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The 8 Best Things About Long Term English Study Programmes

Long Term English Study Programme: Finding The Study Programme For You A long-term English study programme in the UK is the best way to learn English or master your knowledge of the language whilst having an incredible life-changing experience. Not only will your language skills improve way beyond your expectations as you learn from the most experienced native speaking tutors, but you will most probably make friends for life. When you learn English as part of a long-term English study programme,... Read More

Testimonial from Swiss French student, Isabel

Testimonial from Swiss French student, Isabel "Prenez votre courage à deux mains et osez partir à l’étranger apprendre une autre langue. C’est un choix que vous ne regretterez pas et vous vous en souviendrez toute votre vie. Je suis partie 6 mois à Eastbourne où j’ai vécu une expérience inoubliable. C'est une petite ville calme mais à la fois formidable. Il y a plein de petits bars, des discothèques, et un magnifiqu... Read More

Test your English online!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of our new online English test. The test is a perfect way to check your level of English before you arrive at the school. The test is comprised of 50 multiple choice questions that test your understanding of English and, at the end of the test, we give you a level from Beginner to Advanced or A1 to C2 on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).  Once you know your English level you can see which English courses are suitable for ... Read More

SYP Student Testimonial: Ricardo from Colombia

Ricardo is from Colombia and began the Study Year Programme (SYP) in May 2013. He will leave us at the end of February 2014. He took the time to have a chat with us and we asked him about his motivation for coming to the UK for a long-term English language course. We asked him why he chose to study English in Eastbourne. Ricardo explained that he has been working hard in Colombia to support his family for over 20 years. After talking it over with his wife, he decided he would take a year out fro... Read More

Student Testimonial: Allen

    Junfei Guo (“Allen”), aged 23 from China, took our Study Year Programme (SYP) for 10 months which enabled him to achieve a score of 8 in IELTS and a pass in his CAE exam. As well as including the cost of two external exams, the SYP has many benefits for long-term students like Allen. Allen had monthly academic progress meetings with his tutor and was able to switch between different general English and exam preparation courses during his stay. He has recen... Read More