EC, Brighton[Brighton]
HIGHLIGHTS
- High quality English language training with plentiful modern facilities
- Lively lessons with emphasis on student participation and fast progress
- A popular seaside resort surrounded by the beautiful countryside, enjoy the sunny weather and refreshing atmosphere
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 Academic Year 30 |
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- About the School
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Founded in 1991, EC (formerly named European Centre of English Language Studies) is a group of private English language schools committed to providing the highest quality English language training experience. Originally known as one of the oldest private English language schools in Malta, EC has since grown rapidly over the past years and has established a high reputation for excellence in language training. Today, EC has schools located in fascinating English speaking destinations all around the world, in order to offer independent students exposure to different cross-cultural ideas in vibrant living environments that will deepen their English communication skills and cultural understanding.
Students enjoy small class sizes that ensure sufficient individual attention and the help that students need in order to achieve their goals. The school utilizes a structured curriculum, level tests, student tutorials and frequent homework tasks to support learning. Each of the EC schools is equipped with modern facilities such as wireless internet connections, a multimedia room where students can send emails, a library for study and a cafeteria where students can relax and meet other students. Each EC school has a warm and pleasant atmosphere with dedicated staff offering a wealth of experience.
All EC centres in the UK are accredited by the British Council and are members of English UK, the national association of accredited English language centres.
- DATA
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- Type : Private
- Airport Pickup : Yes
- Establishment : 1991
- Internet Access : Yes
- Membership/Accreditation : British Council, English UK
- Tuition : Medium
- Enrollment : 250
- Activities : Frequent
- Average Class Size : 12
- Location : Urban
- Student Adviser : Yes
- Transportation : Train, subway, bus, taxi
- CONTACT INFORMATION
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EC Head Office
Paolo Court, Giuseppe Cali Street
Ta' Xbiex , XBX 1423 , Malta
TEL: (+356) 23 790000
FAX: (+356) 23 790674
E-mail: study@ecenglish.com
Website: http://www.ecenglish.com/
- Student Countries of Origin
- The school has hosted thousands of students from around the world. The majority of students have come to the school from Europe, including Switzerland (10%), Spain (10%), France (5%), Germany (5%) and Italy. Students are also from Asia; Korea (10%), Japan (10%) and Taiwan. Others include students from countries in Latin America (10%) and Middle East (10%).
- Faculty Qualifications
- The instructors are trained, fully-certified professionals. Many instructors have lived and traveled abroad and have extensive experience teaching English to students from around the world. The personal and academic qualities of the instructors make each uniquely qualified to offer meaningful language-learning opportunities and to care deeply about their students.
- Housing
- The school provides students with the opportunity to live in off-campus residences or enjoy a homestay experience. For students who prefer an independent lifestyle, off-campus residences provide more privacy and offer opportunities to interact with people in the community outside the school environment. The school also arranges homestays for those students who want to experience local culture first-hand as a member of a family and practice their conversational English. Students are encouraged to make their housing arrangements as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. Private off-campus apartments are also available; however students must make their own arrangements. For more information, use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.
- Surrounding Area
- The school is located right in the heart of Brighton located on the south coast of England. Brighton is the elegant seaside resort city on the south coast of England and known as a popular tourist destination with numerous hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The school is situated in a beautiful Georgian building close to the seafront and is just 10 minutes’ walk from Brighton Pier and the famous Royal Pavilion, home of King George IV. Within 5 minutes’ walk from school is a convenient shopping area with a great variety of local entertainment.
The city is an important cultural center with an international reputation as one of the most fashionable cities in England. The modern city of Brighton and its surrounding area is also an important educational center with universities and many English language schools. Home to over 150,000 residents, Brighton is one of the largest and most famous seaside resorts in the United Kingdom. Famous for its social life and entertainment, there’s always much to do in Brighton as there are many lively clubs, trendy bars and restaurants. More recently, Brighton has seen a return to the highly fashionable image of the city held in the past. The city has also become one of Europe's leading conference resorts and has regularly hosted political conferences of the main political parties. The city is a venue for a spectacular mix of events, from the London to Brighton vintage car rally to the largest arts festival in England. Over the summer, the city also hosts a variety of outdoor festivals that attract world-wide attention. Together with the attractions further inland, these contribute to Brighton being sometimes referred to as "London-by-the-sea". As such Brighton certainly is one of the most accessible and enjoyable places outside of London.
- Courses
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Academic Year 30 APPLY- About This Course
- The Academic Year Program is offered year-round with starting dates every Monday. Students enrolled in the program study for a minimum of 24 weeks and may study at multiple centers for at least 12 weeks per center. Each student receives 30 lessons (22.5 hours) per week. The Academic Year Program is most suitable for students who are interested in studying abroad long-term or are considering study in a university degree program. The course allows students to focus on improving all-around English fluency and open unlimited opportunities for their future.
During the Academic Year Program students will be able to substantially develop their English language and General Communication skills, and build confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on all skills including grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. The highest level of monitoring, supervision, feedback and assessment is provided through weekly tutorials, homework and regular level tests. As an additional service specifically for Academic Year Program students, the school has a special Academic Year Coordinator who students will meet regularly for assistance.
The program is offered to all students with English levels from Beginner to Advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their overall English skills and guarantee placement into an appropriate ability level. Each student receives a Personal Language Portfolio which includes a report of progress, records of progress tests, descriptions of personal learning methods and examples of work. Upon reaching the Intermediate level, students have the additional option to choose between two separate learning tracks; English for Work & Life and English for University. Students also may take a recognized exam such as TOEFL or IELTS as part of their course.
Outside of the classroom, students are strongly encouraged to explore personal areas of interest and experience the country they live in to gain real, practical insight into the culture as well as the language. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities.
Classroom sizes range from 10 to 14 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective long-term English language learning. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10-14 Students CLASS LEVELS: 6 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 24-52 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 24 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 2010/11/01 2010/11/08 2010/11/15 2010/11/22 2010/11/29 2010/12/06 2010/12/13 2010/12/20 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE UK£ 40 (US$ 65)TUITION FEE (2010) 24-52 WEEKS UK£ 175 Per Week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEUK£ 30HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 24-52 WEEKS UK£ 100 Per Week UK£ 119 Per Week Airport Pickup Service UK£ 120 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay Fees include meals.
Academic Year 20 APPLY- About This Course
- The Academic Year Program is offered year-round with starting dates every Monday. Students enrolled in the program study for a minimum of 24 weeks and may study at multiple centers for at least 12 weeks per center. Each student receives 20 lessons (15 hours) per week. The Academic Year Program is most suitable for students who are interested in studying abroad long-term or are considering study in a university degree program. The course allows students to focus on improving all-around English fluency and open unlimited opportunities for their future.
During the Academic Year Program students will be able to substantially develop their English language and General Communication skills, and build confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on all skills including grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. The highest level of monitoring, supervision, feedback and assessment is provided through weekly tutorials, homework and regular level tests. As an additional service specifically for Academic Year Program students, the school has a special Academic Year Coordinator who students will meet regularly for assistance.
The program is offered to all students with English levels from Beginner to Advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their overall English skills and guarantee placement into an appropriate ability level. Each student receives a Personal Language Portfolio which includes a report of progress, records of progress tests, descriptions of personal learning methods and examples of work. Upon reaching the Intermediate level, students have the additional option to choose between two separate learning tracks; English for Work & Life and English for University. Students also may take a recognized exam such as TOEFL or IELTS as part of their course.
Outside of the classroom, students are strongly encouraged to explore personal areas of interest and experience the country they live in to gain real, practical insight into the culture as well as the language. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities.
Classroom sizes range from 10 to 14 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective long-term English language learning. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 10-14 Students CLASS LEVELS: 6 Levels COURSE LENGTH: 24-52 Weeks MINIMUM AGE: 16 Years Old REQUIREMENT: N/A HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 24 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 2010/11/01 2010/11/08 2010/11/15 2010/11/22 2010/11/29 2010/12/06 2010/12/13 2010/12/20 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE UK£ 40 (US$ 65)TUITION FEE (2010) 24-52 WEEKS UK£ 140 Per Week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEUK£ 30HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 24-52 WEEKS UK£ 100 Per Week UK£ 119 Per Week Airport Pickup Service UK£ 120 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay Fees include meals.
Intensive English Course APPLY- About This Course
- The Intensive English Course is offered year-round. Students enrolled in the program receive 30 in-class lessons (22.5 hours) per week. The program is the most comprehensive and popular course at school and enables each student’s all round skills to develop in the morning, with a particular focus on areas to improve or special interests in the afternoon.
This program assists students at any ability level in developing English language skills, general communication skills, and building confidence when speaking. Instruction focuses on grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Each week, academic objectives are planned in advance and discussed with the students.
The program is offered with 6 levels of instruction from beginner to advanced. When students arrive at the school, they are given a comprehensive placement test to evaluate their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills and guarantee their proper placement into an ability level. Outside of the classroom, students are encouraged to independently explore the local areas of interest and experience the city’s vibrant, eclectic neighborhoods to gain real, practical insight into the culture of the city. Many students participate in school-organized events, as well, and enjoy the local entertainment and leisure activities.
Classroom sizes range from 10 to 12 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction. - Course Data
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CLASS SIZE: 12 students CLASS LEVELS: 6 levels COURSE LENGTH: 2-52 weeks MINIMUM AGE: 18 years old REQUIREMENT: N/A HOUSING: Homestay
Off-Campus Residence - Dates
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Choose 2 - 52 Week Course from Starting Dates 2010/09/20 2010/09/27 2010/10/04 2010/10/11 2010/10/18 2010/10/25 - Fees
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APPLICATION FEE UK£ 40 (US$ 65)TUITION FEE (2010 ) 2-7 WEEKS UK£ 240 per week 8-52 WEEKS UK£ 195 per week HOUSING
PLACEMENT FEEUK£ 30HOUSING FEE HOMESTAY DORMITORY/ON-CAMPUS APARTMENT OFF-CAMPUS RESIDENCE 2-23 WEEKS UK£ 127 per week N/A UK£ 175 per week 23-52 WEEKS UK£ 115 per week N/A UK£ 175 per week Airport Pickup Service UK£ 120 - Remarks / Other Information
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Dates and fees are subject to change without prior notice.
Application fee is non-refundable.
Homestay fees include meals.
- LOCATION
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Getting To Your SchoolBrighton
United Kingdom
LocationEC Brighton
24, Portland Place, Brighton , BN2 1DH , UNITED KINGDOMFrom London Heathrow International Airport:
The school arranges airport pick-up service that costs GBP 105 and brings students directly to the school in approximately 90 minutes. Taxis are also available at the airport.
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