International Language Centres Colchester
Colchester · from €389/week
Erasmus+British CouncilABLSEnglish UK
Official accreditation and protection
✓ English UK member. Accredited through Accreditation UK (British Council) or another UK government-recognised body, a condition of English UK membership. If an accredited centre closes unexpectedly, English UK's Student Emergency Support may help students find a place elsewhere. More about this accreditation
2027 prices at International Language Centres Colchester
- General English: from €340.84/week · 20 lessons/week
- IELTS Course: from €340.84/week · 20 lessons/week
- Main Course Intensive: from €431.73/week · 30 lessons/week
- IELTS Course Intensive: from €431.73/week · 30 lessons/week
- Main Course + Business English: from €494.21/week · 25 lessons/week
From the school's official 2027 price list; weekly price for 1-4 weeks. Updated: 2026-11-08.
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Courses
- General English20 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 14 · School admin. fee: €95.67 · Average number of students: 8 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €47.84 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2from €389/week
General English is the main programme at ILC Colchester. Students study the four language skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading), with an emphasis on listening and speaking in class. They also learn English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Students can start any Monday (except Bank Holidays). There are 20 lessons a week in groups of maximum 14 students. 7 levels, from Beginner to Advanced, based on the Common European Framework for languages.
• We will test you before you start so you are placed in the right level
• Your teachers will use a range of techniques and technologies to help you learn
• Regular level tests will show you when you are ready to progress to the next level
• You will have a regular counselling session with a teacher to discuss your progress and how you feel about the course
- IELTS Course20 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 14 · School admin. fee: €95.67 · Average number of students: 8 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €47.84 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2from €389/week
IELTS exam preparation, 20 lessons per week (15 hours). From the ILC Price List 2026-27. Group classes start any Monday; lessons are 45 minutes; maximum class size 14; minimum age 16. A course book (GBP 40) is required.
- IELTS Course Intensive30 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 14 · School admin. fee: €95.67 · Average number of students: 8 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €47.84 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2from €490/week
IELTS exam preparation, 30 lessons per week (22 hours 30 minutes). From the ILC Price List 2026-27. Group classes start any Monday; lessons are 45 minutes; maximum class size 14; minimum age 16. A course book (GBP 40) is required.
- Main Course + Business English25 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 14 · School admin. fee: €95.67 · Average number of students: 8 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €47.84 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2from €580/week
20 lessons of General English plus 5 lessons per week (3 hours 45 minutes) of Business English, Medical English or another specialist subject. From the ILC Price List 2026-27. Group classes start any Monday; lessons are 45 minutes; maximum class size 14; minimum age 16. A course book (GBP 40) is required.
- Main Course Intensive30 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 14 · School admin. fee: €95.67 · Average number of students: 8 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €47.84 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2from €490/week
General English, 30 lessons per week (22 hours 30 minutes). From the ILC Price List 2026-27. Group classes start any Monday; lessons are 45 minutes; maximum class size 14; minimum age 16. A course book (GBP 40) is required.
Accommodation
- Host family, Single Room - Half BoardHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 12 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 20 minutes walking · Facilities: Bed linen, Car parking, Central location, Dishwasher, Garden, Heating, Laundry, Microwave, Refrigerator, TV, Washing Machine, Work Deskfrom GBP 225/week
We choose from the very best local families. Typically, accommodation includes a comfortable, well-furnished single room with desk, half-board (breakfast & evening meal).
We never place students of the same nationality in a homestay unless asked.
Many of our students live less than 5 km from the school and most bus services from homestays to the school are direct.
• includes basic laundry
- Host Family - Single, Self-cateringHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Self Service · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 5 minutes walking · Facilities: Laundryfrom GBP 200/week
Single self-catering in 7-bedded residence with 4 bathrooms, 5 minutes’ walk from centre.
Laundry and cleaning included.
About the school
Colchester English Study Centre (CESC) is a well-established, family-owned, independent language centre, established in 1969 in Colchester - famous for being Britain’s oldest recorded town. We deliver learning opportunities of the highest level to students who wish to improve their knowledge of English as a foreign language for academic or career purposes. We foster a learning environment which is friendly, informal and professional. Our entire team takes pride in the welfare and support we provide to each individual to help them reach their goals. Since 1969, we have designed and run more than 1,250 specialised courses for a wide range of clients around the world and built a reputation for delivering results. The Centre is open all year round for adult students aged 16 and over. We are accredited by the British Council and the ABLS. Our carefully selected and experienced homestay providers offer a welcoming, comfortable environment near to the Centre. This provides an important cultural immersion experience and helps our students to use their English in a relaxed environment for maximum benefit.
About the school: International Language Centres Colchester
Number of classrooms: 11
Average nº of student per classroom: 8
Minimum student age: 16
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 48 km.
Closest airport: Stansted
Year the school opened: 1969
School opening times: 8:30 - 17:30
Facilities
Car parking · Computer room · Cultural trips · Eating area · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Library · Printing service · Self study material · Snack machines · Social activities · Student room · Study room · Table games · Tea / Coffee · Television room
Student information
There is a social activity every afternoon after classes which is free to all students.
Typical weekly activities: Guided tour of Colchester, drama club, football, history events, Salsa dancing, cinema trips, i-chat, speaking club, pub evenings, bingo, karaoke.
Colchester has a successful professional theatre, The Mercury Theatre. The main town Cinema is very close to the Study Centre and shows all the latest films on eight screens. The Arts Centre has jazz, folk music, rock and pop most nights of the week.
Experienced welfare team.
Terms & Conditions: International Language Centres Colchester
Refund policy
- Bookings may be cancelled up to 2 weeks prior to commencement of the course without penalty or fee
Other terms
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Student reviews
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—Italy ★★★★★ ✓ LanguageBookings review, 2013
2 weeks · 07/2013
I enjoyed my recent course in Colchester Study Centre. My host family was very good and I met funny friends.
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When do the courses start?
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You should be aware that language schools have more students in July and August than during any other time of year, which means that course fees, housing prices and the overall cost of living are often more expensive during this time. If you would like to book a course in July or August, you should do so very early: schools have limited spots and might be booked well in advance for the high season. Your chances to get your preferred housing type are also greater if you book your course early. Housing options near the school are especially difficult to secure in the summer and tend to fill up quickly.
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