Colchester English Study Centre, Colchester, England
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General Information on Colchester English Study Centre
The language school Colchester English Study Centre was founded in Colchester, England in 1969. The school is located less than 10 minutes' walk from the town centre in a large Georgian building at the rear of a large garden. The street that links the school and the centre of Colchester contains a number of shops and restaurants. The school address is: 19 Lexden Road, CO3 3PW Colchester (England).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, garden, library, movie room, games room, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, billiards, table tennis, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
TV, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Colchester English Study Centre, Colchester
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Stansted. It takes 50 minutes by Bus or Taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 20 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 27 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 280 Adult courses throughout the year: 150 Junior courses in summer: 240 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 7 Adult courses throughout the year: 7 Junior courses in summer: 4 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 11 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 2 % Germany 2 % France 10 % | Italy 12% % Japan 2 % Korea 8 % Switzerland 9 % Spain 10 % |
All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 1980 | 2420 | 220 |
| We offer 10 weeks' tuition for the price of 9 weeks of consecutive study on the 20 weekly group lessons only (offer applies if nine weeks are paid in advance). Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 10:40 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Tuition, homestay (twin room, breakfast, packed lunch & evening meal), leisure program and bus pass included in the cost. Single room can also be booked at an extra 10 GBP per week. Arrival/departure on Sundays ONLY. IMPORTANT: No start date on July 14th. Programme finishes on August 4th. Flights must be arranged so that students arrive at homestay centres between 8:00 and 22:00. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013, 28.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 06.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Tuition, homestay (twin room, breakfast, packed lunch & evening meal), leisure program and bus pass included in the cost. Single room can also be booked at an extra 10 GBP per week. Arrival/departure on Sundays ONLY. IMPORTANT: No start date on July 8th. Flights must be arranged so that students arrive at homestay centres between 08:00 and 22:00. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 30.Jun.2013, 14.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 29.Jul.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 650 | 1500 | 2025 | 2640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Accommodation and meals included in the course price. IMPORTANT: One week course available starting on the 28.07 ONLY. Two week courses starting on the 07.07 and 21.07. Three and four week courses starting on the 07.07. Special price of 1400 GBP for 2 weeks from 21.07 and 650 GBP for one week from 28.07. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013, 28.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 06.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | 650 | 1500 | 2025 | 2640 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Accommodation and meals included in the course price. IMPORTANT: One week course available starting on the 21.07 ONLY. Two week courses starting on the 30.06 and 14.07. Three and four week courses starting on the 30.06. Special price of 1400 GBP for 2 weeks from 14.07 and 650 GBP for one week from 21.07. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 30.Jun.2013, 14.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 29.Jul.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | 740 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. 4 lessons every morning followed by a full programme of afternoon/evening activities and excursions. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 15.Apr.2013, 13.May.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013. Course not available: 27.May.2013 - 13.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 1480 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 5180 | 5920 | 7180 | 8660 | 740 |
| Designed for managers, lawyers, doctors, bankers etc. Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 544 | 816 | 1088 | 1360 | 1632 | 1904 | 2176 | 2448 | 2992 | 272 |
| We also offer an option in Grammar. We offer 10 weeks' tuition for the price of 9 weeks of consecutive study. Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | 768 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. Should there be less than 2 participants, the student will follow the Main course + an additional 5 individual lessons per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 15.Jul.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 12.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 544 | 816 | 1088 | 1360 | 1632 | 1904 | 2176 | 2448 | 2992 | 272 |
| Classes available at 2 levels - B1 and B2. Minimum duration: 2 weeks. CESC is an IELTS testing centre (fees not included). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 130 £ | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | [+] |
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| Price in £ | -- | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1760 | 1980 | 2420 | 2640 | 220 |
| 11 WEEK EXAMINATION COURSE FOR FCE/CAE : Start date 31.12.12 Exam takes place on Saturday 16 March. 13 WEEK EXAMINATION COURSE Starting dates in 2013: 11 March FCE, CAE, 2 September FCE, CAE Cambridge Preparation for CAE is the same price and dates as FCE; price includes free examination registration. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 11.Mar.2013, 02.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:50 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 £ High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 09.Mar.2013, 16.Mar.2013, 11.Jun.2013 | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Colchester English Study Centre, Colchester can be booked online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 52 £. 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. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS , Cambridge First , Cambridge Advanced , TOEIC , CELTA |
| Average examination results: | 6.5 - 7.00 at IELTS 80% at Cambridge First 70% at Cambridge Advanced |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 29.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 23.Dec.2013 - 27.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Polish, Japanese, Turkish, Russian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Bookings of 10 weeks or more are charged at the low season price. English for professionals courses available. |
4. Accommodation
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| Price in £ | -- | 252 | 378 | 504 | 126 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 18 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in £ | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 155 | 150 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person 90 £/ week for two people travelling together sharing a double room (price per person). Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 01.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | London Stansted (STN): for 65 £ (one way) London City Airport (LCY), London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton Airport (LTN): for 130 £ (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | |||
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| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Overall rating | 4.2/5.0 (84 reviews) |
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| City | 4.1/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 4.0/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language |  4.3/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.4/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.4/5.0 |
| Other | 4.1/5.0 |
| Students liked about Colchester English Study Centre, Colchester | |
| "The combination of reading, speaking, listening and writing in English. All the activities in the school, in the host family and in the afternoons." - Erich (59 years) | |
| "The environment and the garden! In addition.. the opportunities to play games (chess, table tennis, billiards)" - Anna (18 years) | |
| "Highly trained teachers and good atmosphere to study " - Jorge (46 years) | |
| "Teacher" - Vasily (25 years) | |
| "Atmosphere, people, teachers" - Anna | |
| All 84 reviews of Colchester English Study Centre | |
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