At ELC Eastbourne we offer a comprehensive core General English programme for international students, with a range of course lengths and lessons designed to make sure you achieve your English language learning goals.
If you want to learn the basic building blocks of the English language, then progress to more advanced subjects such as speaking, listening, reading and writing, whilst covering essential grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms and colloquial language, then General English is the ideal choice for you.
Eastbourne is a lovely, relaxed and easy-going seaside town along the coast from Brighton. The beach and the stunning coastal landscape which surrounds the town are within walking distance. Eastbourne is also apparently the sunniest place in the UK, with 1,892 hours of sunshine annually.
ELC Eastbourne is one of the oldest English language schools in the UK, and ranked in the Top 5% of language schools in the UK. It is a medium-sized school with modern facilities, a beautiful garden, and its small, friendly atmosphere creates a welcoming learning environment for students.
At ELC Eastbourne we offer a comprehensive core General English programme for international students, with a range of course lengths and lessons designed to make sure you achieve your English language learning goals.
We want you to create the perfect study plan for your needs, so have a look at some of the options we offer in Eastbourne:
Look out for our combined English and activity programmes below which make the best use of the weather here! There are five fun options to choose from.
Additional one-to-one lessons can be added to your group programme, so you can receive English tuition that is tailored to your personal needs. You can request these when you’re booking your general English course, or you can opt purely for one-to-one lessons if you prefer.
If you’re lucky enough to be 50 years old or over, there’s a dedicated programme just for you with a social and excursion programme where you are accompanied by your teacher. It doesn’t get much better than that.
The General English course is our most popular option in Eastbourne, and it prepares to communicate effectively in English in everyday situations.
Combine General English classes in Eastbourne with one-to-one lessons to speed up learning or to focus on specific topics with a private teacher.
Take a one-to-one English course in Eastbourne to improve your English language skills where you need the most help.
The 50 plus English programme is for people aged 50 years or more. This is a delightful English and British culture experience - a real language holiday.
After morning General English, hit the water for three afternoon sessions of watersports tuition, including sailing, paddleboarding, kayaking and more!
After a busy morning in General English classes, head to the golf club three days a week for professional golf coaching.
Eastbourne is the home to several international tennis tournaments, so what better place to combine English classes with quality tennis coaching in the afternoons?
Combine morning English lessons in Eastbourne with three afternoons at a local horse riding club where you'll have lessons with a professional horse riding…
Get rebalanced with this combination of English classes + yoga and natural health, including a weekly treatment in an Eastbourne spa.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| A0 | ||
| A1 | ||
| Upper A1 | Lower A2 | |
| A2 | ||
| B1 | ||
| B2 | ||
| C1 | ||
| 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.
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If you are an international student, aged 16 or over and want to improve your every day English ability, then our General English programme could be a good choice for you.
ELC Eastbourne is a great place if you’re travelling to the UK on your own, because within a couple of hours of arriving in school you’ll be chatting to people your age from around the world, making new friends and planning your next activity together.
