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Established in 1982, EC Brighton has earned an international reputation for quality classes and excellent teachers.
Today the city of Brighton is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the UK and is just as fashionable a place than ever. The city is home to vibrant street life and café culture.

Course description

EC Brighton is located in three Georgian buildings close to the seafront and is just a 10 minute walk from the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier. A convenient shopping area catering to your every need is within a 5 minute walk from EC.

Pedagogy

Professors are all certified and specialize in teaching English to non-native speakers.

Activities

At EC Brighton we have an exciting program of activities and events to offer all of our students.

Equipment

Classrooms are modern and fully equipped
  • Minimum age : 18 years
  • Number of classrooms : 22
  • Services : cafeteria, library, wifi
  • Environment : Seaside, Town Center
  • Transportation : Bus
  • In proximity : Bars, Restaurants, Groceries
  • Leisure activities : Cinema, Museums, Tourist sites

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Brighton is one of the most vibrant and colorful cities in Britain. It has the perfect mix of city life and resort life, and also boasts one of the richest cultural calendars of entertainment in the country.
It is young, and full of life, and an ideal place to take an English course.

  • Minimum age : 23 years
  • Course : Monday to Friday
  • National holidays : 23 December 2011 to 3 January 2012 - 2 January - 6,9 April - 7 May - 4,5 June - 27 August 2012 - 24 December 2012 to 4 January 2013
  • Supplementary fee(s) : High season fees 37 € per week from 17 June 2012 to 15 September 2012 . . .


Course - 20 lessons per week - Lesson Length : 45 min.
1 week2 week3 week4 week5 week6 week7 week1 extra week(s) Add for +7 weeks
499 €-+
Courses start every Monday April 2012
Mini group of business English courses with maximum 6 students
Course books and educational materials, activities and workshops proposed by the school, welcome dinner and internet access are included in the price.
  1. Choose a type of accomodation

You have6 type(s) of possible living accomodations : homestay, homestay - superior homestay, shared apartment - economy student house, shared apartment - student house, residence - economy summer residence, residence - summer residence.
  1. the duration of your living accomodations must be equal or less than the duration of your course
  2. Certian accomodations are not availavle for a minimum number of weeks:

Homestay 1

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
High season fees 37 € per week from 17 June 2012 to 15 September 2012 . High season fees 50% per week from 23 December 2012 to 29 December 2012 .
  • best way to practice the language
  • economical
  • friendly atmosphere
  • good quality for the prices
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20-50 min. by transportation
  • Minimum age : 16 years
Accommodation options1 week (1-23)1 week (24+)
twin room (2 beds) - Half board every day - Shared bathroom154 €142 €
single room - Half board every day - Shared bathroom179 €160 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Homestay 2

Superior homestay

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
High season fees 37 € per week from 17 June 2012 to 15 September 2012 . High season fees 50% per week from 23 December 2012 to 29 December 2012 .
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 20-50 min. by transportation
  • Minimum age : 16 years
Accommodation options1 week
single room - Half board every day - Private bathroom277 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Shared apartment 1

Economy Student House

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
During the summer (from 3 July to 3 Septembre) this student house is for for 8 week + bookings only . £150 deposit must be paid on location. This residence is for EC students only
  • economical
  • for the most independents
  • limited avaibilities
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 25 min. on foot
  • Minimum age : 18 years
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Shared bathroom160 €
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom240 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Shared apartment 2

Student House

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
During the summer (from 3 July to 3 Septembre) this student house is for for 8 week + bookings only . £150 deposit must be paid on location. This residence is for EC students only
  • for those want to live closed o the school
  • limited avaibilities
  • to book as soon as possible
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
  • Approximative time to school : 10-15 min. on foot
  • Minimum age : 18 years
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week
twin room (2 beds) - Without meals - Private bathroom197 €
single room - Without meals - Private bathroom265 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 1

Economy Summer Residence

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
Accommodation options1 week
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom197 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+

Residence 2

Summer residence

Language Travels living accomodation england brighton
  • Stay from Sunday to Saturday
Language travel living accomodation - Air-conditioningLanguage travel living accomodation - BarbecueLanguage travel living accomodation - Internet accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Kitchen accessLanguage travel living accomodation - Laundry facilitiesLanguage travel living accomodation - MicrowaveLanguage travel living accomodation - RefrigeratorLanguage travel living accomodation - Swimming poolLanguage travel living accomodation - TelephoneLanguage travel living accomodation - TVLanguage travel living accomodation - Wifi
from 01-07-2012 to 02-09-2012
Accommodation options1 week
single room - Without meals - Shared bathroom283 €
Number of weeks of accomodations -+
  1. Optional : Transportation upon arrival

This option is available only if you request an accommodation
357 €: Ashford Ashford International railway station airport - Roundtrip554 €: London Luton Airport - Roundtrip
179 €: Ashford Ashford International railway station airport - One way277 €: London Luton Airport - One way
234 €: London Gatwick Airport - Roundtrip554 €: London Stansted Airport - Roundtrip
117 €: London Gatwick Airport - One way277 €: London Stansted Airport - One way
167 €: London Heathrow Airport - One way210 €: London St Pancras Station - One way
333 €: London Heathrow Airport - Roundtrip419 €: London St Pancras Station - Roundtrip

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Mini Group Course - Business English

Study abroadtuition 1 week(s)499 €
Study abroadRegistration fees80 €
Study abroadBooking fee50 €

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Transportation

Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLondon Gatwick Airport 0 €
Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLondon Heathrow Airport 0 €
Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLondon Luton Airport 0 €
Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLondon Stansted Airport 0 €
Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesLondon St Pancras Station 0 €
Study language around the world - Activa LanguagesAshford Ashford International railway station 0 €
 
Total booking price629 €
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ALTO
ALTO is a global non-profit organization and sector association of the World Youth Student & Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation.
ALTO membership is a symbol of quality. Members are vetted by the larger membership community, examined for financial health, and referred by other ALTO members. In addition, ALTO members adhere to the ALTO Charter, Members’ Guarantees of Quality, and other guidelines issued by the association.
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
ACCET
ACCET was founded in 1974, for the purpose of improving continuing education and training, and has been officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education since 1978 as a “reliable authority” on the quality of education and training provided by the institutions we accredit. In 1998, ACCET became the only recognized accrediting agency to be certified as an ISO 9001-Quality Management System, under the international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization, and continues to hold that unique status.
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Small group courses are ideal for you if you are really motivated, yet do not have a lot of time to study.
This training guarantees a maximum amount of progress in a short amount of time. Courses are organized in a seminar style with a maximum of 6 students.
The course will help you develop your general English skills in several key areas, including conversation, listening, reading and grammar.
The intensive course option also offers a business option.
This program combines group language courses in the morning that encourage students to interact and help a student to improve practical communication skills. The individual language classes in the afternoon allow you to concentrate on your areas of weakness and on things that interest you personally.
The Intensive TOEFL Preparation Course is designed to help students acquire the skills and confidence necessary to get a high TOEFL score.
TOEFL is recognized throughout the world by universities and businesses as a measure of English proficiency. A high TOEFL score is required of international students by most U.S. colleges and universities for admission.
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Studying abroad is something that many think about doing. Adding an international dimension to your curriculum is a great accomplishment. With an open mind and positive attitude, you will benefit every time!
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Courses taking place during the bank holidays indicated below will be neither made up nor paid off.
The internship program has been designed specifically for students and professionals of intermediate or advanced level who wish to improve and put into practice their language skills with a true work experience in an American environment.
This program is recommended for those who wish to learn a language and also be able to do other activities. Improve your communication skills through application in a variety of everyday situations. This course enables you to improve your grammatical knowledge, your vocabulary and your pronunciation.
The standard general language course is suitable for those who want to learn or improve a language, while having the opportunity to practice it everyday in the country where it is spoken.
This program offers personalized teaching in individual language courses in order to accomplish specified goals in a short amount of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have certain goals or a time limit. It is particularly useful for professionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad. This is a tailor-made course in which you may evolve at your own pace and work at your own level.
Choose a small group course to focus intensively on your own needs.
A mini group course is ideal for highly motivated people who have only a short period of time to study. You will improve your speaking and listening skills, and correct and develop what you have already learned.
This training guarantees a maximum amount of progress in a short amount of time. Courses are organized in a seminar style with a maximum of 6 students.
The course will help you develop your general English skills in several key areas, including conversation, listening, reading and grammar.
The CPE test is ideal if you want to work or study abroad, or if you want to develop a career that requires language skills (e.g. business, medicine or engineering) Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. The CPE certificate is recognized by thousands of universities and employers throughout the world.
Both the standard and intensive language course increase your general knowledge of the language, and allow you to acquire everyday communication skills. The intensive language course is great for those who prefer a more focused and intensive environment in which to learn a language.
AAIEP
Through its support for ethical and professional standards for intensive English programs, the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) promotes the well-being and educational success of its English language students.
Through its advocacy efforts with both governmental and nongovernmental actors, AAIEP communicates the value of English study in the U.S. and make studying the language more accessible.
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This progran offers personalized teaching in order to reach your own specific goals in a short period of time.
This is the perfect option for those who have specific targets or a time limit, and is particularly useful for profesionals who would like to prepare for a presentation, negotiations or a trip abroad.
The IELTS test meets the highest international standards of language assessment and a great indicator of Enlish language proficency. It covers the four basic language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.
This is a combination of general group courses in the morning, and individual business courses in the afternoon.
Brighton is one of the most famous seaside resorts in England. It became a popular destination in the late 18th century and is still a favorite vacation spot for the people who live in southern…
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Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate that indicates your language proficency, This certificate is awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This CAE certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
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British Council
The British Council is a state organization that controls and attests to the quality of language schools.
WYSE
The World Youth and Student Educational Travel Confederation is a non-profit association that comprises more than 550 members who represent the travel community for young people, students, and educational endeavors. WYSE’s mission is to promote international understanding by encouraging travel and educational opportunities for young people.
English UK
Formed in 2004 from two previous associations (ARELS and BASELT), English UK has 340 centers in private schools, educational trusts and charities, further education colleges and universities.
All their members are accredited by the British Council under the Accreditation UK Scheme, which we run in partnership with the British Council.
Their key roles are to promote quality and to represent their members' interests.
For students, enrolling at an English UK center is the best way to ensure that they have a positive experience in the UK, and that they get the most out of their English language course.
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After passing the exam, you will receive a certificate awarded by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. This certificate is recognized by universities and employers throughout the world.
FELTOM
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