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Pre-Arrival & First Day

at EC Bristol

Contact Information

Address: EC Bristol, 63 Queen Square, BS 4JZ Bristol, UK

School Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 09:00 - 17:00

Phone Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00
+44 117 938 8600

Emergency Phone Number (For use outside of office hours only)
+44 77 1356 1436 (If the line is busy, please try again)

Welcome to EC!

Before Leaving Your Country

What is MyEC

MyEC is a personalised study tool and powerful learning companion throughout your EC journey. It also offers information about your EC centre, accommodation and information about living in your chosen destination.

Online Placement Test

✔ To help us place you in the right level when you start studying with us, you must complete your Online Placement test before you arrive at school. 

✔ If you do not complete this test before your first day, you may miss some of the first day activities and/or class time as this test must be completed before you start class. 

✔ The Online Placement Test focuses on Reading, Writing and Use of English (Grammar and Vocabulary) and consists of 66 questions. 

✔ Your speaking level will be assessed on your first day in school 

When can I access MyEC? 
You will have access to MyEC as soon as you receive your booking confirmation. Start by logging in here

What else must I do on MyEC before my arrival? 

✔ Complete your Important Personal Details Form
✔ Download Microsoft Teams
✔ Complete your needs Analysis Form
✔ Complete your placement test  
✔ Fill in the pre-arrival survey
✔ Access a bank of study materials to start learning before you even leave home
✔ Click here for instructions on how to complete your Online Placement Test

Arrival at Airport

I want an EC airport transfer, can I arrive at any time? 
If you have booked accommodation with EC you must arrive at the airport between 08:00 and 20:00. Late/early arrivals may be asked to book alternative accommodation.

What information do I need to give to book an airport transfer? 
Please provide your flight number, arrival time, terminal and airport of origin – minimum 2 weeks in advance.

Who will I meet at the airport? 
You will meet an EC transportation representative holding an EC Bristol sign in the arrivals hall.

What should I do if I cannot find the EC representative?
If after 10 minutes you cannot see the EC representative, just call +44 77 1356 1436 (from the information desk or a mobile phone). (Useful phrase to use: "Hi, My name is (Maria Angeli). I am from (Italy). My student number is (123456). I cannot find my EC representative. I am at the information desk)".

 

What should I do if I have missed my flight or my flight is delayed? 
You should notify EC by calling the emergency phone if out of office hours +44 77 1356 1436 (from the information desk or a mobile phone) to rearrange your transfer time and avoid additional cost. (Useful phrase to use: "Hi, My name is (FULL NAME). I am from (COUNTRY). My student number is (STUDENT NO.) and my flight has been changed/ delayed. My new flight number is (FLIGHT NUMBER) arriving at (TIME)".  

What should I do if I haven't booked an EC transfer?
If you arrive in London, you can catch the National Express however, students need to be booked in advance. Coaches run 24-hours a day, are air-conditioned and many offer free wifi. There are also train express services running from London Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports. For more info on train, coach & taxis from London airports, please check on https://www.visitlondon.com/traveller-information/?ref=nav#UDyzEp0LhQbDiyVr.97. If you arrive in Bristol, you can catch the Bristol Flyer bus (A1), which runs daily at least every 10 minutes except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. For more information on prices, please click on the links.

Arrival at EC Accommodation

 

What should I expect at my EC accommodation?
We offer both homestay and student residence accommodation.

What should I do on the Sunday before school starts?
Now is a good time to take MyEC English Online Test if you have not already. It is important to complete this test before you start school on Monday.

Your First Day at School

Timetable

 

We will be providing the timetable during and after the Virtual Induction the Friday before the classes start.

This is a sample timetable, times may change and are not guaranteed. All class times also include a minimum of a 10 min break, taken at staggered times in the lessons. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens on public holidays? 
Schools do not open on public holidays, so if Monday is a public holiday, your first day at the school will be on Tuesday. Public holidays are listed below:

2022 Public Holidays on a weekday: 03 Jan, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 02 May, 02 Jun, 03 June, 29 Aug, 26 Dec, 27 Dec
2023 Public Holidays on a weekday: 02 Jan, 07 Apr, 10 Apr, 01 May, 29 May, 28 August, 25 Dec, 26 Dec 

What do I do if public transportation is temporarily unavailable?
In case of bad weather, public transport strikes etc, please check the EC Bristol Facebook page for any important updates or call the emergency number.