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3 English Language Schools in Colchester - Ranking 2023

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Colchester Language School Ranking based on student ratings - 3 schools

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ILC - International Language Centres accredited by British council ILC - International Language Centres accredited by English UK
ILC - International Language Centres Colchester is located in the ancient town of Colchester in southeast England. Housed in a tranquil residential area on the outskirts of the town centre, ILC Colchester has many amenities within easy reach. The school is also close to several retail outlets and the historic town centre of Colchester. The school offers various programmes suitable for adults of all levels and intensities. In addition to General English, ILC Colchester provides Business English, Medical English, English & Culture, English & Work Experience, Exam preparation (IELTS, Cambridge) and many professional learning programmes for teachers, medical professionals and more. The Colchester Summer Centre is also available to Junior students aged 11-17 years during the summer months. These programmes are all-inclusive of English tuition, full board accommodation (homestay), activities and excursions. ILC Colchester is within an hour's train of London. Accommodation provided by the school includes Homestay accommodation with various meal plans. Both single and double rooms (2 travellers travelling together) are available throughout the year. ILC International Language Centres has locations and schools throughout England in Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Colchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The group is a result of merging acquired schools previously of TEG, ABC and the Colchester English Study Centre. ILC International Language Centres are associated with and accredited by Bildungsurlaud, British Council, English UK and Trinity College London. More
4.2

Rating: 4.2

95 reviews
Students < 18 years
4.2

Rating: 4.2

(14)
Students 18-30 years
4.1

Rating: 4.1

(30)
Students 30-49 years
4.3

Rating: 4.3

(27)
Students 50+ years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(13)
4.3

Rating: 4.3

Quality of teaching
3.7

Rating: 3.7

Leisure program
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Offer! 350£ 336£
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Accreditations:
English Path Young Learners Centre accredited by British council English Path Young Learners Centre accredited by English UK
English Path Young Learners Centre is a location from the school English Path, dedicated to junior students. This junior centre is located in Colchester, Essex and offers a variety of options. More
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Offer! 305£ 293£
FREE cancellation
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Anglophiles Summer School Colchester is a junior summer school located in Britain's first city, Colchester, England. The school is housed in the Colchester campus of the University of Essex, on 200 acres of parkland. There are beautiful lakes and views for students to enjoy, and the campus is only 3km from Colchester city centre. The English and Multi-Activity programme is available for students aged 14-17 during the summer months. The expansive grounds of the school ensure that many activities can be taken on campus. In addition to this, the school offers a sports centre, an outdoor playing field and modern teaching facilities. The canteen, where students receive hot and cold meals, and all classrooms are modern. The classrooms have heating and offer ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. Students are accommodated in single rooms with private toilets and showers. The accommodation also comes with 24-hour supervision and security, ensuring the safety of all junior students accordingly. These junior programmes are ripe with activities and excursions for students to get to know their peers and enjoy the surrounding areas of Colchester. Activities are available every day and can include karaoke, discos, sports tournaments, talent shows, movie nights, games and more. Excursions can include trips to Cambridge, London, the Cliffs of Dover and Canterbury, and more. More
Course Categories (1)Facilities (1)
Offer! 975£ 951£
FREE cancellation
FREE changes
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Colchester ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Colchester

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Colchester
100 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Colchester
Nightlife
2.5

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Geographic setting
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Public transport
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Climate
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Cleanliness
3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Affordability
3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Shopping
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Safety
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Colchester

ILC - International Language Centres

the teachers: helpful, professional, friendly
You feel at home at the school.

31 August 2017
Course: Main Course Intensive - 3 weeks
Student age: 62 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

Quality of teaching and the teachers
None

18 July 2017
Course: Main Course Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 52 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

People come from all around the world.

18 August 2016
Course: Main Course Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

The teachers and the staff availability

25 September 2012
Course: Main Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 29 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

The teachers were very good and helpful

12 July 2012
Course: Main Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 17 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

I liked the different cultures speaking with my classmates.

9 April 2012
Course: Main Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 25 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

What I liked the most was the atmosphere in the classroom, especially with the teacher Brian, and the help from Rubén before I arrived. Thank you very much
Modernizing the software and change the PCs. Less Spaniards in every group.

2 September 2011
Course: Main Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 65 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

Teachers were very professional and teaching techniques were appropriate to the level of the students.
Excellent school, especially for elementary / intermediate levels

2 November 2010
Course: Main Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 31 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

the environment and the garden! In addition.. the opportunities to play games (chess, table tennis, billiards)
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21 August 2010
Course: Main Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

Professionalism of the teachers.
Adoption of traditional methods of teaching perhaps because of some means' obsolete that the school provides.

17 August 2010
Course: Main Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

Highly trained teachers and good atmosphere to study

13 October 2009
Course: Main Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 46 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

free coach trip on bank holiday, dramatic pronunciation on every Tuesday and lovely teachers!!
You can go to the cinema ODEON,many pubs,shops and so on which are near CESC. CESC is in a good location!! I had stayed at CESC only 6 weeks,but I could make many friends who are Polish,Korean,French,Czech,Turkish,Taiwanese,Japanese,Swiss and more!!

10 June 2009
Course: Main Course - 5 weeks
Student age: 24 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews
ILC - International Language Centres

this school is multicultural, students come from every continent and the staff is really nice

23 March 2009
Course: Main Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 20 years

4.2

Rating: 4.2

| 95 reviews

Information about Colchester

Why Colchester? Colchester is England´s oldest town located in the heart of the Essex countryside and near the coastline. Colchester is only forty-five minutes away by train from the Centre of London.
Population:   122,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Essex
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2063 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 475 £
Average course price per week (Low season): 267 £
Cost of Living:
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.68 £
    (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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London Stansted (STN) - 45 km. from Colchester city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 180 minutes, 60 minutes.

Main stops: Stansted Airport London, Braintree, Marks Tey, Colchester

Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Colchester

London City (LCY) - 72 km. from Colchester city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 50 minutes.

Main stops: Stratford (London) Rail Station, Shenfield Rail Station, Ingatestone Rail Station, Chelmsford Rail Station, Witham (Essex) Rail Station, Colchester Rail Station

Taxi: 70 minutes drive to city center of Colchester

Luton (LTN) - 87 km. from Colchester city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 170 minutes.

Main stops: Luton Airport Parkway, Farringdon + Farringdon Underground Station, Liverpool Street Underground Station + London Liverpool Street, Colchester

Every 60 minutes, 200 minutes.

Main stops: Luton Airport, Stanstted Airport London + Stansted Airport London, Colchester

Taxi: 90 minutes drive to city center of Colchester

London Heathrow (LHR) - 105 km. from Colchester city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 120 minutes.

Main stops: Heathrow Terminals 1-3, London Paddington – Lancaster Gate Underground Station, Oxford Circus Underground Station, Liverpool Street Underground Station – London Liverpool Stree, Stratford (London), Chelmsford, Colchester

Every 180 minutes, 150 minutes.

Main stops: Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3), Stansted Airport London, Braintree, Marks Tey, Colchester Bus Station

Taxi: 90 minutes drive to city center of Colchester

London Gatwick (LGW) - 111 km. from Colchester city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 15 minutes, 150 minutes.

Main stops: Gatwick Airport Station, Redhill, East Croydon Station, Blackfriars Station, Farringdon Station – Liverpool Street Station, Stratford, Shenfield, Chelmsford, Colchester

Taxi: 130 minutes drive to city center of Colchester

FAQ about courses in Colchester

  • ILC - International Language Centres has received the best overall rating in Colchester.
  • ILC - International Language Centres, located in 19 Lexden Road has been voted as the school with the best location in Colchester.
  • In Colchester the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Medical English.
  • Schools in Colchester offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: IELTS.
  • 293£ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in Colchester. The average cost of a language course in Colchester is 288£ per week.

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4.7

Rating:

89 reviews
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2023-08-10
5.0

Rating: 5

I am very satisfied with how the whole practice ...
Christoph Drescher
2023-08-03
5.0

Rating: 5

Very easy booking, fast, friendly and proactive support from staff.
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2023-08-31
5.0

Rating: 5

I can highly recommend this language school. Very nice ...
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2023-08-31
5.0

Rating: 5

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