1. More than just English www.loxdale.com info@loxdale.com Welcome to

2. Our School Our school is housed in a beautiful Victorian building, We have a large private site, It is a picturesque and peaceful setting in which to study, Loxdale is well established and has been accepting students on this site since 1979, Loxdale is an adult educational charity so we can offer our adult courses at a lower subsidised price but with very high quality.

3. Our Location Loxdale is located in Portslade, a residential suburb of Brighton & Hove, We have great transport links via both bus and train, Close to London; just an hour on the train, On the edge of the beautiful South Downs National Park, Brighton is a very popular location and is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the UK for students.

4. Our Host Families We have been in Portslade since 1979 so there is a tradition of hosting students in the area, We know our host families very well, including the names of dog and cats! All our hosts live within a 25 minute WALK from school, Each host family is visited before they are accepted as a host family and are re-visited regularly, Our Accommodation Officers match our students to the right family – less than 1% ask to change hosts at Loxdale! Our students are welcomed and treated as part of the family during their stay.

5. Our School Facilities 15 Classrooms, Computer room, Library, Self study room with specific timetabled teacher support sessions, On site dining for hot food, snacks and drinks, The Pavilion is our student common room and student kitchen where students can meet for free any time until 2215 to relax, socialise, play sports, watch films, study and cook, Large gardens ideal for sports and relaxation, On site sports hall and table tennis room, Two pianos for students to use.

6. Our Adult Courses and Teaching Methods We offer our students a choice in their learning so that each student can individualise their programme through tutorials and their English Through and English Plus choices. We have a variety of courses for them to choose from including General English, Intensive English and English Plus. We use a variety of teaching techniques: English lessons, English Through lessons, Tutorials, Lectures, Talks. Our teaching approaches bridge the gap between school and university for those wishing to study higher education in the UK and shows students how to continue their learning at home with more focus.

7. Our Adult Courses English Through English Through forms part of all our courses, It is similar to CLIL methods. CLIL stands for Content and Language Integrated Learning. It refers to teaching subjects such as literature, history and geography to students through a foreign language. This method results in the simultaneous learning of content and English. It gives students choice and the opportunity to individualise their learning, Students select a subject that interests them which motivates them and encourages them to learn faster, We offer both traditional and non traditional subjects including Business English, Grammar, Yoga, Film, and Creative Writing, The focus is still on learning the English language.

8. Our Adult Courses English Plus Students can choose an additional subject to study, The subjects change every 4 weeks, The focus is on learning the actual subject, Subjects include British History, Photography, Art, British Culture, Exam Preparation (IELTS and Cambridge), Music and Lyrics, and Drama.

9. Our Adult Courses English Plus Sample Programme

10. As an example of the subjects available to students, here are the Autumn 2015 English Through and English Plus choices … Our Adult Courses English Through & English Plus Module 1: 24 August to 19 September 2015 English Through:English Plus: a) Speakinga) Screen printing b) Creative writingb) Extra English c) Filmc) Literature d) Grammard) British Culture 2 English Through:English Plus: a) Speaking & Presentationsa) Photography 1 b) Readingb) British Culture 1 c) Writing a Children’s Bookc) Fashion 1 d) Business Englishd) Britain & the Environment Module 2: 21 September to 23 October 2015 Module 3: 26 October to 20 November 2015 English Through:English Plus: a) Music &Lyricsa) Creative English b) Yogab) British History c)Speakingc) Sketchbooks d) Creative Writingd) Drama Module 4: 23 November to 11 December 2015 English Through:English Plus: a)Filma) Singing b)Grammarb) International Studies c)Readingc) Photography 2 d) Artd) Exam Preparation (IELTS & Cambridge

11. Our Social Programme We offer an extensive social programme, Activities and visits in the local area and trips to cities such as London, Cambridge, Oxford and Salisbury, Our social programme is subsidised making it cheaper than other schools and more affordable for our students, We include lots of free activities such as quizzes, film nights, arts and crafts and sports, Our programme encourages full integration as staff, including our teachers, get involved in the activities. We believe social activities are very important in continuing our students’ learning and taking it beyond the classroom environment.

12. Our Focus on Student Welfare Welfare is a key priority for us: Anna (Principal) greets students upon arrival and meets students personally every day, Our teachers and staff really know our students so can quickly identify if there is a problem or something wrong, The majority of our staff are First Aid trained and are trained in child safeguarding. We have 2 Child Protection Officers, We have three 24 hour emergency phone numbers for our students, We look after our students whilst they are studying with us and their wellbeing is taken very seriously. We take the welfare of our adult and young learner students very seriously at Loxdale. We pride ourselves at taking excellent care of our students.

13. Our Adult Courses Why Choose Loxdale? Excellent value for money, Great transport links, Located close to Brighton and London, Beautiful traditional English Victorian building, A peaceful and relaxing environment in which to study, Superior on-site facilities including sports hall, dining and student common room, All host families within a 25 minute walk of the school, Student welfare is a key priority, Varied teaching methods ensure courses are engaging and enriching for students, A wide choice of subjects via English Through and English Plus allowing students to individualise their study experience and motivate their learning, A subsidised social programme making activities and trips more affordable for students.

14. Contact Information Loxdale English Centre Locks Hill Portslade Brighton East Sussex BN41 2LA UK Please do ask if you have a question or need a quote or need advice – nothing is too much trouble or bother! +44 (0) 1273 414973 +44 (0) 1273 430564 Loxdale English Centre Loxdale Young Learners info@loxdale.com