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General English 21

Intensive School of English - ISE Hove

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Course description

Our General English 21 Course helps build your confidence and improve your fluency in English. You can study from 2 weeks or more with various course options.

Build your confidence, make lifelong friends, and unlock new opportunities with every lesson.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
2-44 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
21 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
31 Aug 2026 and 20 Dec 2026 - 09 Jan 2027

ISE Hove does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon session
03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Evening session
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Brighton.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 85 years old
Average 25 years old
(17 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

ISE Hove is located on a busy corner in the centre of Hove.

The main school building has 3 large classrooms and 4 smaller classrooms, each with high ceilings and lots of windows and natural light. All classrooms have a class computer, desks, dictionaries and chairs. We have one classroom with an interactive touchscreen, one classroom with an interactive whiteboard (IWB) and all other classes have a large flat-screen display screen as well as traditional whiteboards.

Our second building has 3 large classrooms and 2 smaller classrooms, each with high ceilings and lots of windows. All classrooms have a class computer, desks, dictionaries and chairs. All classes have flat-screen display screens as well as traditional whiteboards.

The space allows standing, mingling and speaking activities, as well as traditional classroom work.

During busy periods we may operate classes in alternative premises close to the main school building. ISE will endeavour to ensure all classes are equipped to the same standards as classrooms in the main school building.

There is a cafe on the first floor and free Internet access with dedicated 250Mb student WiFi

Year opened
1997
Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Intensive School of English - ISE Hove varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 17.

ISE Hove teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
20%
Estonia
15%
Germany
10%
Switzerland
10%
Austria
8%
Libya
8%
Turkey
8%
Saudi Arabia
5%
Brazil
4%
France
4%
Argentina
2%
Colombia
2%
Spain
2%
United Arab Emirates
2%

School holidays

ISE Hove does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
31 Aug 2026 and 20 Dec 2026 - 09 Jan 2027

School location

ISE Hove (Intensive School of English) is located in Hove, a peaceful seaside town that forms part of the vibrant city of Brighton on England’s south coast. Just a short walk from the Brighton & Hove Seafront, the school offers a relaxed coastal setting with easy access to Brighton’s shops, culture, and nightlife. <br/><br/>

With convenient transport links to London, it’s an ideal location for combining study, leisure, and travel. Gatwick Airport is just 37 km away from Brighton and is easily connected by trains and buses<br/><br/>

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Housing

ISE Hove offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room HB

£ 245
weekly
Age range: 13 - 85 years old
Location: Brighton and Hove
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 245
Homestays offer a warm welcome in their homes for all students and provide a friendly environment for you to practice English in a relaxed, informal setting.Homestays may consist of one host, couples, families with or without children, and households with or without pets. The emphasis is on the stay in a home, not the specific family structure

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

£ 203
weekly
Age range: 16 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 45 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 11:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 203
Accommodation is very important for younger students. At ISE we use carefully selected host families. Our families are located throughout Brighton & Hove. We inspect all families on application and then on a regular basis. Students will typically be placed in a shared room with another student.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from ISE Hove. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 50 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Brighton based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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