General English Intensive 30

Oxford International English Brighton

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Course description

Our General English course is designed to improve all areas of your English, increasing your vocabulary, enhancing your grammar, boosting your written work and strengthening your reading skills. We encourage individual learning and independence through working alone, in pairs and in groups. We often use authentic written texts and listening material from newspapers and magazines, television and video, the Internet and other sources as well as using a variety of teaching methodologies that aim to develop both fluency and accuracy in the language.

We use up-to-date textbooks and teaching methods, as part of a syllabus that is regularly revised to keep our lessons as fresh and modern as possible. Fortnightly testing is also carried out so that your progress can be checked and monitored and which highlights and which parts of your English need extra help.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:30 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 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

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

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"It was great"

abdulmajeed Al Abri, student from Oman

The school was the best unit the last week, a teacher came and he doesn't look like he wants to teach.
The homestay was good but it was far from the school.
It was a good experience, I hope to do it again

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
14 Aug 2017 - 8 Sep 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great experience - expert school"

Ashraf Mohammed O Arafah, student from Saudi Arabia

it was great experience for me communicating with many nationalities using English language.

i like :
My teacher
activities in class and outside class was good but need more improvement.
location is great .

dislike or need improvement :
classes was very small to occupy the students
facilities : should be cafeteria or place selling snacks - toilette not enough.

HOUSING :
I received the family address and information on the same day of arrival.
The host family was great but the school didn't tell me they were hosting 7 student in one house - i knew that in the 4th day.
I was late everyday trying to use toilette - sometimes i didn't find a chair on the breakfast.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
10 Jul 2017 - 21 Jul 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It has been amazing"

Natalia Chacopino Santana, student from Spain

I've really enjoyed my experience in Brighton and it has been very useful for me. I think in just 5 week I had improved my English and I can recommend the school and Terry's house to everybody.
In Terry's house I felt like home. She and her son Mat (who was living with us) were kind and respectful people. With regards the school, the location is perfect, so close to the centre and you can find all the facilities you need around the area. I went to the school everyday on foot from my house so it was really comfortable. The teachers there were amazing, they were really open minded and relaxed people and you can really feel that they like what are they doing.
Definitely the experience has been exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
6 Feb 2017 - 10 Mar 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Learning English in a good located school with great staff and nice students"

Benjamin Thomas, student from Switzerland

Classes: I attended the CAE exam class. We had a good team spirit and the students were welcoming, nice and motivated. The size of the class changed between 7-12 students. The fluctuation of the class was high. This fact makes it not easy for the students and teachers to prepare step-by-step.

Teacher: The whole staff of the school is wonderful, helpful, very friendly and with good spirits. My teacher was motivated and motivating, was very nice and had good expertise in teaching. We must speak English in class and she required to let the students speak as much as possible. The atmosphere was relaxed but studious. She was well prepared. The Facebook group of the CAE class provided the weekly plan, newspaper article or video clips of interest.

Location: Nicely located, central and close to the seafront. The school itself is quite small.

Facilities: They were okay but this issue is maybe the greatest disadvantage of the school. The classrooms were small and okay for a max of 12 students. During the breaktime there was always a big queue for the toilet and the student room was more a meeting room for students to have a chat or eat something. There was not a quiet place to study at the school.

Activities: The social program was fantastic, with a wide range of different activities and a great opportunity to meet students and make new friends.

Housing: I stayed in a host family in Hove. They were friendly, but despite this, I would not recommend this kind of housing, because it seems that for many families it is just a business and it is not worth the money you pay. It in fact makes you less independent. My family watched a lot of telly, which is why we didn’t really have talks and we did no activities at all together; they just provided food, but I never could take part in the family. There are good student houses in Brighton, or for longterm students, the option to rend a flat with mates.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
27 Apr 2015 - 5 Jun 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A short and intense experience"

Salvador Moreno Gutiérrez, student from Spain

I've had a very valuable experience at ISIS Brighton. The classes are nice - most times I didn't notice that I was having class. In addition, the teachers were great! It's very well-located, just in the middle of Brighton; you can walk easily to most of places from the school. On the other hand, my host family was very kind to me in my three weeks there.
Only thing I didn't like was the high prices of transport and even food at the supermarket. You have to keep your eyes peeled!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
21 Jul 2014 - 8 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was wonderful, amazing, very interesting and unforgettable."

Sopiko Kitiashvili, student from Georgia

Thank you for everything. The teachers are very friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
I liked everything there in your school.

If it possible, I would continue my course.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
21 Jul 2014 - 1 Aug 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Just perfect !"

Gabriela Minotto de Andre Seixas, student from Brazil

Firstly Brighton is a different and incredible city, with amazing people and places to go. ISIS school is also great! Everybody is always trying to make you feel at home with your family. And this is very important when you're studying abroad alone. My teachers were very attentive and wonderful educators. My host family was just the funniest family ever and they were very kind with me as well. Now you can see I had a perfect experience!

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
15 Oct 2012 - 23 Nov 2012
Age group
25 - 34
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

Oxford International English Brighton offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 200
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 20 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 200
Students who want to make the most of their English learning experience choose to live in a homestay as you live in an English home and get to practice your skills outside the classroom. You also get the opportunity to learn more about the English culture, food and way of life.

In ISIS Brighton we have a dedicated homestay organiser who personally inspects every single home that we use. Each homestay is different, some are traditional families with 2 parents and children, others are single, retired or with grown up children. What each homestay has in common is that you will receive a warm welcome and be treated like another member of the home. All of our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes away by public transport and many are within walking distance of the school.

You can have single or a twin room and you will have breakfast and your evening meal in the home. Your room will have a bed, space to store your clothes and a desk for you to study. Most homes also have internet access. Before you arrive we will give you details of the home and also a phone number and email address so that you can contact your hosts before you arrive.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 225
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, heating, and other
Distance to school: 20 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 10:00 AM
£ 225
Students who want to make the most of their English learning experience choose to live in a homestay as you live in an English home and get to practice your skills outside the classroom. You also get the opportunity to learn more about the English culture, food and way of life.

In ISIS Brighton we have a dedicated homestay organiser who personally inspects every single home that we use. Each homestay is different, some are traditional families with 2 parents and children, others are single, retired or with grown up children. What each homestay has in common is that you will receive a warm welcome and be treated like another member of the home. All of our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes away by public transport and many are within walking distance of the school.

You can have single or a twin room and you will have breakfast and your evening meal in the home. Your room will have a bed, space to store your clothes and a desk for you to study. Most homes also have internet access. Before you arrive we will give you details of the home and also a phone number and email address so that you can contact your hosts before you arrive.
student-residence

Terrie and Detty's Student House - Single room - No meals

£ 260
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 4 New Church Road, , Brighton & Hove,, East Sussex, BN3 4FH, UK
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 260
Terrie and Detty’s Student House is located in the centre of Hove and it’s only a 15-minute walk. A lovely shared student house with self-catering and shared bathroom. All rooms are bright and airy and have been recently renovated. All rooms have a shared bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided and changed on a weekly basis. Communal areas are cleaned every day.
WI FI is available and included in the cost.

Brighton Study Hotel - Single-person room - No meals

£ 330
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: Hampton Street, Brighton BN1 2DD
Location: In the city center of Brighton
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
£ 330
The residence is a new state-of-the-art student residence located in the heart of Brighton, just a
short walk to Churchill Square, the main shopping area and the City Centre.
The rooms are furnished to a very high standard and maintained by a British Council
Accredited organisation. The residence is on Western Road which has a wide variety of shops, cafes, bars, clubs, cinema, ethnic supermarkets and large
supermarkets close to the residence. The beach is a ten minute walk.
The ISIS School is a 5-10 minute walk from the residence, and is easy to find.
There are excellent transport links to the rest of the city, as well as being a short walk
from Brighton Station with regular trains to London.
visa

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 . 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 £ 70 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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