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Castle School was founded in 2003 to offer education courses to students in the UK and from overseas and is located in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in England. At Castle School we provide students with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in English culture and maximize their learning potential.

Between 750 and 1000 students learn with Castle School every year and we pride ourselves on maintaining high academic standards and offering professional student services. At Castle School the academic team is staffed with qualified and experienced teachers, who are both professional and friendly and who continuously strive to ensure that the
level of service is excellent.

You learn better when you are motivated. This has always been the fundamental principle behind Castle School’s teaching philosophy. We believe that enhancing each student’s motivation is the key to a successful and enjoyable learning experience. Our philosophy has far reaching effects on the overall quality of our teaching and we believe that this school has excellent standards as a result. We use an innovative, communicative approach to teaching. Lessons are fun and interactive with a high level of student involvement. As well as using stimulating and contemporary materials, we employ a variety of different methodologies.

We look forward to welcoming you to our school and helping you achieve your goals.

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Home Stay

While you are away from home it is important to feel welcome and relaxed. We look after you from the moment you arrive and make sure your stay is a happy one. If you are living with an English host family / home stay, they are carefully inspected and selected as being suitable for English language students.

Self Catering

If you prefer, you can stay with a host family / home stay and cook for yourself. We can also offer advice and guidance regarding living in self-catering accommodation, or sharing a flat with other students.

Hotels, Guest Houses, B&Bs

We can offer a selection of hotels, guest houses or bed and breakfasts for predominantly short stay visits.

Rental Properties

 Staff at Castle School will be able to advise on the best methods to search for rental properties in the local area.

At Castle School we want you to have fun, make friends and learn about life in the UK as well as learn the English language. This is why we help you to meet people both in and out of lessons.

Leisure activities such as outings, cultural visits, sports, parties, dinners, discos and excursions are among the many things you can choose from.

Full-Day excursions to:

• London
• Oxford
• Cambridge
• Bath
• Stonehenge
• Leeds Castle
• Canterbury
• Shakespeare\'s Stratford & The Cotswolds (scenic English countryside)
• Isle of Wight
• Windsor Castle
• Hampton Court(Henry VIII\'s Palace)

Half-Day excursions to:

• Musicals in London\'s West End, such as The Lion King, Les Miserables etc.
• Lewes (old English town with a Norman Castle on the hill)
• Alfriston
• Rottingdean (traditional English village)
• The Cuckmere Valley
• Seven Sisters (scenic coastal countryside walk)

Students will have the opportunity to enjoy a real taste of Brighton and the surrounding countryside, as well as English customs and culture.

Entertainment

Brighton & Hove has probably the best choice of entertainment on the south coast. In the city you will find several cinemas, concert halls and theatres. Top names in the music world regularly perform here before moving to London\'s West End. In addition, Brighton & Hove has a reputation for some of the best nightclubs outside London with top DJ\'s regularly playing here.

Shopping

From the modern shopping mall in Churchill Square to the antique jewellery shops of the \'Lanes\' in the old town or the bohemian shops of the North Laines, there is something for everyone.

Special Events

Throughout the year the city is host to many festivals and special events.

• The Brighton Festival of Arts and Music, held in May, is one of the largest festivals in Europe.
• The London to Brighton Bike Ride, in June every year, is a very popular cycle event.
• The Brighton Food Festival takes place in September.
• The London to Brighton Veteran Car Run takes place on the first Sunday of every November and commemorates the Emancipation run of 1896.
• Lewes Bonfire Night – 5th November is the UKs night for fireworks and most towns and cities will have a display. Lewes, a market town 6 miles from Brighton and Hove, has the most riotous, historic and extensive celebrations in the region.
• December – Burning of the Clocks. A parade, fireworks, and a symbolic burning of paper clocks to mark the end of the year.

Sports

As well as sports centres and swimming pools, there are sports facilities available for sailing, windsurfing, beach volleyball, golf, cycling, football, basketball and tennis, amongst others.

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