• English courses
    • English courses in Brighton
    • English courses in Chester
    • English courses in Eastbourne
  • Locations
    • Brighton
    • Chester
    • Eastbourne
  • About
    • Our history
    • Our mission
    • Quality assurance
    • Caring for under 18s
    • Travelling to ELC
    • How to book
    • Become a host family
  • Blog
  • Contact
  1. Home
  2. Learn English in the UK
  3. Chester

English language courses in Chester, Cheshire

A group of students look over the balcony at the front of Chester Town Hall. The building is built in a Gothic Revival style, and dates back to the 1860s.

Explore this page →

  • Courses

English courses for all ages

We have 6 different types of English language courses in Chester. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you can always speak to us, so we can give you ideas or suggestions about your learning journey.

General English

Our General English courses in Chester have dedicated classes for all age groups.

A natural photo of thre students in a classroom in Chester. You can see the pale blue sun blinds which are open allowing sun to flood in to view, backlighting the students. A man in a black T-shirt, sitting by the window, is hard at work, whilst the female participant in a blue and white striped is taking a paper from the teacher.

English for adults 30+

Programmes for people aged 30+ who use English in professional circles, whether socially or in a work environment.

A very happy man in a jazzy red floral shirt gives the thumbs up to the fact he's been given an end of course certificate from the over 25s English course he's attended at ELC Chester. You can spot the familiar bright blue door behind him.

English for ages 50 plus

The English course for people aged 50 and over in Chester gives you a rich blend of English tuition and cultural exploration.

A photo of two over 50s English course students in Chester chatting to their teacher. Behind them is a bookshelf suggesting they may be doing some work in the library.

Exam preparation

ELC Chester provides a wide range of English exam preparation courses to help students achieve the English language qualifications they need. Find out more!

A photo of Mathieu Galliano from France studying at ELC Chester in January 2023

One-to-one English

At ELC Chester we provide a one-to-one English programme of private tuition with your own personal teacher, designed to improve your English language skills quickly…

A woman is smiling widely at someone just out of shot. It looks like she's taking a one-to-one English class in Chester. We wonder what the focus of these classes is.

Summer English for teenagers 13-16

This summer English course at ELC Chester is designed for teenagers 16 and under looking for an international experience with inclusive social programme.

A photo of a white rowing boat in the middle of a large pond. There are five of our ELC English language students on board the boat. The two at the front look a little bit worried that the person rowing can't see they might be just about to hit the boat in front. It looks like it might be his first time at rowing a boat. It all looks like great fun.

Study year programme

This English Study Year programme in Chester will give you new English skills, new friends and an unforgettable experience of life in the north of England.

A group of students sit huddled together in ELC English language school in Chester. They're smiling for the camera. In the background you can see other people interacting and they look equally happy to be there.

Chester as a place to learn English

Discover what Chester has to offer, what the school is like, and imagine what you’ll do when you’re here.

Discover Chester

Take a closer look at Chester, and see if this friendly, historical city is a good fit for you.

This photo shows some of the shop front above street level in Chester, set against a brilliant blue sky. The buildings have a tudor look to them, built from black timber beams filled with white plaster. The leaded windows are made up of hundreds of small rectangles of glass.

School facilities at ELC Chester

See what studying with ELC Chester would be like.

This photo shows the red brick buildings which make up ELC in Chester. The main part of the image shows a three-storey high brick terrace of town houses, with blue doors. The street is cobbled and there is a tree in the foreground whose green leaves overhang the top of the picture.

Accommodation options in Chester

Find out where you might stay when you come to Chester.

This is a photo of one of our homestay hosts standing in the doorway of her home. You can see beautiful old red brick to her left, and behind her is a magnolia coloured wall with an oil painting in a gold frame.

Social programme

Get a taste for what you can do in your free time after classes and at weekends.

This is an artistically shot photo of Clifford's Tower in York, which is a castle built on a grassy mound. It's a popular tourist attraction and a nice thing to visit on an excursion.

Nationality mix

Find out where other students come from to study at ELC Chester

A group of students sit huddled together in ELC English language school in Chester. They're smiling for the camera. In the background you can see other people interacting and they look equally happy to be there.

Our story

It takes a long time to be this good. Find out how it all started.

A lovely old black and white photo of two female teachers standing in the entrance way to the old teachers' room in ELC in Brighton. They are strongly silhouetted by the sun shining in through the windows and the relief and intricate scalloped ceiling mouldings can be seen in sharp relief.

ELC Locations

Discover Brighton

  • Brighton English courses
  • Brighton staff
  • Brighton accommodation
  • Brighton school facilities
  • Brighton social programme
A photo of the seafront at Brighton which shows an array of white buildings and the sand-coloured pebble beach. There is a large white ferris wheel in the foreground, and a scattering of people sitting looking out to sea.

Discover Chester

  • Chester English courses
  • Chester staff
  • Chester accommodation
  • Chester school facilities
  • Chester social programme
A photograph of the famous Eastgate clock in Chester which stands high above the road on a section of the Roman walls. The clock has a round white face with black roman numerals and hands, and lots of ornate black metalwork filled in with orange and gold panels. The letters VR are above it, visible against the turquoise dome roof, and the date 1897. This was erected in memory of Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.

Discover Eastbourne

  • Eastbourne English courses
  • Eastbourne staff
  • Eastbourne accommodation
  • Eastbourne school facilities
  • Eastbourne social programme
A seafront photo of Eastbourne taken from the west side. The pier can be seen jutting out into the sea towards the top of the photo, as the beach extends round to the left and the emerald sea takes up most of the rest of the shot. The sun is shining and the white hotels on the seafront are very noticeable.

English Courses

  • Learn English in England
  • English teacher training
  • About The English Language Centre
  • Test Your English

Booking your place

  • How to book
  • Course dates and prices
  • Terms and conditions
  • Brochure

Quick links

  • Jobs at ELC
  • Policies
  • Sitemap
  • ETOs

Contact or follow us

  • +44 1273 721771
  • Ask a question
  • Our blog
  • Follow us

We are accredited by:

Legal and contact details

  • © Copyright 2025: The English Language Centre.
  • Registered in England, number 1508550.
  • Registered as a charity under the Charities Act 1960, number 281859.
  • Registered Office: 33 Palmeira Mansions, Brighton & Hove, East Sussex BN3 2GB, UK.
  • Email: info@elc-schools.com
  • Phone: +44 1273 721771
  • Chief Executive: Phil Hopkins
Website by Disquiet Dog