EC Brighton English School
Description of EC Brighton English School
European Center Brighton English School was opened in 1982. EC Brighton English School is famous for high-quality academic preparation and effective teaching methods. The schools holds 370 students. The schools is chosen by foreign students from more than 40 countries due to high-quality and interesting English programs and courses.
The school is located in a new building 2 minutes walk from the Lanes quarter with trendy shops, restaurants, clubs, with a pier which offers stunning views, the royal pavilion. The educational institution in 2010 was completely updated. Today, it meets high international standards and requirements of modern students.
The city where European center of Brighton is located is a famous resort center of Great Britain. In Brighton, many English people prefer spending weekends. It is famous for the chic beach, which is included in the TOP-100 coastal recreation areas in Europe. Brighton, known as London on the Sea, is also interesting from a tourist point of view. The city has something to surprise foreign guests. During studying at the European Center Brighton, teenagers and adults will be able to get acquainted with the sights of the resort town closer.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in EC Brighton English School
General English Course
The program (minimum weekly studying) is designed for those who need to improve their level of English. It provides qualitative theoretical education, but it is practical-oriented.
The course will help those who need to use English in everyday life. The program is aimed at people who have not studied the language before. During the studying, students develop basic language skills: listening, speaking, writing, reading.
- Students age: from 16 years.
- Beginning dates: Mondays.
- Admission requirements: English at the Beginner level (minimum).
- Learning outcome: understanding of the language, free communication in everyday life.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Intensive English course
The program is aimed at those who need to quickly learn English. Studying lasts at least a week with an intensity of 30 lessons in 7 days.
Intensive course with full immersion in the language environment allows for a short time to get an effective result. The program differs from the basic (general) availability of two additional lessons every day.
- Students age: from 16 years.
- Beginning dates: Mondays.
- Admission requirements: English at Beginner level (minimum).
- Learning outcomes: knowledge updating, speech skills for free everyday communication on English.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The program is designed for people who need to use English in their professional activities (cooperation with foreign partners, work in an international company, etc.).
The program allows you to develop a number of language skills:
- Competent oral communication;
- Compilation of business correspondence;
- Reports;
- Presentations, etc.
The lessons are based on the general English skills available to the student. The third module of the course provides for the possibility of language practice in conducting negotiations, advertising, branding, and personnel management.
- Students age: 18 years and older
- Start dates: Mondays
- Admission requirements: English at the low Intermediate level.
- The result of studying: mastery of business English taking into account the specific sphere of the student's activity.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
An intensive course with a load of 30 lessons per week allows for 4-8 weeks to prepare for the test.
The special program is aimed at improving general language skills, psychological preparation for testing, and the practice of performing test tasks. Immersion in the language environment allows you to update existing knowledge and quickly master new ones.
- Students age: 16+.
- Start dates: Mondays.
- Admission requirements: English at the Intermediate level.
- The result of studying: readiness to testing.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The program of theoretical, practical preparation for exams, designed for 10 - 12 weeks, allows students to obtain, to develop the necessary language skills for confident passing of tests.
A course with an intensity of 20-30 lessons a week is suitable for those who plan to enter Cambridge, but are not sure about the quality of their language skills. The educational program provides theory, practice, psychological module. On the course you will receive the necessary knowledge, information about the expectations of the university admissions committee, the specifics of evaluating the entrants.
- Students age: 16 years and older
- Start dates: 10 weeks, 12 weeks, 12 weeks.
- Admission requirements: English at Intermediate level (FCE), UpperIntermediate (CAE).
- Learning outcome: readiness for exams.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The program of theoretical, practical preparation for exams, designed for 10 - 12 weeks, allows students to obtain, to develop the necessary language skills for confident passing of tests.
A course with an intensity of 20-30 lessons a week is suitable for those who plan to enter Cambridge, but are not sure about the quality of their language skills. The educational program provides theory, practice, psychological module. On the course you will receive the necessary knowledge, information about the expectations of the university admissions committee, the specifics of evaluating the entrants.
- Students age: 16 years and older
- Start dates: 10 weeks, 12 weeks.
- Admission requirements: English at Intermediate level (FCE), UpperIntermediate (CAE).
- Learning outcome: readiness for exams.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
The course is designed for students interested in fluent English.
The minimum course duration is 24 weeks. This term allows you to obtain the necessary knowledge, to develop language skills, to prepare for testing of TOEFL, Cambridge ESOL, IELTS. Students who have chosen an intensive course of study (30 hours a week) receive an EU diploma at the end of the course.
- Students age: 16 years of age.
- Start dates: Every Monday.
- Admission requirements: English at Beginner level.
- The result of the studying: fluency in the language; obtaining a diploma (certificate) of the EU school.
- Class size: up to 14 students.
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Online courses in mini-groups with native speakers are offered to foreign students. Students have access to the learning platform.
Accommodation, meals, prices
As in many other English schools in England , students can live in a host family, summer residence, student house. The hostel apartments are designed for 1-2 people. Meals for boarders are not provided.
Subjects and sports
Activities EC Brighton English School
The school is located near the center of Brighton. There are a lot of interesting sights in the city. Entertainment centers and institutions are also located near the the school. Excursion program at the European Center Brighton is also extensive. Students can choose trips to the Roman baths in Bath, the Tussauds, Stonehenge, as well as sightseeing tours around London, Canterbury, Cambridge, and other cities.
Daily routine
Students study from Monday-Friday. Every day students have morning or afternoon modules, provided by elective programs. After studying, leisure is organized by teenagers (adults) on their own. On weekends there is an excursion program.
Example activities for the week
Advantages
- Convenient location in the resort city of Britain.
- Modern equipment.
- Effective teaching methods that are proven by high academic results.
- Practical-oriented programs, all classes are thematic.
- Full immersion into the language environment.
Facilities and equipment at EC Brighton English School
There are 34 classrooms, a computer class, a library. The building also has a business lounge. Wi-Fi internet is available 24 hours a day.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- Registration fee;
- Accommodation charges;
- Visa fee;
- Courier service delivery for a visa;
- Medical insurance.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for accommodation) 30 GBP
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 100 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 140 GBP
- Medical insurance 10 GBP
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about EC Brighton English School
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. |
