Welcome to Brighton! Explore our Summer English Courses

Brighton is one of the most exciting and colourful cities in the UK. It’s famous for its seaside charm, quirky shops, and vibrant culture. Although you’ll be staying on campus, you’ll get the chance to experience the best Brighton has to offer on our carefully planned trips.

A city full of fun.

Brighton is buzzing with cool things to do. From the pebbly beach to the lively pier, it’s a place full of energy, perfect for summer adventures.

With the sea on one side and beautiful green hills on the other, there’s plenty to see and explore.

Brightly coloured beach huts adorn the promenade in Hove, UK in summertime
A rack of vintage clothes, some with bright 60s style patterns can be seen. This is taken in the North Laines in Brighton, famous for its independent shops.
A quirky mosaic of a pair of green sunglasses surrounded by orange yellow, white and purple pieces of tile. This is in the doorway of a shop in Brighton's famous Laines shopping area.

Why choose Brighton?

  • Brighton is a top seaside destination in the UK

  • Excellent travel options and a friendly city when you arrive

  • Great shopping and people-watching city, popular with British people

  • Great atmosphere, with lots of activities 

  • 45 minutes from Gatwick Airport and 1.5 hours from
    Heathrow Airport

  • Our venue is in a safe and secure countryside location nearby

Brighton Pier and the seafront

One of Brighton’s most famous spots is the Brighton Pier. It’s literally a fun fair on stilts! With classic rides, fun arcades, and tasty snacks, it’s a must-see when we take trips into the city.

Brighton Beach

Brighton’s beach is made of shiny pebbles, perfect for chilling out with friends or dipping your toes in the water. On a sunny day, there’s nothing better than hanging out on the beach after a day of exploring!

The i360

We'll also take you on the i360, a futuristic-looking glass pod which rises to 162 metres above the beach. It's the world's tallest moving observation tower!

A blurry shot of Brighton pier with turquoise water underneath it. The only thing in focus are the pebbles on the beach.
Two students from Bucksmore look out over Brighton from the top of the i360 tower on the seafront.

Summer courses available in Brighton

Most of our English Foundation programmes are based in Brighton, at our beautiful, exclusive campus location, OIC Brighton.

Here are the courses you can choose at OIC Brighton:

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Your home from home

You'll be staying 10 minutes' coach ride from Brighton in the peaceful, safe surroundings of our own private boarding school campus at OIC Brighton.

We think it's the best of both worlds.

We are so close to Brighton that it makes it very easy to have a half-day excursion there, but we also have our own (huge) space to relax, play sports, and focus on learning in a beautiful place surrounded by hills and woodland.

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Three students walk on the grass outside the main Georgian building of OIC Brighton. They're all smiling and look very happy and confident.

Keeping you safe and happy

We uphold high staff to student ratios to ensure all students are known and their physical and mental well-being is catered for throughout their time with us.
Every course has an extensive staffing structure that allows for the careful monitoring of our students and their safety and happiness throughout their time at Bucksmore.
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See how we ensure your safety in our short overview video.

What next?

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If you have any questions, you can send us a message, book a call with us or, if you’re ready to proceed, you can apply now.

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