Brighton
Nicknamed the “London-by-the-sea,” the city of Brighton is the most famous seaside resort in the United Kingdom, as well as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in England. Resolutely young and vibrant, it offers all the distractions of a major modern city: trendy bars, clubs, and restaurants, a variety of shows and concerts, diverse shops and stores, all while providing an excellent quality of life. This is precisely why many Londoners have chosen to make it their home, being only an hour away by train from the capital.
Our partner school, EC, is located in the heart of Brighton, just a short walk from Brighton Pier, the beach, and the Lanes, with chic vintage boutiques as well as restaurants, cafes and bars galore. The Royal Pavilion is just five minutes away. EC Brighton is a big, modern school with excellent facilities.
EC is accredited by the British Council and Private Further Education.
School facilities include:
- 31 air-conditioned classrooms
- 2 IT suites with 30 computers
- Free WiFi access throughout the centre
- Excellent library facilities
- Study room
- A student lounge on each floor (4 in total)
- ‘Executive Lounge’ for English for Work students
- Disabled access
VIP Service – The Orange Carpet Experience
EC welcomes you with their orange carpet
- Before your arrival: access to the online platform of EC to prepare for your stay
- A warm welcome upon your arrival at the airport of station
- A warm welcome in the residence or in your host family
- A welcome activity on Sunday to meet the other students
- On the first day of course: a VIP reception at the school
- A presentation of all members of the EC team
Now you’re ready to learn!
Language courses: the basics
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Class size: Maximum 15 students (average 12)
- Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons every other day
- Placement test: first day of lessons
- Certificate of completion at the end of your stay
- Regular progress tests (oral test every week, written test every 6 weeks)
- Teachers are qualified to teach their native language to foreigners.
the EC teaching methode
The school has developed pedagogical methods focused on the practical use of English in daily life. The four skills of speaking, writing, reading, and listening are addressed, with particular emphasis on conversation, grammar, vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, and pronunciation.
The goal is to teach you today’s English language so that you can communicate and be understood by everyone by the end of your language stay. Each lesson will be based on a specific theme or topic.
The teaching resources used are specially designed by EC, supplemented by other materials such as newspapers, videos, or other audio documents.
Teachers provide guidance and encouragement throughout the stay, while ensuring a balance between learning and enjoyment. It is important to create a pleasant atmosphere and mutual trust in the classroom. Since practice is the best way to progress in language learning, you will be actively engaged during classes.
The school organizes cultural activities every week in the afternoon and evening, which you are free to participate in or not. These activities may be free or at cost, and their frequency varies depending on the time of year. The schedule is accessible on the EC-Online platform.
Some of the many activities available include:
- Welcome tour
- Welcome drink
- Pub outings
- Brighton culture and arts outings
- Yoga classes
- Theatre trips to London
- Excursions
Single room, shared bathroom and breakfast.
Travel time to EC: 30-60 minutes on public transport
Practical information:
- Bed linen & towels provided
- Laundry: your host family will let you use their laundry facilities once a week or let you know their laundry day
Optional extra:
- Breakfast
- Half board
- Private bathroom
Residence accommodation is a great way to meet other international students as well as the locals.
Features:
- Single room
- No meals*
- Private bathroom
- Travel time to EC: 15 minutes on foot
- Located 15 minutes from the city centre, bars, restaurants, shops and clubs on foot
- Deposit to be paid on arrival, to be refunded by EC at the end of your stay provided your room is clean and tidy with no damage
*Option to have a buffet breakfast at the residence for an additional fee payable on-site.
Facilities and services
- Bed linen & towels provided on arrival
- Free WIFI access
- Shared kitchen
- Common room with TV
- 24hr security
- Coin laundry facilities available on-site
- Access to the Mitry House cafe (snacks, hot and cold drinks)
- Weekly cleaning of common areas and student rooms; please note that outside of this service, students are responsible for cleaning the kitchen and common areas
Travel
Arrivals: Saturday
Departures: Saturday
Transport
- London airports : Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted
- Railway station: Kings Cross St Pancras International (Eurostar), Ashford International
Airport transfer available upon request – fees apply, please see Dates & Prices tab
Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.
Visa Information
Autorisation de sortie de territoire pour les mineurs
The authorization to leave the country is mandatory for unaccompanied minors by a person holding parental authority. It must be presented by minors at the borders along with their identification documents (passport or identity card) and a photocopy of one of their parent’s identity card.
Belgian underage travelers
When a minor child travels abroad alone or with someone other than their parents, it is necessary to obtain a “parental authorization” confirming the parents’ consent for the specific trip.
This document can be obtained from your municipality.
French underage travelers
The authorization for a minor to leave the country (AST) unaccompanied by a person holding parental authority has been reinstated since January 15, 2017. AST forms are available on the Service Public website.
More information: Service public.
The unaccompanied minor must therefore present the following three documents:
- Minor’s identification document: ID card or passport
- AST signed by one of the parents holding parental authority
- Photocopy of the identity document of the signing parent
Starting from late 2024
(date not confirmed by the United Kingdom at this time)
An AVE is an Electronic Travel Authorization that allows travel to the United Kingdom and applies to travelers who do not require a visa for short stays.
An AVE costs £10 per applicant and is valid for two years, as long as the associated passport is still valid. A new passport will require a new AVE application.
AVEs can be used for multiple visits to the UK by using ePassport gates or by a Border Force officer, although they do not guarantee entry into the country.
Applicants can easily complete an AVE application on the UK ETA app or online on the government’s official website. Confirmation of the AVE is received within 3 business days.
Travelers whose application has been approved will receive confirmation via email, and the AVE will be electronically linked to the passport used for the application, which will also be required for travel.
Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour inférieur à 6 mois
Jusqu’à fin 2024
(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)
Les citoyens de l’Union européenne peuvent voyager sans visa au Royaume-Uni si leur séjour n’excède pas 6 mois. Ils doivent se munir de leur passeport valide pour la durée du séjour.
À partir de fin 2024
(date non confirmée par le Royaume-Uni à ce jour)
Une AVE est une autorisation de voyage électronique qui permet de voyager au Royaume-Uni et qui s’applique aux voyageurs qui n’ont pas besoin de visa pour les séjours de courte durée et qui n’ont pas d’autre statut d’immigrant au Royaume-Uni avant leur voyage.
Liées électroniquement aux passeports des demandeurs, les AVE sont obligatoires pour :
- se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 6 mois à des fins touristiques, pour rendre visite à ses proches, pour raison professionnelle ou pour les études ;
- se rendre au Royaume-Uni pour une durée maximale de 3 mois dans le cadre du visa créatif ;
- transiter par le Royaume-Uni, y compris sans passer par les contrôles frontaliers britanniques.
En résumé…
- Une AVE coûte 10 livres sterling par demandeur
- Les AVE reste valable pendant deux ans, tant que le passeport associé est encore valide
- Les AVE peuvent être utilisées pour effectuer plusieurs visites au Royaume-Uni
- Les AVE ne garantissent pas l’entrée sur le territoire
- Les demandeurs peuvent facilement remplir une demande d’AVE sur l’application UK ETA ou en ligne sur le site officiel du gouvernement
- La confirmation de l’AVE est reçue sous 3 jours ouvrables par courrier électronique
- Le passeport reste requis pour voyager
Conditions d’entrée pour un séjour supérieur à 6 mois
Tous les séjours de plus de 6 mois nécessitent l’obtention d’un visa. Les conditions d’obtention varient selon que vous effectuez un programme scolaire en école secondaire (“College”) ou un séjour linguistique en école de langue.
Conditions d’obtention du visa (tous programmes) :
- Fournir une Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), transmise par notre école partenaire
- Être en mesure de prouver que vous aurez suffisamment de fonds pour couvrir vos dépenses pendant votre séjour au Royaume-Uni
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Pour les étudiants effectuant un programme scolaire en college :
- Avoir le niveau d’anglais B1 minimum requis. Un test officiel sera nécessaire pour en attester
- Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
- Coût approximatif du visa Etudes (sujet à modification) : 348£
Pour les étudiants âgés de plus de 16 ans effectuant un séjour linguistique en école de langue :
- Si vous êtes mineur : avoir le consentement de votre parent ou tuteur légal pour étudier au Royaume-Uni. Une autorisation de sortie de territoire officielle vous sera demandée.
- Coût approximatif du visa Séjour linguistique en école de langue (sujet à modification) : 186 £
Plus d’information : veuillez consulter les liens suivants
Veuillez consulter le site officiel du gouvernement britannique et sélectionner votre nationalité.
Dates & Prices 2024
Dates 2024
Session Start Dates : Most courses start every Monday throughout the year, unless otherwise specified below. If Monday is a public holiday, courses will start on Tuesday.
Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be rescheduled or refunded.) : 01/01, 29/03, 01/04, 06/05, 27/05, 26/08, 25/12, 26/12.
English for Work start dates: every Monday for up to 12 weeks.
Exam preparation course dates : contact us
Prices 2024
| Courses & homestay, single room, no meals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 20 lessons | 30 lessons |
| 1 week | € 800 | € 910 |
| 2 weeks | € 1.455 | € 1.675 |
| 3 weeks | € 2.130 | € 2.465 |
| 4 weeks | € 2.800 | € 3.245 |
| 6 weeks | € 4.145 | € 4.810 |
| 8 weeks | € 5.490 | € 6.375 |
| 12 weeks | € 7.480 | € 8.440 |
| 16 weeks | € 9.915 | € 11.190 |
| 18 weeks | € 11.130 | € 12.565 |
| 20 weeks | € 12.345 | € 13.940 |
| 24 weeks | € 13.450 | € 15.365 |
| 32 weeks | € 17.875 | € 20.430 |
| 36 weeks | € 20.085 | € 22.960 |
| Additional week | € 560 | € 640 |
| High season course supplement (1/07-30/08) (per week) | ||
| From 1 to 12 weeks only | € 25 | |
| Accommodation supplements - Per week | Low Season | High season (29/06-31/08)* |
| Breakfast with host family | € 20 | € 50 |
| Half-board with host family | € 55 | € 85 |
| Private bathroom with host family | € 110 | € 110 |
| Superior Mitre House Residence | € 215 | € 260 |
| Family for minors | € 25 | € 25 |
| Special diet | € 55 | € 55 |
| Homestay during Christmas (weekends of 21/22 and 28/29 December) | € 35 | - |
| *For stays of less than 24 weeks | ||
| Transfers - Per trip | ||
| Gatwick Airport (LGW) | € 155 | |
| Heathrow Airport (LHR) | € 240 | |
| Ashford International Station | € 235 | |
| London St. Pancras International Station | € 275 | |
| Luton (LTN) or Stansted (STN) Airports | € 360 | |
Prices include:
- Your chosen course
- Homestay accommodation, single room, without meals
- Educational materials
- Unlimited internet access
- Free access to Microsoft Office during the stay (Word, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Language activities and workshops
- Welcome activity
- Cultural and social program
- All taxes and administrative fees of the school
Prices do not include:
- Travel and transfers
- Meals
- Local transportation
- Deposit if applicable (to be paid on-site)
- Exam fees if applicable (Cambridge, IELTS, etc.)
- Optional insurance fees
