Is this course only for people over 50?

No. This page is for people searching for an English holiday for over-50s, but the actual Loxdale course is for everyone aged 40 and above. Students in their 50s, 60s and beyond are welcome.

When does the over-50s English holiday run in 2027?

The 40+ course runs for two weeks from 3 to 14 May 2027 and from 13 to 24 September 2027. These are fixed dates.

How much does the two-week course cost?

The course price is £630.00. The £100.00 registration fee, £37.00 materials fee, accommodation, travel, transfers and optional insurance are separate.

What English level do I need?

The published course range is A2–C1. Students are tested and placed according to level, so you study with classmates whose English is broadly similar to yours.

Are cultural activities included?

Yes. The 25 weekly lessons and activities include English tuition, lectures, talks and visits. Past programmes have featured local walks, Brighton landmarks, British culture and afternoon tea, but the exact programme varies by intake.

Can Loxdale arrange accommodation?

Yes. Homestay starts at £159.00 per week for bed and breakfast outside summer, and other meal plans are available. There are also a limited number of self-catering rooms on campus. All accommodation is subject to availability and priced separately.

Over 50s English holiday students enjoying a cultural excursion in Brighton with Loxdale English Centre

Learn, explore and feel at home

English Holidays for Over 50s in Brighton

A language holiday can be more than lessons. Loxdale’s established 40+ course brings mature adults together for English, conversation and British culture in a friendly Brighton setting. Travellers in their 50s, 60s and beyond are warmly welcome.

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A dedicated course for adults aged 40+
25 lessons and activities each week
Two fixed two-week dates in 2027
Course price £630.00

A holiday with purpose

Spend your mornings and selected afternoons improving your English, then use it while discovering Brighton and British life. The programme combines language tuition with lectures, talks and cultural visits, so learning continues naturally beyond the classroom.

This is not a separate over-50s course. It is Loxdale’s two-week 40+ course, presented here for travellers searching for a holiday with people at a similar stage of life. Everyone on the course is at least 40, and students are placed according to their English level.

Grammar, vocabulary and conversation practice
Cultural talks and local visits
A friendly group of mature learners
Time to enjoy Brighton outside the programme

What the two weeks include

The programme provides 25 lessons, lectures, talks and visits each week — 18.75 hours in total. Classes have a maximum of 14 students, and the course is available from A2–C1.

Past programmes have included Brighton landmarks, afternoon tea, talks on British culture and history, and local walks. The exact activities can vary by intake, so ask us for the confirmed programme before you arrange your trip.

English tuition with qualified teachers
Lectures, talks and cultural visits
Maximum 14 students in class
End-of-course certificate

Choose your 2027 date

The two-week 40+ course runs from 3 to 14 May 2027 and from 13 to 24 September 2027. These are fixed course dates rather than a programme that starts every Monday.

The course costs £630.00 for two weeks. A £100.00 registration fee and £37.00 materials fee are charged separately. Accommodation, travel, transfers and optional insurance are not included in the course price.

Stay in Brighton your way

Many adult students choose homestay, which begins at £159.00 per week for bed and breakfast outside summer. It gives you a local base and more chances to use English in everyday life. Half board and full board options are also available.

A limited number of self-catering rooms are available on the Loxdale campus. Accommodation is booked separately and depends on availability, so it is sensible to discuss your preferences with the team before booking travel.

Homestay bed and breakfast, half board or full board
Limited self-catering rooms on campus
Local support from Loxdale’s accommodation team
Accommodation priced separately from the course

A calmer base near Brighton

Loxdale is in Portslade, on the western side of Brighton and Hove. The school occupies a historic building with its own gardens in a residential area, offering a quieter place to study while keeping the city within easy reach.

Brighton gives you the seaside, independent shops, museums and historic streets, with the South Downs nearby. You can join the organised course programme and still have free time to shape the trip around your own interests and energy.

Is this holiday right for you?

It may suit you if you want a structured reason to travel, enjoy meeting people from other countries and prefer a course designed for mature adults. You do not need perfect English: the published course range is A2 to C1.

If you need help deciding, tell us your approximate level, preferred date and accommodation needs. We will explain current availability and what is confirmed for that intake without putting pressure on you to book.

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Check the full course programme, dates, costs and booking information before planning your journey.

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40+ English course

Two weeks · £630.00

The full programme, 2027 dates, what is included and how to book.

Adult accommodation

Homestay from £159.00/week

Compare homestay meal plans and the limited self-catering rooms on campus.

Activities for adults

See how Loxdale helps adult students experience Brighton and meet other learners.

Discover Brighton

Explore the city, the seafront, Portslade and the surrounding area before you travel.

Is this course only for people over 50?: No. This page is for people searching for an English holiday for over-50s, but the actual Loxdale course is for everyone aged 40 and above. Students in their 50s, 60s and beyond are welcome.
When does the over-50s English holiday run in 2027?: The 40+ course runs for two weeks from 3 to 14 May 2027 and from 13 to 24 September 2027. These are fixed dates.
How much does the two-week course cost?: The course price is £630.00. The £100.00 registration fee, £37.00 materials fee, accommodation, travel, transfers and optional insurance are separate.
What English level do I need?: The published course range is A2–C1. Students are tested and placed according to level, so you study with classmates whose English is broadly similar to yours.
Are cultural activities included?: Yes. The 25 weekly lessons and activities include English tuition, lectures, talks and visits. Past programmes have featured local walks, Brighton landmarks, British culture and afternoon tea, but the exact programme varies by intake.
Can Loxdale arrange accommodation?: Yes. Homestay starts at £159.00 per week for bed and breakfast outside summer, and other meal plans are available. There are also a limited number of self-catering rooms on campus. All accommodation is subject to availability and priced separately.

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