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Basic Beginner Course (09.00-13.00)

St Giles Brighton

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Course description

This group course is designed for beginner students learning English for the first time.

It is a carefully structured programme of 2-4 weeks, with 20 or 28 lessons per week. There is also an option for 22 lessons per week at our schools in New York and San Francisco.

After the course, students can progress onto a longer General English or International Semester Course at A1 (elementary) level.

You can also choose to increase your progress during your stay by taking 5 or more additional One-to-one lessons per week.

We may be able to take closed groups of students aged under 14 with a group leader. Please contact us for further information.
Under 16s: Students aged under 16 will be taught in separate classes with a maximum class size of 12. In exceptional circumstances, some under 16s may join adult classes where level appropriate.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4 weeks
Start dates
06 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025 and 24 Nov 2025
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brighton.

Class size

Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

EXPLORE

Brighton
•A fantastic city-centre location in a vibrant seaside city
•Exclusive St Giles George Street Residence, just 4 minutes' walk from the school
•A large friendly school with an exciting atmosphere

Brighton is a young cosmopolitan city with a population of 250,000. It is only an hour away from London and rivals the capital for its outstanding restaurants, pubs and bars, and its successful arts and theatre scene.

St Giles Brighton is located right in the centre of the city, directly opposite the famous Royal Pavilion. It's only minutes away from the beach and from the city's main shopping and entertainment districts. With an excellent nationality mix, our Brighton school is ideal for students looking for a lively and cultural experience.

St Giles Brighton was awarded the joint title of Centre of the Year 2017 (shared with St Giles London Central), having received consistently high scores in the student Exit Questionnaire and Quality Management Project, particularly in the following areas:
•Percentage of students who would recommend the school
•Quality of Platinum Courses
•Facilities and social programme

If you want to learn English in Brighton or if you need some more information on any of the courses available, contact
St Giles Brighton.

Teacher qualifications

Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St Giles Brighton varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Brighton is a young seaside city with a population of around 250,000. It's often called 'London-by-the-sea' thanks to its outstanding restaurants, pubs and bars, its arts, music and theatre scene and its lively student population. All this, and it's still possible to walk everywhere in the city centre! Our large and friendly school is located in the centre of the city, opposite the famous Royal Pavilion, and only minutes away form the beach and the city's main shopping and entertainment areas.

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housing

Housing

St Giles Brighton offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Standard, twin room, self-catering, 18+

NZ$ 341
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 341
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard, twin room, breakfast only (no use of kitchen), 18+

NZ$ 341
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 341
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard, single room, self-catering, 18+

NZ$ 415
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 415
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard, single room, breakfast only (no use of kitchen), 18+

NZ$ 415
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 415
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard, twin room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 18+

NZ$ 422
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 422
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard twin room half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 16-17 years old

NZ$ 445
weekly
Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
NZ$ 445
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard single room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day) 18+

NZ$ 526
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 526
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Standard single room, half board (breakfast and dinner every day), 16-17 years old

NZ$ 558
weekly
Age range: 14 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 558
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.

Homestay in Brighton offers:

- Carefully selected and monitored hosts
- Choice of half board, breakfast only or self-catering
- Choice of single or shared rooms
- All bed linen and towels provided
- Superior homestay option available
- Lowest price accommodation option

Travelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.

Homestay - Superior single, private bathroom, half board (breakfast and dinner every day)

NZ$ 777
weekly
Age range: 14 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 777
This popular accommodation option is the ideal choice if you want to practise your English outside the classroom and learn about British culture and way of life first hand. You will stay with an English-speaking host in their home.ravelling time from Homestay to the centre is approximately 15-30 minutes by bus, although some homes are located within walking distance. Public transport in Brighton is good and reliable and students travelling by bus can buy weekly passes at reduced rates.Superior homestay accommodation options offer large, well-furnished bedrooms with internet access, as well as the option to book a private bathroom.
student-residence

St Giles George Street Residence, basic, single en suite, self-catering

NZ$ 773
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 42-43 George Street, Brighton BN2 1RJ, England
Location: St Giles George Street Residence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 773
Our exclusive St Giles George Street Residence is open all year round and offers more than 30 en-suite single rooms. This residence is in a fantastic location, just a 5 minute walk from the school, town centre and seafront. There are 3 floors with a kitchen on each where students can prepare their own meals.

St Giles George Street Residence, standard, single en suite, self-catering

NZ$ 865
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 42-43 George Street, Brighton BN2 1RJ, England
Location: St Giles George Street Residence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 5 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
NZ$ 865
Our exclusive St Giles George Street Residence is open all year round and offers more than 30 en-suite single rooms. This residence is in a fantastic location, just a 5 minute walk from the school, town centre and seafront. There are 3 floors with a kitchen on each where students can prepare their own meals.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 40 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brighton based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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