EC Language Schools: Brighton 30+
Dolphin House 2-5 Manchester Street, Brighton, England BN2 1TF, UK
EC Language Schools: Brighton 30+
The General 20 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students are active participants and learn grammar, vocabulary and common expressions by working and speaking with their classmates.
Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood
Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.
Students learn through context and real situations that help them to learn in a natural way. Teachers supply new topics daily, and utilize textbooks, authentic materials and resources, including newspapers, videos and the internet, to show and teach English in an everyday context.
EC Brighton 30+ does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 30 years old and older |
Established in 1982, the EC Brighton English language school has earned an international reputation for quality tuition and excellent teachers. School facilities include wireless internet connection and a multimedia room for email and internet. Friendly teachers give challenging but fun and enjoyable lessons in a relaxed environment. There is a library with a study area and the cozy cafeteria is a great place to meet with other students and practice your English. The cafeteria offers a variety of snacks and hot meals. Brighton is a trendy, youthful and energetic city with an exciting nightlife and hundreds of shops and restaurants.
Home stay in EC Brighton, Gluten Free Supplement at £25 /week upon request.
If you have a booking for a vegetarian or other dietary requests, do not book a twin room as the family will not cater for a vegetarian and another student who is not.
The nationality and age mix at EC Language Schools: Brighton 30+ varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
EC Brighton 30+ does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Brighton is a cute and colourful seaside town. With its iconic pier and friendly locals, this quintessential seaside town sums up the best of British summers. Visit The Lanes and let its maze of cobblestone alleyways lead you to the perfect vintage treasure or a cutting-edge designer piece. Laugh out loud from the heights of an open-top funfair ride on the pier, or lie back and soak in the laid back atmosphere on Brighton’s pebble beach. If you want to study by the oceanside in a top English language school in Brighton, this is the place to be.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton. These homes are often between 30 - 45 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 30+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from EC Brighton 30+. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 75 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brighton based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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