General English Course
in Brighton
This lively and imaginative course will help you communicate confidently and fluently in everyday English — with expert teaching, small classes, and affordable charity rates in beautiful Brighton.
* Set start dates for A2 students
Learn English in the Company of Like-Minded People
Learn English in the company of like-minded people from around the world on this highly popular course! This lively and imaginative general English course offered by Loxdale English Centre in Brighton will help you to communicate confidently and fluently in everyday English.
During our lessons we focus on the skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, and allow maximum time for you to learn and practise new vocabulary, grammar, colloquial English, and idioms. Not sure about your level? Try our free online level test before you apply.
As a registered educational charity, we reinvest in your experience rather than taking profits. That means you get high-quality, British Council-accredited teaching at rates that are genuinely affordable — with the added bonus of every 11th week free when you book a longer course outside summer. Want faster progress? Consider our Intensive English course with 25 lessons per week.
Who Is This Course For?
The Explorer
You want to travel, meet people, and experience British culture while improving your English
The Career Builder
You need better English for work, interviews, or professional development
The Future Student
You're preparing for further study and need to build a strong English foundation
The Confidence Seeker
You can read and write English but want to speak with more confidence and fluency
What You'll Learn
Our General English course covers all four core skills — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — with a strong focus on real-world communication. We have a passion for encouraging life-long learning and have designed our unique teaching syllabus over the past 47+ years with feedback and input from our staff and students.
- Handle everyday conversations about familiar topics
- Understand and use familiar phrases for shopping, travel, and socialising
- Read simple texts and write short messages and emails
- Build core grammar and essential vocabulary for daily life
Our Unique Syllabus
One of the advantages of studying at Loxdale English Centre is that your course is about more than just English. We want you to make the most of your time here. During your course, you will both experience and learn about life in the UK and British culture — all at no extra cost!
Applied English
Loxdale's unique teaching programme offers you the chance to personalise your learning experience depending on your academic needs and interests. As part of the course, you will focus in more detail on various aspects of English for four lessons per week.
Topics include:
Speaking, pronunciation & fluency, grammar, film, art appreciation, business English, creative writing, music & lyrics
If you have B2 level and above, you will have these classes alongside students with C1 and C2 levels.
Loxdale Lecture Series
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.
Topics include:
Homelessness, Things to do in London, British History, HIV and the Terence Higgins Trust, Presentation Techniques, Brighton Music Scene, London Architecture, Street Art, Acupuncture, Nutrition
Short Talk
Each Monday afternoon, you will be able to enjoy a 45-minute talk. These lively and interesting talks explore topics that bring British culture to life.
Topics include:
Stonehenge, London Museums, Brighton Music Venues, St George's Day, Guy Fawkes, Birdwatching, Finding a Dinosaur, Christmas in Victorian England
Britain Today
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.
Topics include:
Welfare, educational, political, and legal systems
We have a passion for encouraging life-long learning and have designed our unique teaching syllabus over the past 47+ years with feedback and input from our staff and students.
A Typical Week
Your week combines structured English lessons with cultural learning and free time to explore Brighton. Here's a sample timetable:
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:30 | Core English Skills | Grammar & Vocabulary | Core English Skills | Grammar & Vocabulary | Core English Skills |
| 10:30–11:00 | ☕ Break | ☕ Break | ☕ Break | ☕ Break | ☕ Break |
| 11:00–12:30 | Speaking & Listening | Britain Today | Reading & Writing | Weekly Talk | Speaking Practice |
| 12:30–13:30 | 🍽️ Lunch | 🍽️ Lunch | 🍽️ Lunch | 🍽️ Lunch | 🍽️ Lunch |
| Afternoon | Free / Social Programme | Free / Social Programme | Free / Social Programme | Free / Social Programme | Free / Social Programme |
Why Study General English at Loxdale?
Small Classes
Maximum 14 students means more speaking time and personal attention from your teacher
Expert Teachers
Qualified, experienced, and passionate — our teachers are consistently praised by students
Beautiful Campus
Study in a historic Victorian building with gardens, common rooms, and modern facilities
Charity Rates
As a registered charity, we offer genuinely affordable prices — reinvested in your experience
British Council Top 5%
Independently inspected and rated in the top 5% of UK English language schools
Start Any Monday
Flexible enrolment — begin your course on any Monday throughout the year
General English Prices 2026
| Season | Price per Week | Start Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Out of Summer(Jan – Jun, Aug – Dec) | £240/week | Every Monday |
| Summer(7 Jun – 15 Aug) | £315/week | Every Monday |
Every 11th Week FREE!
Book 11+ consecutive weeks outside summer and get every 11th week completely free.
Additional Costs
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During summer (7 June – 15 August), adult General English courses are delivered by our partner school ELC Brighton at Palmeira Square, Hove. The same high standard of teaching in a central Brighton location.
Where Will You Stay?
Complete your English immersion with comfortable accommodation — practise English every day with a local family, or enjoy the independence of our on-site residence.
Homestay Accommodation
Live with a local Brighton family. Practise English at mealtimes and experience real British life. Options from bed & breakfast to full board.
On-Site Residential
Live at the school campus with fellow students. Self-catering with shared kitchen and common areas. Available out of summer only.
What Our Students Say
Julia Arvidsson
Former Student
"Studied here from January until June. It's a really good school, the teachers are fantastic, the rooms are beautiful and the atmosphere is just right. You make great friends from all over the world. If you have any issues, the teachers really do listen and make sure to put an effort in to help you."
Nils Askefalf
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome students with B1 level and above at any time. On your first day, you'll take a short placement test so we can put you in the right class. You'll study with students at your level, and we reassess regularly so you can move up as you improve.
We also welcome A2 students on set dates. Please ask to do our online test in advance so we can make sure the class will suit you.
If you have A2 level of English, there are set course dates: 17 August, 14 September 2026 and 4 and 11 January 2027.
For students with B1 level and above, the General English course runs year-round and new students can join on any Monday. There's no need to wait for a specific start date – just choose the Monday that works for you.
General English gives you 20 lessons (15 hours) per week, focusing on all four skills — £240/week. Intensive English gives you 25 lessons (18.75 hours) for £315/week — the same core programme plus additional afternoon focus sessions for faster progress. Both include the same free 11th-week offer for longer stays.
During summer (7 June – 15 August 2026), adult General English courses are delivered by our partner school ELC Brighton in central Hove. You'll receive the same high-quality teaching in a different Brighton location, about 15 minutes by bus from Loxdale. Young learner courses continue at the Loxdale campus.
That depends on your goals. As a general guide, moving up one CEFR level (e.g. B1 to B2) typically takes 12–14 weeks of study. If you book 11 or more weeks outside summer, every 11th week is free — making longer stays even better value.
However, learning is a very personal experience, and everyone learns at a different pace. As well as the work you do in school, it can depend on how much you take advantage of the optional extra work our teachers suggest and how many hours you decide to study each week.
No, accommodation is booked separately. We offer homestay options (from £156/week) and on-site residential accommodation (£250/week, out of summer only). Use our Price Calculator to see the full cost including accommodation.
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Join students from over 20 different countries at one of Brighton's most established and respected English language schools. Expert teaching, small classes, beautiful campus — and genuinely affordable charity rates.