1. Is the English school in the centre of Brighton?

Yes, the English Language School is located near the seafront in the centre of Brighton and Hove, within easy walking distance of all the sights and high street shops.

2. How do I get to the English school in Brighton?

The quickest way is to book a flight to London Gatwick airport. From there you can travel by bus or by train to Brighton. The bus and train stations are located about 10 minutes from the school on foot, or a short taxi journey away.

3. Is the English school close to public transport

The English school is situated 15 minutes on foot from the main train and bus stations. The nearest bus-stop is about 3 minutes away on foot.

4. How can I register at Brighton school?

You should complete a registration form and send it to the school either by post, fax or through the web-site. When booking, you must pay a deposit of 100 pounds, which will be deducted from the total of your fees.

5. What do I have to do to receive an acceptance letter?

You have to send your registration form and deposit as detailed above. You will then receive a confirmation letter and an invoice showing the balance of fees outstanding. If requested, you will also receive your letter of enrolment to assist you in obtaining a student visa.

6. How much is the registration fee?

There registration fee is £30.

7. How can I pay?

The easiest way to pay is by credit card. We accept Visa or Mastercard payments. You should send a signed letter of authorization showing the card number, expiry date, the name and address of the card-holder and the amount to be debited.

You can also pay by direct transfer to our bank account, as follows:

Barclays Bank, sort code 20-12-75

Account number: 70562998

Account name: Brighton Language Centre

Cheques can only be accepted if drawn on a bank in the United Kingdom. They should be crossed payee only and made payable to "Brighton Language Centre".

8. How much does public transport cost in Brighton?

The cost of a single journey anywhere within Brighton is between £1.50 and £2.00 and an all day ticket costs approximately £3.00. The price for a weekly ticket is between £14.50 and £15.00.

9. Is it possible to use e-mail or Internet?

We have 5 flat screen computers with free Internet access.

10. When can I start my English course?

There are 2 or more starting dates offered each month, with courses beginning approximately every 2 weeks, and weekly in the high season. See Prices & Dates for more details.

11. What is the average age of students?

Approximately 20-25.

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12. What are the main nationalities of the students at your school?

We have a good mix of different nationalities and cultures at our English school in Brighton. However, the majority of our students are European (about 80%), with the main nationalities being German, Spanish and Italian. About 10% of our students come from the Far East (Japan, China, Korea) and about 10% from South America.

13. How can I find out what my level is?

Every student must take an initial placement test on the first day of the course. This consists of a written multiple choice test followed by a short interview. Based on your performance in these tests, you will be placed into a group with students of a similar level.

14. What kind of accommodation is best for me?

We offer 3 types of accommodation: homestay, hotel residence and self-catering apartment.
Homestay accommodation involves sharing a home with a local household and living with them as their guest. The household could be a family with children, a young couple, a retired couple or a single person. Breakfast and evening dinner are provided with the family, and this type of accommodation gives you the opportunity to experience life in a real English home, and to communicate with English people every day. As families do not often live in the city centre, most of the accommodation is situated outside the centre, so it is necessary to travel to school by bus every day, and it is necessary to allow money (approximately £10-£15 per week) to cover travel costs. You will share the bathroom with the other members of the family.

The hotel residence is a large 39-bedroom converted hotel building on the seafront in Brighton. The location is ideal as it is situated in the city centre, close to the beach, shops and all the local facilities. Each room has its own bathroom, so you do not have to share, but there is no access to a kitchen. For food, you can eat out at the many takeaways and restaurants in the vicinity, or you can book half-board in the residence for just £6 per day (including breakfast and dinner).

Self-catering accommodation is ideal for you if you want to live independently with other students.

Apartments are shared flats or houses in which the bathroom and kitchen are shared with other students, so you have the opportunity to cook your own food and to communicate with other students from the school. The apartments are usually in the city centre.

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