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If you need information regarding the provision for teaching during the COVID-19 outbreak and the move to online classes, please see our specific guidance.
Yes, the English Language Centre has a dynamic Language Lounge with material to help you improve your English. You also have access to the main university library. Click here to read more about the Language Lounge.
Our courses are not suitable for those under 18 years of age.
The ELC is overlooking historic Abercromby Square in the South Campus of the university. We are within walking distance of the city centre and a short bus or taxi ride from Lime Street Station. You can see us on a map here or take a tour of the centre.
If you know what your entry requirements are for your academic course, and have taken an IELTS, you can work out the length of course you need here.
Yes, please refer to our In-Sessional support pages for information on free support available to you. You will also find FAQs specific to In-sessional support.
All relevant policy including cancellation, harassment, health and safety and diversity are available on our policies and documents pages.
Please contact elc-coms@liverpool.ac.uk for more information.
IELTS tests are booked directly through the British Council. You can find information on booking your test on our IELTS pages.
As well as being part of The University of Liverpool, the English Language Centre is accredited by the British Council for the Teaching of English in the UK. This involves regular inspections and reports. This gives an assurance of quality to international students who are taking or are planning to take an English language course in the UK. You can read our most recent report here.
The English Language Centre is also accredited by BALEAP. The BALEAP Accreditation Scheme (BAS) is designed to establish and sustain the standard required of specialist English for Academic Purposes provision to enhance the student experience.
