Intensive English

Kings Brighton

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Course description

The Intensive Course is perfect if you want to increase your fluency in a short period of time. Aside from an intensive schedule of General English lessons, you will be able to choose from a range of Special Interest Groups subject to availability. The longer you study, the cheaper your weekly course and the more benefits you enjoy.

Structure:

- 28 lessons per week will be dynamic, interesting and rigorous and will take place in the mornings and afternoons.

- The intensive course comprises of 20 lessons per week of General English and 8 lessons per week in Special Interest Groups enabling you to study a range of more specialist English language topics to suit your needs and interests.

Please note: Beginners' start dates are the first Monday of each month.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2-23 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
28 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 05 Jan 2025 and 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Kings Brighton 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.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brighton.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 22 years old
(19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Housing

Kings Brighton offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin - Half Board

S$ 385
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 385
Homestay is a wonderful way to experience the true culture of England in a safe and secure environment.

Every Kings college has strong, long-term relationships with many local hosts including working families, couples, single people and retired people.

Our homestays are all carefully selected and regularly inspected by our experienced Accommodation Officers.

Included in the price:

- Comfortable, welcoming accommodation
- Single rooms available year-round. Twins available during the summer months (and during low season only to groups and couples/friends who request to share)
- Fully furnished room
- Bed linen provided
- Internet usage
- One clothes wash per week
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Average location from college: up to 30 minutes' walk or short bus ride.

Please note:

- Accommodation is available from Sunday to Sunday
- Bedding is provided but you should bring your own towels.

Homestay - Single - Half Board

S$ 440
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 440
Homestay is a wonderful way to experience the true culture of England in a safe and secure environment.

Every Kings college has strong, long-term relationships with many local hosts including working families, couples, single people and retired people.

Our homestays are all carefully selected and regularly inspected by our experienced Accommodation Officers.

Included in the price:

- Comfortable, welcoming accommodation
- Single rooms available year-round. Twins available during the summer months (and during low season only to groups and couples/friends who request to share)
- Fully furnished room
- Bed linen provided
- Internet usage (subject to fair usage policy)
- One clothes wash per week
- Breakfast and dinner every day
- Average location from college: up to 30 minutes' walk or short bus ride.

Please note: >

- Accommodation is available from Sunday to Sunday
- Bedding is provided but you should bring your own towels.
student-residence

Phoenix summer residence - single room ensuite self catering

S$ 596
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Southover Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN29WJ, United Kingdom
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 3 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 30 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024, 29 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 596
* The Phoenix Halls residence at the University of Brighton offers comfortable accommodation just 3 minutes’ walk from the Kings Brighton school.

* All rooms are single with en suite bathrooms, and all flats have a fully-equipped communal kitchen and lounge.

* Students who do not want to cook can eat at the nearby Kings Brighton school canteen, or alternatively there are a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and bars just minutes away.

* The summer residence is located in the heart of Brighton city centre, meaning that all the attractions are within easy reach.

Residence facilities:

WiFi (included in price)
Fully-equipped communal kitchens, with fridge/freezer, crockery and utensils
Communal student lounge with TV and DVD player
Laundry: on-site, token operated
Secure bike storage
Cleaning: communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms cleaned weekly
24 hour security staff
Heating included in price

Room facilities

WiFi (included in price)
Duvet, bedsheets and pillow provided (changed weekly)
Toilet paper (starter pack only)
Ensuite shower room (bathmat provided, students should bring own towels)
Desk and lamp
Wardrobe

Within walking distance

Supermarkets: 3 minutes
Cafes/restaurants: 2 minutes
Town centre: 5 minutes
Shops: 3 minutes
Gym/sports centre: 10 minutes
Bars/clubs: 7 minutes
Other: 15 minutes' walk to the beach; 1 minute walk to The Level park; 10 minutes' walk to the train station

Arrival and departure

Check in day: Sunday only
Check in time: 2pm - 9pm
Check out day: Sunday
Check out time: Before 10am
For arrivals outside of these times, please make sure to contact the Residence Team in advance to arrange check-in. Please also make sure to contact us with any last minute changes to travel plans, such as a delayed flight.

Security

Secure swipe cards are provided for entry to bedrooms, and entry to the building. The residence also benefits from CCTV.
In case of emergency, students can contact the security team based at the Kings Brighton school: +44 (0)7769 997290

Phoenix summer residence - single room ensuite bed & breakfast

S$ 651
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Southover Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN29WJ, United Kingdom
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 3 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 30 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024, 29 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 651
* The Phoenix Halls residence at the University of Brighton offers comfortable accommodation just 3 minutes’ walk from the Kings Brighton school.

* All rooms are single with en suite bathrooms, and all flats have a fully-equipped communal kitchen and lounge.

* Students who do not want to cook can eat at the nearby Kings Brighton school canteen, or alternatively there are a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and bars just minutes away.

* The summer residence is located in the heart of Brighton city centre, meaning that all the attractions are within easy reach.

Residence facilities:

WiFi (included in price)
Fully-equipped communal kitchens, with fridge/freezer, crockery and utensils
Communal student lounge with TV and DVD player
Laundry: on-site, token operated
Secure bike storage
Cleaning: communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms cleaned weekly
24 hour security staff
Heating included in price

Room facilities

WiFi (included in price)
Duvet, bedsheets and pillow provided (changed weekly)
Toilet paper (starter pack only)
Ensuite shower room (bathmat provided, students should bring own towels)
Desk and lamp
Wardrobe

Within walking distance

Supermarkets: 3 minutes
Cafes/restaurants: 2 minutes
Town centre: 5 minutes
Shops: 3 minutes
Gym/sports centre: 10 minutes
Bars/clubs: 7 minutes
Other: 15 minutes' walk to the beach; 1 minute walk to The Level park; 10 minutes' walk to the train station

Arrival and departure

Check in day: Sunday only
Check in time: 2pm - 9pm
Check out day: Sunday
Check out time: Before 10am
For arrivals outside of these times, please make sure to contact the Residence Team in advance to arrange check-in. Please also make sure to contact us with any last minute changes to travel plans, such as a delayed flight.

Security

Secure swipe cards are provided for entry to bedrooms, and entry to the building. The residence also benefits from CCTV.
In case of emergency, students can contact the security team based at the Kings Brighton school: +44 (0)7769 997290

Phoenix summer residence - single room ensuite half board

S$ 789
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Southover Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN29WJ, United Kingdom
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 3 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2023 - 13 Aug 2023, 30 Jun 2024 - 11 Aug 2024, 29 Jun 2025 - 10 Aug 2025
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 789
* The Phoenix Halls residence at the University of Brighton offers comfortable accommodation just 3 minutes’ walk from the Kings Brighton school.

* All rooms are single with en suite bathrooms, and all flats have a fully-equipped communal kitchen and lounge.

* Students who do not want to cook can eat at the nearby Kings Brighton school canteen, or alternatively there are a wide choice of cafés, restaurants and bars just minutes away.

* The summer residence is located in the heart of Brighton city centre, meaning that all the attractions are within easy reach.

Residence facilities:

WiFi (included in price)
Fully-equipped communal kitchens, with fridge/freezer, crockery and utensils
Communal student lounge with TV and DVD player
Laundry: on-site, token operated
Secure bike storage
Cleaning: communal areas, bedrooms and bathrooms cleaned weekly
24 hour security staff
Heating included in price

Room facilities

WiFi (included in price)
Duvet, bedsheets and pillow provided (changed weekly)
Toilet paper (starter pack only)
Ensuite shower room (bathmat provided, students should bring own towels)
Desk and lamp
Wardrobe

Within walking distance

Supermarkets: 3 minutes
Cafes/restaurants: 2 minutes
Town centre: 5 minutes
Shops: 3 minutes
Gym/sports centre: 10 minutes
Bars/clubs: 7 minutes
Other: 15 minutes' walk to the beach; 1 minute walk to The Level park; 10 minutes' walk to the train station

Arrival and departure

Check in day: Sunday only
Check in time: 2pm - 9pm
Check out day: Sunday
Check out time: Before 10am
For arrivals outside of these times, please make sure to contact the Residence Team in advance to arrange check-in. Please also make sure to contact us with any last minute changes to travel plans, such as a delayed flight.

Security

Secure swipe cards are provided for entry to bedrooms, and entry to the building. The residence also benefits from CCTV.
In case of emergency, students can contact the security team based at the Kings Brighton school: +44 (0)7769 997290

Pavilion Point Student Residence - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 688
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 118 – 132 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JH
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 688
Pavilion Point is a brand new state-of-the-art residence located 2 minutes’ walk from the school, featuring stylish single, en-suite bedrooms with fully equipped shared kitchen and living spaces per apartment.
Students have access to a great range of communal on-site facilities such as gym, outdoor patio, social spaces, study area, student lounge, coffee shop, and games room.
Pavilion Point is situated in the heart of Brighton within the vibrant and student-centred London Road area.
The residence is just a 10-minute walk from the independent boutiques and cafes of the bustling North Laine area and a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Close to all local amenities — such as banks, pharmacists, medical centres — as well as local and national transport links

Oxford Place Residence - Single - En suite - Half board

S$ 798
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Address: 27–33 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 4SB, United Kingdom
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 798
The Oxford Place on-site student residence is part of the Kings Brighton school building, located on the upper floors (secure entry).
The custom-designed accommodation offers single, en-suite rooms with high quality facilities. Students also have access to a communal TV lounge for recreation.

The on-site cafeteria means that students benefit from catered half-board accommodation, with the option to pre-book lunches (minimum period = four weeks). Communal facilities are also provided to enable students to prepare their own drinks and snacks.

There are on-site laundry facilities and free Wifi throughout the building, and secure bike storage.

Pavilion Point Student Residence - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 807
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 118 – 132 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JH
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 807
Pavilion Point is a brand new state-of-the-art residence located 2 minutes’ walk from the school, featuring stylish single, en-suite bedrooms with fully equipped shared kitchen and living spaces per apartment.
Students have access to a great range of communal on-site facilities such as gym, outdoor patio, social spaces, study area, student lounge, coffee shop, and games room.
Pavilion Point is situated in the heart of Brighton within the vibrant and student-centred London Road area.
The residence is just a 10-minute walk from the independent boutiques and cafes of the bustling North Laine area and a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Close to all local amenities — such as banks, pharmacists, medical centres — as well as local and national transport links
By upgrading to Half-Board, students take their meals (Breakfast + Dinner, 7 days per week) at Kings Brighton cafeteria, just two minutes' walk from the residence.

Pavilion Point Student Residence - Classic Studio (Single-person) - no meals

S$ 816
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 118 – 132 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JH
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 816
Pavilion Point is a brand new state-of-the-art residence located 2 minutes’ walk from the school, featuring stylish single, en-suite bedrooms with fully equipped shared kitchen and living spaces per apartment.
Students have access to a great range of communal on-site facilities such as gym, outdoor patio, social spaces, study area, student lounge, coffee shop, and games room.
Pavilion Point is situated in the heart of Brighton within the vibrant and student-centred London Road area.
The residence is just a 10-minute walk from the independent boutiques and cafes of the bustling North Laine area and a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Close to all local amenities — such as banks, pharmacists, medical centres — as well as local and national transport links.

The Classic Studios include a private kitchenette and a small dining area, in addition to the standard room facilities.

Pavilion Point Student Residence - Classic Studio (Single-person) - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 936
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 118 – 132 London Road, Brighton BN1 4JH
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, common room, and secure bike storage
Distance to school: 2 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 936
Pavilion Point is a brand new state-of-the-art residence located 2 minutes’ walk from the school, featuring stylish single, en-suite bedrooms with fully equipped shared kitchen and living spaces per apartment.
Students have access to a great range of communal on-site facilities such as gym, outdoor patio, social spaces, study area, student lounge, coffee shop, and games room.
Pavilion Point is situated in the heart of Brighton within the vibrant and student-centred London Road area.
The residence is just a 10-minute walk from the independent boutiques and cafes of the bustling North Laine area and a 15-minute walk from the beach.
Close to all local amenities — such as banks, pharmacists, medical centres — as well as local and national transport links.

The Classic Studios include a private kitchenette and a small dining area, in addition to the standard room facilities.
visa

Visa support

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 . 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 £ 65 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

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.

Travel insurance

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.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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