St Giles Brighton
1-3 Marlborough Place, Brighton, England BN1 1UB, UK
St Giles Brighton
St Giles International provides preparation courses for the internationally recognised IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) exam. This exam is an entry requirement for universities (undergraduate or postgraduate courses) and further education in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is also recognised by many governments and international employers.
This programme focuses on expanding the students’ ability to both understand and use complex academic language incorporating General English to improve grammar, vocabulary and communicative skills.
Read our pre-course guidance document here for advice and information about taking the IELTS preparation course.
Our IELTS Course Timeline
We offer the following preparation courses:
- 4 weeks + courses starting every Monday at Brighton, Eastbourne, London Central and London Highgate
- 4 week courses with set start dates at Vancouver
The course offers 28 lessons per week in the mornings of IELTS preparation with the option to add 8 afternoon General English lessons per week.
St Giles 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.
Average | 10 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 25 years old |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 25 - 50 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 18+. 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. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. 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 £ 40 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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