Perguntas mais frequentes

Sim, a Castle School está localizada perto da orla marítima no centro de Brighton, a uma curta distância a pé de todos os pontos turísticos e lojas de rua.

A forma mais rápida é reservar um voo para o aeroporto de Londres Gatwick. A partir daí, ou de qualquer outro aeroporto do Reino Unido, pode viajar de autocarro ou de comboio para Brighton. Consulte as nossas informações antes da chegada, que lhe serão enviadas após a inscrição.

A Castle School está situada a 10 minutos a pé da estação de comboios. Todos os autocarros de Brighton param na paragem central, que fica a cerca de 1 minuto a pé.

O custo de uma viagem simples para qualquer local em Brighton é de £2,50 e um bilhete para todo o dia custa £5,00. O preço de um bilhete semanal é de £25,00. Tenha em atenção que estes preços estão fora do nosso controlo e podem ter sido alterados desde a última atualização desta página.

Sempre que possível, a escola aconselhá-lo-á sobre a melhor forma de abrir uma conta bancária e fornecer-lhe-á uma carta da escola.

A Castle School organiza regularmente actividades de lazer, tais como eventos desportivos, eventos culturais, festas e muito mais. A escola informá-lo-á sobre o programa em curso e quando este estiver a decorrer. O programa de lazer não funciona durante todo o ano. Se quiser aproveitar a oportunidade para descobrir os países vizinhos, verifique as respectivas condições de visto aplicáveis. Pode também adquirir um cartão internacional de estudante ISIC. Este cartão oferece muitos descontos atractivos em viagens, alojamento, museus, entretenimento, livros, etc.

Dispomos de acesso gratuito à Internet para todos os estudantes.

You can start your course on any Monday (Full time or Part time courses) or Tuesday (Part time courses) See here for more details.

Approximately 20-25.

Students have to have a minimum age of 16 to participate in the main school courses. However, in summer we do offer group courses specifically for younger students. Please email for details. For minors we will require the consent of a parent or guardian.

We have a good mix of different nationalities and cultures at Castle School. The main nationalities being Spanish, Turkish, Italian, Saudi and French.

That depends entirely on your aims.

On average, we estimate that approximately 12 weeks of intensive 30 hours per week study will raise your English by one level.

Maybe you cannot spare 12 whole weeks, though. Remember even a short course will boost your vocabulary, fluency and confidence.

Every student must take an initial placement test on the first day of the course. Based on your performance in these tests, you will be placed into a group with students of a similar level.

See our English level page for a full explanation of English levels at Castle School, and equivalent IELTS, TOEIC AND TOEFL.

Teachers are constantly monitoring students’ levels. When a student has demonstrated the skills required for the next level, the teacher will request for them to be moved. Students can also complete a Change of Level Request Form. A decision will then be made by the Director of Studies or Assistant Director of Studies.

The lessons focus on developing your ability to communicate in a foreign language: to extend your vocabulary and to improve your pronunciation, grammatical knowledge and accuracy of expression. You will have ample opportunity to practise all aspects of your language: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Castle School classes have a maximum of 18 students (summer only) although this is rare and the average is normally less than 10.

You will receive an accurate timetable for your course on the first day. Morning classes are from 9:15 am to 12:30 pm & afternoon classes are 1:15 pm to 4:30 pm, both with a 15 minute break in-between.

Any changes to your course or hours must be approved by the Administration Team, who can be found in the School Reception.

All our teachers have native speaker competence.

You will receive your first course book free when you register at the school. Any additional course books will need to be paid for by you (average cost is between £20 – £30).

You will need to bring a notebook and pen for recording vocabulary, grammar etc and your course book.

That depends on your length of stay, and the progress you make. Students who make good progress will, in consultation with their teacher, be moved to a higher level.

Generally, we recommend booking the desired course prior to the start of the course to ensure availability. Course fees are also cheaper per week for longer courses than for shorter courses.

It is, however, at all times possible to extend a course or to select a more intensive type of course (subject to availability). Contact the responsible person at school as soon as you have made a decision so that they can inform you about fees and availability.

You will receive a certificate confirming your oral and written language ability. You will be graded in accordance with the International Framework for European Languages, which is understood by employers throughout the World.

Check the specific requirements of the course and university you would like to apply to. Most universities in the UK require the IELTS exam.

We offer an IELTS preparation course. Which apart from helping you with the exam will also teach you how to absorb a lot of reading material or follow lectures without problems.

As a free additional service, Castle School staff can offer you professional advice and assistance with gaining entry to a university or college in England.