EF International Language Center Bristol, England UK
Custom House, Queen Square - BS1 4JQ Bristol - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Outdoor terrace with outdoor seating and ping-pong table.
What we dislike about the school
- A 40 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
Special Offers
Location: EF International Language Center Bristol is located in the historic and vibrant city of Bristol, England. A popular tourist destination, university city and award-winning city for living, Bristol offers students a unique and friendly experience, with hundreds of parks and green spaces! EF Bristol is housed in a historic building in the city's most prestigious square, Queens Square. Just around the corner from the downtown area of the city, students have shops, eateries, restaurants, supermarkets, bars and clubs all close by, in addition to the attractions of St.Nicholas Market and the Harbourside Street Food Market. Students have everything within close reach of EF Bristol to have a fantastic time whilst reaching their language goals.
School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students' all they may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable environment. Classrooms are spacious, housed within modern glass-walled structures, and have excellent lighting offering fantastic opportunities for student engagement. Facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a lounge area, a games room, a garden with seating areas and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to ensure an optimal learning environment for all.
Accreditations and Associations: EF Bristol is accredited by the British Council and is a member of EnglishUK.
School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!
EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.
Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.
English Courses
Our prices for EF International Language Center include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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EF International Language Center (EF)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
PFE, Cambridge English- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- The school is an official exam center
- The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Games room
Lounge
Garden
Video game console
Table tennis
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Career guidance service (free)
Guidance for further higher education (free)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 50
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 35% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 400Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years13 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 8
- Average age of students
- In summer: 17 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center
- Lesson duration
- 40 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €150
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €45 per course level.
- Comments about courses
The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:
1-6 weeks: EUR 55
7-12 weeks: EUR 95
Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).
Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Bristol. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.
Accommodation: - The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
- Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
- Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and may change depending on availability and time of year. The 26 lessons is likely to follow the 20 lessons per week structure with the extra six lessons taking place after the morning classes or before the afternoon classes, two lessons on three days. The afternoon lessons will take place at some point during these hours.
- Two weeks: EUR 85.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 05 May 2026, 26 May 2026, 25 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- London Heathrow Airport:
- €420 return (both ways)
- Bristol Airport:
- €110 return (both ways)
- London Gatwick Airport:
- €740 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Activities
- Examples of free activities
- Film Club
- Conversation Club
- Job Club
- Tour of Clifton Village and Suspension Bridge
- EF Football & Football Matches
- Pirate Walk
- Graffiti Tour
Adults - Paid activities
- Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Full weekend trips to London, Liverpool & Manchester, Scotland
- Excursions to Oxford, Bournemouth, Cardiff, Thorpe Park, Bath, Salisbury and Stonehenge
- Hot air ballooning
- Paintball
- Climbing
Action and Discovery Packs:
Action Pack:
Action Pack - Salsa Dancing- (APBST)
4 Salsa lessons for all levels with Salsa souls
Action Pack - Rock Climbing - (AP2BST)
3 hours of indoor climbing in a period church.
Discovery Pack:
Discovery Pack - Oxford & Bournemouth - (DCPBST)
Two full day excursions to Oxford and Bournemouth. Oxford includes a visit to christchurch college and
Bournemouth a visit to the Aquarium. Both include walking tours and free time
Discovery Pack - Salisbury, Stonehenge, Bath and Cardiff - (DCP2BST)
Two full day excursions : one to Salisbury, stonehenge and Bath - Including guided tour of both towns and entrance to stonehenge. The other a trip to the magnificent city of cardiff, including a town tour and entrance to Cardiff castle.
FAQ about EF International Language Center, Bristol
What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Bristol?
Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), Bristol Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €)”
Terms of EF International Language Center
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- South America: €85,Africa: €85,Asia: €85
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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