What is the maximum length of visa that I can get to study English?
To study English language, you can study for a maximum of 11 months. You need to apply for a Short-Term Study Visa
Our comprehensive IELTS/Academic English course will help prepare you for the IELTS exam and progress in your academic career, with lessons held at our beautiful English language school in Brighton, UK.
This is a course that combines everyday English studies with the more specific requirements of the IELTS exam, and also covers the kind of language you need to use in an academic setting, like a university or college. This is often referred to as Academic English, or English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It is said to be the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education and global migration. There are four parts to the IELTS exam: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
IELTS Academic is the most frequently taken form of the exam. You can opt for the normal IELTS Academic or IELTS for UKVI (Academic). Both forms of exam are identical in terms of format, content, scoring and difficulty. The only difference is that the UKVI option (UK Visa and Immigration) is approved by the UK Home Office for work, study and migration purposes.
The General English plus IELTS / Academic English course at our Brighton school gives you the opportunity to learn General English on our core course.
Additionally, we provide input to help ensure you successfully complete your future IELTS examination, as well as understanding and using the different kind of language required when you study in the UK.
* Minimum age: please see more information regarding levels of care and supervision for 16 and 17 year olds in international classes. We occasionally accept 15 year olds in international classes provided they are part of a group with a group leader.
For our core General English course, all students will study in a General English class for 20 lessons per week each morning, Monday to Friday. IELTS and Academic English input then takes place in the afternoon.
You can choose between:
20 lessons of General English and 5 lessons of IELTS and/or Academic English
20 lessons of General English and 10 lessons of IELTS and/or Academic English
At ELC Brighton our team of expert teachers provide you with the core skills and confidence to communicate in English in everyday situations, along with in-depth training in exam techniques and all other aspects of examinations, as well as Academic English for your studies.
Course options | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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25/30 lessons | 09:00-10:30 Core GE lessons | 09:00-10:30 Core GE lessons | 09:00-10:30 Core GE lessons | 09:00-10:30 Core GE lessons | 09:00-10:30 Core GE lessons |
Morning break | |||||
25/30 lessons | 11:00-12:30 Core GE lessons | 11:00-12:30 Core GE lessons | 11:00-12:30 Core GE lessons | 11:00-12:30 Core GE lessons | 11:00-12:30 Core GE lessons |
Lunch break | |||||
25/30 lessons | 13:30–14:30 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 13:30-14:25 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 13:30-14:25 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 13:30-14:25 Academic English IELTS/EAP | Free time or supervised self-study |
30 lessons | 14:35-15:30 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 14:30-15:30 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 14:35-15:30 Academic English IELTS/EAP | 14:35-15:30 Academic English IELTS/EAP | Free time or supervised self-study |
Free time or supervised self-study until school closes | |||||
1 ‘lesson’ = 45 minutes. Lessons are usually combined into larger units of time. |
Our General English plus IELTS and Academic English course may be a good option for you if you are an international student over 16 years, with level CEFR B1 to CEFR C1+ English language ability. This particular option is good if you are preparing for university and need extra preparation for IELTS.
Here at ELC Brighton, we prepare you for the general English Academic test, which is suitable if you want to:
To study English language, you can study for a maximum of 11 months. You need to apply for a Short-Term Study Visa
Our General English courses start any Monday and finish any Friday. You can book a minimum of 2 weeks. Please note that the school is open year round except for 2 weeks around the Christmas period – usually the last 2 weeks for the calendar year.
Our most flexible and economic option is our Study Year Programme. You will normally start on the General English course, then when you have reached a B1 intermediate level you can join an exam preparation course (e.g. IELTS or Cambridge First). The Study Year Programme includes one free airport taxi transfer on arrival and one free examination.
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Our language learning levels relate closely to how the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) define them, but with a difference which we have found to help our students at Elementary level.
ELC level | Equivalent CEFR levels | |
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Upper A1 | Lower A2 | |
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C2 |
We offer an English level test which anyone can take. It involves 50 questions and, depending on your level, will probably take you from 10 to 20 minutes. At the end of it, we will tell you your probable level.
But when you book, we will ask you to take a more detailed and accurate test, to make sure that you start in the class which is best for you.
You can contact us at any time, via the chat or contact form, and we’ll be happy to help you personally.
Here are some of the reasons why you might want to have a conversation with us:
Let us know what questions you have, and we’ll be happy to help you personally.