Full-Time Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are a list of links of frequently asked questions. Please read them carefully and if your question is not answered here, please do not hesitate to contact us with your query.
When can I start the course?
How long can I study for?
What is the minimum age?
How do I book my course?
Do I need to pay a deposit?
How do I pay?
Do I need a Visa to study at your school?
How many students are there in each class?
Where do the other students come from?
Tell me about your teachers.
Can I study anything extra besides English language?
What is the British Study Group?
Can you arrange accommodation?
What about Internet access?
1. When can I start the course?
Course dates vary according to the course, for more information, see the course pages. Please feel free to contact us for specific information.
You can study with us for 9 weeks to 36 weeks, it depends on the programme. We sometimes find that students enrol on one programme and then choose to continue on another programme to further their skills and knowledge.
18 years old.
Just fill in the on-line application form.
For overseas applicants:
You can contact an authorised Hove College agent in your country. We strongly advise you to do this, as you will receive knowledgeable course advice in your own language and also information on applying for a visa (visa national students). To be put in touch with an local HC agent please contact us.
5. Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. We will confirm courses on the basis of receiving deposit of 10% for a course (min £250) or £100 + 10% for a course and accomodation (non-refundable except in the case of a confirmed visa refusal).
You can pay by:
- Credit card (Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard, JCB);
- Bank transfer (Bank of Scotland, Queen Sq House, 15 Queens Sq, Brighton, BN1 3FD, account: 01499005, Sort: 12-12-68 )
- Cheque in Sterling cheque or Eurocheque
- Cash
7. Do I need a visa to study at your school?
Students from European Union countries do not need a visa to study in the UK . The situation for students from other countries varies. Please check with a British Consulate or Embassy in your country of residence.
8. How many students are there in each class?
We have a maximum of 10 students per class.
9. Where do the other students come from?
From all over the world! Most of our students are from the UK but we have students from continental Europe, South America, Asia and Africa.
10. Tell me about your teachers.
We select our staff very carefully. Our lecturers are all experts in their chosen field. Many of them have on-going commitments beyond teaching so their knowledge and techniques are always fresh and set in the 'real-world'. In addition to being highly qualified they must also have the kind of personality that enjoys meeting people from all over the world and a desire to make their lessons stimulating and enjoyable. The feedback sessions we carry out at Hove College allows us to collect information about the student experience, to find our more click on the Meet our students link.
11. Can I improve my English language whilst studying at Hove College?
Whilst we insist that overseas students have a good standard of English (we can test this before you come, please contact us to arrange a test) some of our students take extra English classes before they study or during study to improve their knowledge or prepare for university (IELTS Preparation classes).
12. What is the British Study Group?
When you enrol at Hove College you become part of the British Study Centre family of colleges. We have colleges in the heart of London (www.w-l-c.co.uk) and in the beautiful university city of Oxford (www.oxfordbusiness.co.uk).
These colleges offer Travel and Tourism, Business and Computing courses, amongst others. They have different levels to suit every student, from certificate, through Bachelor of Arts, to MBAs.
13. Can you arrange accommodation?
We have an accommodation department that can arrange a stay in a student house or a homestay. We would be happy to hear from you and arrange accommodation suitable to your needs, there is a deposit of £100 for all accomodation bookings which includes a £45 non-refundable finding fee.
14. What about internet access?
E-mail and internet access is free of charge at all of our schools. Hove College has 2MB ADSL so you'll find keeping in contact with friends and family fast and efficient.
