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EF International Language CenterBrighton, England UK

1-2 Sussex Square - BN2 1FJ Brighton - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Student lounge includes a ping pong table and PlayStation.
  • Great location, just a few minutes away from the beach and city centre.
  • TOP 12% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EF International Language Center Brighton is located in the vibrant coastal city of Brighton, in southern England. Hailed as "London by the sea", Brighton has much to offer students of all ages. EF Brighton is well located to assist with all of their student's needs. The school is housed in a spacious building overlooking the English Channel and is only a short walk from the beach and the infamous Brighton Pier. "The Lanes", area of the city is not far from the school, offering a great mix of High Street shopping with the small shops and narrow alleyways of the neighbourhood. Surrounding the school there are various bars, restaurants, eateries, music venues and supermarkets, ensuring that students have everything they may need to have an excellent time in the city whilst reaching their language goals. With regular busses leaving for London every 15 minutes, students of EF Brighton have fantastic access to the school for all arrivals, departures and day trips.

School facilities: EF Brighton is within a historic building with a renovated interior. Facilities include an on-site cafeteria, computer lab, lounge area, games and a dedicated EF activities manager, ensuring that all students reach their goals and surpass their expectations. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating, and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection offers something suitable for adult students of all levels. In addition to General English programmes, EF Brighton offers Exam Preparation courses (IELTS, FCE, CAE, CPE), Internship programmes for developing industry-specific language skills, and private tuition.

Accommodation: All of EF Brighton's programmes are available with accommodation, the school offers a range of Homestay and Residential facilities throughout the year.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General Course + AccommodationPopular English course
26 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
655€639€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General Course
26 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
600€570€
Course Details
Intensive Course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
650€618€
Course Details
Intensive Course + Accommodation
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
705€688€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
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17 students (max)
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630€599€
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FCE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
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685€668€
Includes accommodation
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CAE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
630€599€
Course Details
CAE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
685€668€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
CPE Exam Preparation Recommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
630€599€
Course Details
CPE Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
685€668€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
630€599€
Course Details
IELTS Exam Preparation + AccommodationRecommended English course
32 lessons per week
|
17 students (max)
Offer!from
685€668€
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKStudent Visa SponsorPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalISI
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Lounge

  • Video game console

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 14
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
150.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 55 € per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 1-6 weeks long: 55 EUR
  • Course literature (for English destinations) for bookings 7-12 weeks long: 95 EUR
  • Course literature (for non-English destinations) for bookings 1-9 weeks long: 80 EUR
  • Course literature (for non- English destinations) for bookings 10-18 weeks long: 145 EUR

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Brighton. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 45 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and lessons will fall within the time frames stated depending on availability and time of year.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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:
445 € return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
190 € return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
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)
South America: 85 €
,
Africa: 85 €
,
Asia: 85 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities:
Football
Craft activities
Shopping trips
Country walks - Seven Sisters & Devils Dyke
Games/cinema night at school
Dance and yoga classes
Karaoke
Local Brighton events
Student parties

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
Cinema GBP 9
Dinners GBP 15
Sea Life Centre GBP 10
Royal Pavilion GBP 8
Marina Boat Tour GBP 5

Action and Discovery Packs:

Action Pack:

Action Pack - Laser Quest - (APBRI)
2 games of laser quest against your friends, 15-20 min per game

Discovery Pack:

Discovery Pack - London Sightseeing incl. Madame Tussauds and Royal Pavilion - (DCPBRI)
Day trip to London to see Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, Trafalgar Square and Madame Tussauds; Brighton Royal Pavilion on a separate day

Accommodation

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Host Family Single Room
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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385 €

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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Brighton

  • English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 570 € for General Course course with 26 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €), London Stansted Airport ( €)

PDF brochure / price list of EF International Language Center

EF International Language Center Brochure (PDF)
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