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Language Studies International (LSI): Brighton
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Course description

Course Overview includes:

• 20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
• Duration: 20 x 50 minutes
• 15 students max. per class
• Elementary to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+

If you want to combine your language studies with other actives, the General 20 Course is the ideal program for you. In the General 20 Course, students can combine studying language with other exciting activities in the area. The course consists of 20 lessons each week, usually in the morning, where students focus on communication skills in everyday situations. The lessons cover grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and skills practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A wide variety of materials and exercises are used including role-play, recorded material, newspapers, and magazines. When classes are complete, students can then use the afternoon to explore their surroundings or join school activities with other students.

Course topics

The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In 2 lessons each day, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, while in the other 2 lessons, they will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Textbooks and a variety of other materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials.

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Start dates for beginners
03 Feb 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025 and 03 Nov 2025
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

LSI 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 times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
Morning session
11:05 AM - 12:50 PM

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 16 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 23 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

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

Our Brighton school consists of two campuses, just a ten minute walk from each other. Shops,coffee houses, pubs, restaurants and a leisure centre are all nearby. LSI Brighton offers a comfortable environment in which to learn English. Whether you choose a programme geared towards the TOEFL/TOEIC/IELTS exams, the Cambridge Examination Course or one of our Standard EFL/ESL courses, you will benefit from LSI Brighton's central location, excellent transport links and fantastic student facilities that include seven classrooms and a learning centre with free internet access.

Year opened
1979
Number of classrooms
9

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Language Studies International (LSI): Brighton varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.

LSI Brighton teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
16%
Brazil
14%
South Korea
13%
Saudi Arabia
7%
Turkey
7%
Colombia
6%
Japan
5%
Spain
5%
Mexico
4%
United Arab Emirates
4%
Libya
3%
Switzerland
3%
Venezuela
3%
Chile
2%
Czech Republic
2%
France
2%
Germany
2%
Iran
2%
Portugal
2%
Russia
2%
Thailand
1%

School holidays

LSI 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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 03 Jan 2025, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

School location

Brighton school consists of two campuses, just a ten minute walk from each other. Shops, coffee houses, pubs, restaurants and a leisure centre are all nearby.

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reviews

Reviews

80% recommend

based on 5 reviews
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1
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"Friendly and professional school"

Marie Johansson, student from Sweden

Nice school, friendly staff and nice surroundings. Teachers were professional and made the student feel comfortable.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
4 Jul 2022 - 8 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Not what I expected"

Marie Hardy, student from Sweden

I signed up for "English for teachers" and expected to be among teacher fellows and to concentrate on the science of teaching. The "English for teachers" part was actually just the 5 hours private tutoring and the other 20 hours were spent in a group of people with B2 level. The classroom was too small but the book and the teachers were good. There weren't as many activities organized as the website advertised. The housing was a bit far from the school but great.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Date of study
20 Jun 2022 - 24 Jun 2022
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a very nice experience"

MACARENA GONZALEZ [email protected], student from Spain

I was there for five days. I could learn a lots of words to increase my vocabulary. In addition I improved my listening and only a little my speaking.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
8 May 2017 - 12 May 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"LSI gave me a fun alternative to learn English."

LAURA COLMAN, student from Venezuela

I think LSI has an excellent team of teachers. Each of them have a different methodical manner to teach English.

The school is located in a good place. You can find different options to have a lunch. The problem with LSI is you can not take your lunch in a close place inside school, and also you do not have a microwave to heat the food.

There are many activities that you can take for free or paying a promotion price, and you can have fun with a lot with teachers and students.

I recommend this course to future students.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
20 weeks
Date of study
7 May 2012 - 28 Sep 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Beautiful"

Gianluigi Cafiero, student from Italy

I was in LSI Brighton only for 2 weeks, it was a little time to have a lot information.
For me this was a beautiful experience because I came back to the past when I was young without the problem of young people.
About the school I liked teachers and tehir methods, manly Rachel and Jhon.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
1 Mar 2010 - 12 Mar 2010
Age group
50 - 64
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

LSI Brighton offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room - Bed & Breakfast

£ 150
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 150
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August: Sunday arrivals only)

Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

£ 170
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 170
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August: Sunday arrivals only)

Homestay - Twin room - Half Board

£ 195
weekly
Age range: 16 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)
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 195
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August Sunday arrivals only)

Homestay - Single room - Half Board

£ 215
weekly
Age range: 16 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)
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 215
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August Sunday arrivals only)

Executive Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

£ 260
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 260
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August: Sunday arrivals only)

Executive Homestay - Single room - Half Board

£ 305
weekly
Age range: 16 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: Private bathroom, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 305
Our homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the British
culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton.

Welcoming and friendly atmosphere Carefully selected by our Accommodation Officers and visited on a regular basis. Choice of single rooms (or twin rooms if two students book for the same time period) with bed and breakfast or half-board. All bed linen and towels provided. Most host families will wash the student’s laundry once a week at no additional cost or will suggest nearby laundry facilities.

Good and reliable transport links. Arrivals between 7 am and 11 pm on Saturday or Sundays.
(July and August Sunday arrivals only)
student-residence

Mountford House Student residence - Twin Room - Self catering

£ 250
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and heating
Distance to school: 5 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 250
Location: Just 5 minutes walk from school. Quiet residential area,
just one block from the seafront.
Rooms: Single and twin available
Bathroom: Shared bathroom
Meals: Self-catering
Facilities: Large kitchen, lounge, washing machine

Portland 55 Student residence - Twin Room - Self catering

£ 255
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom and kitchen
Distance to school: 5 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 255
Location: LSI’s own residence, next door to the Portland Road campus
Rooms: Single and twin available (twin rooms are bunk beds)
Private Bathroom: Yes, all rooms are en suite.
Meals: Self-catering
Facilities: Kitchen (until 22.30), kitchenette (24 hours), lounge spaces
Availability: Year-round
Other: Minimum age: 18. The residence is mixed gender.
Local Facilities:
The nearest public launderette is 5 minutes away on foot.
Convenience store 50m, Supermarkets 8 minutes’ walk
Transport: there are bus stops directly outside the building for services to Brighton city centre, 200m away for services from Brighton city centre
Train station: for London and Gatwick airport: 10 minutes’ walk

Mountford House Student residence - Single Room - Self catering

£ 270
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and heating
Distance to school: 5 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 270
Location: Just 5 minutes walk from school. Quiet residential area,
just one block from the seafront.
Rooms: Single and twin available
Bathroom: Shared bathroom
Meals: Self-catering
Facilities: Large kitchen, lounge, washing machine

Portland 55 Student residence - Single Room - Self catering

£ 290
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (on-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom and kitchen
Distance to school: 5 minutes by train or subway
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 290
Location: LSI’s own residence, next door to the Portland Road campus
Rooms: Single and twin available (twin rooms are bunk beds)
Private Bathroom: Yes, all rooms are en suite.
Meals: Self-catering
Facilities: Kitchen (until 22.30), kitchenette (24 hours), lounge spaces
Availability: Year-round
Other: Minimum age: 18. The residence is mixed gender.
Local Facilities:
The nearest public launderette is 5 minutes away on foot.
Convenience store 50m, Supermarkets 8 minutes’ walk
Transport: there are bus stops directly outside the building for services to Brighton city centre, 200m away for services from Brighton city centre
Train station: for London and Gatwick airport: 10 minutes’ walk
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 LSI 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 £ 95 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

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 £ 120. 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.

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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