Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : English : England - Scotland : Brighton

Language school Brighton
Brighton–St Giles

Our partner school St Giles is housed in three Regency style buildings located in the centre of Brighton, close to the famous oriental curves of William IV’s Royal Pavilion. The school’s facilities have recently been modernised, and include: an Internet café for surfing the Web and checking your emails free of charge, a new student centre with a library offering a large range of material in English as well as a TV/video room, two language labs to help you to develop your speaking and listening skills, and a modern computer room equipped with all the necessary software. That is, everything you need to immerse yourself in the language of Shakespeare and T.S. Eliot. Just near the school, you will find a new complex of museums, galleries and theatres, an indoor public swimming pool and an ultramodern public library. For going out, Brighton possesses all the necessary attractions between its two famous piers, and numerous restaurants, shops and nightclubs are in close proximity to the school. And for those wishing to prolong the party, London is only 50 minutes away by train.

At a glance

Population
250'000
School size
XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family, residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09.00-13.00 (or 13.45-17.40)
Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09.00-15.30
Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons : 20 or 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 9 or 12 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard or intensive course
Preparation for IELTS exams
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 to 10 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course
N.B. IELTS exams take place every Saturday in London
Preparation for TOEFL exams
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 weeks
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Details: cf. standard course

Accomodation

Host family
The school personally selects the most suitable host families for students. Located at a maximum of 40 minutes by bus from the school, you will have your own room and share the common areas and facilities with the family. Breakfast is provided in the mornings and a hot meal is served for you at night. You will discover the British lifestyle and regular contact with the warm and open locals will help you to progress in your English language studies.
"Phoenix Halls" Residence (from 18 years old, available 07.07-15.09.2007 and 05.07-13.09.2008)
During summer time you can live in this residence, just a few minutes' walk from the school, city centre and beach. Rooms are single with private bathrooms; living room as well as equipped kitchen are shared.

Leisure

Using your English in a sporting or social context is a great way to develop the skills you will have acquired in class. This is why our partner school offers students the chance to participate in activities and outings each week, some free or at reduced prices, during the week and on weekends. The program includes sporting activities such as basketball, football or tennis, but also cultural excursions to museums, the theatre or cinema, not to forget the nights out: pub, nightclub or to the Babylon Lounge Club, for example. Weekend trips are also offered: Cambridge, Oxford, Portsmouth and of course London.

Brighton–St Giles
WiFi is free.
Prices 2008

Dates and prices in pound sterling
(1GBP = CHF 2.45 / EUR 1.5)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Starting dates:
02.01 / 08.01 / 15.01 / 29.01 / 12.02 / 26.02 / 12.03 / 26.03 / 02.04 / 10.04 / 23.04 / 08.05 / 21.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 09.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 28.08 / 10.09 / 24.09 / 08.10 / 22.10 / 05.11 / 19.11 / 03.12 / 10.12 / 17.12 / 31.12.2007
Starting dates Beginner:
08.01 / 10.04 / 02.07 / 30.07 / 24.09.2007
Starting dates:
every Monday, all year round
Starting dates (new session):
07.01 / 14.01 / 28.01 / 11.02 / 25.02 / 10.03 / 17.03 / 24.03 / 07.04 / 21.04 / 05.05 / 19.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 07.07 / 14.07 / 28.07 / 11.08 / 25.08 / 08.09 / 22.09 / 06.10 / 20.10 / 03.11 / 17.11 / 01.12 / 08.12 / 29.12.2008
Starting dates 24 w.:
07.01 / 11.02 / 10.03 / 07.04 / 06.05 / 02.06 / 30.06 / 28.07 / 26.08 / 22.09 / 20.10 / 17.11.2008
Starting dates Beginner:
07.01 / 07.04 / 30.06 / 22.09.2008
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 9 w.:
08.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 12 w.:
26.03 - 16.06
24.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week 12 w.:
25.03 - 14.06
22.09 - 13.12
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 9 w.:
08.01 - 11.03
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 12 w.:
26.03 - 16.06
24.09 - 15.12
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 9 w.:
07.01 - 09.03
Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week 12 w.:
25.03 - 14.06
22.09 - 13.12
TOEFL Course 4 w.:
11.02 / 19.05 / 28.07 / 20.10.2008
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 06.04 / 09.04 / 07.05 / 28.05 / 27.08.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 21.03 / 24.03 / 05.05 / 26.05 / 25.08.2008
School holidays:
22.12.2007 - 01.01.2008
20.12.2008 - 28.12.2008

Included in price:
  • Language Course
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily/twin room/half board
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Homestay/twin room/half board
Standard Course A
2 weeks 623
3 weeks 900
4 weeks 1109
6 weeks 1605
8 weeks 2093
12 weeks 3045
16 weeks 3965
24 weeks 5236
Extra week (24+) 217
2 weeks 660
3 weeks 950
4 weeks 1174
6 weeks 1694
8 weeks 2210
12 weeks 3218
16 weeks 4194
24 weeks 5266
Extra week (24+) 215


Intensive Course A
2 weeks 723
3 weeks 1051
4 weeks 1281
6 weeks 1848
8 weeks 2397
12 weeks 3486
16 weeks 4550
24 weeks 6021
Extra week (24+) 249
2 weeks 766
3 weeks 1112
4 weeks 1354
6 weeks 1958
8 weeks 2538
12 weeks 3686
16 weeks 4818
24 weeks 6038
Extra week (24+) 248


Cambridge Course 20 lessons/week A
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2349
12 weeks 3045
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2480
12 weeks 3218
Examination fee to be paid on site
FCE~98/CAE~101/CPE~104


Examination fee to be paid on site ~100

Cambridge Course 28 lessons/week A
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2682
12 weeks 3486
9 weeks (FCE,CAE) 2849
12 weeks 3686
Examination fee to be paid on site
FCE~98/CAE~101/CPE~104


Examination fee to be paid on site ~100

IELTS Course A
4 weeks 401
Extra week (4+) 89
4 weeks 1174
Extra week (4+) 281


TOEFL Course A
4 weeks 401
4 weeks 1174

Exam fee is to be paid online, http://www.ets.org/toefl

Options/Extras
Private Tuition (per lesson) 42.5
Private Tuition (per lesson) 47
Materials fee (to be paid on site) 15
Materials fee (to be paid on site) 0
Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) 0
Christmas at the hostfamily's (per week) 40
Airport transfer (Heathrow) 87
Airport transfer (Heathrow) 89
Airport transfer (Gatwick) 41
Airport transfer (Gatwick) 43
Hostfamily, single room +11/w.
Hostfamily, single room (24+) +9/w.

High season (29.06-24.08):
Hostfamily, twin room +4/w.
Hostfamily, twin room (24+) +21/w.
Hostfamily, single room +16/w.
Hostfamily, single room (24+) +33/w.

Hostfamily, breakfast (01.01-31.12):
Twin room -21/w.
Single room -13/w.

Residence "Phoenix Hall" (05.07-13.09):
Single room, no meals +88/w.

Key points of the language school in Brighton

• Premiere seaside resort of southeast England
• Centrally located school
• Quality school with excellent teachers
• School perfectly suited to adults as well as young people
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