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ILC - International Language CentresBristol, England UK

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

1 students - overall rating
2 Portland Place, Pritchard Street - BS2 8RH Bristol - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • The school is a few minutes walk from the popular shopping centre in Cabot Circus and the colourful Castle Park.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 31.666666666667%
25-34 years 41.666666666667%
35-50 years 6.6666666666667%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.

Location: ILC - International Language Centres Bristol is located in the bustling and artistic city of Bristol, in southwest England. Housed in a red-bricked terraced building close to the city centre, the school has various attractions, sites of interest and amenities nearby. Such attractions within walking distance include the Cabot Circus shopping mall, Castle Park, the Bristol Shopping Quarter, St Nicholas Market, several art venues & bars and much more.

Course selection: For Adults, ILC Bristol has a range of courses suitable for all levels and many needs. In addition to General English programmes over several schedules and intensities, the school provides Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, Cambridge) and One-to-one tuition throughout the year.

Getting around: ILC Bristol's prime location is close to the city centre, the old town, and many of the city's main features and sites of interest. Students can walk from the school to many of these areas within 20 minutes. Alternatively, there are several bus stops nearby.

School chain: ILC International Language Centres has locations and schools throughout England in Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Colchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The group is a result of merging acquired schools previously of TEG, ABC and the Colchester English Study Centre.

ILC International Language Centres are associated with and accredited by Bildungsurlaud, British Council, English UK and Trinity College London.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for ILC - International Language Centres include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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ILC - International Language Centres (TEG)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UK
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILC - International Language Centres and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2014
Legal name/parent company
ILC INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTERS LTD | Tax registration ID: 12861211

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 10%
Spain 5%
Italy 4%
China 3%
Thailand 2%
Turkey 2%
Korea 2%
Brazil 2%
France 1%
Iraq 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 67%

Information for all courses offered by ILC - International Language Centres

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Payment of last-minute bookings is due at the reception on the first day of school, in cash or by card, at 09.30.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 27 Dec 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
264 £ one way
528 £ return (both ways)
Bristol Airport:
116 £ one way
220 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
362 £ one way
724 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Bristol and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Bristol page. For flight comparisons to Bristol, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball1 km
Basketball1 km
Cooking1 km
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf1 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music1 km
Rugby1 km
Squash1 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Coffee & Chat
- Parties at school
- Walks in Bristol parks and countryside
- Museum visits

Adults - Paid activities

- Trips, laser tag, bowling, trampolining, cinema, SS Great Britain visit, We The Curious & The Planetarium visit.

Optional activities (bowling, a meal out or going to the cinema) on one or two days in a week: a small fee of £8-£15.
Any day trips: £20-£40.

Junior - Free activities

Arts & Crafts, treasure hunt, museum visits, games.

Junior - Paid activities

- Trips
- Laser tag
- Bowling
- Trampolining
- Cinema
- SS Great Britain visit
- We The Curious & The Planetarium visit.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about ILC - International Language Centres

  • Yes, online private lessons can be organized year-round.
    Rosanna Porti, ILC Bristol Office & Student Services Manager from ILC - International Language Centres - Aug 03, 2023
  • The school does not provide lunch to the students. Between 12:45 and 13:30, there is a break when they can eat lunch in a designated area they have in the school. In this area, there is going to be 1 microwave in case they want to reheat their food.
    Rosanna Porti, Office & Student Services Manager from ILC Bristol - Apr 07, 2024

FAQ about ILC - International Language Centres, Bristol

  • English courses at ILC - International Language Centres start at 53 £ for General English Evening course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ILC - International Language Centres
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (264 £), Bristol Airport (116 £), London Gatwick Airport (362 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILC - International Language Centres varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons) to 14 students (Main Course Intensive)
  • 100% of teachers at ILC - International Language Centres hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILC - International Language Centres comes from Saudi Arabia with a 10% representation, followed by students from Spain (5%) and Italy (4%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ILC - International Language Centres offers courses from 10 years (Summer Programme - Course and Activities, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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