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EC English 30+
Brighton, England UK

Dolphin House 2-5 Manchester Street Brighton - BN2 1TF Brighton - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Study with like-minded people.
  • EC Escapes - an exciting way for mature students to learn English and explore.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: EC English Brighton is located in the vibrant and diverse seaside city of Brighton, on the south coast of England. The school is housed in a brand-new centre just a 2-minute walk from Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, The Lanes and the restaurants, bars and clubs that Brighton is famous for. Students have an excellent location for reaching their language goals whilst having an extraordinary time in Brighton. The school is also within a 90-minute bus journey of London City, ensuring students have ample opportunity to discover England's Capital should they wish.

School facilities: The facilities within EC Brighton are of a very high standard, offering everything a student may need to feel comfortable inside and outside of the classrooms. Classrooms are equipped with electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment. The school's facilities include a library, a lounge area, a computer lab and free WIFI.

Course selection: General English taught over various schedules and intensities, Academic semester or year programmes, and several courses for specific learning. For more specific learning, students have multiple courses such as English for Work, English in the City, and Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS).

Social and Cultural: The school offers a varied social and cultural programme of activities, excursions and workshops for students, many of which are free of charge. Such activities and workshops can include pronunciation clinics, Dinner clubs, Conversation Sessions, trips to Seven Sisters and much more!

What makes the school special: EC English has a number of interesting extras included with the course: Free Access to Microsoft Office for the duration of the course; Orange Carpet Experience; Sunday Welcome Activity; extra language workshops and activities and access to MyEC from booking.

School chain: EC English Schools are all part of the larger group of EC Holdings Ltd. As a group, they have pushed boundaries within English tuition, for all levels and age groups, for many years. The group consists of multiple schools, spread throughout locations such as the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, Malta and South Africa.

The "EC Promise" is true throughout all EC locations, promising students that their English level will improve if they follow the 3 steps of attendance, homework and participation. The group ensures that all students will receive a friendly atmosphere to learn in, high-quality tuition and care, a varied social programme to accompany their learning, and appropriate facilities to reach their language goals.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 324 308 648 616 972 924 1,296 1,232 1,620 1,539 1,944 1,847 2,268 2,155 2,592 2,463 2,916 2,771 3,240 3,078 3,564 3,386
Price in US$ 415 829 1,244 1,658 2,073 2,487 2,902 3,316 3,731 4,145 4,559
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 348 331 696 662 1,044 992 1,392 1,323 1,740 1,653 2,088 1,984 2,436 2,315 2,784 2,645 3,132 2,976 3,480 3,306 3,828 3,637
Price in US$ 446 891 1,336 1,781 2,226 2,671 3,117 3,562 4,007 4,452 4,897
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 368 350 736 700 1,104 1,049 1,472 1,399 1,840 1,748 2,208 2,098 2,576 2,448 2,944 2,797 3,312 3,147 3,680 3,496 4,048 3,846
Price in US$ 471 942 1,413 1,883 2,354 2,825 3,296 3,766 4,237 4,708 5,179
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 404 384 808 768 1,212 1,152 1,616 1,536 2,020 1,919 2,424 2,303 2,828 2,687 3,232 3,071 3,636 3,455 4,040 3,838 4,444 4,222
Price in US$ 517 1,034 1,551 2,068 2,584 3,101 3,618 4,135 4,652 5,168 5,685
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 645 613 1,290 1,226 1,935 1,839 2,580 2,451 3,225 3,064 3,870 3,677 4,515 4,290 5,160 4,902 5,805 5,515 6,450 6,128 7,095 6,741
Price in US$ 826 1,651 2,476 3,301 4,126 4,951 5,776 6,601 7,426 8,251 9,076
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 645 613 1,290 1,226 1,935 1,839 2,580 2,451 3,225 3,064 3,870 3,677 4,515 4,290 5,160 4,902 5,805 5,515 6,450 6,128 7,095 6,741
Price in US$ 826 1,651 2,476 3,301 4,126 4,951 5,776 6,601 7,426 8,251 9,076
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:45 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 404 384 808 768 1,212 1,152 1,616 1,536 2,020 1,919 2,424 2,303 2,828 2,687 3,232 3,071 0 0 0
Price in US$ 517 1,034 1,551 2,068 2,584 3,101 3,618 4,135
Starting dates
2026: 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 14:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
30 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for EC English 30+ include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Common area
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  • Students in class
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EC English 30+

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish 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)
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 EC English 30+ and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2024

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 30

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 22%
Turkey 11%
Switzerland 9%
Brazil 6%
Italy 5%
Other nationalities 47%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 40.20618556701%
35-50 years 55.670103092784%
>50 years 4.1237113402062%
Minimum age of students
30 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by EC English 30+

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
£60
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £7 per week.
Comments about courses

Additional fees:

  • Bank transfer fee: GBP 18.
  • Student insurance (optional): GBP 14 per week (applicable to a maximum age of 75).
  • Course material: GBP 7 per week.

    Lessons may alternate between morning and afternoon sessions.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 £. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 27 Jun 2026, 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
£310 one way
£620 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£130 one way
£260 return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
£310 one way
£620 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Yoga.
- Sushi making lesson.
- Greyhound races.
- CV clinic.
- Pronunciation class.
- City orientation tour.

Adults - Paid activities

- London sites.
- Paris trip.
- Laser tag.
- Theatre.
- Leeds Castle.
- Canterbury.
Videos about leisure activities at EC English 30+ Brighton
activity possible
Ballet
Baseball
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 265 530 795 1060 1325 1590 1855 2120 2650 -- -- 40
Price in US$ 357 714 1,071 1,428 1,785 2,141 2,498 2,855 3,569 54
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40£.
Price extra night
£40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Optional at 90£
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
30
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 245 490 735 980 1225 1470 1715 1960 2450 2940 -- 40
Price in US$ 330 660 990 1,320 1,650 1,980 2,310 2,640 3,299 3,959 54
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40£.
Price extra night
£35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 90£
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
30
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 265 530 795 1060 1325 1590 1855 2120 2650 3180 -- 40
Price in US$ 357 714 1,071 1,428 1,785 2,141 2,498 2,855 3,569 4,282 54
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40£.
Price extra night
£40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 90£
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
19
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100 2400 3000 3600 -- 40
Price in US$ 404 808 1,212 1,616 2,020 2,424 2,828 3,232 4,040 4,848 54
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40£.
Price extra night
£45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Optional at 90£
Average distance from school
45 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
30
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 25 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in £ 465 930 1395 1860 2325 2790 3255 3720 4650 5580 -- 40
Price in US$ 627 1,253 1,879 2,505 3,131 3,757 4,383 5,009 6,262 7,514 54
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Saturday 16:00-20:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 40£.
Price extra night
£70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
15 minutes walking.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
30
Dates
High season dates: 28 Jun 2026 - 30 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 £

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from EC English 30+ have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials.

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Questions and answers about EC English 30+

Could your school provide an offer letter that includes the CAS number and sponsor license information to support my visa application for a 4-week short-term student visa?
“We don’t have a CAS number anymore in our UK schools. If you are booking for 4 weeks, you only need a standard visitor visa, not a CAS.”
Suzanne Unus, Sales Manager from EC English 30+, Brighton - Aug 15, 2025
I would like to bring my dog to class and the host family at EC English 30+ in Brighton. Is this possible?
“I’m afraid none of our accommodations, nor in-residence or homestay, can accept pets.”
Suzanne Unus, Senior Sales & Admissions Executive from EC English - Jun 27, 2024

FAQ about EC English 30+, Brighton

We are looking for a course for over 30s with accommodation in a family in a double room. The destination may depend on the solutions you propose.
“A good option for mature students are our EC English 30+ schools - there are various locations and here the minimum age of entry is 30, so you will be sure to study together with people of a similar age to you. ”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 26, 2024
Is airport pickup offered by EC English 30+?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (310 £), London Gatwick Airport (130 £), London Stansted Airport (310 £)”
Which countries are students of EC English 30+ from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at EC English 30+ comes from Saudi Arabia with a 22% representation, followed by students from Turkey (11%) and Switzerland (9%).”

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Terms of EC English 30+

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
EC English Holdings Ltd. | Tax registration ID: GB230781424

Visa Documents

Nationals from Italy do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
75 £
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.
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