5-7
£310
£350
£530
£800

8-11
£305
£330
£530
£800

12-19
£295
£320
£530
£800

20+
£285
£310
£530
£800

11
£3355
£3630
23
£6555
£7130

12
£3540
£3840
+weeks+£285+£310–	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
GE25
GE30
Weeks
GE25
GE30

1
£315
£360
13
£3835
£4160

2
£630
£720
14
£4130
£4480

3
£945
£1080
15
£4425
£4800

4
£1260
£1440
16
£4720
£5120

5
£1550
£1750
17
£5015
£5440

6
£1860
£2100
18
£5310
£5760

7
£2170
£2450
19
£5605
£6080

8
£2440
£2640
20
£5700
£6200

9
£2745
£2970
21
£5985
£6510

10
£3050
£3300
22
£6270
£6820

General English Plus Golf (GEPG), Tennis (GEPT), Natural Health (GEPNH),
Horse-Riding (GEPH), Watersports (GEPW)
20 lessons/week (15 hours) – Elementary to Advanced
Code
GEPG
GEPT
GEPNH
GEPH
GEPW

GE Lessons/week
20
20
20
20
20

Hours
15
15
15
15
15

Plus lessons/week
3 afternoons
3 afternoons
3 afternoons
3 afternoons
3 afternoons

Price per week
£745
£610
£490
£620
£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
Price per week
24 weeks
34 weeks
44 weeks
•
•
•
•
•

SYP25
£5880
£7820
£1012024 – 33
£245

34+
£230

SYP30

24 – 33
£285

34+
£270

£6840
£9180
£11880Book 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 and6 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).

ELC EASTBOURNE

GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES

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ELC EASTBOURNESTUDY YEAR PROGRAMME (SYP)
Tuition Fees Calculator
Weeks
SYP25
SYP30
Weeks
SYP25
SYP30

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

32

33

34

35

£5880
£6840

£6125
£7125

£6370
£7410

£6615
£7695

£6860
£7980

£7105
£8265

£7350
£8550

£7595
£8835

£7840
£9120

£8085
£9405

£7820
£9180

£8050
£9450

39

40

36

37

38

£8280
£9720

£8510
£9990

£8740 £8970 £9200£10260 £10530 £10800

41

42

43

44

45

46

+weeks£9430£11070£9660£11340£9890£11610£10120£11880£10350£12150£10580£12420£230£270

EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES
All exam courses have a core of 25 lessons per week (except for summer 4-week Cambridge courses). Students whochoose 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
CC1 – FCE/CAE
08 January – 15 March
10
£3050
12
£3540
CC2 – FCE/CAE
18 March – 07 June
CC3* – FCE/CAE
4–
01 July – 26 July
CC4* – FCE/CAE
4–29 July – 23 August
CC5 – FCE/CAE
12£3540
09 September – 29 November

CC30 Course Fees
£3300
£3840
£1500
£1500
£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
IELTS129 January - 23 February£1260

IELTS 30 Course Fees
£1440

IELTS226 February - 22 March

£1260

£1440

IELTS301 April - 26 April

£1260

£1440

IELTS4
IELTS5
IELTS6
IELTS7
IELTS8IELTS9IELTS10IELTS1129 April - 24 May
27 May - 21 June
24 June - 19 July
22 July - 16 August
19 August - 13 September
23 September - 18 October
21 October - 15 November
18 November - 13 December

£1260
£1260
£1260
£1260
£1260
£1260
£1260
£1260

£1440
£1440
£1440
£1440
£1440
£1440
£1440
£1440

The exam will usually be held on the Saturday after the last day of the course.

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ELC EASTBOURNE

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

August10, 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
OT20 / TTO20
OT25 / TTO25
OT30 / TTO30
OT35 / TTO35
OT40 / TTO40

Lessons/week
20
25
30
35
40

Hours/week
15
18.75
22.5
26.25
30

Price per week (1:1)
£1240
£1550
£1860
£2170
£2480

Price per week (2:1)
£660
£825
£990
£1155
£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
FP1
FP2
FP3
FP4
FP5
FP6

Dates
06 May – 17 May
20 May – 31 May
03 June – 14 June
12 August – 23 August
26 August – 06 September
09 September – 20 September

Weeks
2
2
2
2
2
2

Course Fees (total)
£950
£950
£950
£950
£950
£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 / GROUPSELC 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.
Price per 45-minute lesson

1:1
£65

2:1
£37

3:1
£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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ELC EASTBOURNE

ACCOMMODATION FEES
Homestay accommodation fees – per person per week
Half-Board
Breakfast only
Self-Catering

Single (shared bathroom)£160

50+ Single£175*Single (private bathroom)£230

Twin (shared bathroom£140

50+ Twin£150*Twin  (private bathroom)£180

Single (shared bathroom)
Single (shared bathroom)

£135
£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 theretainer 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 samesex 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

Single£67
Twin/Double £41.25£70£52.50

The Hydro Hotel

Lansdowne Hotel

17 Wilmington Sq£70£47.50

£79
£49

£66
£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.

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Gatwick
Heathrow

£115
£160

London City/Luton
Stansted

£230
£230

St Pancras (Eurostar)
Ashford (Eurostar)

£230
£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
£190*

CAE
£195*

IELTS
£215*#* Price includes postage of certificate #NB this is for ‘standard’ academic IELTS. We cannot book IELTS SELT – you must do this yourself.

SUNDRY FEES
Courier Documents£60

Insurance£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 Brighton
bookings@elc-brighton.co.uk
		ELC Chester
info@elc-chester.co.uk
		ELC Eastbourne
bookings@elc-eastbourne.co.uk
	NB If you require a visa you must pay full fees on booking, and send us a copy of your passport.
3. On receipt of the Application Form and payment, we will send you a confirmation of booking and an invoice.
	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 yourcourse. 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 atgood 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

Beneficiary

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 Code20-12-75

20-12-80

20-12-75

Account Number 10362913

23644359

53099075

LC

Bank Address

Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB

Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB

Barclays Bank UK, Leicester,
Leicestershire, LE87 2BB

SWIFTBIC CodeBUKB GB22BUKB GB22BUKB 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/

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT – DIRECT
1.	In registering with us, you accept our terms and conditions of enrolment.
2. A course is defined as the whole period of booking (and may include a combination of different types eg General English, IELTS etc).
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
require full fees before processing and confirming an application.
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
our normal office hours, the notice period will be counted from the next working day. We will endeavour to pay any refunds as quickly as possible. 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 thedeposit 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 ofhours per week studied. Tuition and registration fees are non-transferable. Study Year Programme inclusive exam and airport transfer have nomonetary 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
giving a reason, within 14 days (the Cancellation Period) of our confirmation.  We must receive your cancellation in writing by post or email within
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
refund fees paid within 14 days of the date we receive confirmation from you that you wish to cancel. However, in the case that you have confirmedin 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 theweekly homestay rate will be charged and must be paid to the homestay. If accommodation costs have been paid to us, these will be refunded solong 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. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa type and appropriate leave to remain in the UK. In the case that we find you do nothave 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
terrorist activity and its consequences, industrial disputes, natural and nuclear disasters, fire, epidemics, health risks and pandemics,
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 bygovernment 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 forpaying 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. On completion of your course you will receive a certificate of attendance if you have met the attendance requirements, 80% or more in Brighton andEastbourne, 90% in Chester.
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 theschool’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.

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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 fora 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 oftuition.
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
requiring a visa, we can only confirm homestay details, once we have confirmation that the visa application has been successful.
29.	Homestay accommodation is usually booked and charged in units of 1 calendar week with arrival on the Sunday before the course starts anddeparture 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 fullboard if aged under 16. In summer in Eastbourne or in Chester on the Summer Course for Teenagers, unless otherwise requested, and subject toavailability, 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
first language.
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 thatin 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. 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.
37.	If you take a holiday during your stay and are away, you will still be charged the full rate for the period of absence.
38. 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.
39. 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 thefees of your original accommodation booking, if you give us 28 days or fewer notice.
40. For student house accommodation, you will be asked for your credit card details at the time of booking. This is to cover the cost of any breakages,
damage or extra cleaning required above the normal the property up to a maximum of £300. In Chester, you are required to pay a deposit of £200
with your booking. This is refunded when the room is returned in a satisfactory condition.
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 theminimum age is 13. In the case of business, 50+ and teachers courses where the specified minimum age is higher, we reserve the right to accept
students who are slightly younger than the advertised minimum age provided they meet the other requirements of such courses. In the case ofGeneral 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 takeadditional child protection and safeguarding measures. Applications from students outside the published age limits are treated on a case by casebasis.
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 University of Chester campus. 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 priornotice. Please check our website for the most up-to-date version of our terms: www.elc-schools.com/policies/terms/.

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T: +44 1273 721771
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T: +44 1323 721759
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ELC Brighton
33 Palmeira Mansions
Brighton & Hove
BN3 2GBELC Chester (English in Chester)
9-11 Stanley Place
Chester
CH1 2LU

ELC Eastbourne
8 Trinity Trees
Eastbourne
BN21 3LD

The English Language Centre – A company limited by guarantee - Registration No. 01508550 (England) Registered as a charity under the Charities Act 1960 – No. 281859.
Registered Office: 33 Palmeira Mansions, Hove, BN3 2GB.