Kings Brighton
27–33 Ditchling Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4SB, UK
Kings Brighton
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Long-term study. Ultimate fluency.
The Diploma of General English is ideal for students who want to have a comprehensive experience of the UK, become proficient in English whilst exploring life and culture of the country.
Immerse yourself in English for up to 48 weeks and you’ll learn, live and think like a native English speaker.
This course is perfect if you want to:
* Maximise your English fluency
* Live like a UK or US national
* Learn in the mornings and have free afternoons to explore
Your 20 General English lessons will be designed to improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening at a consistent rate. East week, lessons will focus on a different topic.
Key areas covered include:
Communication skills
* Conversational language skills
* Listening and accents
* Reading and interpretation
* Writing and presenting
Linguistic resources
* Building your vocabulary bank
* Fine tuning your pronunciation
* Interpretation of texts
* Grammar and syntax
Study skills
* Note taking and revision
* Research skills
* Time management and planning
* Dictionary work
* Learner autonomy
Cultural and personal development
* Understanding cultural difference and similarity
* Team work and leadership
* Presenting an argument
* Discussion skills
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Kings Brighton does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Kings Brighton is a new purpose-built school in the welcoming and diverse student city of Brighton — the latest of 8 Kings locations in the UK and USA, offering English language and pre-university academic courses.
The school building has been designed and constructed to Kings' specifications as an international college, with light, modern spaces and state-of-the-art facilities to offer a great learning environment. Classrooms have interactive whiteboards, and there is a well-resourced library and Computer Learning Centre. There is also an on-site residence and cafeteria which make it the perfect place for international students who are looking for a home away from home.
Kings Brighton is located in the student-friendly London Road area of the city, with a variety of shops, cafes, bars, entertainment, and an indoor market right on the doorstep. It is directly opposite a popular park, which has benefited from recent investment and now includes a skate park, modern cafe, art installations and green space.
The school is around a 20-minute walk, or short bus ride, to the city centre main shopping area, entertainment and the beach. It is less than 10 minutes' walk to the main train station, for direct trains to London in one hour.
has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
The nationality and age mix at Kings Brighton varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
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.
Kings Brighton is located within easy walking distance of the city centre, beach, shops and entertainment.
The new purpose-built school is in the vibrant London Road area, popular amongst Brighton's student population, and known for its independent shops, entertainment venues and market.
It is just a few minutes' walk from the main train station and the central, unique North Laine shopping area. Bus stops to all parts of the city are a minute's walk from the school.
The college stands opposite a popular park with outdoor eating areas, cafes, green spaces — and even a skate park!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Brighton. These homes are often between 10 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 15+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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 £ 65 when you register.
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.
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.
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