Meet friends, have fun as you keep speaking English

The social programme is a weekly offering of popular activities designed to introduce you to Chester, to suggest fun activities and events for you to attend, and at the same time, make new friends easily, and complement your English language lessons.

Our social programme is a very important and much appreciated part of school life. Language and culture are closely linked so our programme of activities and excursions is designed to activate your English while you learn about British life and culture. You can visit many interesting places, share new experiences with students from all over the world, get to know your teachers outside of the classroom and have lots of fun.

Our Social Activities Organiser, a full-time member of staff, organises the social programme. When you arrive at the school in Chester on your first day, we’ll introduce you to our Social Activities Organiser, explain how activities work and what you have to do to sign up (reserve a place) on the activities, trips and excursions that you’re interested in.

The weekly social programme includes a range of activities, half-day excursions and full-day excursions at weekends. We also offer weekend excursions through a local company BusyBus.

  • activities include a walking tour of Chester on your first day, conversation club, book club, cream tea. Activities typically cost between £6 and £15.
  • half-day excursions include Anfield, Liverpool. They typically cost £15 to £30.
  • full-day excursions include the Lake District, North Wales, Manchester. Excursions cost £25 to £60.

Once you’re in school, we can also help you to plan other things you might like to do independently.

Social programme

Monday 17 February (afternoon) Games Afternoon

Join us as we play a variety of board, card and dice games!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00

Free

Tuesday 18 February (afternoon) Adventure Golf

Explore the 18 hole adventure golf indoor course, set amidst the hidden tropics at Coliseum Leisure Park.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00

£10

Wednesday 19 February (afternoon) Conversation Club

A great way to improve your communication skills, meet other students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00

Free

Thursday 20 February (afternoon) Football

A football game provides friendly competition, while having fun and staying active! Bring trainers and water.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00

£5

Friday 21 February (afternoon) Self-study Skills Club

The self-study skills club helps you develop skills for independent learning, such as time management and organisation.
Meet: Self-access Centre
Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Free

Saturday 22 February (full day trip) Lake District Trip

The Lake District sightseeing tour takes you to beautiful mountainous countryside in a National Park.
Book your ticket at ELC Reception!
Meet: Chester Railway Station
Time: 08:30

£50

Sunday 23 February (full day trip) North Wales Trip

As part of the North Wales sightseeing tour you will visit charming Welsh seaside towns, an ancient castle, and an amazing National Park.
Book your ticket at ELC Reception
Meet: Chester Railway Station
Time: 09:30

£50

Monday 24 February (evening) People's Choice Singing Group

This community group is a great way to have fun and meet local people.
Meet: Storyhouse
Time: 18:30 - 20:00

Free

Tuesday 25 February (afternoon) Traditional British Sports

Join us for a game of English pool, snooker, darts or even shuffleboard!
Meet: Riley's
Time: 17:00

£5 +

Wednesday 26 February (afternoon) Conversation Club

A great way to improve your communication skills, meet new students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00

Free

Thursday 27 February (afternoon) Football

A football game provides friendly competition while having fun and staying active! Bring trainers and water.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00

£5

Friday 28 February (afternoon) Drama Club

The monthly drama club helps you learn about theatre arts and boost your communication skills and creativity.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 14:00 - 15:30

Free