There a numerous English schools in Brighton, in very different locations. If you come to Brighton to study English, where you have your lessons can be as important as who you choose to learn from. There are schools in central Brighton, to the East (in an area called Kemp Town, for instance), to the West, in Hove, and at the university campuses. Do you want to learn somewhere busy and exciting, or quiet and beautiful? Here’s a list of some of the most popular English language schools in Brighton, explaining their locations.

English schools in Central Brighton

St Giles International – one of the busiest language schools in the city centre. St Giles is at the edge of the North Lanes, the busiest area in Brighton where all the most popular shops, bars and clubs can be found. It is a great location for shopping and partying, but is loud and may be difficult to find accommodation nearby.

Brighton Language College and Berlitz – these two schools are across the road from St Giles. They are in a slightly quieter location, but are on a very busy road.

All three of these schools are very close to the Pavilion, and the seaside, so you will have lots to do around your English lessons.

Embassy English – based in an incredible modern building, this is directly next to Brighton railway station. Excellent to get to other locations, and only a short walk from the Lanes, for all the shops and bars, but also an expensive location to stay in. The Friends Centre, across the road from Embassy, in another new building, also offers more casual classes (I am based above the Friends Centre, myself).

Castle School – about ten minutes from Brighton railway station, this is a short walk from Brighton’s main shopping centre, Churchill Square, and the more popular clubbing district of West Street. This location is more commercial (mainstream) than the Lanes, but equally well positioned for all the variety of Brighton.

Kemp Town

English First – a large and internationally renowned school, EF is about 30 minutes walk from the centre of Brighton. It is in the beautiful Sussex Square, near the fashionable area of Kemp Town. There are bars and shops here, and the lovely sea view, but it is a bit quieter than the centre of Brighton. I used to work at this school, and found the environment friendly, but slightly restrictive for night-life and shops.

Hove

West of central Brighton, Hove has a wide variety of schools if you don’t mind being a little removed from the main shops and bars. Hove has wider roads and more, cheaper accommodation than central Brighton. Most of the schools are about 20 minutes walk from central Brighton, and the railway station, but Hove station is nearby. Hove has its own shops and bars, though they are not as busy as the Brighton selection. Ideal if you want a quieter stay, or don’t mind a little walking. The English Language Centre, ISE and Stafford House schools are all based in a similar central location of Hove, on the main street. The Brunswick Square is a nice patch of park, and the beach is only a few minutes down the road.

Brighton University

Brighton University offers English lessons in two campuses, Falmer and Moulescomb. Falmer is based outside the city, a 10 minute train journey or a very long walk from the centre of Brighton. It is a beautiful location with country backing onto the South Downs, so is good for quiet study, but you will have to make a long journey into Brighton for shops and activities. Moulescomb is halfway between Falmer and central Brighton, in a more affordable living area.

Alternatively, of course, you can choose a location you feel comfortable in and hire a private tutor, like myself, to come to you!