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Castle School of English

Language school, English courses in Brighton, The United Kingdom

Castle School of English is an independent English language school in the heart of Brighton, a coastal city in England. It is accredited by the British Council and is a short walk from Brighton railway station and less than ten minutes on foot from the beach. Adult courses are open to students from the age of 16, with a maximum of 12 students per class (often around eight).

  • General English, with an optional afternoon English Culture and Skills course
  • Super-intensive option combined with private one-to-one lessons
  • Cambridge exam preparation (FCE and CAE)
  • IELTS preparation with a personal tutor and practice tests
  • Private English lessons
  • Young Learners Programme for ages 12 to 15 in summer
  • Tailor-made packages for groups

A weekly activity programme mixes free and paid activities, including local events and day trips to places such as Stonehenge and London. Students can stay with inspected host families on a half-board basis (breakfast and evening meal). After enrolment the school issues an acceptance letter that students can use for their visa application, and it can recommend a visa agent.

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Programmes

  • General English (a few weeks to several months), with an optional afternoon English Culture and Skills course
  • Super-intensive option with private one-to-one lessons
  • Cambridge exam preparation: FCE and CAE
  • IELTS preparation with a personal tutor, tutorials and practice tests
  • Private English lessons
  • Young Learners Programme for teenagers aged 12 to 15 (summer)
  • Bespoke group packages, which can include activities and work placements or company visits

Adult courses from age 16; maximum 12 students per class.

Housing

The school arranges homestays with English-speaking host families, which it inspects. Rooms have at least a standard-size bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers, a table, a chair and a study lamp, and are cleaned weekly with fresh bed linen and towels. Meals are half-board: the host provides breakfast and the evening meal.

Accreditation

British Council

Subjects taught

  • Philology, Languages, Literature
    • Language Courses
    • Language Courses and Cultural Immersion Programs