Friday 12 April (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£6
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
Saturday 13 April (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
Saturday 13 April (full day trip) Speke Hall Trip
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts aesthetics.
£20
Sunday 14 April (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 15 April (afternoon) Book Club
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 16 April (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 17 April (afternoon) Chester City Walls Walk
Join the walk along the oldest, longest and most complete city walls of Britain. The walk provides fantastic views of the city and an insight into Chester's history.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 18 April (afternoon) Football
A football game provides friendly competition, a great way to meet new students, while having fun and staying active! Bring trainers and water.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£6
Friday 19 April (afternoon) Film Afternoon
Film Afternoon offers a wide range of films and free popcorn! Meet with other students and enjoy watching and engaging in films.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Saturday 20 April (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
Saturday 20 April (full day trip) Portmeirion
Portmeirion is an enchanting Italianate style village on the coast of North Wales, ideal for a day out.
Meet: In front of the school
Time: 09:30
£30
Sunday 21 April (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 22 April (afternoon) Book Club
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 23 April (afternoon) Bowling
The bowling evening is for all abilities and a great way to socialise with other students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£7
Wednesday 24 April (afternoon) Chester City Walls Walk
Join the walk along the oldest, longest and most complete city walls of Britain. The walk provides fantastic views of the city and an insight into Chester's history.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 25 April (afternoon) Meet the British
Meet James a police community support police officer talking about his job and you will also take part in interactive games!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Friday 26 April (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
£14
Saturday 27 April (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
Saturday 27 April (full day trip) Dunham Massey Trip
Nestled between the vibrant city of Manchester and the beginnings of rural Cheshire, Dunham Massey includes a 300-acre deer park, a historic house and buildings, and all-season gardens.
£20
Sunday 28 April (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 29 April (afternoon) Book Club
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Monday 29 April (evening) Language and Culture Cafe
Meet local residents, practise your English and exchange cultures.
Meet: Storyhouse
Time: 19:00
Free
Tuesday 30 April (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 1 May (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
Wednesday 1 May (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 2 May (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills, meet other students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Friday 3 May (morning) Coffee Morning
Come along for a hot drink, slice of cake and a chat with fellow students.
Meet: Coffee Room
Time: 11:00
Free
Saturday 4 May (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
Saturday 4 May (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: ELC Chester
Time: 09:30
£25
Sunday 5 May (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 6 May (afternoon) Book Club B1+
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 7 May (evening) Open Mic Night
Come along to Alexander's Live, listen to local musicians and experience Chester's longest running Open Mic Night.
Meet: Alexander's Live
Time: 19:30
Free
Wednesday 8 May (afternoon) Chester City Walls Walk
Join the walk along the oldest, longest and most complete city walls of Britain. The walk provides fantastic views of the city and an insight into Chester's history.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 9 May (afternoon) Badminton
Badminton club provides a great opportunity to meet new students, stay active, have friendly competition and fun!
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:30
£5
Friday 10 May (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 15:00
£6
Saturday 11 May (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
Saturday 11 May (full day trip) Speke Hall Trip
Speke Hall is a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house in an unusual setting on the banks of the River Mersey. Restored in the 19th century, it is a unique mixture of Tudor simplicity and Victorian Arts and Crafts aesthetics.
£20
Sunday 12 May (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 13 May (afternoon) Book Club B1+
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary, in a comfortable setting.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 14 May (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 15 May (afternoon) Arts and Crafts Club
Join our afternoon arts and crafts club. Exploring lots of projects, art, craft and creativity!
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 16 April (afternoon) Football
A football game provides friendly competition, a great way to meet new students, while having fun and staying active! Bring trainers and water.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£6
Friday 17 May (afternoon) Film Afternoon
Film Afternoon offers a wide range of films and free popcorn! Meet with other students and enjoy watching and engaging in films.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Saturday 18 May (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
Saturday 18 May (full day trip) Portmeirion
Portmeirion is an enchanting Italianate style village on the coast of North Wales, ideal for a day out.
Meet: In front of the school
Time: 09:30
£30
Sunday 19 May (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 20 May (afternoon) Book Club B1+
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary, in a comfortable setting.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Tuesday 21 May (afternoon) Bowling
The bowling evening is for all abilities and a great way to socialise with other students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
£7
Wednesday 22 May (afternoon) Chester City Walls Walk
Join the walk along the oldest, longest and most complete city walls of Britain. The walk provides fantastic views of the city and an insight into Chester's history.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Thursday 23 May (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills, meet other students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Friday 24 May (afternoon) Cream Tea
Enjoy a traditional English cream tea and chat with fellow students.
Meet: Reception
Time: 15:00
£6
Friday 24 May (evening) Karaoke
Enjoy singing in the Karaoke room for up to 10 people. Choose from thousands of songs while making unforgettable memories!
Meet: Reception
Time: 17:00
£5
Saturday 25 May (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
Saturday 25 May (morning) Chester Racecourse
Established in 1539, Chester is the oldest racecourse still in operation in the world. Come along to Roman Day, see the races and take part in free activities.
Meet: Chester Racecourse
Time: 11:30
£10
Sunday 26 May (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 26 May (full day trip) Dunham Massey Trip
Nestled between the vibrant city of Manchester and the beginnings of rural Cheshire, Dunham Massey includes a 300-acre deer park, a historic house and buildings, and all-season gardens.
Meet: In front of the school
Time: 09:30
£20
Monday 27 May (afternoon) Book Club
A club for students who enjoy reading, discussing books and learning new vocabulary.
Meet: Common Room
Time: 16:00
Free
Monday 27 May (evening) Language and Culture Cafe
Meet local residents, practise your English and exchange cultures.
Meet: Storyhouse
Time: 19:00
Free
Tuesday 5 March (evening) Ice Skating
Even if you're a beginner, our ice skating club at the local ice rink, offers you the chance to meet up with other students and have a lot of fun on the ice!
Meet: In front of the school
Time: 18:00
£9
Wednesday 29 May (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 30 May (afternoon) Conversation Club
A great way to improve your communication skills, meet other students and discuss interesting topics.
Meet: Reception
Time: 16:00
Free
Friday 31 May (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
£14