EC English Language Centres - Bristol

Homestay

Homestaying is the perfect way to experience home-away-from-home. You will enjoy all the comforts of home life: security, comfort and home cooked food, plus, you will have a unique cultural experience (it's a great way to directly learn about British culture). In addition, you will be able to use your English in a natural environment outside of the classroom.

The homestay consists of mixed gender accommodation with single or twin room (if you book with a friend). Each room is furnished with a bed, desk/table (if not in the bedroom, you will be able to use a designated area for studying), chest of drawers or a wardrobe, mirror and a waste paper basket. Some rooms have TVs.

Additionally, students will have access to common areas such as the lounge, kitchen and dining room. It is important that rooms and living areas are kept neat and tidy. Students also have access to a shared bathroom.

Bed linen and towels are provided by the homestay provider. Our homestay provider will offer one wash per week - anything extra will be at the homestay's discretion.

Internet access is available and telephone access is restricted to incoming calls only.

A variety of food is provided. Homestay providers may adjust the type of food offered when taking into consideration religious beliefs. It is important to mention this at the time of your booking. Vegetarians, or people with food allergies should specify their eating options upon booking so this can be shared with their host prior to arrival.

Breakfast varies from one homestay to another. It is usually self-service and includes bread, coffee and cereal. Hosts are encouraged to offer students whatever is typical for their home.

You will eat whatever the hosts eat. Dinners are usually quite early in Britain but hosts will inform you of the time when they eat. All students are expected to buy their own lunches.

Homestays are arranged by EC as well as via our accommodation partner Hosts International, who are registered with the British Council.

Our homestays are typically 25 minutes to 40 minutes from the EC Bristol school. Students use public transport (bus) or walk to school. Bristol's public transport is managed by First bus. A weekly Bus Pass for Zone 1 & 2 is approximately £20 per week. Bus Passes can be purchased at EC Bristol.

Accommodation arrival day: Saturday
Accommodation departure day: Saturday

IQ Bristol Residence

iQ Bristol provides modern accommodation for EC Bristol English language students in Bristol city centre, with ensuite rooms and a wide range of social and study spaces.

iQ Bristol offers well-equipped rooms right in the centre of this creative city. The building includes a gym, games room and private dining room.

You will be a short walk from the waterfront quarter, Bristol Temple Meads train station and all the entertainment of the city centre.

This residence is just a 15 minutes' walk from EC Bristol.

There are 6 app operated washing machines in the building at a cost of £3.20 and 6 dryer units available at a cost of £1.50. Students need to buy their own washing liquid.