Oxford International Brighton — summer school in the UK

  • British Council
  • Clarendon Villas, Hove BN3 3RE, UK
  • Language centre
  • age from 12 to 17
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Program description and what is included

The English course consists of 15 hours a week. Children study in bright classrooms with interactive whiteboards and a computer lab. On arrival they are divided into language groups according to their language level with a maximum of 18 students per class. The lessons are divided into two types: Language Study which focuses on grammar, phraseology and vocabulary of English and Language for Life, where children discuss topics ranging from job skills to the characteristics of English culture. The main aim of the course is to help children overcome their fears and become more confident in using English. All levels are available.

  • 15-hour English course per week
  • Course materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Accommodation in host family
  • Three meals a day
  • Leisure and excursion programme 
  • Bank charges
  • Travel Class travel services
  • Visa processing including translation of documents
  • Health insurance
  • Airport pick up and drop off

Not included:

  • Out of pocket expenses

Description

Run by the Oxford International school in Brighton, The Villas is a vibrant and spacious venue for learning and activities. The Villas incorporates fantastic learning facilities with a modern cafe on site and large rooms for activities, all right in the heart of Hove and only a 5-minute walk to the beach.

In your free time, there are sports activities in the park or on the beach. You can go wind and surfing. On the day of arrival, you can take a tour of the city and walk around Brighton Pier. There are also spectacular views from the British Airways i360 Lookout and Seven Sisters cliffs. Pupils will spend the weekend in London and evenings with their host families.

Children are placed with host families within the school area (about 40 minutes away). Rooms are double and the cost includes one wash per week. Meals are served three times a day, with packed lunches at the weekend. All families are carefully selected by the Oxford International team.

Why choose this school

  • Central Hove location
  • 5 minute walk from Brighton Seafront
  • Brighton Homestay accommodation
  • On-site café with hot lunches
  • Accompanying adults/parents can study in Oxford International Adult School just 10 min away from The Villas
  • Weekly Brighton city bus pass included with unlimited travel on the Brighton city bus network
  • Windsurfing, paddle boarding and rock climbing options available
  • BBQ every Wednesday

School infrastructure

  • Bright classrooms and break out space
  • On-site cafe for hot lunches

Sport infrastructure

  • Sports in the park and at the beach
  • Windsurfing, paddle boarding and rock climbing options available for a supplement

Hobbies and clubs

  • Arts and crafts
  • Excursions

Recommended arrival cities

  • London

Location

Clarendon Villas, Hove BN3 3RE, UK

Sample program

  • 1 day

    Morning. Arrivals
    Day. Arrivals
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 2 day

    Morning. Testing and Lessons
    Day. Brighton Orientation & Walking Tour
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 3 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Visit to the Booth Museum and Dyke Road Park
    Evening. Evening Activities - Sports in Preston Park / Onsite Activities

  • 4 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Indoor Activities at the Villas
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 5 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Half day excursion to Seven Sisters
    Evening. Evening BBQ - Evening Activities - Disco

  • 6 day

    Morning. Lessons
    Day. Ride on British Airways i360 Observation Tower & Brighton Pier
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 7 day

    Morning. Full day excursion to London by coach with Politics and Royalty Walking Tour
    Day. Explore Piccadilly, Leicester Square & Covent Garden
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 8 day

    Morning. Arranged activities by Group Leader
    Day. Arranged activities by Group Leader
    Evening. Arranged activities by Group Leader

  • 9 day

    Morning. Visit to Royal Pavilion & Brighton Museum
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 10 day

    Morning. Half day excursion to Rottingdean
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 11 day

    Morning. Arts and Crafts at The Villas
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. BBQ & Board Games Night

  • 12 day

    Morning. Brighton Laines and shopping
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 13 day

    Morning. Sports in Hove Park
    Day. Lessons
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

  • 14 day

    Morning. Full day by coach to Canterbury & Leeds Castle
    Day. Full day by coach to Canterbury & Leeds Castle
    Evening. Relax at accommodation

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