Our General English Plus options are designed to allow you to develop your English language and practise and develop a practical skill.
In the mornings you join our core General English programme in mixed nationality classes at your level for 20 lessons per week. Then for 3 afternoons per week you develop your chosen practical skill.

We offer these options throughout the year and you can start any Monday. All of the afternoon Plus options are run by local coaches and trainers so you will also be able to practise your English with local people. The options are organised so that we can run them with a minimum 1 student and they are therefore guaranteed to run.
Our minimum age for individuals is 16, but we occasionally accept 15 year olds on the General English course in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader.
Fact File
- placement test to ensure a General English class at the right level
- regular progress checks
- daily homework
- multi-national General English classes
- at least one lesson a week in the computer laboratory
- all course material provided
- regular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice
- use of the Study Centre after lessons
- end of course certificate with hours of study and final level

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Course SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus GolfSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£695 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus Horse-ridingSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week25Hours Per Week18.75LevelFrom toPrice£570 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus Natural HealthSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£455 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus TennisSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£545 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus WatersportsSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£560 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus GolfSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£645 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus Horse-ridingSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week25Hours Per Week18.75LevelFrom toPrice£530 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus Natural HealthSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£425 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English plus TennisSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£495 per weekCourse SummaryCurrencyCourse YearCourse CodeCourse NameGeneral English Plus WatersportsSchool LocationCourse DatesStart Any MondayMaximum Class Size12Minimum Age16Lessons Per Week20Hours Per Week15.00LevelFrom toPrice£505 per week
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ELC Level Guide
LEVEL GUIDE
The following table shows the levels we use at ELC.
ELC Level Level Aims C2 Upper-advanced - use English very well in demanding situations
- performance level may be above average native speakerC1 Advanced - use English well in all but the most demanding situations
- use and understand complex languageB2 Upper-intermediate - use English effectively in all familiar situations
- use more complex English and cope with more demanding situationsB1 Intermediate - use English to express simple ideas and achieve results
- use range of basic language well in most situationsA2 Pre-intermediate - use English in most familiar situations
- use English in a limited way in more difficult situationsA1/A2 Elementary - develop English skills to 'survival' level
- use English only in very familiar situationsA1 Beginner - learn basic vocabulary and structures for simple communication -
ELC Exam Guide
EXAM GUIDE
Here is an approximate guide of exams at each level.
ELC Level Cambridge IELTS TOEIC GESE Cambridge BULATS C2 Upper advanced CPE 8 - 9 12 90 - 100 C1 Advanced CAE 7 - 8 945 10 - 11 BEC Higher 75 - 89 B2 Upper-intermediate FCE 5 - 6.5 785 7 - 9 BEC Vantage 60 - 74 B1 Intermediate PET 4 - 5 550 5 - 6 BEC Preliminary 40 - 59 A2 Pre-intermediate KET 3 2253 - 4 20 - 39 A1/A2 Elementary 120 1 - 2 0 - 19 A1 Beginner