Best English schools in Brighton by category - student age group, value for money
Brighton ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Brighton
What our students said about Brighton
Lots of fun-loving people, lots of dated buildings, lots to look at, endless take-aways and pubs, lots of entertainment options.
Beautifully situated by the sea and interesting for a little while. Nightlife? Was there with parents because I was too young
Very nice city and there are a lot of kind people in Brighton. I was meant to move to London, but I'll stay here more time.
Very good and kind, lots of stuff to do for people. Not so crowded, but I would like to have more shops
I was in Hastings, not in Brighton. I have left unanswered what I have not done.
Many possibilities, beach, nice streets, an accepting and friendly atmosphere.
Pretty seaside town very close to London that can be visited during the day.
Very good destination, lots of things to do but only if the weather is good.
It's fine for one or two weeks. Any longer and it might get a bit boring.
Very pleasant, young atmosphere, many restaurants, pubs, clean beach
What school directors said about Brighton
Brighton and Hove is one of the most vibrant, colourful and creative cities in Europe. In fact it was voted one of the friendliest cities in the UK!
![Stephen Pilton](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/templates/default/img/director_pics/12388.jpg)
Brighton is home to three universities and numerous language schools and international colleges, making the perfect place to be a student. It offers vibrant year-round culture, exciting nightlife, and a famous beach, all within 50 minutes of London.
Brighton is a fantastic, diverse and cultural place with many things to see and do all throughout the year.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Brighton
![Loxdale English Centre](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/loxdale-english-centre-brighton_1569414385137.jpg)
The school was fantastic, I loved the people that work there, I have a lot of good memories there!
As an italian girl i felt like at home in this school, I recommend!
9 April 2024
Course: General Course - 12 weeks
Student age: 19 years
![Loxdale English Centre](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/loxdale-english-centre-brighton_1569414385137.jpg)
The teachers have been very competent and dedicated. All lessons were interesting and challenging.
29 January 2024
Course: General Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years
![Interactive English Language School](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/interactive-english-language-school-brighton_14652051551076.jpg)
The concept of interactivity is what I was looking for. They are always friendly and communicate with the office and the students present in a pleasant atmosphere.
There was a break room which was well utilised and useful for further language activities
18 December 2023
Course: Standard Course 36 - 1 week
Student age: 66 years
![BLC International](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/blc-international-brighton_1608150907903.jpg)
Helpful, friendly, change of class would have been possible. Dedicated teacher.
29 October 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 67 years
![St Giles International](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/st-giles-international-brighton_1529578886135.jpg)
The teacher's welcome and teaching methods
24 August 2023
Course: General English 20 - Morning - 1 week
Student age: 56 years
Information about Brighton
- English seaside city.
- Locals are open minded and tolerant.
- Excellent art and culture scene.
- Good location - an hour on the train from London.
- Accommodation is expensive.
- Crowded in high season.
Key Facts about Brighton
- Price index excluding rent: 76* (24% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 61* (39% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:59* (41% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.42 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Events in Brighton
![Brighton Pride](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1313_1.jpg)
02 August 2024 - 05 August 2024Touted as the biggest and best Pride festival in the UK, Brighton Pride is the most colourful music event on the south coast. Aside from the indispensable parade, the festival has widely diverse events including a dog show and the diversity games.
![London to Brighton Cycle Ride](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2264_1.jpg)
15 September 2024Help to fight heart disease by participating to one of the oldest fundraising events in the country.
![Artists Open Houses Christmas Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1317_1.jpg)
November 2024 - December 2024Fabulous opportunity to visit upwards of 100 houses in and around Brighton & Hove, to discover and purchase works by local artists, or simply enjoy some cake and mulled wine.
![London to Brighton Vintage Car Rally](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2265_1.jpg)
03 November 2024The London to Brighton Vintage Car Rally is the oldest vintage car race around. If you are a fan of old cars, you'll love this event!
![Bonfire Night](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2258_1.jpg)
05 November 2024Bonfire Night, also known as Fireworks Night or Guy Fawkes Night, is an amazing event for fireworks lovers.
![Burning the Clocks](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2253_1.jpg)
21 December 2024Take part in this enchanting procession of luminous lanterns which ends in a blaze of glory with a bonfire and an amazing fireworks display.
![VegFest UK Brighton](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1309_1.jpg)
2025The VegFestUK Brighton is Europe's top vegan festival with over 200 stalls selling everything from food and bodycare products, to clothes and accessories as well as countless informative and entertaining presenters. It hosts a 100% vegan food village and the UK Vegan Comedy Festival.
![Sussex Beer Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1308_1.jpg)
March 2025The Sussex CAMRA Beer & Cider Festival is a three day event held in Brighton featuring close to 200 local beers, and 40 odd ciders and perries.
![Brighton Fringe Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1310_1.jpg)
May 2025 - June 2025One of the largest Fringe Festivals around, the Brighton Fringe is open to all and any participants with no selection process. Discover new works by established artists alongside fresh, new talent and ideas.
![Brighton Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/857_1.jpg)
May 2025Britain's largest arts festival, this is a three-week event includes all forms of artistic expression: music, theatre, dance, circus, art and film.
![The Great Escape Music Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2259_1.jpg)
May 2025The most important festival in the UK featuring new artists and their music.
![Brighton Naked Bike Ride](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1315_1.jpg)
June 2025The dress code here is clothing optional. Participants in this ride drawing attention to the vulnerability of cyclists, low-impact living and our dependence on petroleum are usually nude, or partially nude. The ride through the streets of Brighton ends at the naturist beach.
![Paddle Round the Pier](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/2252_1.jpg)
July 2025The world’s biggest free beach and watersports festival. You can participate in sailing and swimming races, plus the popular "Paddle Something Unusual" raft race.
What to do in Brighton
![Brighton Pier](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/625.jpg)
![Brighton Sea Life centre](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/626.jpg)
![North Laine](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/neighbourhood/thumbs/14_1.jpg)
![The Lanes](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/neighbourhood/thumbs/14_2.jpg)
![Kemptown](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/neighbourhood/thumbs/14_3.jpg)
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 35 minutes.
Main stops: Gatwick South Terminal, Hickstead, Brighton (Patcham), Brighton (Withdean Park), Brighton (Preston Park), Brighton (Preston Circus), Brighton (York Place), Brighton (Coach Station)
Taxi: 35 minutes drive to city center of Brighton
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 120 minutes.
Main stops: Luton Airport Parkway, Brighton
Every 20 minutes, 210 minutes.
Main stops: Luton Airport, Hernel Hempstead, Gatwick Airport London, Gatwick South Terminal, Hickstead, Brighton (Coach Station)
Taxi: 140 minutes drive to city center of Brighton
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 150 minutes.
Main stops: Stansted Airport, Bishops Stortford, Tottenham Hale, Liverpool Street Station – London Bridge, Gatwick Airport Station, Brighton
Taxi: 110 minutes drive to city center of Brighton
Q&A - Questions and answers about Brighton
- I need to know the exact timetable of my course in advance.
“The exact timetable is assigned on the first day of the course, after the written/oral placement test. In other words, it is not possible to know in advance. In fact, you may even alternate morning and afternoon classes. During high season, such as summer, some schools may alternate morning and afternoon classes to accommodate larger numbers of students or to avoid the hottest part of the day. For example, a group might have morning classes one week and then switch to afternoon classes the following week, thus allowing better use of the facilities and adapting to the needs of students and teachers.
”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2024Will a standard course help me prepare for the CAE exam?“The standard course is a general English course and it focuses on all aspects of the language and you would definitely benefit from attending this type of programme but it is not an exam preparation course.
As your level of English is advanced and your goal is passing the Cambridge Advanced Exam, I would definitely recommend opting for the CAE preparation course.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 22, 2024Which course should I choose to improve all aspects of my English?“I think that in your case a good option would be General English. These courses focus on all aspects of the language: writing, reading, grammar, conversation, listening comprehension, etc.
A standard course consists of 20 lessons per week, Monday through Friday. More and less intensive options are also available.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 28, 2022Does the programme Kids Safari include lunch for the kids?“Lunch is not included in the price. Parents may collect their children for lunch together or provide a packed lunch for the school's supervised on-site lunch sessions.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 23, 2022I am looking for an English programme for two students aged 13 and 15. Is there any option for them in January?“At the time of writing, the schools Loxdale English Centre and BLC International run a junior programme (Winter Program) in the month of January.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 08, 2022I am looking for a course for my wife to prepare her for the A2 IELTS test in order to renew her visa, we live in Brighton and her English level is basic.“The minimum required English level to book the IELTS Preparation Exam in Brighton is B1. As an alternative, you can combine General English lessons with private lessons focused on the IELTS exam. Private lessons allow the student to focus on the missing links in their language acquisition or on a particular subject or vocabulary.”Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 18, 2021FAQ about schools in Brighton
- Is Brighton a good place to shop?
“Yes, Brighton is a great place to shop. Located on the south coast of England, Brighton is famous for its bohemian atmosphere, picturesque streets and cultural diversity. You'll find a wide variety of shops, from major brands to independent boutiques, from vintage clothing shops to contemporary art galleries.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 11, 2024For two 17-year-old boys is there a summer course/school in Brighton you would recommend to be in a class with people of similar age (we do not require accommodation but would like social activities)?“Of course, in Brighton we have many schools offering the Junior Summer Program: this is an exciting opportunity for kids from 11 to 17 to take part in English classes in an international environment, combined with extracurricular activities and accommodation in a complete package. However, if you do not require accommodation, contact one of our agents and they will be happy to assist you with the booking process. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 05, 2024I would like to improve my English level that I've been studying for a year.“We have several schools offering courses in Brighton. If you provide us with more information on the exact period and duration of the course you would like to attend, we can send you some customized quotes based on your requirements.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 31, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Brighton or other 46 different English course types in Brighton.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Abingdon, Aldenham, Ardingly, Arundel, Ascot ..., Ashford, Bath, Bedford, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brettenham, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Casterton, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Clitheroe, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, Eastbourne, Egham, Ellesmere, Epsom, Exeter, Folkestone, Folkstone, Frensham, Gloucester, Guildford, Hailsham, Halifax, Hampshire, Haslemere, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hook, Hove, Hull, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kingston upon Thames, Lancashire, Lancing, Leeds, Leicester, Lewes, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidenhead, Maidstone, Malvern, Manchester, Margate, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Oxford, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Rochester, Salisbury, Sedbergh, Sevenoaks, Sheffield, Sherbourne, Shrewsbury, Southampton, Stratford-upon-Avon, Surrey, Thatcham, Tiverton, Torquay, Totnes, Truro, Tunbridge Wells, Uppingham, Walhampton, Warminster, Watford, Weymouth, Whitstable, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Witley, Woburn, Woking, Woodbridge, Worcester, Worthing, York or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more