English school in Brighton: Oxford International Education
- beautiful historic building
- classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 70 £ per course level
Location: The school is situated on the main road running through Hove, just on the border between Hove and Brighton. Hove is an upmarket area, with a more tranquil feel than its bustling city neighbour, with lawns stretching along the cobbled beaches. That being said, the street that the school is on is filled with commercial eateries, shops and bars.
Getting around: The centre of Brighton is 25 minutes by foot from the school door. There is also a regular bus service that takes around 5 minutes to get to the edge of the city centre. In comparison, Hove is an 11-minute walk from Oxford International Brighton. Brighton Railway Station has a direct service to London, which takes around an hour. From the school, the train station is 20 minutes away.
Seeing the sights: The beach with its colourful beach huts and long pier is often a highlight for those visiting the city. This is 20 minutes away from the school by bus, a pleasant 30 minute stroll along the seafront. The Royal Pavilion and Brighton Museum & Art Gallery are centrally located within the city centre, so about 25 minutes by foot from Oxford International Education.
Courses: General English courses are taught in the morning or the afternoon, and are available in a range of intensities. An exam preparation course for the IELTS exam is taught at the school. In the summer holiday months Oxford International Education provides young learners with a package course, which is arranged through the school, but generally takes place in another location.
School extras: The school building has free wifi throughout and there is a social room and a computer room for students to use outside lessons. There is a university counselling service available for those who want to further their education.
School chain: Oxford International is a world-renowned educational provider with many language schools throughout Europe, North America and the United Kingdom. The schools are all equipped to teach the English language in a range of options that covers a wide spectrum of student’s learning needs. For those wanting to further their education, Oxford International Education partners with a number of universities in the UK and Europe.
- Oxford International Education operated previously under the name ISIS.
- The language school Oxford International Education was founded in Brighton, England UK in 1997.
- Legal name / parent company: Oxford International Education & Travel Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 2014517232845A23A
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price at school Our price | 403 383 | 806 766 | 1209 1149 | 1612 1532 | 1795 1706 | 2154 2047 | 2872 2729 | 3180 3021 | 3816 3626 | 3770 3582 | 6552 6225 |
The course includes 20 lessons per week of General English and 10 lessons per week of Elective Lessons - such as 21st Century Business, Exam Skills, English for Academic Purposes, Confident Speaking etc.
This is the perfect course for students who would like to complement their 20 core lessons with 10 specialised elective lessons. It will allow exploration of an extensive range of elective options as a well as building a solid foundation of language. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Available electives:
- Confident speaking
- Exam skills
- 21st century business skills
- Academic reading and writing
- English for academic purposes
- English for customer service
- Debate, presentation and public speaking
- Global leadership
- English for journalism
- English through literature
- Pronunciation and fluency
- Projects and communication
- English in a local context
- Essential English
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 313 298 | 626 595 | 939 893 | 1252 1190 | 1420 1349 | 1704 1619 | 2272 2159 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 3042 2890 | 5424 5153 |
This course develops all aspects of language competence in a personalised programme coordinated by the core teacher. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Course benefits:
- Build your general proficiency in English
- Develop the main language skills: reading, speaking, listening, writing and mediation
- Skills-based and situational learning
- Add additional lessons to further develop your language skills
- Access to the school´s bespoke virtual learning campus 24/7
- Learn from the qualified team of teachers who know the needs of each student and will offer personalised attention to ensure students succeed
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2592 2463 | 3456 3284 | 3910 3715 | 4692 4458 | 4771 4533 | 8448 8026 |
The course includes 20 lessons per week of General English + 20 lessons per week of Elective Lessons - such as 21st Century Business, Exam Skills, English for Academic Purposes, Confident Speaking etc.
The course consists of the 20 morning classes plus 20 afternoon specialised elective lessons per week, allowing students to maximise their study day and develop a wide variety of skills. It covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.
Available electives:
- Confident speaking
- Exam skills
- 21st century business skills
- Academic reading and writing
- English for academic purposes
- English for customer service
- Debate, presentation and public speaking
- Global leadership
- English for journalism
- English through literature
- Pronunciation and fluency
- Projects and communication
- English in a local context
- Essential English
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 185 176 | 370 352 | 555 528 | 740 703 | 925 879 | 1110 1055 | 1295 1231 | 1480 1406 | 1850 1758 | 2220 2109 | 185 176 |
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 403 383 | 806 766 | 1209 1149 | 1612 1532 | 1795 1706 | 2154 2047 | 2872 2729 | 3180 3021 | 3816 3626 | 3770 3582 | 6552 6225 |
The schools Business English curriculum combines the best in academic business knowledge with practice for everyday business situations, exploring areas such as entrepreneurship, marketing, HR and more. For this level, there will be the option to add related field trips such as visiting a local business or an industrial facility.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2160 2052 | 2592 2463 | 3456 3284 | 3910 3715 | 4692 4458 | 4771 4533 | 8448 8026 |
The schools Business English curriculum combines the best in academic business knowledge with practice for everyday business situations, exploring areas such as entrepreneurship, marketing, HR and more. For this level, there will be the option to add related field trips such as visiting a local business or an industrial facility.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 24 |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 313 298 | 626 595 | 939 893 | 1252 1190 | 1420 1349 | 1704 1619 | 2272 2159 | 2550 2423 | 3060 2907 | 3042 2890 | 5424 5153 |
This course offers 20 lessons per week to help prepare students for the IELTS exam.
Availability for this course will be confirmed upon registration.
The course helps students develop their English skills and improve their exam technique in preparation for the IELTS. Students are prepared for the test through a combination of language skills training and test practice. Each week is based on a relevant topic area, allowing students to build up experience of a range of topics covered in the test.
Course benefits:
- The most commonly requested proof of level of English to study at universities in Canada and the UK
- Widely recognised English exam for admission into universities and colleges in North America
- Recognised by many government agencies for visa and immigration applications
- Accepted by many employers as the English benchmark
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Information for all courses offered by Oxford International Education
Course textbook costs GBP 70 per course level and includes access to guided E-learning for the duration of the course + 3 months after the student finishes.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Oxford International Education
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 9Number of public PC workstations: 12Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
380 £ return (both ways)
218 £ return (both ways)
374 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 1 km |
Baseball | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Cricket | | 2 km |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | - |
Field Hockey | | 2 km |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Ice Hockey | | 2 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | - |
Rugby | | 2 km |
Sailing | | 5 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | - |
Yoga | | 2 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Experience life in a British home getting to know the local culture and customs. The school works with trusted and experienced providers offering accommodation in line with British Council and English UK guidelines.
Highlights of living with a host family:
- A great opportunity to enhance your English.
- Families selected through trusted agents.
- All families experienced in caring for EFL students.
- Located in the local area.
- Private study table.
- Maximum 4 students per homestay.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Experience life in a British home getting to know the local culture and customs. The school works with trusted and experienced providers offering accommodation in line with British Council and English UK guidelines.
Highlights of living with a host family:
- A great opportunity to enhance your English
- Families selected through trusted agents
- All families experienced at caring for EFL students
- Located in the local area
- Private study table
- Maximum 4 students per homestay
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 355 | 710 | 1065 | 1420 | 1775 | 2130 | 2485 | 2840 | 3550 | 4260 | 355 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Britannia Study Hotel is an inner-city residence, offering students state-of-the-art living quarters close to the city centre and main shopping area, and only 5 minutes’ walk to school.
Facilities:
- Single en-suite rooms.
- Free WiFi.
- Shared kitchen with utensils provided.
- Reception & 24-hour security.
- Study desk & chair.
- Bed linen provided.
- Weekly linen & towel change.
- Laundry facilities.
- Weekly cleaning of room & common areas.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Terrie & Detty’s student house is located in Hove and offers bright and spacious rooms for students. This residence offers a warm and homely atmosphere with only a 15-minute walk to the school.
Facilities:
- Private rooms.
- Controlled access entry.
- Free WiFi.
- Community kitchen & dining.
- Laundry facilities.
- Study desk & chair.
- Communal kitchen with utensils.
- Towels & linen provided.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 255 | 510 | 765 | 1020 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 255 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Terrie & Detty’s student house is located in Hove and offers bright and spacious rooms for students. This residence offers a warm and homely atmosphere with only a 15-minute walk to the school.
Facilities:
- Private rooms
- Controlled access entry
- Free Wi-Fi
- Community kitchen & dining
- Laundry facilities
- Study desk & chair
- Communal kitchen with utensils
- Towels & linen provided
Ratings of Oxford International Education compared to ratings of all schools in England UK
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Student opinions about Oxford International Education, Brighton
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Questions and answers about Oxford International Education
- I am looking for an intensive English course for my 15 year old son in Brighton for one week, ideally in March without accommodation.“Junior group courses are available during the summer months. In the other months, students can enrol in adult courses as soon as they are 16 years old. At this school we do not offer courses for students under 16 years old. As soon as the student is 16, the student can register for a course here.”Sarah Fenwick, Admissions Officer from Oxford International Education, Brighton - Feb 11, 2022
FAQ about Oxford International Education, Brighton
- What is the best price for a course at Oxford International Education, Brighton?English courses at Oxford International Education start at 176 £ for General English Afternoon 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Oxford International?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Oxford International
- Is airport pickup offered by Oxford International Education?Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (190 £), London Gatwick Airport (109 £), London Stansted Airport (187 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Oxford International?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Oxford International varies from 15 students (General English Intensive 30) to 15 students (General English Intensive 30)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Oxford International Education?80% of teachers at Oxford International Education hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Oxford International Education from?The highest Nationality percentage at Oxford International Education comes from Spain with a 15.4% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (10.6%) and Italy (9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Oxford International Education offers courses for which ages?Oxford International Education offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.