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BLC InternationalBrighton, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

19 students - overall rating
7 Old Steine, Kemptown - BN1 1EJ Brighton - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • City centre location overlooking The Royal Pavilion and just 2 minutes from Brighton Palace Pier.
  • Two student lounges and a sunny patio for students to socialise.
  • Top rated social activities
    4.6

    Rating: 4.6/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 47%
18-24 years 22%
25-34 years 16%
35-50 years 12%
>50 years 3%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.

Location: BLC is located opposite the Royal Pavilion and a 2-minute walk from Brighton Palace Pier.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English + Skills 6Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
26 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
230£219£
Course Details
General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
200£190£
Course Details
General English + Skills 12
32 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
250£238£
Course Details
General English + Skills 9
29 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
240£228£
Course Details
English + Culture 40+
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Offer!from
385£366£
Course Details
Junior
Junior B2 First for Schools (15 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
565£551£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior English 20 - Lessons Only (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
200£190£
Course Details
Junior Football Vacation - Homestay (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
700£683£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Global Leadership - Homestay (15 to 17 years old)
35 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
465£454£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Vacation - Day Programme - Autumn (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
290£276£
Course Details
Junior Vacation - Day Programme - Spring (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
18 students (max)
Offer!from
315£300£
Course Details
Junior Vacation - Homestay - Autumn (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
440£429£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Vacation - Homestay - Spring (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
465£454£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior Vacation - Homestay - Summer (13 to 15 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
600£585£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Kids Course Explorer 1 (7 to 12 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
275£262£
Course Details
Kids Course Explorer 2 (7 to 12 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
400£380£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Cambridge Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
200£190£
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation + Skills 12Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
250£238£
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation + Skills 6Recommended English course
26 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
230£219£
Course Details
Cambridge Exam Preparation + Skills 9Recommended English course
29 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
240£228£
Course Details
IELTS PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
200£190£
Course Details
IELTS Preparation + Skills 12Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
250£238£
Course Details
IELTS Preparation + Skills 6Recommended English course
26 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
230£219£
Course Details
IELTS Preparation + Skills 9Recommended English course
29 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
240£228£
Course Details

Our prices for BLC International include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

Videos & Photos

  • Lounge area
    Lounge area 1/10
  • Teaching in class
    Teaching in class2/10
  • 3/10
  • Students in class
    Students in class4/10
  • students
    students5/10
  • classroom
    classroom6/10
  • Students in reception
    Students in reception 7/10
  • classroom
    classroom8/10
  • classroom
    classroom9/10
  • School staircase
    School staircase 10/10

Student opinions about BLC International, Brighton

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
BLC International, Brighton
19 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Social activities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (10 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Great spot in Brighton. Room space for our group (4) was fine, but it is not suitable for more. The afternoon activities were mostly fun especially by a very guide (Amanda). Excellent teacher with humor and subjects adapted to 40+ (society, social, economic subjects).”
Disliked
“Our teacher couldn't copy for 3 days because there was no toner. Strange.”
Review details
Other comments I think that a minimum number of fellow students of 4 is highly desirable, less gives less opportunities to discuss with them and will reduce the chance of a good atmosphere.
Course: English + Culture 40+ [English] - 1 week
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Carla Selhorst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Our two children had private lessons for a week (in the afternoon). They had a lot of fun with the teacher, he responded to them and gave a lot of tips for after the course, among other things.”
Disliked
“A study aid (book) was listed on the confirmation, but none was given.”
Review details
Course: Private Lessons 2:1 afternoon - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by Alisha + Noelle Tinner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“What I liked the most was that there were many people of different nationalities, you learned new cultures apart from the language. In addition, the treatment of the teachers was great.”
Disliked
“What I liked least was that the classes became a bit repetitive.”
Review details
Course: Junior Summer Vacation [Inglés] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2022 by Sara Gómez Gomez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
11 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The people were very nice, the atmosphere was pleasant and we felt well looked after. The children enjoyed the lessons and the afternoon programme.”
Disliked
“Some of the classrooms/corridors/toilets were quite dirty and I saw mould on one wall. The narrow stairwell is probably the only escape route - how is everyone supposed to leave the building quickly in an emergency? Our children reported that most of their classmates played on their mobile phones during the breaks; some of them also used their mobile phones in class.”
Review details
Course: Kids Course Explorer 2 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 10. Apr. 2024 by Elisa Filius
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Well organized activities and agenda. Self-service lunch at the affiliated university. Transfer to/from airport.”
Disliked
“English lessons a little bland.”
Insider tip: “Host families no more than 30 minutes away and efficient buses”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: football in the morning very well done, English class in the afternoon paid a little for fatigue
Other comments School to recommend
Course: English + Football - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Aug. 2023 by Tommaso Spreafico
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Professional and kind atmosphere, the pecfect location of the school and the fantastic afternoon activities.”
Review details
Other comments I think they should send the social programme ahead of the course. That would be most useful
Course: English + Culture 40+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by carme santolaria
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
10 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The location of the school is very good. The teachers are friendly. The books are very good.”
Disliked
“All classrooms are too small for the amount of the pupils. The pupils worked a lot with the handouts and not with the books.”
Review details
Course: Kids Course Explorer 1 - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2024 by Leonard Bartels
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Helpful, friendly, change of class would have been possible. Dedicated teacher.”
Review details
Course: General English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2023 by Verena Müller-Mörgeli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Super organisation, nice teachers, good location, everything is great!”
Review details
Course: General English + Skills 12 [Englisch] - 1 week
Review date: 6. Aug. 2024 by Annegret Biegel-Engler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly teachers and helpful staff”
Disliked
“Very small rooms with a lot of echo during group work, so it was very difficult to hear what the person sitting opposite/next to you was saying. Practically no use of media apart from the book.”
Review details
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 31. Aug. 2024 by Andreas Gerstenlauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Every teacher are so kind.”
Disliked
“Every teacher was good but I felt some teachers were inefficient. Just give the students 10~30 minutes to solve the problems in the textbook then the student answer the question without drawing. It could be more efficient in my opinion. ”
Review details
Course: General English  - 13 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2023 by Megumi Saeki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Easy-going, good teacher.”
Review details
Course: General English  - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2023 by Rudolf Müller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of BLC International Brighton

Ratings of BLC International compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 BLC International BrightonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

BLC International

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
42% male / 58% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BLC International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1995
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: 5616210

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 31
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
City centre location opposite Royal Pavilion

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 220
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 300
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 24 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 18%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Thailand 14%
Germany 12%
Spain 12%
Switzerland 10%
France 7%
Korea 6%
Turkey 4%
Japan 3%
Netherlands 3%
Israel 2%
Venezuela 1%
Brazil 1%
Chile 1%

Information for all courses offered by BLC International

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Additional textbooks: GBP 40. The first text book is included with the registration fee (1 course level). For long-term study (3+ months) additional text books may be charged at time of booking.

Junior Vacation Sunday Coach transfers:

  • Gatwick / Brighton (return) GBP 75.
  • Heathrow / Brighton (return) GBP 95.

    NOTE: Coach transfer service can only be booked when the following criteria apply:
    Arrival time between 8.00 and 18.00
    Departure time between 11.00 and 21.00

    Outside of these times junior students can book standard taxi transfer.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 20 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 03 Jan 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
95 £ one way
190 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Brighton and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Brighton page. For flight comparisons to Brighton, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
10 ratings
from
160 £
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
10 ratings
from
180 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
10 ratings
from
150 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0
10 ratings
from
130 £

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Questions and answers about BLC International

  • “A private lesson lasts 60 minutes.”
    Gary, from BLC International - Nov 15, 2022
  • “The programme is from Monday to Friday. Children study 3 hours of classes each day Monday to Friday then have carefully guided afternoons. Morning classes are divided into three sessions with a supervised break after each session, the last one being a lunch break.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 22, 2022
  • “The only difference is that "Premium" means that the bathroom is private, not shared.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - May 25, 2023
  • “Yes, it is possible, as long as we have free places available. The cost consists of the price of the double room plus a small registration fee.”
    Gary Charles Farmer, Centre Director from BLC International - Oct 09, 2023
  • “On Sundays, there are no activities in the day program for juniors.”
    Gary Charles Farmer, Centre Director from BLC International - Oct 16, 2023
  • “Yes, this is possible if there is availability. The accompanying person pays for accommodation and a small registration fee.”
    Gary Charles Farmer, Centre Director from BLC International - Oct 23, 2023
  • “Parents are allowed to join the afternoon activities. However, they are asked to watch from a distance and keep an eye on the children.”
    Gary Charles Farmer, Centre Director from BLC International - Nov 09, 2023
  • “Yes, they are provided.”
    Nic Roe, Sales Director/Football Coordinator from BLC International, Brighton - May 03, 2024
  • “Yes, he is entitled to 1 wash per week at the homestay.”
    Nic Roe, Sales Director/Football Coordinator from BLC International, Brighton - May 03, 2024
  • “We cannot accept under 18 on a half-day only study programme staying at a homestay.
    If they wish to come, they must take a full-day programme or live in accommodation with a parent or guardian from their home country for a half-day study course.    ”
    Gary Charles Farmer, Centre Director from BLC International - Jun 27, 2024

FAQ about BLC International, Brighton

  • “Students travel to the school by public transport every day. The bus pass is included in the package. They may travel together with the other student they share the room with. The average bus journey is 25 minutes, the maximum is 45 minutes. Arrival is on Sunday, departure is on Sunday. Check-in is normally from 17:00 on arrival days and check-out is at 11:00. Hosts are normally fine with alternative times. We may check this with them before arrival.



    ”
    Nic, from BLC International, Brighton - Apr 14, 2022
  • “The coach station is just opposite the school, so the student should go to the school building. Transfer can be arranged from the school to the accommodation. ”
    Nic Roe, Sales Director from BLC International - Aug 10, 2022
  • “Language classes as well as activities in the 40+ course are at BLC International Brighton with only 40+ students. ”
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 02, 2023
  • “About the teaching materials: the prices through the school and through us are exactly the same, apart from the 5% discount you get from us. The teaching materials are indicated separately at BLC for longer courses. The first book is included in the registration fee. ”
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 31, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BLC International varies from 8 students (English + Culture 40+) to 18 students (Junior Football Vacation - Homestay)
  • 100% of teachers at BLC International hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BLC International comes from Italy with a 18% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Thailand (14%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BLC International offers courses from 7 years (Kids Course Explorer 1, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of BLC International

Course Guide 2024 Adults - BLC International Brighton, England UK
Course Guide 2024 Adults - BLC International Brighton, England UK
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2024 Price List
2024 Price List
BLC Pricelist 2025
BLC Pricelist 2025
Junior & Family Course Guide 2024 - BLC International Brighton, England UK
Junior & Family Course Guide 2024 - BLC International Brighton, England UK
Junior & Football Course Guide 2024 - BLC International Brighton, England UK
Junior & Football Course Guide 2024 - BLC International Brighton, England UK
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