Founded in 1962, The English Language Centre is a not-for-profit educational charity providing quality English language training to adults. ELC operates 3 centres in Brighton, Chester and Eastbourne. The centres have an international reputation for providing a wide range of quality English language courses for adults, expert teachers and excellent student services. ELC is the No 1 group of language schools in the UK, and ELC Brighton is the joint No 1 language school, based on EL Gazette's review of British Council inspection reports.