EC Language Schools: Brighton
Dolphin House 2-5 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF, UK
EC Language Schools: Brighton
The Cambridge Exam Course helps students to prepare for the the Cambridge ESOL Examinations-- which are recognized by employers, universities and colleges all over the world. These internationally recognized examinations challenge, test and confirm a student's English language abilities. Students are assessed by their performance on assignments and are also are monitored by teachers and given encouragement and feedback. Students are given a personalized reading plan, tutorials and study plan which allows them to be in control of their own learning. Each student is taught the exam skills needed to meet or surpass their expected result: they are taught to learn how to effectively answer questions, by using sample exams and authentic materials. Please note: exam fees are not included.
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.
Specific skills covered include: writing, speaking, listening and reading. Writing: students are taught methods and strategies for successfully completing integrated and independent writing skills. Speaking: students learn the speaking skills needed to confidently talk on a number of topics in order to take a one-to-one interview. Listening: students are taught listening strategies, such as listening for gist and listening for detail and are exposed to various English accents. Reading: students practice reading a number of authentic academic writings. They are taught to scan read for general meaning and details, and learn how to restate and make inferences, amongst other reading skills.
EC 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.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 24 years old (20 in the summer) |
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 varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 20.
EC Brighton teaches students from all over the world, including:
EC Brighton 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.
Brighton and EC School are great locations to improve your English skills and to meet a lot of people native of different countries and cultures.
The teachers are very sympathetic and we have some great moments. All the staff are pleasant as well.
LAS CLASES FUERON AGRADABLES, AUNQUE, EN MI OPINIÓN, SE PODRÍA HABER APROVECHADO MÁS EL TIEMPO. LOS PROFESORES HAN SIDO CORRECTOS EN EL TRABAJO, AUNQUE NO SUFICIENTEMENTE EFECTIVOS. NO SE TRABAJÓ PRÁCTICAMENTE NADA LA EXPRESIÓN ESCRITA PARA LO CUAL, EN MI OPINIÓN, SE PODRÍA HABER UTILIZADO EL TIEMPO LIBRE, CON CORRECCIÓN POR EL PROFESOR. LA CASA ESTABA LEJOS DE LA CIUDAD Y LA FAMILIA, AUNQUE CORRECTA, NO HACÍA NINGÚN ESFUERZO POR AYUDAR EN EL IDIOMA. LA COMIDA ESTABA RESTRINGIDA Y POCO VARIADA; AUNQUE CUIDÁBAMOS ENORMEMENTE EL AGUA, SIEMPRE NOS HACÍAN OBSERVACIONES DESAGRADABLES EN CUANTO A SU PRECIO. EL ASPECTO MÁS POSITIVO FUE QUE EL EDIFICIO ERA AGRADABLE Y LIMPIO Y QUE TENÍA UN TV EN LA HABITACIÓN PARA ESCUCHAR EN INGLÉS.
Show details » Read more...I went to Brighton for 3 weeks. It was very nice. I met a lot of new friends from all over the world. I learned a lot about a new country and other cultures. My English is also much better than before. :) It's just my 3th year learning English and I can speak and read and write so much. The classes were very funny and I met some other people from my country, too. The teachers were very friendly and they explained everything exactly so that the whole class understood it. The locations were ok. The PUB was a meeting-point for the students. Most of the activities were good. I liked to go to the cinema and to watch some films in English (Harry Potter & Cars 3). The food at the school was sometimes not so good but it was ok. The host family, where I lived was very far from school. That was sometimes a little problem. The family was very nice and we had a lot of fun together. So I really liked the trip to England, Brighton. I also liked when we went one Saturday to London, which was amazing.
Show details » Read more...It was my third time in England that's why I knew what to expect from the trip. I liked the place where the school was situated, I mean the town, Brighton. What for disadvantages, I can name the morning way from residence to the school building. It took 15 mins by bus. After two weeks in residence I moved to a host family. That was a real experience for me. I suppose the time I have spent with them helped me to improve my speaking and listening abilities. By the way, I still keep in touch with my host family. As for activities, I would say that the list of them is too short. I would add some more excursions. Apart from all the disadvantages of the programme I gave been to, I made lots of friend and enjoyed the time.
Show details » Read more...I want to thank you very much for organising such an educational and cheerful trip at the same time. I liked the location of the school (just next to central park), the host family, my group, of course. The way of studying in KAPLAN aspect includes having fun and working on grammar. I think that it is because I had vacation english program but I liked it. Anyway I would like to come back again!
Show details » Read more...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 16 - 17. 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 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. 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.
The closest airport to the school is Gatwick (LGW).
The school offers airport pickup services. If you wish to be picked up, just give us your flight details and arrival date. The price of a one-way airport transfer from Gatwick is £ 90. You must book your airport transfer in advance 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.
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