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Choosing a Course

Why should I study at Berlitz Brighton?
There are lots of reasons why Berlitz Brighton is the ideal place to study, but here are just five.

First convenience.
Brighton is only 50 minutes from the capital and just 30 minutes away from London’s second airport Gatwick.

Second excitement
Brighton is the most exciting place on the south coast, surrounded by beautiful countryside and home to a vibrant urban community.

Third variety
We offer over 40 different English language courses designed to meet your particular needs.

Fourth facilities
We have a suite of computers available for free student use throughout the day and into the evenings.

Fifth experience
Berlitz has over 125 years of experience helping people reach their language learning goals. We are continuing that tradition of excellence in Brighton.

When can I start the course?
We have new courses starting every Monday. We have over 40 courses at different levels so not every course will start every Monday.

How long are the courses?
Our courses start at 1 week and go up to 50 weeks. You choose how long you want to study for.

How do I know which level is right for me?
Before you arrive, we will ask you to do an on-line test so that we can put you into the correct group. Access the online test here. If you are not able to do this before you arrive, we will test your level on the first day to ensure you are in the correct class for your needs.

Can I study towards Examination Certificates at your school?
Yes. We offer Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC courses. We can help you to organise your exams too.

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Lessons

What is a lesson at Berlitz Brighton like?
This depends on the course that you are doing. BerlitzEnglish is essentially communicative. We use real world dialogues and focus on listening and speaking. Grammar is studied as an aid to communication.

All instruction is in the target language and we aim to provide the practical language you will need outside the classroom. If you are on a business course then the teacher will focus more on the specialised language required, and in exam preparation classes you will learn the skills required to help you pass the exam.

How long is each lesson?
Our lessons are 40 minutes long with a 5-minute break. For timetabling we often have double lessons with a longer break.

What times are the lessons?
Morning classes run between 9.00am and 11.55am.
Afternoon classes run between 1.00pm and 3.55pm.

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Booking a Course

How can I book my course?
You will need to complete an application form, and fax, email or send it back to us.

How can I get an application form?
You can download a form here, or contact us and we would be happy to send you one in the post.

Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay 10% of your total course fee at the time that you book. If you book 30 days or less before the start of the course then you will have to pay 100% at the time of booking.

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Payment

When do I have to pay?
All courses must be paid for in full at least 30 days before the course starts.

How can I pay?
By cash, bank transfer, UK bank cheque, debit card, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.

Do you charge an additional fee for paying by credit card?
No.

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Cancellation

What is your cancellation policy?
If you cancel 30 days or more before your planned arrival then all funds will be refunded to you, less any bank fees.

If you cancel 10 or more days (but less than 30 days) before your planned arrival then you will have to pay a cancellation fee of 25% of the course.

If you cancel less than 10 days before your planned arrival then you will have to pay a cancellation fee of 50% of the cost of the course.

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Accommodation

Where can I stay in Brighton?
We offer the option of homestays (with a British family), hotels, and self-catering. Please indicate your preferences on your booking form.

I want a good host family, near the school, can you find one for me?
We visit and assess all host families on a regular basis, and all are within 30 minutes of the school under normal traffic conditions. When we have your application form we will match a host family with your requirements.

Tell me about the hotels you use.
We have a selection of hotels to suit all budgets.

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Visas

Do I need a visa to study in Brighton?

If you are an EU citizen, you will not need a visa to study in the UK. There are different regulations depending on the country you come from. You can go to http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk for more information. To qualify for a student visa, you must study for a minimum of 15 hours per week.

What happens if I can’t get a visa?

If you are unable to obtain the correct visa then we would be happy to postpone your course for up to 12 months to give you time to obtain a visa.

If you are finally refused a visa and provide written evidence to show this, then we will return your 10% deposit, less any bank charges, but keep £75 to cover administration costs.

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Airport Transfers

How do I get to Brighton from the airport?
We can arrange a transfer from the airport directly to your accommodation in Brighton. Inform us of your flight details on your application form and we will organise the rest! The prices for the transfers are on the bottom of page 1 of our booking form or by visting our pricing web page.

Excursions

How can I find out about excursions whilst I am in Brighton?
We can book a range of enjoyable excursions for you. On most weekends there are a range of affordable excursions to places such as London, Bath, Cambridge, and Oxford.

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course information

frequently asked questions (FAQ's)

Choosing a course

Lessons

Booking a Course

Payment

Cancellation

Accommodation

Visas

Airport Transfers

Excursions

Choosing a Course

Lessons

Booking a Course

Payment

Cancellation

Accommodation

Visas

Airport Transfers

Excursions