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ELC York
ELC York is a renowned English teaching and teacher training centre, located in one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic locations. This makes it a safe and friendly place to come and learn English.
Overview
ELC York was established in 1997 with the aim of offering top quality courses in a welcoming and professional environment and is well known for its academic excellence.
Conveniently located in the heart of York, the school is the perfect place to study an English language course while exploring life in a beautiful, historic English city, full of atmosphere and with everything you expect from a modern city on its doorstep.
Our School – A typical day
A typical day at our school is filled with plenty to do; there are lessons in the morning and activities in the afternoon and evening. Come and experience English with us.
Mornings
In the morning, group classes start at 9.00 am; students usually take 15 hours per week of morning classes (from Monday until Friday) in any of our courses: Academic English, FCE/CAE preparation classes or General English.
Each Monday, you will have a weekly progress test to check how you are doing. We also incorporate learner training and pronunciation exercises through all levels.
Afternoons
Our afternoon options include Business English, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC; alternatively you can take five hours a week of Reading and Writing classes and/or five hours a week of Listening and Speaking classes.
Afternoon classes run Monday to Friday until 16.15, but with weekends off you can take the opportunity to visit a neighbouring city or to explore the sights of York!
We also offer three free teacher–led clubs every week – each run by one of our well-qualified teachers: Speaking Club, Writing Club and Listening Club.
Evenings
In the evening we offer an extensive Social Programme with plenty of events. We are happy to answer any of your questions.
Facilities
Our ELC York school offers excellent facilities including:
- Charming courtyard with seating
- Free Wi-Fi
- 19 well-equipped classrooms, 14 of which have interactive projectors or interactive whiteboards
- Lounge with drinks
- Vending machine
- Student kitchen
- Student Zone (guided e-learning)
- Dedicated Teacher Training Suite
- Independent Learning Plans
- Academic Counsellor
- City-centre location with shops, cafes, winebars and banks minutes away
- Direct bus routes
Courses in
York
Academic English
- General Qualification:
- Academic English
- Course Level:
B2This course is suitable for Upper-intermediate (B2) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15 hours per week
BEC
- General Qualification:
- BEC Premium
- Course Level:
-
B2This course is suitable for Upper-intermediate (B2) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 10 or 15 per week
Business English
- General Qualification:
- Business English
- Course Level:
-
B2This course is suitable for Upper-intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Cambridge Exam CAE
- General Qualification:
- Cambridge Exam CAE
- Course Level:
-
B2This course is suitable for Upper-intermediate (B2) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Cambridge Exam CPE
- General Qualification:
- Cambridge Exam CPE
- Course Level:
-
C2This course is suitable for Proficiency level (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Cambridge Exam FCE
- General Qualification:
- Cambridge Exam FCE
- Course Level:
-
B2This course is suitable for Upper-intermediate level (B2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
CELTANew Location - London
- General Qualification:
- CELTA
- Course Level:
-
C1This course is suitable for Advanced (C1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- Minimum 120 hours
Distance DELTA Orientation (DDO)
- General Qualification:
- Distance DELTA Orientation (DDO)
- Course Level:
-
C2This course is suitable for Proficiency level (C2)
- Course hours:
- Flexible - Online Course
English Plus Excursions
- General Qualification:
- General English
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15 hours per week
English Plus Historic Houses & Gardens
- General Qualification:
- General English
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Family Packages
- General Qualification:
- Depending on course
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
General English
- General Qualification:
- General English
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
General English 50+
- General Qualification:
- General English*
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15 hours per week
IELTS
- General Qualification:
- IELTS
- Course Level:
-
B1This course is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
Private Tuition
- General Qualification:
- Depending on course
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- Minimum 1 hour per week
Study Year
- General Qualification:
- Depending on course
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20 or 25 hours per week
Teacher Immersion Course
- General Qualification:
- Teacher Training
- Course Level:
-
B1This course is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- Up to 30 hours per week
TOEFL
- General Qualification:
- TOEFL
- Course Level:
-
B1This course is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
TOEIC
- General Qualification:
- TOEIC
- Course Level:
-
B1This course is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week
University Course Preparation
- General Qualification:
- University Course Preparation
- Course Level:
-
B1This course is suitable for Intermediate (B1) to Proficiency (C2)
- Course hours:
- 27 hours per week
Young Learners
- General Qualification:
- Young Learners
- Course Level:
-
A1This course is suitable for Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C1)
- Course hours:
- 15 hours per week plus activities
Accommodation
We understand how important it is to have a safe, comfortable and welcoming place to stay during your time with us. For that reason we have dedicated staff in our centres to help you arrange the accommodation option that suits you best:
The images displayed below represent the overall standard and quality of each accommodation. Students are not guaranteed to stay in the exact place photographed.
Homestay accommodation
Stay with a local host. Living with a host and their family gives you even more contact with English speakers and a real insight into life in York. Our hosts treat each student as a new member of the family, eating together and sharing the common living areas. No more than four students will be accommodated in homestay accommodation at any one time.
Facilities
Homestay facilities include:Student residence
Our residence is perfect if you would like to have more independence. Cornmill Lodge offers seven comfortable en-suite facilities bedrooms with shared kitchen and communal social space.
Facilities
Student residence facilities include:Hotels and apartments
If you prefer the comfort of a hotel or guesthouse or rented apartment, we are happy to advise a range of accommodation in the local area to suit different budgets.
Facilities
Hotels and apartments facilities includeExplore York
York is a city of contrasts. On the one hand, as one of the oldest cities in Britain, it’s a place of culture and history, reflected in its winding cobbled streets and beautiful architecture, including the famous York Minster. On the other hand, it’s a bustling, dynamic city, with a busy cafe, bar, pop culture and restaurant scene. Compact, safe and friendly, York has recently been voted the best and most beautiful city in the UK, as well as the UK’s number one food and wine destination.
Our exciting social programme reflects the contrasts of York: events may be to local cultural and historical venues, such as museums, galleries, the theatre or open lectures at the university. We take full advantage of the excellent reputation York has for food and wine, regularly running restaurant or pub nights on the social programme.
Other activities you can enjoy in York include river cruises, scary ghost walks in one of the UK’s most haunted cities, fun at the many festivals, breath-taking views on the Wheel of York or if you fancy a film night, our school is a two minutes walk from the closest cinema!
