This is the course for you to really personalise your learning in the UK depending on your interests and personal goals. Getting you involved, this unique programme will give you an even broader understanding of the English language at a deeper, cultural level. The English ‘Plus’ Course combines our highly popular General English course with an exciting range of cultural and educational subjects that change every 4 weeks. During your General English lessons, the focus is on your English language.
During the English Plus lessons, you learn about the subject you have chosen. You will learn some English too, as each subject is taught in English, but the focus is on the subject chosen. For example, if you study photography, you will learn about angles, lighting, and backgrounds instead of grammar. You choose between 4 or 5 different subjects, which you want to study for each 4-week period. Subjects include photography, gardening, drama, British culture, yoga and yoga philosophy, nutrition, creative English, singing, and many more. This part of the course is on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
You will receive friendly support and encouragement from our specialist teachers every step of the way. We feel it is important to individualise your learning as much as possible, and our courses are designed to give you as much choice as possible.
Please see the course description for the level needed to study each subject. Intensive English and English Plus courses are interchangeable, so if you don’t have a high enough level of English for one subject, you can study intensive English for that period and then join the next 4-week English Plus cycle.
Loxdale has a specialised teaching programme that gives you the opportunity to personalise your learning. At the start of your course, you will choose from a list of subjects which skill you want to focus on. These skills include grammar, speaking, exam preparation, creative writing, pronunciation & fluency, and many more. This part of the course changes every four weeks, so if you stay a long time, you will get to work on many different English skills as part of your personalised programme. This part of the course is called Applied English. We devised this part of our course many years ago as we feel it is important that you have an input into your course and a chance to focus on your individual needs. If you have B2 level and above, you will have these classes alongside students with C1 and C2 levels. If you have B1+ level of English and below, you will have these classes with your normal class.
As part of our commitment to making study time as stimulating and enlightening as possible, our students enjoy a weekly lecture on a Friday morning which focuses on various aspects of British life. Popular past lectures have included Homelessness, Things to do in London, British History, HIV and the Terence Higgins Trust, Presentation Techniques, Brighton Music Scene, London Architecture, Street Art, Acupuncture, and Nutrition.
Each Monday afternoon you will be able to enjoy a 45-minute talk. These lively and interesting talks explore topics such as Stonehenge, London Museums, Brighton Music Venues, St George’s Day, Guy Fawkes, Birdwatching, Finding a Dinosaur, and Christmas in Victorian England.
Finally, through our “Britain Today” programme, you will find out more about British society. You will have two lessons each week on different aspects of modern Britain, with subjects including the welfare, educational, political, and legal systems.
*COURSE PRICES ONLY
1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks £300 £600 £900 £1,200 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks £1,450 £1,740 £2,030 £2,240 9 Weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks £2,520 £2,800 £2,800 £3,240 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks £3,510 £3,780 £4,050 £4,320 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks £4,590 £4,860 £5,130 £5,400 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks £5,670 £5,670 £5,865 £6,120 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks £6,375 £6,630 £6,885 £7,140 29 weeks 30 weeks £7,395 £7,650
Additional weeks are £240 per week
EXTRAS
-Booking fee (£90)
-Course materials (£35 per 10 weeks)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
One way airport transfer: Heathrow (£170), Gatwick (£110), Stansted (£250)
-Insurance (£7.36 per week) covers some Covid issues, cancellation, curtailment, medical, belongings, personal injury and liability.
-Cambridge or IELTS exam (between £150 and £240)
-Language Cert exam: £85 per paper
Please visit our School Policies page to find out more about our Terms and Conditions.
| Accommodation Options | Breakfast with hosts | Lunch at school | Dinner with hosts | Dinner at weekends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bed and Breakfast £148 per week | Yes | No | No | No |
| Half board lunch £180 per week | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Half board dinner £180 per week | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full board £212 per week | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Half-Board Lunch, Half-Board Dinner, and Full Board also include breakfast and dinner on weekends.
We cater for vegetarians, low-fat diets, and allergies at no extra cost. We also offer gluten-free, dairy-free, halal, and vegan options for an additional £20 per week.
For more information about accommodation, visit here.
*Visit our Summer General English Course for summer accommodation prices.
Example Social Programme
The School is open until 17:00. You can stay at school to use the garden, computer room, self-study room or classrooms to continue your studies or just to socialise with your friends. The school Pavilion is open from 17:30 to 21:00, Mondays and Thursdays, for our adult students. Amongst other things, here you can listen to music, watch a film, play pool, table tennis, board games or computer games, do your homework, play piano, use the wi-fi or just relax and chat to your friends in ENGLISH!
You can start your course within the first two weeks of any course start
REVIEWS
ENGLISH PLUS SUBJECTS TO CHOOSE FROM
Photography: From Reality to Abstraction
Photography isn't just about capturing what you see—it's about transforming it! In this course, you'll explore how to turn everyday scenes into stunning abstract images. Whether you're snapping photos with a smartphone or a camera, you'll dive into techniques that push the boundaries of reality. Through hands-on activities and creative weekly assignments, inspired by iconic photographers, you'll discover how to see the world from fresh perspectives. Engage in lively class discussions and share your work, learning to reflect critically on your photos and your creative vision. By the end, you'll showcase your unique abstract creations in a final exhibition.
Step into the world of portrait photography and learn how to capture the essence of a person through your lens. In this course, you’ll master the basics of photography while delving into the art of lighting, posing, and composition. Weekly projects, inspired by famous photographers, will give you the chance to experiment and refine your skills in portraiture, whether using a smartphone or camera. Engaging class discussions will spark insights as you explore the emotional power of portraits and how to creatively express personalities through your photos. Your journey will culminate in a gallery-worthy exhibition of your work!
This is a fun messy course where you get to start printing straight away. After trying some simple experiments with different techniques, students create prints using silk screens, and begin to translate their own unique colourful designs into stencils to print onto T-shirts, bags or other textiles.
Students need to buy T-shirts/bags to print on, all other materials provided.
Students need to buy T-shirts/bags to print on, all other materials provided.
What are Sketchbooks for? Drawing, recording, observing, & experimenting are just a few of the many things we can do in sketchbooks in an informal and relaxed way. Using lots of different found materials and mediums to experiment with, sessions will include drawing, painting, collage, mark making and print.
Sketchbooks will be provided.
Sketchbooks will be provided.
This course is a mixture of lectures and practical work and is designed to help you experience different forms of art & understand them in more depth….the meaning behind the art as well as styles and techniques. Each week we will have a slide presentation looking at a different Form of Art and then a practical session making some art of your own in response. We will focus on forms of art in Fine Art, Commercial Design & Craft.
This course provides an overview of key moments in modern British history, focusing on notable and contentious events through influential individuals. Lessons examine significant contributions in areas such as politics, healthcare, and literature, as well as controversies surrounding actions that have sparked debate over time. We will look at how reputations have changed, whether those reputations are justified, and try to put ourselves in the shoes of these figures as they face moral quandaries and decisions with implications for many.
The course emphasizes building comprehension skills through reading and listening, encouraging critical thinking and analysis through discussion, and developing research and speaking confidence with task-based activities and group presentations.
This course looks at British culture from a historic perspective looking at some aspects of life in the UK. The course includes an introduction to the school building, which allows us to explore over a hundred years of English social history, and a historic walking tour of the town of Portslade where people have lived since at least 1066. The course considers various aspects of culture relating to eras throughout history, including the Victorian era and medieval times as well some literature. There are opportunities for discussion, creative writing and delivering a short presentation. A minimum of intermediate is required for this course.
Contemporary Culture
This course looks at some aspects of contemporary British culture, including British identity, art, music, humour and literature. The course will provide the opportunity to develop English language skills through the study of culture; with reading, writing, watching video clips and spoken discussion. A minimum of intermediate level of English is necessary for this course.
This course offers a dynamic and hands-on approach to enhancing students' writing, reading, and creative expression. Participants will explore and experiment with various writing styles, engaging in a diverse range of creative writing exercises designed to inspire and refine their skills.
Additionally, students will have opportunities to integrate visual creativity into their work, with optional activities involving artwork that complements their written pieces. The course also includes the option to record their work, allowing students to practice pronunciation and intonation, further enriching their language skills. Through guided practice, constructive feedback, and multidisciplinary exercises, students will develop their unique writing voice and deepen their appreciation of creative literature.
The aims of this course include developing self confidence, imagination, individual expression and creativity. Students study drama through a variety of different means including exercises, improvisation, scripts and role play. They look at various characterisations and different types of script (contemporary and traditional). Most terms the students work towards putting on a short performance to fellow students. A minimum of intermediate level of English is necessary for this course.
This course is designed for you to explore topics that include change, happiness, nutrition, exercise, future studies/work, family issues, personal friendships and social media. We will also be looking at the different ways we express our emotions culturally through language. Together you will have discussions looking at different points of view using role play, video clips, literature and news articles.
We have a saying in English that ‘A problem shared is a problem halved’. The course is not designed to work on your personal problem, rather to look at a range of emotions and scenarios to discuss the difficulties people may experience and look at possible solutions and ways to work through them. It is important to clarify that we are not mental health experts but want to use English and a range of topics to look at how you can increase your confidence, build resilience and facilitate expressing yourselves through a range of techniques.
If you want, you will be able to talk to one our Designated Safeguarding Leads about any personal issues you wish to discuss in more detail. We also have a professional counsellor who is available to all students once a month.
Students prepare for exams such as FCE (Cambridge First Certificate), CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam), CPE (Cambridge Proficiency exam) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Students will also have the opportunity of trying practice papers.
This course is available for students with any level of English. It is an extension of your morning lessons.
This is a practical course for those students interested in learning more about the British Garden. A look at growing vegetables and flowers. Students will learn about gardening for enjoyment in all four seasons with ideas about the use of plants, design and planting in different size gardens for different effects. Participants must be prepared to do some physical work as some of the course is work experience. A minimum of intermediate level of English is necessary for this course.
This course introduces students to some of the great ‘influencers’ in literature. We will look at their lives and works and also the legacy they have left to the literary world. Students will have the opportunity to choose their own literary figure and share their choice with the rest of the group.
Explore the fundamentals of nutrition and learn how to nourish yourself fully. The Level 1 course brings the science of health and nutrition to life, and steers you through the mixed messages that surround nutrition. You'll learn what to eat, how to improve your digestion and absorption of nutrients, as well as the underlying essentials for good health and a strong immune system.
You don’t need to have done Nutrition 1 to take the second course but if you have you will be able to take your newfound knowledge further. Each week focuses on a specific health topic that you can explore more deeply. Learn how nutrition plays an important role in preventing disease and keeping you strong.
International Relations:
The International Relations English Plus course considers how countries, cultures and continents are interconnected in the world today. Students will explore different ways to categorise and analyse the world and then put this into practice by researching and presenting information about an individual country. Students will then explore the topics of; Human Rights, Education, Women’s Rights and Conflict and Migration, from an international perspective. The course will develop English language skills as well as some of the basic skills and knowledge necessary for studying International Relations. A minimum of upper-intermediate level of English is necessary for this course.
Students will be taken through various aspects of vocal techniques including warming up, producing a quality sound, tone production, exercises, extending range and diaphragmatic support. Tone, arrangement and song structure will all be broken down and analysed. Also a focus on dealing with nerves and anxiety on stage. Students must be prepared to take part in evening practices and to perform at the end of term. A minimum of intermediate level of English is necessary for this course.
