Learn English & live in your private teacher's home around Eastbourne with Home Language International!
Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including English lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in UK. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one English lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Eastbourne. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in English.
All of our teachers in UK have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Eastbourne, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
This attractive university campus is located in the seaside town of Eastbourne, a charming resort on the English South Coast with beautiful beaches and scenic landscape. Our centre offers a range of sports facilities such as a sports hall, indoor swimming pool and tennis court in addition to spacious, modern classrooms. The residential accommodation in this centre is of an exceptionally high standard comprising of single en-suite rooms in modern halls of residence.
This centre is only 20 minute’s walk from Eastbourne town centre and the Pier. In the town centre, there are excellent transport links to London, Brighton and Canterbury.
At Twin Group we have been providing international students with high-quality English language tuition and enriching life experiences for over 20 years. Our Eastbourne school is accredited by the British Council and inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, and our tuition programme has been designed to provide you with great teaching in an engaging and enjoyable way.
With award-winning beaches, a sunny climate and charming seaside culture, Eastbourne is a fantastic location to develop your English in. Our Eastbourne school is housed in a traditional 19th-century building with a large garden exclusively used by our students for social events and parties. At our school, you will be able to fully explore Eastbourne’s top attractions and beautiful beaches which are located just a short journey away.
Our English courses offer you the very highest educational standards whether you choose to study towards your IELTS exam, develop your business English or simply want to improve your general English in a friendly and supportive school. Each course is tailored to specific learning outcomes and focus on the four key language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, to ensure that our students receive a rounded educational experience. As a student at Twin, you will have access to Twin e-Learning, our virtual learning platform, to use a range of online tools such as English tests, digital workbooks and online lessons, all of which encourage learning and help you make the most of your time in the UK.
We want you to have the best time possible when in the UK, which is why we offer an exciting social programme to all of our English students. Our social programme is packed with fun events, parties and excursions to top attractions, which will give you the chance to make new friends, fully experience the British culture and have a lot of fun. This programme will help you to practice your English skills during your leisure time in one of the most exciting cities in the world.
What's on offer?
Aside from the very best learning environment, teaching staff and facilities, Twin students benefit from:
• Ideal school location, just minutes away from Eastbourne town centre
• Qualified English teachers and friendly student services staff
• Social Programme packed with great social events, parties and visits to top attractions
• Fantastic student facilities including social areas, student computers and free Wi-Fi
• Excellent homestay student accommodation with friendly local host families
• Maximum of 15 students per class to ensure that students receive plenty of attention and support
Subject Strengths
Twin is an English language specialist and all our teachers are qualified in teaching English and academic subjects to international students like you. Whether you want to improve your General English, get an IELTS result for University entry or develop your Business English, we have the course for you.
Facilities
The following facilities are free for all enrolled students:
• Modern social areas with student computers
• Free Wi-Fi
• Social programme
• Access to Twin e-Learning, our online learning platform, including English tests, digital workbooks, online lessons and news
Accommodation
We know that accommodation is one of the most important parts of your stay in the UK, which is why we provide a great range of comfortable and affordable options. In Eastbourne, we offer a variety of homestay accommodation options with carefully selected local host families. Homestay accommodation is the perfect way of making yourself feel at home while you study with us, as your host family will be very welcoming and will give you even more opportunities to practice your English.
Location
Twin's Eastbourne English Centre is located in a vibrant area of Eastbourne at 25 St Anne's Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2DJ
Eastbourne
Safe and relaxing atmosphere ideal for focused study
Smaller centre with high levels of individual attention
All accommodation within walking distance of the school
Excellent value for money
St Giles Eastbourne is a small, friendly English school based in a beautiful building, only 5-10 minutes’ walk from the town centre and just moments from the beach. Our school building is surrounded by award-winning gardens and patios for relaxing outside.
Eastbourne is a friendly town on the South coast, with a population of just 90,000. It's small, safe and easy to explore. The town's reputation for being Britain’s sunniest attracts over 4 million visitors a year. Our English school is ideal for students looking for a more personal learning experience, or for younger students going abroad for the first time.
St Giles Eastbourne was awarded Centre of the Year 2016, having received consistently high scores in all aspects of the Quality Management Project, particularly in the following areas:
Teachers and Quality of Teaching
Facilities
Administration and Management
Other Services (accommodation, social programme, etc.)
