Eastbourne School of English

Founded in 1936, Eastbourne School of English (ESOE) is located in the town of Eastbourne on the south coast of England. ESOE has more than 70 years’ experience offering quality English language courses and Teacher Training courses. Accredited by the British Council, ESOE is an independent language school with a clear commitment to excellence in teaching and a genuine care for the welfare of its students.  

About Eastbourne School of English

The school is located in a quiet, tree-lined street in the centre of Eastbourne, just two minutes from the shopping centre and five minutes from the beach. Eastbourne is a delightful seaside town with excellent shopping, beautiful parks, theatres, cinemas, art galleries and a spectacular five-kilometre seafront. It has a population of 100.000, and restaurants, clubs, cafés and bars to suit every taste. Eastbourne is large enough for students to feel independent and have plenty to do but small enough to walk around and feel safe.

The school offers a variety of high quality programmes including General English and examination courses for adults as well as summer vacation courses and special courses such as a very popular Fifty Plus programme for senior students and English plus Golf, Tennis or Rugby. ESEO also offers specialist Teacher Training courses for overseas teachers.

The school has excellent facilities. There are 20 classrooms, interactive white boards and video and audio equipment. After lessons students can use the self-access learning centre with free broadband internet and email, TVs with video and a language laboratory.

“I’ve had a really good time in this school! To know people from other countries has been wonderful! And I’ve felt very comfortable with my teachers.” Alejandra Blanco Callejo, Spain

About Eastbourne

Eastbourne, only 90 minutes by train from London, is a popular seaside destination, famous for its beautiful setting between the unspoiled countryside of the South Downs and the sea, overlooking the English channel. The school is located right in the centre of Eastbourne and therefore all the town's facilities are within easy walking distance. Eastbourne is a quiet, safe place with lots of facilities for students and many outdoor events being organised over the summer period. There is a large shopping centre, plenty of restaurants, bars and discos, two large sports centres, three museums, an art gallery, three theatres, a multiplex cinema and numerous parks. A major tennis tournament is held every year at the town's Devonshire Park. Eastbourne's Sovereign Harbour is the largest boat marina in Europe, with places for over 1100 boats.

The famous Seven Sisters White Cliffs and Beachy Head are nearby and offer spectacular views over the town and the sea. To the west of the town lie the South Downs offering beautiful landscapes and unspoilt towns and villages.

Students at ESOE will benefit from a social programme which will give students lots of opportunities to enjoy themselves, meet other students and practise their English in a relaxed way. The school employs a permanent social organiser who arranges a variety of activities including sport activities, theatre and cinema visits and evening events at the school including international meals, parties and barbeques. At weekends there are full-day guided excursions to main tourist destinations such as London, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath,  Canterbury and Stonehenge. Students that attend the Fifty Plus programme will benefit from social activities and excursions to historic town and cities, castles, parks and gardens, villages and the spectacular Sussex and Kent countryside. Fifty Plus students can also play traditional English games such as bowls and croquet.

“Thank you very much for everything! I liked that there were not only young students but also elder people studying, too. I did not feel like a grandmother because of that.” Alex, Brazil

10 Reasons to Study at Eastbourne School of English

• ESOE is accredited by the British Council and is a member of EnglishUK and founding member of Quality English.
• Over 70 years’ experience of providing quality English language teaching.
• Located in the centre of Eastbourne so students have easy access to all the town’s facilities, restaurants, museums, theatres, cinema, shops and beach.
• Located on the sunny south coast of England and just 90 minutes from the centre of London by train.
• Many events are organised in Eastbourne every year amongst which is the well-known International Tennis Championships attended by many of the world’s top men and women tennis professionals.
• Students can use the school’s self-access Learning Centre after classes have finished. The centre has fast broadband internet access and email, computers, TVs with video, an audio-tape language laboratory, a library and quiet work room.
• Further facilities include a student lounge with TV, DVD player, free WiFi, table tennis, pool table and other games, a student bookshop and library and two large gardens.
• An exiting social programme run by the school’s full-time Social Organiser offering weekly activities after school hours.
• Weekly excursions to many famous tourist destinations across the south of England including London, Oxford, Cambridge and Stonehenge.  
• Carefully selected, friendly host families, all within walking distance of the school.

“My time in Eastbourne was great! I was warmly welcomed at my first day at school and during all the time the teachers were nice and helpful. The timetable was just perfect. It allowed us to do lots of free time activities, which the school staff organized well!” Marco, Italy

Courses Available

Accommodation

ESOE works with a group of carefully selected host families to allow students to experience the English way of life. Staying with a host family will allow students to continue to practise their English outside the school environment. The school employs a full-time Accommodation Officer that inspects all host families and families are selected to look after students and ensure they have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
All international students are guaranteed homestay accommodation for the duration of their studies and all accommodation is within walking distance from the school. Students can also opt to stay in a shared student house or get a room in a student residence during the summer period.

Homestay (Standard)

• A standard bedroom in a family’s house. Each bedroom will be furnished and include a study desk. Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
• Students stay on a Half Board basis (Breakfast + Dinner will be provided with lunch or packed lunch at weekends)
• Bed linen and towels are provided.
• All utility charges and cleaning are included.
• Students will never be placed with another student with the same first language unless specially requested by the student.
• All host families are within walking distance or a short bus-ride of the school.
• Host families will encourage students to speak English whenever possible.
• Your accommodation will be changed as soon as possible if you are unhappy for any reason.

Shared Student House

• A standard large bedroom in a house shared with other students. There are usually 5 to 10 students per house.
• Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
• All houses have a shared kitchen and bathroom. 
• This type of accommodation is on a self-catering basis only which means that students will have to do their own cooking and a fully equipped kitchen will be available to students.
• All houses provide free wireless internet access.
• All utility charges and cleaning of central areas are included.
• All shared student houses are within a 5 to 10 minute walking distance from the school and the town centre.
• Rooms in shared student houses are available from June to September. 

Student Residence

• A standard bedroom in a student residence that belongs to the University of Brighton.
• Accommodation is arranged in groups of 6-8 single rooms.
• Students will get their own set of keys so you can come and go as you please.
• Each room has its own private bathroom.
• This accommodation is on a self-catering basis only which means that students will have to do their own cooking and a fully equipped shared kitchen will be available to students.
• Bed linen and towels are provided.
• All utility charges and cleaning of central areas are included.
• On-campus restaurant offers students breakfast at an additional cost.
• Rooms in student residences is available in July and August only and students need to be minimum 18 years of age.

How to Apply/Request More Information

If you would like to receive more information about Eastbourne School of English, its courses, prices, or if you are interested in applying please contact us.