EC Brighton Summer Camp
Description of EC Brighton Summer Camp
- Year of foundation: 1982;
- Location: Brighton, UK;
- Age: 10-17 years old;
- Type of facility: summer camp;
- Type of accommodation: host family or residence;
- Language of instruction: English;
- Type of training: mixed.
EC Brighton Learning Center is a popular educational institution with the study of the English language: there are 5 language schools of this network in England, including summer programs for children and teenagers. The summer camp is just an hour’s drive from the capital of England in the coastal city of Brighton - a favorite place for students from all over the world to study. The city is located on the coast of the English Channel, where a large number of events and festivals, and tourists come to visit the many cultural sites and attractions in the UK.
The main advantage of the summer camp for children is the opportunity to combine learning English and relaxing during the holidays, and spending time in England helps to raise the level of culture and general education. At EC Brighton foreign students receive a quality education in the field of English and are fully immersed in the language environment, which contributes to the development of conversational skills.
During a visit to the EC Brighton summer camp, there are two types of accommodation for foreign students: in the host family or school residence. While visiting the camp, children and adolescents study in a relaxed atmosphere, study brings them pleasure, they enjoy classes. During the lessons, students communicate a lot in English to develop their speaking skills, learn a lot about other cultures and nationalities.
Teachers use effective teaching methods:
- Games;
- Discussions;
- Public performances;
- Interactive classes;
- Theatrical performances;
- Performing tests;
- Writing;
- Reading;
- Watching videos;
- Listening to audio.
But the most important way to improve English is to communicate in real life with native speakers, and all conditions are created for this in the EC Brighton summer camp.
What is the curriculum like, and how is it tailored to different age groups and language proficiency levels?
Our curriculum is designed to be engaging and interactive, with activities and lessons structured to suit various age groups and language abilities. We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced level classes.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in EC Brighton Summer Camp
Quick overview: Due to complete immersion in the language environment, international students very quickly increase their knowledge of the English language, and effective teaching methods help to make a student's speech literate. According to the program, students have an average of 20 lessons per week, but the intensity of the lessons can be chosen independently - for example, increase them to 30 lessons per week. Duration of one lesson is 45 minutes, training is carried out in small groups of up to 15 people so that the teacher can pay attention to each student.
The curriculum includes:
- Grammar study;
- Reading;
- Listening (listening comprehension);
- Learning vocabulary (active vocabulary);
- Writing block;
- Development of oral speech (spoken English);
- Studying phonetics (correct pronunciation, accent correction).
Quick overview:
- Online courses in mini-groups with native speakers;
- International students have access to the learning platform.
Accommodation, meals, prices
International students who come to England with their family can choose day programs without living and live with their parents. Students who come to Brighton on their own can live with a host family or school residence.
- When choosing a host family for living, foreign students receive a unique chance to immerse themselves in the cultural environment of England: learn the customs and traditions of the family, take part in family activities and constantly communicate with native speakers. The school administration personally selects suitable families for foreign students, one of the key conditions is that the road to the school should not take more than 45 minutes. The room is usually designed for 2 people.
- Children in the school residence live happily, around the clock are in complete safety and under the control of educators and educational staff. This type of housing provides accommodation for 1-4 people with private facilities on the floors or in the rooms. For students organized three meals in the dining room.
Activities EC Brighton Summer Camp
During their studies at EC Brighton, children are supervised regularly: any field trips are conducted under the supervision of accompanying persons, so that students are always completely safe.
The main excursions visited by foreign students are:
- Sightseeing tour of Brighton;
- Arundel Castle;
- Seven Sisters Country Park.
There is no time for children to get bored in the camp: they have a rich entertainment program, there are many opportunities for active leisure and sports, and for creative people there is a theater studio and a Talent Show. Parties and entertainment themed events are organized regularly in the camp. Every child has the opportunity to prove himself, to make friends thanks to new hobbies.
Advantages
List of main advantages:
- Experience of studying abroad;
- High standard of living and security in the UK;
- Full immersion in the language environment;
- Getting practical language skills;
- Expansion of outlook;
- High ranking learning center EC.
Facilities and equipment at EC Brighton Summer Camp
The EC Brighton summer camp has all the necessary equipment for the application of modern teaching methods; everything is located on the school grounds for recreation and active leisure:
- Rooms for self-study;
- Library;
- Computer classes with internet access;
- Recreation areas;
- Creative studios;
- Sports grounds;
- Canteen.
Admission dates and extra charges
Types of educational program:
- Classic Coastal Homestay (homestay accommodation) - June 15 - August 17;
- Classic Coastal Residence (accommodation in school residence) - June 29-August 10;
- Summer Camp (housing in a residence) - June 29-August 10;
- Day Program (accommodation is not provided) - June 17 - August 16.
Tuition fee already includes:
- Language course;
- Accommodation;
- Nutrition;
- Cultural and leisure activities;
- Educational materials.
Some services are paid additionally to tuition fee:
- Air tickets;
- Accompanying the child for the flight;
- Guardian services if necessary;
- Group transfer;
- Exam Preparation Program;
- Extra lessons;
- Mandatory Medical Insurance;
- Translation of required documents;
- Visa fees;
- Pocket money.
Extras:
- One way transfer - Heathrow 140 GBP
- One way transfer - Gatwick 70 GBP
- One way transfer - Luton 200 GBP
- One way transfer - Stansted 200 GBP
- One way transfer - London City 168 GBP
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
- Medical insurance 10 GBP
Literature and references
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about EC Brighton Summer Camp
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
