English / Culture · Brighton, England · 1–3 Marlborough Place
St Giles Brighton · Family Course
A seaside English-study holiday for parents and children, with separate classes and shared activities.
- Ages / grades
- 5–15 · parent accompanied
- Duration
- Weekly packages · summer
- Attendance
- Parent accompanies / Day attendance
- Language
- English · level confirmation needed Teaching language and starting level
Dates published · check places
2027 announced: 20 June–8 August. Checked 4 October 2026; places have not been checked.
- Announced · 2027/06/20–08/08 Sources and official information
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Sources checked ·Who can apply
The official family course accepts visiting international families; prior enrolment at the host school or local residence is not required.
Ages 5–15 with an accompanying adult. Parents handle journeys and must attend lunches and activities; this is not child-only residential care.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | The dated 2026 factsheet gives A1+. Complete beginners need explicit acceptance for the chosen edition. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | GBP 1,324Approx. ¥276,000 |
| People covered | 1 adult + 1 child, both studying |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2027 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Adult £618 (Approx. ¥129,000) + child £618 (Approx. ¥129,000) + family registration £88 (Approx. ¥18,000) = £1,324 (Approx. ¥276,000); lessons, standard activities/excursions and weekday lunch for both. |
| Extra / to confirm | Accommodation, flights, insurance, other meals and transport are extra. Special-diet supplements may apply. Separate adult-without-lessons options exist. |
| Fee source | Official 2027 brochure, family fees p312026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2027 per person/week: full package £796 (Approx. ¥166,000); day plus lunch £618 (Approx. ¥129,000); day without lunch £563 (Approx. ¥117,000). Registration is £88 (Approx. ¥18,000) per family, accommodation placement £52 (Approx. ¥11,000), and dinner upgrade £52 (Approx. ¥11,000)/person/week. Flights, insurance and family spending are extra.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Sample week: English 09:00–13:00, three afternoon activities and one full-day excursion. Remaining afternoons and evenings are family time.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Homestay or hotel options; full-package homestay includes breakfast. Family transfer prices in the 2027 brochure are £209 from Heathrow or £121 from Gatwick one way for 2–4 passengers, subject to luggage limits. Tokyo families need a long-haul arrival buffer before the first class.
Why it is in this guide
One of the clearer routes for a five-year-old to study abroad while a parent remains nearby. The family programme is different from the separate 12+ Brighton junior homestay course.
Who it may suit
Families who want English classes plus a seaside base and can spend afternoons together.
What to weigh up
This is not all-day childcare: at least one adult must handle school journeys, attend lunches and join the activities. Budget for two people, rather than the child's advertised rate alone.
Operating history and evidence
Recurring operation is supported by official 2026 and 2027 publications. LanguageCourse.net has independently hosted verified-booking reviews, including Family Day Package Plus experiences from 2023; most of its 17 reviews concern other courses. Evidence is useful but small and dated, and the site sells courses.
Read participant accounts
Commercial / booking platform · Published / experience date: 2023-07-17
Booking-platform family-course accounts
A 2023 Family Day Package Plus account praised organisation and teaching but reported an out-of-service sanitary facility.
Commercial booking site with verified-booking reviews; most of its 17 reviews concern other courses. Family evidence is small and historical.
Read the sourceBefore you book
Confirm exact weeks, child-level placement, accommodation commute, meals and an itemised whole-family quote. Do not apply junior-residential supervision claims to this accompanied family course. Weekly packages run within a seven-week summer season, with a two-week family stay possible subject to availability.
Cancellation and refunds
2027 family terms: more than 21 days before arrival, retain £88 registration plus £100/person deposit and specified charges. Less than 21 days, charges include two weeks' package price, £52 accommodation placement and possible third-party costs. Ask how exactly 21 days is treated.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2027 Brighton family course
- 2027 brochure: fees p31 and terms p32
- Family programme and grouping
- 2026 family factsheet: level
- Independent booking-platform reviews
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.