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IELTS Preparation Intensive

ILC Bristol
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Course description

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the standard exam for those overseas students wishing to enter university in the UK. Our IELTS classes focus on exam technique and emphasise the linguistic skills you will need to be a success at university. The classes also contain a strong element of General English to ensure that you continue to improve overall.

This course also includes an afternoon Communication Skills session which focuses on speaking and listening to build your confidence in English.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

ILC Bristol does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 03:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bristol.

Class size

Average 6 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 21 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

ILC Bristol prides itself on its relationship between students and staff. Bright and spacious classes, a varied social programme and large student room mean that you will soon feel part of the family. Our Bristol language school is set in a Georgian terrace, minutes away from the well-known and popular shopping centre, Cabot Circus, making it the perfect place to study English.

Voted the European Green Capital 2015, Bristol is the UK’s greenest city. Not only that, but without a doubt, it is one of the most exciting cities in the UK.

Multicultural, young and incredibly lively, the city is a very attractive destination. You can enjoy festivals all year round, fantastic cycle tracks, a variety of types of restaurants and awesome street food.

In Bristol, you are guaranteed to have a fantastic cultural experience.

What the British Council said about us:

“The premises are spacious and provide a comfortable environment for both staff and students”

“Teachers demonstrated a positive and caring attitude to their students”

British Council Inspection 2016

Year opened
2014
Number of classrooms
8

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ILC Bristol varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 21. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

School location

ILC Bristol prides itself on its relationship between students and staff. Bright and spacious classes, a varied activity programme and large student room mean that you will soon feel part of the family. Our Bristol College is set in a Georgian terrace, minutes away from the well-known and popular shopping centre, Cabot Circus, making it the perfect place to study English.

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  • City of Bristol 1/5
  • Entrance to ILC Bristol 2/5
  • Students of ILC Bristol 3/5
  • Students of ILC Bristol 4/5
  • Common room at ILC Bristol 5/5
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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"Great experience, fantastic activities!"

Costanza Gioiellieri, student from Italy

I liked the lessons, maybe a little difficult for me.
I really liked the teachers, I loved the activities, I found myself in a very welcoming environment.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
8 Jul 2019 - 12 Jul 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
Consuelo, Sales Manager at ILC Bristol responded to this review.
09 August 2019

Thank you very much Constanza! It has been a pleasure to have you with us, we are looking forward to having you next Summer again! :)

"Wonderfull"

Olena Orel, student from UK

It was absolutely interesting, encoureging and awarding trip with huge amount of new knoweledge. I really enjoied that time of being a student particulary of TEG Bristol College.

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Duration of study
12 weeks
Date of study
24 Apr 2017 - 21 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

ILC Bristol offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Self catering - Shared

S$ 303
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bristol
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 303
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 40 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Half board - Shared. 18+

S$ 349
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bristol
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 349
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 40 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Self catering - Single

S$ 349
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bristol
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 349
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 40 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Half board - Single, 16+

S$ 394
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bristol
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 394
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 40 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bristol based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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