These courses are designed for students and mature students wishing to improve their English language skills for general use, Cambridge and / or IELTS exams. Also ‘ELC’ Trinity College London exam preparation. Trinity provides Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) across the UK. These tests are approved for applications to the UKVI for visas, British Citizenship and Leave to Remain. Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) – A1, A2 and B1 tests. Integrated Skills in English (ISE) – B1 and B2 tests.
Our courses are designed to be practical, efficient and to encourage you to improve your English. They are well planned by our experienced and enthusiastic teachers, lively and fun, for you to make fast progress in English. All courses will allow you to activate your passive English and build on what you already know. A positive attitude to study, determination and motivation will help you gain your goal.
All students take an ‘ELC’ online placement test together with a student profile needs analysis, to determine their level of ability in English. They then join the group appropriate to their level. A Progress Test may be taken and must be passed before you move up a level. Alternatively you may be upgraded, by special recommendation, from your teacher.
A graded ‘ELC’ Certificate showing your CEFR English language level and ability in the 6 skills ( Speaking, Pronunciation, Listening, Reading, Writing and Motivation / Attitude) will be given at the end of the course – click to see a sample
Standard Visitor Visa:
Any visitor coming to the UK can study English for up to 6 months without any visa supporting documentation.
If you wish ‘ELC’ to provide supporting visa documentation, complete the online application form under ‘Apply Now’ on our website homepage. We shall invoice you for the period booked, the minimum period being 12 weeks for Non- EU students. On receipt of payment, we shall provide a stamped and signed ‘letter of confirmation’ of studies to assist your Standard Visitor Visa application for up to 6 months.
Visa Information
Prices 2024 Programme
Short Term Study Visa for up to 11 months:
On completion of the online application form ‘ELC’ will prepare the letter for your UKVI visa application. On receipt of fees for the minimum study period of 32 weeks (15 hours per week) we shall provide the signed and stamped ‘letter of acceptance’ for your visa.
Minimum study period of 32 weeks for the 11- month visa = Fees: £3,300.00
‘ELC’ Does not provide CAS visas nor CAS numbers.
Students who need a UKVI CAS visa for Higher Education or University in the UK will need an IELTS score of 4.0 in Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. The IELTS test must now be taken at an approved UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT) centre in the UK or in your country – check: See PDF ..
The ‘ELC’ range of English language courses may lead to the following examinations e.g. IELTS, Cambridge (KET, PET, FCE)
Those students wishing to follow an IELTS and / or other examination course e.g. Cambridge First should have an Intermediate level of English equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 4.5.
This is particularly if they wish to join a University International Foundation Programme in the future which will normally require and entry score of 5.5 or higher for a UK University.
A University Masters (MSc) course will normally require an IELTS entry level score of 6.5.
A doctorate (PhD) will require an IELTS entry score of minimum of 7.0 or higher.’
TOEFL for US University entrance minimum score of 100 on the iBT test, 250 on computer-based test, and 600 on paper-based test (PBT).
Students can start their courses on any day of the week and do not need to buy any books. ‘ELC’ provides all hand outs and materials which will include photo copies of standard texts, specifically prepared materials by ‘ELC’, use of the Internet and audio systems.
Courses are arranged during the morning and the afternoon.
Au pairs and busy people may attend classes 2, 3, or 4 days per week. ‘ELC’ has a safe and secure private bicycle park.
Term / Semester Dates 2024
| Winter / Spring Term | Open: am 8th January Closed: pm 29th March |
| Easter vacation | Closed: 29th March Open: am 8th April |
| Summer / Autumn Term | Open: am 8th April Closed: pm 13th December |
| National Public Holidays | 29th March & 1st April, 6th & 27th May, 26th August. |
| 2025 | Open: am 13th January 2025 |
