English school in Brighton: Embassy CES
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Information 2010
Information 2011
School
Our partner school Embassy CES proposes studying in a brand new building entirely dedicated to English learning at the heart of Brighton. Located just a stone’s throw away from Brighton train station, this ultra-modern language school building consists of four floors containing 62 classrooms. Everything is designed to enable you to learn English under the best possible conditions. There is a library, bookshop, conference room, student lounge with TV, cafeteria and an Internet café with 50 computers. In addition, the entire building is equipped with a WiFi connection (free) and a pleasant garden provides a particularly favourable place to meet and relax during breaks or after classes.
Our partner school Embassy CES proposes studying in a brand new building entirely dedicated to English learning at the heart of Brighton. Located just a stone’s throw away from Brighton train station, this ultra-modern language school building consists of four floors containing 62 classrooms. Everything is designed to enable you to learn English under the best possible conditions. There is a library, bookshop, conference room, student lounge with TV, cafeteria and an Internet café with 50 computers. In addition, the entire building is equipped with a WiFi connection (free) and a pleasant garden provides a particularly favourable place to meet and relax during breaks or after classes.
Information
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 or 13:40-17:20
Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-15:20 or 11:10-17:20
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 FCE, CAE + 8 general)
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-15:20 or 11:10-17:20
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-12:50 or 13:40-17:20
Intensive course
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Elementary to Advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-15:20 or 11:10-17:20
Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 28 of 50 minutes
(20 FCE + 8 general)
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:10-15:20 or 11:10-17:20
Accommodation
Host family
Living in a host family is an excellent opportunity to discover the English culture from the inside and it also allows you to practise your English with native speakers on a daily basis outside of class. You will stay in a single room with half board provided. The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, generally live around 20-45 minutes away from the school.
Residence
Our partner school has 375 single rooms with a private bathroom on the same site as the school available to students. Some shared bedrooms are also available. Bedlinen is provided, a cleaning service is guaranteed each week and a laundry room (paying) is available for students' use. In addition, you benefit from half board (Mon-Fri) and will be able to have your meals in the spacious cafeteria with two different atmospheres. Downstairs, a café serving drinks and snacks and upstairs, a restaurant. When the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the interiour courtyard to relax in the sun.
Living in a host family is an excellent opportunity to discover the English culture from the inside and it also allows you to practise your English with native speakers on a daily basis outside of class. You will stay in a single room with half board provided. The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, generally live around 20-45 minutes away from the school.
Residence
Our partner school has 375 single rooms with a private bathroom on the same site as the school available to students. Some shared bedrooms are also available. Bedlinen is provided, a cleaning service is guaranteed each week and a laundry room (paying) is available for students' use. In addition, you benefit from half board (Mon-Fri) and will be able to have your meals in the spacious cafeteria with two different atmospheres. Downstairs, a café serving drinks and snacks and upstairs, a restaurant. When the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the interiour courtyard to relax in the sun.
Host family
Living in a host family is an excellent opportunity to discover the English culture from the inside and it also allows you to practise your English with native speakers on a daily basis outside of class. You will stay in a single room with half board provided. The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, generally live around 20-45 minutes away from the school.
Residence
Our partner school has 375 single rooms with a private bathroom on the same site as the school available to students. Some shared bedrooms are also available. Bedlinen is provided, a cleaning service is guaranteed each week and a laundry room (paying) is available for students' use. In addition, you benefit from half board (Mon-Fri) and will be able to have your meals in the spacious cafeteria with two different atmospheres. Downstairs, a café serving drinks and snacks and upstairs, a restaurant. When the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the interiour courtyard to relax in the sun.
Living in a host family is an excellent opportunity to discover the English culture from the inside and it also allows you to practise your English with native speakers on a daily basis outside of class. You will stay in a single room with half board provided. The host families, which are carefully selected by our partner school, generally live around 20-45 minutes away from the school.
Residence
Our partner school has 375 single rooms with a private bathroom on the same site as the school available to students. Some shared bedrooms are also available. Bedlinen is provided, a cleaning service is guaranteed each week and a laundry room (paying) is available for students' use. In addition, you benefit from half board (Mon-Fri) and will be able to have your meals in the spacious cafeteria with two different atmospheres. Downstairs, a café serving drinks and snacks and upstairs, a restaurant. When the weather is nice, you can also enjoy the interiour courtyard to relax in the sun.
Leisure
Our partner school in Brighton offers an extensive programme of excursions and activities, particularly during summer. You will be able to go on excursions to surrounding famous places such as Stonehenge and Alton Towers. If you are a sports fan, you will have the opportunity to play football, tennis or even volleyball. Your desire to take in some new culture and to get to know the surrounding area can be satisfied with visits to the famous Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, numerous cultural outings to museums, theatres or the cinema, or for more of a party atmosphere, visits to pubs, discos or concerts at the Dome or the Komedia. Weekend excursions are also offered to Canterbury, London or even Oxford. If you wish, the school’s activities coordinator can also help you to plan your own trips.
Our partner school in Brighton offers an extensive programme of excursions and activities, particularly during summer. You will be able to go on excursions to surrounding famous places such as Stonehenge and Alton Towers. If you are a sports fan, you will have the opportunity to play football, tennis or even volleyball. Your desire to take in some new culture and to get to know the surrounding area can be satisfied with visits to the famous Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, numerous cultural outings to museums, theatres or the cinema, or for more of a party atmosphere, visits to pubs, discos or concerts at the Dome or the Komedia. Weekend excursions are also offered to Canterbury, London or even Oxford. If you wish, the school’s activities coordinator can also help you to plan your own trips.
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Population |
250,000 |
| School size |
L |
| Number of classrooms |
62 |
| Levels | elementary to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Accommodation | host familiy / residence |
| Certificates | FCE, CAE |
| Population |
250,000 |
| School size |
XL |
| Number of classrooms |
62 |
| Levels | elementary to advanced |
| Minimum age |
16 |
| Accommodation | host familiy / residence |
| Certificates | FCE |
Location of the language school Embassy CES
Quality marks
/ language school Embassy CES
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school and residence
Testimonial
Fiona Desormeau
I chose Brighton as it is a beautiful and fun city with a very good nightlife. Being near the beach makes you feel like you're on holiday while you are studying. The staff at Embassy CES are excellent.
Key points
- Ideal location a stone’s throw away from the railway station and less than one hour from London
- Brand new residence in the school building
- Competent and experienced teachers
- Ideal location a stone’s throw away from the railway station and less than one hour from London
- Brand new residence in the school building
- Competent and experienced teachers
Nationality Mix
Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 12+1 w.: | 22.03.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010 |
| Bank holidays: | 01.01 / 02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08 / 27.12 / 28.12 .2010 |
| School holidays: | 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010 20.12.2010 - 03.01.2011 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 434 | 610 |
| 2 week(s) | 787 | 1139 |
| 3 week(s) | 1140 | 1668 |
| 4 week(s) | 1493 | 2197 |
| 6 week(s) | 2199 | 3255 |
| 8 week(s) | 2761 | 4169 |
| 12 week(s) | 3981 | 6093 |
| 16 week(s) | 5281 | 8097 |
| 24 week(s) | 7449 | 11937 |
| Extra week (24+) | 307 | 494 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 week(s) | 514 | 690 |
| 2 week(s) | 947 | 1299 |
| 3 week(s) | 1380 | 1908 |
| 4 week(s) | 1813 | 2517 |
| 6 week(s) | 2679 | 3735 |
| 8 week(s) | 3345 | 4753 |
| 12 week(s) | 4641 | 6753 |
| 16 week(s) | 6161 | 8977 |
| 24 week(s) | 7905 | 12393 |
| Extra week (24+) | 326 | 513 |
| Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 4773 | 7061 |
| Exam fee ~119 | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) | 50 |
| Residence deposit (to be paid on site) | 100 |
| End-of-year holidays in host family (per week) (19.12.09-02.01.10) | 50 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick) | 69 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow) | 104 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +132/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board | +176/w. |
| Low/high season | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board (26.06.10 - 14.08.10) | +21/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board (26.06.10 - 14.08.10) | +26/w. |
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Cambridge course (FCE) 12+1 w.: | 21.03.2011 - 18.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 11.12.2011 |
| Bank holidays: | 03.01 / 22.04 / 25.04 / 02.05 / 30.05 / 29.08 / 26.12 / 27.12 .2011 |
| School holidays: | 20.12.2010 - 03.01.2011 17.12.2011 - 02.01.2012 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 818 | 1186 |
| 3 week(s) | 1185 | 1737 |
| 4 week(s) | 1552 | 2288 |
| 6 week(s) | 2286 | 3390 |
| 8 week(s) | 2868 | 4340 |
| 12 week(s) | 4140 | 6348 |
| 16 week(s) | 5492 | 8436 |
| 24 week(s) | 7716 | 12444 |
| Extra week (24+) | 318 | 515 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1000 | 1368 |
| 3 week(s) | 1458 | 2010 |
| 4 week(s) | 1916 | 2652 |
| 6 week(s) | 2832 | 3936 |
| 8 week(s) | 3540 | 5012 |
| 12 week(s) | 4956 | 7164 |
| 16 week(s) | 6580 | 9524 |
| 24 week(s) | 8604 | 13332 |
| Extra week (24+) | 355 | 552 |
| Cambridge course (FCE) | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 12+1 week(s) | 5095 | 7487 |
| Exam fee ~123 | ||
| additional night compulsory (FCE, 12.09) | ||
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) | 50 |
| Retention fee (accommodation) (Host family) | 50 |
| Retention fee (accommodation) (Residence) | 100 |
| Residence deposit (to be paid on site) | 100 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) (Gatwick) | 73 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) (Heathrow) | 109 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +139/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board (private bathroom) (Brighton Study Center) | +184/w. |
| Low/high season | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board (25.06.11 - 20.08.11) | +22/w. |
| Residence/single room/half board (private bathroom) (Brighton Study Center) (25.06.11 - 20.08.11) | +27/w. |
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