Thursday 29 August (afternoon) Book Club
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
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
Thursday 29 August (afternoon) Chester Treasure Hunt
Work in teams to solve the clues and find the secret code that unlocks the treasure!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Friday 30 August (afternoon) Badminton
Join badminton club stay active, have friendly competition and fun!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:30
£5
Saturday 31 August (afternoon) Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. Come along to Powells Jewellery Ladies Day.
Meet: Chester Racecourse
Time: Starting from 11:30
£17 +
Sunday 1 September (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
£60
Monday 2 September (afternoon) Quiz Afternoon
Work in teams answering questions on culture and general knowledge. Which team will win a prize!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 3 September (afternoon) Tennis
Game, set, match! Come along and join us for a game of tennis.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 4 September (evening) Musical Bingo
Bingo with a musical twist! Join us for musical bingo on the first Wednesday of every month.
Meet: The Botanist
Time: 20:00
Free
Thursday 5 September (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 6 September (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£6
Saturday 7 September (full day trip) Peak District
The Peak District trip includes a visit to the world famous Blue John Cavern which has been said to be the finest in Western Europe.
Meet: ELC Chester
Time: 09:30
£40
Sunday 8 September (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
£60
Monday 9 September (afternoon) Games Afternoon
The games afternoon is focused on having fun and meeting new students while playing board games, Jenga, card games and more!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 10 September (afternoon) Chester Treasure Hunt
Work in teams to solve the clues and find the secret code that unlocks the treasure!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 11 September (afternoon) Arts & Craft Club
Join our afternoon arts and crafts club. Exploring lots of projects, art, craft and creativity!
Meet: Coffee Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 11 September (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 12 September (afternoon) Pool & Arcade Games
Join us for an afternoon of pool and arcade games at Tenpin Chester.
Meet: In front of school
Time: 15:30
Pay on arrival
Friday 13 September (afternoon) Badminton
Come along to our local sports centre for a few games of Badminton. Stay active, have friendly competition and fun!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£5
Saturday 14 September (choose…) Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. Come along to The Autumn Racing Food & Drink Weekend and enjoy the races plus fantastic food and drink from around the world.
Meet: Chester Racecourse
Time: Races start from 13:30
£17 +
Sunday 15 September (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
£60
Sunday 15 September (full day trip) Port Sunlight Village Trip
Come along to Port Sunlight, the village founded by ‘Soap King’ William Hesketh Lever in 1888. The village was built to house Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, but today is home to a fascinating museum, beautiful architecture, a world-class art gallery, stunning parkland and a thriving community.
Meet: Chester
Time: 09:30
£20
Monday 16 September (afternoon) Quiz Afternoon
Work in teams answering questions on Culture and general knowledge. Winning team gets a prize!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 17 September (evening) Bowling
Enjoy two games of bowling at our local bowling alley.
Meet: Reception
Time: 17:30
£8
Wednesday 18 September (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills, meet other students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 18 September (afternoon) Arts & Craft Club
Join our afternoon arts and crafts club. Exploring lots of projects, art, craft and creativity!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 19 September (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 20 September (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£6
Saturday 21 September (afternoon) Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. Come along to Octoberfest Season Finale, racegoers will be treated to performances from Bavarian bands, strolling accordion players and stilt walkers.
Meet: Chester Racecourse
Time: Starting from 11:30
£17 +
Sunday 22 September (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
£60
Sunday 22 September (full day trip) Delamere Forest Trip
Enjoy a nature walk through a large woodland in the village of Delamere in Cheshire.
Meet: Chester Railway Station
Time: 10:00
£10
Monday 23 September (afternoon) Games Afternoon
The games afternoon is focused on having fun and meeting new students while playing board games, Jenga, card games and more!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 24 September (choose…) Treasure Hunt
Work in teams to solve the clues and find the secret code that unlocks the treasure!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 25 September (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills and discuss interesting topics with other students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Wednesday 25 September (afternoon) Arts & Crafts Club
Join our afternoon arts and crafts club. Exploring lots of projects, art, craft and creativity!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 26 September (afternoon) Basketball
Come and shoot some hoops at Northgate Arena, our local Sports Centre.
Meet: Northgate Arena
Time: 16:00
£5
Friday 27 September (afternoon) Lunch Club
Lunch Club meets on the last Friday of the month and gives you the opportunity to enjoy lunch with friends!
Meet: Reception
Time: 13:30
£15
Saturday 28 September (full day trip) Chelsea FC Tour & Museum
Take a fully guided tour of Chelsea FC led by a live guide throughout. Each guest on the tour receives a free Chelsea FC lanyard and their own certificate as a souvenir of their visit. The tour lasts 60 minutes and features all the most popular areas including The Home Dressing Room, The Press Room and the Tunnel.
Meet: Chester Train Station
Time: 10:00
£25
Saturday 28 September (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
£60
Sunday 29 September (full day trip) Lake District
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
£60
Monday 30 September (afternoon) Quiz Afternoon
Work in teams answering questions on international culture and general knowledge. A great way to have fun and meet new students!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Monday 30 September (evening) Language and Culture Cafe
Meet local residents, practise your English and exchange cultures.
Meet: Storyhouse
Time: 19:00
Free