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Castle School of EnglishBrighton, England UK

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4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of Castle School of English, Brighton
Ranked #10 of 25 English schools in Brighton
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
2.5 

Rating: 2.5/5.0

Social activities
2.7 

Rating: 2.7/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Great location in the heart of central Brighton, just a short walk from the train station and Brighton beach.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location Castle School of English Brighton is located in the culturally rich coastal city of Brighton, southern England. Situated in the heart of Brighton city centre, the school is within walking distance of many amenities, eateries, restaurants, and several of the city's main attractions. Such attractions include the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the Brighton Centre concert hall, British Airways i360, Brighton Beach and more. SeaLife Brighton and Brighton Pier are also within a 15-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Getting around: The school's central location opens up Brighton to be travelled on foot. For any trips outside the centre, the closest bus station is within a couple of minutes' walk of the school and Brighton's central train station is within a 10-minute walk. London is around an hour's train journey from Brighton.

Course selection: In addition to General English, taught over various schedules and intensities and available to students at all levels, the school also provides Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, CAE, FCE) and Young Learners Summer courses suitable to students aged 16 and 17 years old.

Social and cultural: Castle School of English Brighton arranges various activities and excursions for students that can include Castle School English Speaking Pub Night, a varied weekly adult social programme and book tours around the South East with Discovery Tours.
  • The language school Castle School of English was founded in Brighton, England UK in 2003.
  • Legal name / parent company: Castle School Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 6405679

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Castle School of English

Comments about courses

The first course book is included in the reg fee. Any extra books will cost GBP 40-50 per book.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 £
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Castle School of English, Brighton can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Castle School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
80% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:15
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Castle School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 10
    Number of public PC workstations: 1
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 70
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Luton Airport:
185 £ one way
370 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
80 £ one way
160 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
185 £ one way
370 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Brighton and how to get from the airport to Brighton on your own here on our Brighton page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Kenya require a visa to enter and study in England UK.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
10 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding10 km
Music1 km
Swimming1 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Table football, Movie at school, Board games

Adults - Paid activities

Bowling, Rock Climbing, Cinema, Seven Sisters, Full day excursions to London, Portsmouth etc..

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Bowling, Rock Climbing, Cinema, Seven Sisters, Full day excursions to London, Portsmouth etc..

Accommodation

Ratings of Castle School of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

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Homestay-

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Student opinions about Castle School of English, Brighton

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Interesting lessons, nice ladies at the reception, wonderful teachers.
Disliked
Small classrooms, without air conditioning.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Course 20 - 2 weeks
23. Aug. 2022

Map  

12 Dyke Road - BN1 3FE Brighton
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FAQ about Castle School of English,

  • The schedule depends on the student's language level and the number of participants.
    Students will usually be informed of their schedule on the first day of class.
    Gosia, Senior Travel Consultant from Castle School of English - Aug 30, 2022
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Castle School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (185 £), London Gatwick Airport (80 £), London Stansted Airport (185 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Castle School varies from 1 students (Private lessons) to 15 students (General English Course 28)
  • 80% of teachers at Castle School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Castle School of English comes from Spain with a 30% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and France (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Castle School of English offers courses from 12 years (Young Learners Course - Tuition and Activities, 28 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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