General English Main

ILC Bristol

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Course description

General English Main Course covers all skills and are well balanced between, speaking, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Topics are based on a course book and each week is a different topic. The term is divided into 12/13 weeks with regular progress tests and an End of Term Test.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
19 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 and 19 Dec 2026 - 04 Jan 2027

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

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
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 8 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 26 years old
(24 in the summer)

Certificate

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

100% recommend

based on 3 reviews
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"Positive experience and real improvement in my English."

Sara Minniti, student from Italy

My experience at the school

Overall, I found the school very nice. I would have liked there to be more international students, although I understand that this doesn’t directly depend on the school.

As for the teaching, I found the content of the lessons to be good. However, I think the class levels could be divided more clearly. In my class, for example, there were people at different levels: some were too advanced to stay in that group, but not quite ready to move to the next one; others were slightly behind. So I would suggest adding an intermediate course between Level 2 and B1.

During my time at the school, I noticed an improvement in my English compared to when I started, and that was very motivating.

It was often too hot in the classroom, so we used to switch on small desk fans to cool the room down. However, they weren’t effective at all—the air hit me directly and gave me headaches. That’s why I would recommend installing air conditioning, which would definitely be more efficient.

We worked on grammar using a textbook, and I found that useful and interesting. However, it would have been better with more speaking activities, as speaking is essential for truly improving language skills.

Despite a few things that could be improved, it was a positive experience. I met new people and found the environment enjoyable.

In conclusion, it was a pleasant and enriching experience.

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
23 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"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
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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

$250
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: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$250
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+

$286
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
$286
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

$286
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
$286
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+

$322
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: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
$322
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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