Hilderstone College

School

English school has a worldwide reputation for quality and is located in the charming beach town of Broadstairs

Information

Hilderstone College opened its doors in 1970.

Adults aged 16 and older may choose from various English courses.

The average age of students year-round is 25 years old.

There are 15 computer-equipped classrooms, a huge common area, and a lovely garden with many seats.

A Multimedia Learning Centre with free computer access, touch-screen listening stations, and a wide choice of study tools, including lots of test practice material, is also available.

Newspapers, journals, magazines, and a well-stocked library of books and DVDs are also available.

A Google for Education account is supplied to each student.

They can use the internet to access various online learning materials, engage with tutors and classmates, do assignments, and communicate with family and friends.

All parts of the College have access to Wi-Fi.

A College cafeteria serves freshly cooked meals, snacks, and hot and cold beverages.

After school, we provide a quiet space for self-study and leisure.

Most days after class, table tennis and sports equipment is provided.

Furthermore, Hilderstone College shares its main hall with a local theatrical group, offering discounted tickets.

Students may also play the piano if they so want.

Why Hilderstone College is the best English School to study English in Broadstairs

  • 80 minutes away from London by high-speed train.
  • High-quality tuition with smaller than average classes.
  • Lower cost of living than the big cities.
  • Small and friendly town.
  • Wonderful seaside location.

The most popular activities that English School Hilderstone College organises in the afternoons and evenings in Broadstairs

Afternoons

  • Craft at the school: drawing and painting, decorating items, baking, making greeting cards.
  • Friday excursions: Canterbury, Dover Castle, Rochester, Whitstable, a local vineyard, a local walk, etc.
  • Local orientation tour for new students.
  • Sports: football, circuit training, tennis, basketball, volleyball, running, surfing, paddle boarding and wall climbing

Evenings

  • Dance sessions, for example, folk dance and lindy-hop.
  • Disco.
  • Karaoke.
  • Student Club: pool games, table tennis, Wii, film nights.
  • Talks on UK culture and history.

Most popular excursions and trips that English School Hilderstone College organises at the weekends

  • Brighton.
  • Cambridge.
  • London.
  • Oxford.
  • Shopping outlets, usually combined with a visit to a nearby town.

Location

SchoolHilderstone College
Address14-16 St Peter's Road
CodeCT10 2JW
CityBroadstairs
CountryEngland
Latitude51.360882
Longitude1.429719
Phone (emergencies)+44 1843 869171
Street viewGoogle Street View

Facilities

Library Library
Student Lounge Student Lounge
Cafeteria Cafeteria
Free Wifi Free Wifi
Computer Room Computer Room
Multimedia Learning Centre Multimedia Learning Centre
Garden Garden

Summary

Total students capacity100
Number of classrooms15
Age minimum16
AccreditationsBritish CouncilCentre of ExcellenceEnglish UKIALC
Last day for 2025 bookings with 2024 prices1/9
Year 2024
Holidays (school)23/Dic → 05/Jan
Holidays (country)01/Jan, 29/Mar, 01/Apr, 06/May, 27/May, 26/Aug, 25/Dic, 26/Dic

Statistics on ages

Low Season

Students per classroom maximum14
Students per classroom average7

High Season

Students per classroom maximum14
Students per classroom average7

Statistics on nationalities

Low Season

Total nationalities19

High Season

Total nationalities16

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Prices

Year 2024
GBP
Enrolment fee90£ ≈ 0
Enrolment fee online30£ ≈ 0

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Courses

#LanguageCourseWeeksLessons WeekAge MinimumProfilesLevelsRelated ExamsPrice Week from (GBP)Price Week from ()
     
1ENGeneral English Course 21 lessonsThe most popular general English course intensive 21 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England {1026}1-50 2116Adults 16+General EnglishA1A2B1B2C1C2270£≈ 0
2ENGeneral English Course + FCE 15+6LCombined general English course 15 lessons with B2 FCE preparation course 6 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England {1027}9, 10, 122116Adults 16+English + FCEB1B2C1C2315£≈ 0
3ENGeneral English Course + CAE 15+6LCombined general English course 15 lessons with C1 Advanced CAE preparation course 6 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England, United Kingdom {1029}9, 10, 122116Adults 16+English + CAEB2C1C2315£≈ 0
4ENGeneral English Course + IELTS 15+6LCombined general English course 15 lessons with IELTS preparation course 6 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England {1028}1-50 2116Adults 16+English + IELTSB1B2C1C2270£≈ 0
5ENEnglish Development Course + Teachers CLIL 15+6LCombined general English course 15 lessons with CLIL teacher course of 6 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England {1689}22118Adults 18+General EnglishTeacher TrainingB2C1C2350£≈ 0
6ENEnglish Development + Creative Teaching 15+6LCombined general English course 15 lessons with ​Creative Teaching & Culture Course for Teachers of 6 lessons per week in Broadstairs, England {1807}22118Adults 18+Teacher TrainingB2C1C2350£≈ 0
7ENOne to One English Classes 15 lessonsPrivate English classes 15 lessons a week in Broadstairs, England {1030}1-50 15General EnglishOne to OneA1A2B1B2C1C2900£≈ 0
8ENOne to One English Classes 21 lessonsPrivate English classes 21 lessons a week in Broadstairs, England {1031}1-50 21General EnglishOne to OneA1A2B1B2C1C21,260£≈ 0