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Loxdale English CentreBrighton, England UK

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

12 students - overall rating
Locks Hill - BN41 2LA Brighton - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Gaming facilities for when students take a break.
  • Sports hall.
  • Large private gardens.
  • TOP 8% highest ranking among UK language schools according to British Council inspections (ranking 2021/2022).
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 40%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 15%
35-50 years 3%
>50 years 2%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.

Special Offers


Location: Loxdale English Centre is located in Portslade, Brighton, across 3 beautiful buildings, seconds away from each other, on the school's 12 000㎡ grounds. The school is housed in a traditional Victorian mansion, around a 25-minute journey by bus from the centre of Brighton. Students can learn in a traditional Victorian mansion whilst enjoying the amenities and facilities Loxdale English Centre offers.

School facilities: The school's facilities include a sports hall, computer room, library, free Wi-Fi, gaming facilities, on-site dining, spacious classrooms, a picnic area and a massive garden for all students to enjoy.

Accommodation: Portsdale is a residential suburb of Brighton, ensuring that Loxdale English Centre Brighton generally has many options for homestay accommodation within walking distance of the school, subject to availability.

Course selection: Loxdale English Centre has courses suitable for international adult students all year round and offers Junior courses throughout the summer months. As the grounds of the school are so large, there is ample space for junior and adult students to study alongside each other without disturbance. The General English courses are also available in conjunction with exam preparation for IELTS, CPE and FCE.

Accreditations and associations: The high-quality service and standards of Loxdale English Centre are what have made the school successful for over 50 years, this quality is highlighted by the school's accreditation in quality and service standards from the British Council.

Additional information: A school with vast experience in both adult and junior courses, Loxdale English Centre Brighton adheres to the mission of providing students with a pathway to lifelong learning and future careers, a great choice for students wanting to reach their full potential.

English Courses

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General Language
Intensive Course Recommended English courseMost Popular English course
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
In high demand!
Offer!from
275£262£
Course Details
General Course Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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220£209£
Course Details
Summer General Course
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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295£281£
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Summer Intensive Course
25 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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370£352£
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40+ Course
25 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
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275£262£
Course Details
Junior
Young Learner English Summer Course (Teens) (13 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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490£466£
Course Details
Young Learner English Winter Course (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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16 students (max)
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350£333£
Course Details
Young Learner English Winter Course + Accommodation (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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16 students (max)
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552£539£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
English with Health & Wellbeing
25 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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275£262£
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English & Art
25 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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275£262£
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English & Drama
25 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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275£262£
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Our prices for Loxdale English Centre include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program

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Student opinions about Loxdale English Centre, Brighton

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
Loxdale English Centre, Brighton
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (7 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“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!”
Review details
Course: General Course  - 12 weeks
Review date: 9. Apr. 2024 by Samantha Gambarri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Lessons were pretty well organised and engaging, I learnt a lot, I was given a lot of attention by the teachers.”
Disliked
“I did not like the idea of collecting the phones during the lesons, the food in school was not appealing to me - a bit bland, and the time of finishing afternoon activities - it was a bit late and I felt quite exhausted. ”
Review details
Course: Young Learner English Summer Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Izabela Kuźnicka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers have been very competent and dedicated. All lessons were interesting and challenging.”
Review details
Course: General Course  - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Jan. 2024 by Katrin Steib
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers, organisation, teaching quality; location”
Disliked
“Scarce food at lunchtime”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Valid
Course: Young Learner English Summer Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024 by Carlotta Scarcella
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good at organizing activities for students.”
Disliked
“Homestay quality should be better.”
Review details
Course: Young Learner English Summer Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2023 by Hailin Shi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“No Germans”
Disliked
“Wrong class (underchallenged).”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: One-to-One was great.
Course: Intensive Course [Englisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024 by Frederic Häberle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Loxdale English Centre Brighton

Ratings of Loxdale English Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Loxdale English Centre BrightonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Loxdale English Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
95% 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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1968
Legal name/parent company
The Swedish Folk High School | Tax registration ID: 1497558

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Video game console

  • Business centre

  • Self-study areas

  • Table soccer / football

  • Table tennis

  • Soccer field / football pitch

  • Basketball court

  • Volleyball court

  • Gym

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Disabled car park

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Accessible Toilet

    • If you are a student with any physical or learning disabilities, please contact us to see how we can accommodate you.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 64
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
17 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 17 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
Sweden 50%
Italy 15%
Spain 15%
Chile 5%
Saudi Arabia 2%
Japan 2%
France 1%
Germany 1%
Other nationalities 9%

Information for all courses offered by Loxdale English Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Optional Medical Insurance: GBP 6.84 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 54 £. 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 - 07 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 27 Aug 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 22 Nov 2024, 26 Nov 2024, 18 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 28 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 18 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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:
250 £ one way
500 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
110 £ one way
220 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
250 £ one way
500 £ 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
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 possibledistance from school
Ballet-4 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing5 km
Diving5 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf7 km
Horse riding7 km
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Rugby-3 km
Squash3 km
Swimming4 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis4 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Benchball, basketball, dodgeball, table tennis, badminton, football, board games, movie nights, quiz nights, karaoke, disco, local pub evening, Jenga, Taskmaster, BBQ, sumo wrestler costumes, talent show and party.

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling (£15), Cooking (£5), arts and crafts (£5), dance lessons (£10), poker nights (not real money)

Junior - Free activities

Campfire and Archery, scavenger hunt, beachball, football, tennis, badminton, basketball, dodgeball, team games, circus activities, boardgames, movie nights, crafts, making gifts, BBQ, games, cake decorating, singing, volleyball, yoga, photography, quiz, Just Dance, art, Zumba, table tennis, computer games, croquet, quiz, taskmaster, problem solving, casino nights, Minute to Win It, .

Junior - Paid activities

Disco (£12) and extra trips (most trips and social activities included in the price of tuition)

Accommodation

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Young Learner Summer Homestay (12-17 years) Most Popular Accommodation
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
In high demand!
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0
5 ratings
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215 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0
5 ratings
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140 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0
5 ratings
from
202 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0
5 ratings
from
170 £
Young Learner Summer Homestay (8-11 years)
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
from
375 £
Young Learner Winter Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
from
202 £
Young Learner Residential
Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
430 £

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Questions and answers about Loxdale English Centre

  • “For each course there is the original price before discount and the second price after the 5% discount that our website offers.”
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2022
  • “There are other students in the same house, but not from the same country. Students with the same native language are not placed together.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • “Breakfast and dinner are at home and for lunch, the school will provide hot lunch. On weekends, the lunch will be packed lunch.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • “For students under age, the host families are located within walking distance of the school.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023

FAQ about Loxdale English Centre, Brighton

  • “Yes, it's possible! Loxdale English Centre has excellent facilities for students with disabilities:

    - Disabled parking spaces
    - Wheelchair access to classrooms
    - Disabled toilets
    - Wheelchair access to reception
    - Wheelchair access to cafeteria    ”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - May 21, 2024
  • The accommodation Young Learner Summer Homestay (12-17 years) is the most popular among all our clients of Loxdale
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Summer General Course , Summer Intensive Course , Young Learner English Winter Course, English & Art
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (250 £), London Gatwick Airport (110 £), London Stansted Airport (250 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Loxdale varies from 12 students (Summer General Course ) to 16 students (Young Learner English Summer Course (Teens))
  • 95% of teachers at Loxdale English Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Loxdale English Centre comes from Sweden with a 50% representation, followed by students from Italy (15%) and Spain (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Loxdale English Centre offers courses from 12 years (Young Learner English Winter Course, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 17 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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