EC Brighton

EC Brighton was established in 1982. The school is located in three Georgian period buildings just off the Brighton seafront, less than a 10 minute walk from the Royal Pavilion and the Brighton Pier. The school has a total of 22 classrooms, 6 of which are designed for small groups or private tuition. School facilities include a multimedia room, where you can send e-mails and use the Internet, as well as practise your English using multimedia CD-ROMs. There is a library and a student cafeteria where our students meet during breaks. The school has a warm and pleasant atmosphere with dedicated staff offering a wealth of experience.

Brighton, often called London-by-the Sea, is one of Britain's most exciting cities offering a beautiful, seaside location, great shopping and excellent restaurants. In the centre of it all there is the famous Royal Pavilion commissioned by King George IV in 1815 where Indian architecture contrasts with interiors inspired by China. Brighton's cultural scene is vibrant with numerous art galleries and theatres. Many new plays are first staged in the charming Theatre Royal, established in 1807, before they move to the West End of London. In the mid-18th century as sea bathing became fashionable, Brighton was transformed into England's first seaside resort. The flagship of the Brighton seafront is the Brighton Pier, built in 1899. This typical late-Victorian pier now caters for today's visitor with amusement arcades and fun rides. A paradise for shoppers, the Brighton Lanes is a charming maze of cobbled streets and old fishermen's cottages which have now been converted into shops, cafes and restaurants. In the evening, some of the cosiest pubs, trendiest bars and funkiest night clubs are found here. Brighton offers the best of both worlds as you can study and live by the sea in less expensive Brighton, while London is only 50 minutes away by express train.

The Centre offers a wide range of English courses for Adults including Exam Courses. Lessons begin at 09:00 and end at 12:30 with a 30 minute break in between. Your teachers will help you to improve all four English language skills and ensure that you feel comfortable using English. You will be given a course book to use in class along with supplementary materials provided by your teachers. Homework will be assigned so that you will have the opportunity to revise and consolidate what you learnt in class. A Certificate of Attendance is given to those who satisfactorily complete the course.

The best way to practise your English and learn more about the traditions and way of life in the country where you are studying is to stay with a family. This also gives you plenty of opportunity to practise the language outside the classroom in an English speaking environment. EC's host families are all chosen for their caring attitude to our students. We visit all our families to ensure that they are warm, comfortable and friendly places to return to after a day at school. Your host family will provide you with breakfast and dinner throughout your stay and a packed lunch at the weekend. You can choose to stay in a single room, or in a twin room which you will share with another student. At all EC centres we can recommend a wide selection of alternative accommodation ranging from 3 to 5 star hotels or self-catering apartments ideal for a family. EC Brighton's Junior Programme offers two accommodation options: homestay or residential accommodation.

Every Monday evening EC Brighton offers a Welcome Meal to all new students. This is held in the school cafeteria. This will give new students a chance to get to know each other and 'break the ice'.Every Wednesday or Thursday we organise a pub night where one of the teachers meets the students in a local pub for drinks and conversation. At weekends there are full day excursions organised by two local companies to places of interest like London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and the Isle of Wight. The cost of the excursions varies from £17 to £25 per person and includes a guide and entrance fees for some visits (castles, museums, etc.)