English Language School, Hastings, England
General Information on Hastings
Hastings is a picturesque town of contrasts with interesting book and antique shops, cafés and restaurants. The modern town has a range of shopping, sports and entertainment facilities. Hastings also hosts an annual carnival, an "Old Town Week" during August, a beer festival in Alexandra Park, and an International Chess Congress.
For Hastings city map with location of school click hereCost of living in England
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in England is around US$ 3.00.
General Information on English Language School
The language school English Language School was founded in Hastings, England in 1973. The school is situated in an impressive Victorian 4-storey building known as Gensing Manor. It is conveniently located in the pleasant residential area of St Leonards a short walk from the beach, the local shops and other amenities. The Hastings town centre is a 20 minute walk or short bus journey.
Click here for a detailed Hastings city guideFacilities
Centre facilities include: 15 classrooms, 2 multimedia computer suites with Internet access, a large student cafeteria and clubroom, and a teacher training library.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is London Gatwick. It takes 90 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School English Language School in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 600 Adult courses throughout the year: 200 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 15 throughout the year: 9 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 15 years throughout the year: 19 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 12 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 4 % China 2 % France 4 % | Italy 11 % Japan 9 % Korea 14 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 5 % |
| 1 Standard (GE1) / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 352 | 528 | 704 | 880 | 1056 | 1320 | 1650 | 1800 | 150 |
| Comment | For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 145 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 140 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 135 GBP/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive (GE2) / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1800 | 2250 | 2340 | 195 |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 elective lessons per week. There are 3 types of electives available: language building, exam skills and special interest. Electives are tailored to your own level of English. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 160 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 150 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 145 GBP/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| 3 Certificate of Business English (GE2B) / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1800 | 2250 | 2340 | 195 |
| Comment | 20 general lessons + 8 business lessons per week. Maximum course length of 12 weeks. For courses lasting 20-29 weeks, price is 160 GBP/week. For courses lasting 30-39 weeks, price is 150 GBP/week. For courses lasting 40+ weeks, price is 145 GBP/week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by English Language School, Hastings can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 70.00 Brit. Pound |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 Brit. Pound. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
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| School closed: | National holidays in England: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 05.May, 26.May, 25.Aug, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | Lessons may take place in the morning AND/OR afternoon. Class timetables are subject to change. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 245 Brit. Pound week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // Single Room - Half Board, shared bathroom | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 103 | 412 | ||
| Comment | GBP 94.00 per week if 20 + weeks booked.. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Homestay// Shared Room - Half Board, shared bathroom | ||||
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| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 85 | 340 | ||
| Comment | GBP 78.00 per week if 20 + weeks booked.. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | Students are expected to arrive and depart on a weekend day. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 73 Brit. Pound (one way) |
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| Other leisure options: | Cultural visits. | |||
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| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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