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Interactive English Language SchoolBrighton, England UK

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

164 students - overall rating
94 Church Rd. - BN3 2EB Brighton - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Courses are cheaper than in most other schools.
  • Free coffee and tea making facilities.
  • Student lounge with foosball and pool table.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not have classes for complete beginners.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 47%
25-34 years 35%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 3%

Location: Interactive English Language School is on one of the main streets connecting Brighton to Hove. Brighton is only 50 minutes from London by train, and students have the option to walk 30 minutes or take the bus to the main Brighton train station. The streets around the school are filled with shops, eateries and bars for students to enjoy after class. A quick bus journey will take students to the main beach strip of Brighton.

Course selection: Interactive English Language offers an extensive range of full time English courses designed for adults and taught by professional and certified teachers. When it comes to learning, Interactive English Language School integrates courses adapted for usability in the real world with a focus on practice. It also offers tailored courses catering to medical students, courses for receptionists and BEC preparations for high school students. With courses designed to help in preparation for exams like FCE, IELTS, CAE and BCE, the school is ideal for an all-round English language education for students as well as professionals.

Facilities: It has 4 classrooms equipped with media systems for a class of 15 students but has an average class size of only 9 students, ensuring personalised attention.

Accommodation: The staying options available in Brighton and Hove include homestay, student houses, flats and even bed and breakfast inns.

Accreditations: Interactive English Language School is accredited by the British Council, and is a member of English UK.

English Courses

General Language
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Interactive English Language School include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Interactive English Language School, Brighton

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Interactive English Language School, Brighton
164 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.3 

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 18-30 years (96 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (41 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (19 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, teachers clearly explained the material. I always felt attention to myself from the teachers. I would like to mention the work of the secretary in the school. She was ready to help in any situation, a very attentive worker!
Insider tip: I think that giving advice is the most ungrateful thing!
Review details
Course: Elementary Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jul. 2018 by Elena Titova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The concept of interactivity is what I was looking for. They are always friendly and communicate with the office and the students present in a pleasant atmosphere. There was a break room which was well utilised and useful for further language activities
Disliked
Nothing to complain about
Review details
Course: Standard Course 36  - 1 week
Review date: 18. Dec. 2023 by Volker Krobisch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Small school, very friendly, Price much more affordable than the majority of language schools Break room with hot drink self-service, computers and table football Easy to access, many bus stops in front of the school Teachers and admin staff attentive
Insider tip: Opportunity to study in the morning and / or the afternoon Numerous levels of classes
Review details
Other comments Excellent value
Course: Elementary Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018 by Claire Chemla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I met a lot of inspiring and kind people, very professional and helpful. I really enjoyed to stay in Brighton and in Interactive ELS both. I miss everything and everyone a lot now that I am back home.
Insider tip: Just be open minded
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Other comments Thank you
Course: Intermediate Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2018 by Giorgia Genocchio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone was really kind to me and teachers are also very nice so I could learn English every day in a comfortable atmosphere. Lessons are well structured.
Insider tip: In some accommodations, we have to live together with other foreign students.
Review details
Course: Intermediate Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 13. Mar. 2018 by Hiroko Sato
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The level test. When students want to go up to upper class, they must take a level test which is a good rule. Free coffee and tea in a lounge.
Review details
Other comments If they have activities it would have been better. Also, the reading room should be improved.
Course: Standard 28 - 12 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Min Seo Kim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The lessons are very well organized. I was lucky enough to have a very good teacher who was able to always keep his attention high.
Review details
Other comments The staff is always available to provide information and clarifications.
Course: FCE Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Sep. 2018 by Giada Ferraro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very well located and with a good quality price. The teachers, the staff and the atmosphere in general are great.
Insider tip: There is no library and the school is small with old facilities.
Review details
Course: FCE / IELTS Exam Preparation - 9 weeks
Review date: 18. Apr. 2017 by Ariel Edgardo Diaz Saez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The approachability of the professionals who work in the school and the quality of the teaching staff
Review details
Course: Upper-Intermediate Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 10. Nov. 2017 by Adrian Dalmases Clemente
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I love the atmosphere! You can meet loads of people, chat, go out... Robert is a good teacher!
Disliked
The week I was there, there weren't many social activities organized by the school. But the following week they did loads of fun activities.
Review details
Course: Standard Course 28 - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2024 by Laura Ceña Torné
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The relationship with the other students as well as the very good reception of the staff.
Disliked
More progress with discussions with the host family than in class because there was a real lack of oral exercises or reading text out loud.
Review details
Course: Intermediate Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 16. May. 2022 by Catherine SOLA
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small school with friendly classmates and very friendly and helpful teachers and stafs.
Review details
Course: Standard 28 - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2017 by Michal Antala
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everyone at reception is really helpful and nice, assisting students with any issues.
Insider tip: If you are over 30, I don't recommend you to stay with a host family. Mainly because they have rules you have to follow which would make no sense to you. Also they eat a lot of fried and spicy food.
Review details
Course: Pre-Intermediate Course [English] - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2019 by Goar Ayrapetyan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The positive side of school is a good connection with students and flexibility.
Review details
Course: Elementary Standard Course 20 [English] - 44 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2024 by Roman Arsentev
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All students are from different parts of the world, from different countries.
Insider tip: Choose a family with no pets or children.
Review details
Course: Upper-Intermediate Course [Английский] - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2018 by Angelina Spiridonova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Atmosphere, students from different countries. The teachers are friendly.
Insider tip: Spend more time on self-study and interaction with local people.
Review details
Course: Standard course - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2013 by M.f. Fettouh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Location / atmosphere with other students of several nationalities
Disliked
In class, I did not have enough oral expression. The professor's monologue was centered on him. I talked a lot more in my host family.
Review details
Course: Intermediate Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 16. May. 2022 by Carole Pimenta
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The staff is very nice and helpful. They are very kind and nice.
Review details
Other comments It is an excellent school with a very good organization. Before your arrival, you are given a lot of information (to go to your family from the station and between your accommodation and the school).
Course: Intermediate Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2017 by Mireille Marguerie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Availability of the staff, friendly environment and teachers.
Review details
Course: Upper-Intermediate Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Giovanni Arnoldi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
We received a very nice welcome and the teachers were great!
Review details
Course: Intermediate Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Review date: 9. May. 2022 by Petra Schattschneider
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very good organization and very good quality of teaching.
Review details
Course: Standard 28 - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2017 by roger Marmus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Everyone was friendly and was ready do help each other.
Review details
Course: Pre-Intermediate Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2017 by Kristín Valdimarsdottir
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
One problem: in my class there were lots of Italians.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Nadia is a very good teacher.
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2019 by Gianfiore Laurino
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
For a little extra money, there are better schools.
Insider tip: Look for a school with a social program (extra activities organized by school staff for evenings and afternoons which make easier for networking).
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: There is no social program in this school (extra activities organized by the school itself). This means you have to do your network with other students and it is quite difficult in short times like 2-3 weeks. Social programs are a catalyst for this, in fact I've seen a lot of students just getting bored during the afternoon because they didn't know what to do. Not my case but I think this is a very big problem. With a social program everything is easier. Remind that is a very cheap school after all: Teachers and staff are nice, but lessons were not very challenging. Easy to follow. Facilities are the minimum possible, no desks in classrooms, just chairs with a side-table, not very comfortable. The main problem anyway is the lack of social program.
Course: Upper-Intermediate Course [Inglese] - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Aug. 2019 by Fabio Sernagiotto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The familiar air that is created inside the school
Review details
Course: Intermediate Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 11. Dec. 2018 by Dario Bozzi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I love my classes with Ian who is a great teacher.
Review details
Course: Elementary Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2017 by Suzana Adriazola Acha
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Cosy, welcoming and excellent with the students.
Insider tip: If you are going for a short course, ask about the content since they organisise the classes and the topics as a year programme so at least you know what they are studying.
Review details
Course: Elementary Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2017 by Maria Josefa Ballester Arroniz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It was good that there were few Japanese people.
Insider tip: School is fun, but it's a place for people who really want to study English.
Review details
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation 20 English - 24 weeks
Review date: 30. Jun. 2020 by Ichiro Hasegawa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The people attending, and in general the staff.
Review details
Course: Standard 28 [Inglese] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Vincenzo Cicogna
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The school is excellent. I had a nice group.
Review details
Course: Standard 28 [Englisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2019 by Nataliya Tkachenko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 Interactive English Language School BrightonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Interactive English Language School

“If you wish to study in warm friendly atmosphere and get the highest quality tuition, then Interactive English is for you. ”
– 
Steve Johnston
Director of Interactive English Language School
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% 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 8:00
Student gender mix
55% male / 45% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2000
Legal name/parent company
Interactive English Language School, Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 7147035

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 70
Throughout the year: 55
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 9%
Saudi Arabia 9%
France 6%
Turkey 5%
Spain 5%
Italy 5%
Chile 4%
Germany 3%
Switzerland 2%
Netherlands 2%
China 1%
Japan 1%
Korea 1%
Israel 1%
Venezuela 1%
Other nationalities 45%

Information for all courses offered by Interactive English Language School

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
Comments about courses

Registration fee for visa students: GBP 70.

The first course book is included in the fees. When a student changes level, one new book is needed at a cost of GBP 40.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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.

Airport transfer

Luton Airport:
240 £ one way
480 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
135 £ one way
270 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
240 £ one way
480 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Gatwick (LGW).
More details about airports near Brighton and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Brighton page. For flight comparisons to Brighton, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Turkey 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
20 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Music-
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball4 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Picnics and Barbecues
Social Evenings

Adults - Paid activities

Ten-Pin Bowling, LaserTag
Excursions to London, Oxford, Windsor, Eton, Cambridge, Greenwich, Bath, Stonehenge and Salisbury

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about Interactive English Language School

  • Yes, the school closes only on three holidays: Good Friday, Christmas and New Year.
    Mariam, International House Malta , from Malta - Nov 04, 2022
  • The school accepts only students with previous knowledge of English for group courses. You can book some private lessons and then switch to the group course as soon as you reach an Elementary level. Otherwise we can always recommend you another school in Brighton which offers group courses for complete beginners. 
    Irina Zotova, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 22, 2022

FAQ about Interactive English Language School, Brighton

  • English courses at Interactive English Language School start at 157 £ for Elementary Standard Course 20 course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Interactive English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (240 £), London Gatwick Airport (135 £), London Stansted Airport (240 £)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Interactive English Language School comes from Brazil with a 9% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (9%) and France (6%).
  • Interactive English Language School offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Interactive English Language School

Interactive English Language School Brochure (PDF)
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