“Learn English as you live it—stay in a home, not a hotel.”
English Language Homestays has been running successful and popular English language courses, High School Programmes, International Language Homestays, short stays, Football Academy with English, Summer School for Juniors and English summer school programmes for over 30 years.
About Brighton English Language Homestay (BelHomestay)
BelHomestay (Brighton English Language Homestay) offers a unique approach: you live with a host family in Brighton, and English instruction is integrated into daily home life. Bel Homestay
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The founder / principal host, Janette Connors, is CELTA- and PGCE-qualified, with decades of teaching experience. Bel Homestay
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The model is built on immersion—you’re not just taking classes; you live in an English-speaking environment and converse with hosts in daily life. Bel Homestay
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The program is open to all levels, offering both general English and specialty modules like business or exam preparation. Bel Homestay
How It Works: Setup & Student Support
Because BelHomestay is more of a homestay + tutor-host model than a traditional campus, its strengths lie in personal connection and immersive learning:
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Private en-suite rooms with study space: Many students are given a private room (sometimes with en-suite bathroom) in the host’s home. Bel Homestay
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Meals & living together: Students eat breakfast and dinner with the host family, giving natural opportunities to speak and practice English. Bel Homestay
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Guidance & local support: The host shows students around Brighton, helps with transit, local knowledge, and integrates them into city life. Bel Homestay
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Flexible location & city access: Brighton is a compact city; homestays are typically located within accessible distance to city centre amenities and the sea. Bel Homestay
This model may lack large institutional facilities (labs, lecture halls, library), but such settings are less relevant here—the “classroom” is your host home, cafés, local places, and daily conversation.
Courses & Curriculum
BelHomestay’s offerings are less rigid than at a standard language school—but here’s what they offer or support:
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General English (all levels) — lessons tailored to each learner’s ability and goals. Bel Homestay
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Exam & business modules — preparation for exams or English for specific purposes, when requested. Bel Homestay
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Integrated learning — lessons are complemented by conversations at home, guided excursions, and everyday language use. Bel Homestay
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Cultural immersion & excursions — walking tours, local visits, exposure to Brighton’s artistic, seaside, and cultural life are part of learning. Bel Homestay
Because lessons are highly customized and often one-to-one or small group, you can ask your host-tutor to focus on exactly what you need—speaking, writing, exam prep, pronunciation, etc.
Student Experiences & Testimonials
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One student commented:
“She (the host/teacher) understood exactly what I needed… I felt challenged in a very practical way.” Bel Homestay
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The host, Janette, highlights the value of living and learning together:
“Share our daily life as you live and study in our Brighton home … providing you with the best environment to learn English.” Bel Homestay
These testimonials underscore the strength of the model: intimacy, personalized attention, and real-life language exposure.
Brighton as Your Learning Base
Culture & Lifestyle
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Seaside city with big personality: Brighton is known for its creative energy, beachfront, arts festivals, and independent shops. Bel Homestay
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The Brighton Festival, Brighton Pier, the Royal Pavilion, galleries, and nightlife make it an engaging place to explore in free time. Bel Homestay+1
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It’s compact—much of Brighton is walkable or easily accessible by local buses or trains, which helps students integrate. Bel Homestay
Cost & Practicalities
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While Brighton is more expensive than rural towns, it’s cheaper than London—rent and daily costs are more manageable for students.
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Homestay models often include meals (brekfast and dinner) and utilities, which helps budgeting. In Brighton’s other homestay programs, meals and host support are part of the package. elc-schools.com
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Students can explore local cafés, beaches, cultural venues, and community events to practice English outside of lessons.
What Makes This Model Stand Out
| Feature | Benefit to Student | Distinction Over Traditional Schools |
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| Immersive homestay + tutor model | You practise English not just in class but at home, every meal, every conversation | Traditional schools separate accommodation and classroom |
| Highly tailored instruction | You receive attention specifically to your goals, speed, challenges | Large classes may not allow personal focus |
| Cultural exposure & local guidance | You see Brighton from a local’s perspective—less tourist, more authentic | Some schools provide excursions, but not full daily integration |
| Single-host environment | More consistency, personal relationship with teacher/host | Schools rotate teachers, change classrooms |
| Less institutional overhead | Possibly lower or more flexible fees, fewer fixed constraints | Big schools charge for facilities, large overheads |
In sum, this is a compelling option for learners who prefer depth, personalization, and living-in-English rather than just classroom hours.
Practical Details & Tips for Inquiry
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Contact & Host Info: Janette Connors is main host and teacher. Bel Homestay
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Room types: Private en-suite is available for many students. Bel Homestay
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Meals: Breakfast and dinner with the family are included typically. Bel Homestay
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Location & travel: Homestays are situated in Brighton; host will show you local area. Bel Homestay
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Course structure: Bespoke—when you inquire, ask for sample weekly schedule, number of teaching hours, lesson topics, and any exam support.
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Fees: Not published openly—contact BelHomestay for exact quotation (cost depends on duration, room type, level).
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Duration: Flexible stays (weeks to months, depending on student need).
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Safety & vetting: As a homestay-host model, ensure your host is vetted, supervised, with warranties on safety and references.
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Visa / international student support: Since this is a small homestay / tutor model, there may not be formal visa services—ask specifically whether they issue Certificate of Sponsorship (if needed) or assist with visa requirements.
Envision Your Study Experience
You arrive in Brighton and head to your host’s home. After settling in, you join your host/teacher for dinner, casually chatting—no textbooks required. Over the next days, formal lessons blend with conversation while walking, shopping, or cooking. You practise vocabulary at home, try local restaurants, take seaside walks while asking questions in English. On weekends, you explore cultural spots like the Royal Pavilion, dive into Brighton’s arts scene, and gradually feel that English is no longer a foreign subject—but the language of your daily life.
