Study in Brighton 2026

No matter what level of English proficiency students have, no matter what goals they set - language schools in Brighton will help to achieve them. There is a wide range of English courses:

• summer language camps;
• preparation for passing the IELTS or TOEFL ;
• English courses for tourism;
• individual lessons with a teacher;
• business English courses;
• preparation for passing Cambridge exams CAE, FCE, CPE ;
• specialized programs to improve qualifications for teachers.

Upon completion of studies in Brighton, all students receive an appropriate certificate, which indicates the course program and the achieved level of language proficiency.

Education in Brighton for schoolchildren and adolescents is carried out on the basis of daytime language camps programs. Typically, such courses include about 20 English lessons per week and additionally include cultural activities in the form of excursions and sports activities. A visit to such a camp is available for foreign students with any level of English proficiency - from elementary to advanced.

Popular Brighton summer camps are ready to accept students from July to the second half of August. It is noteworthy that the choice of the duration of studying in Brighton will often depend on the student’s arrival date: those who open the season of summer linguistic camps can study the language here for 6 weeks, and those who join in August will enjoy an interesting and rich program camps only one to two weeks.

By attending general language courses in Brighton, students will improve all aspects of English proficiency during group lessons. If the goal of studying in Brighton is to obtain high scores in passing a variety of international tests, then it is better to undergo prestigious preparation courses for international language exams. Students can choose the most appropriate program:

If you want to study at prestigious Brighton University, then you should pay attention to an opportunity to take preparation courses for high school education in Brighton for foreign students. The university has a special Foundation certificate program designed for foreign applicants who are interested in further obtaining of a Bachelor's degree at the University of Brighton. Its academic modules consist of a subject course, which includes disciplines according to the specialization chosen by a student, as well as intensive English. Students acquire not only specialized knowledge and the ability to express themselves freely - they also gain experience in creating and conducting presentations, studies and a comprehensive analysis of their own projects and the work of colleagues.

Features of the pre-university preparation program for students are:

• Minimum age for admission is 16-17 years old;
• A high average mark of the certificate and IELTS results of at least 4.0 are required;
• Start of studying in September or November;
• The program duration is from 2 to 5 semesters (the longer, the lower the initial level of English proficiency).

Kevin McDonnell

Specialist in International Students of the University of Sussex

What advice would you give to potential students before entering the UK school and why?

Be prepared! The application can be submitted almost a year before the start of education, so take care of your personal application in advance, contact your teachers and academic consultant for recommendations. The earlier you apply, the more time schools will have to make an objective decision – and the more time you will have to explore possible options and choose.

Boarding schools that provide education in Brighton for foreign students can accept students on a full (stay throughout the entire trimester), weekly (overnight from Monday to Friday) or flexible "hotel" boarding school (you can reserve a room for a student for any night of the week). Individual rooms are usually provided to senior students, and for younger children accommodation is provided in 6 and 8-bed dormitories. This approach is justified by the emotional state of students, which teachers closely monitor: it is established that it is more important for young students to have a large company of peers. The best boarding schools in Brighton always offer trial accommodation for children, so you can make sure that the child is really ready to live separately from his family.

The cost of studying in Brighton for foreign students depends on the format and duration of a program. An academic year in a closed boarding school can cost about £50,000 (full boarding at schools such as Roedean runs roughly £16,900–£20,300 per term across three terms a year, while day tuition starts at about £8,600 per term). One week of English language courses or a summer camp starts from £385 (courses for adults aged 30+ start from £405), and a semester of preparation for entering Brighton University will cost about £5,000. Applicants should also budget for a non-refundable registration fee of £240 and an acceptance deposit equal to one term's fee for international students. In addition, you need to take into account living expenses (if this is not a residence, the payment of which is already included in the tuition). The cost of living in a Brighton family starts at £300 per week.

To find out how much the course or program will cost, contact SMAPSE consultants. 

Brighton is around 40% cheaper to live in than London, making it an attractive place for international students who want a coastal English town without the capital's price tag. Estimated monthly costs come to roughly £2,403 for one person and £4,251 for a family of four. The figures below are indicative and based on a small sample of local prices last updated in June 2026, so treat them as a rough guide rather than fixed rates.

Accommodation

Rent is the largest part of a student budget. A furnished 45 m² studio costs about £1,055 a month in an ordinary area and £1,462 in a more expensive one. A larger furnished 85 m² flat runs around £1,744 in a normal area and £1,772 in a sought-after district. Utilities for one person in a studio add about £121 a month, and home internet at 8 Mbit/s costs around £22.

Food and daily expenses

A basic business-lunch menu with a drink costs about £12, while a fast-food combo meal is around £8. Grocery prices are moderate – roughly £0.98 for a litre of milk, £3.60 for a dozen large eggs and £3.61 for a cappuccino.

Transport

A monthly public transport pass costs about £84. A weekday taxi ride of 8 km at the basic tariff is around £16, and a litre of petrol is about £1.46.

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