If the course starts before and continues after our Christmas holiday, we can arrange for you to stay in a homestay family. There is a supplement of £120 per week over this period on a full-board basis.
We also offer bespoke Christmas experience packages for individuals, friends, couples and families with lessons, accompanied outings with homestay/self-catering accommodation. Get in touch to find out more details.
In 2023 the High Season is 18th of June – 3rd of September and the Low Season is 1st January – 17th of June and the 4th of September to the 17th of December.
We offer specialist English courses for Nursing, Business, Aviation, Law, Engineering, Tourism & Catering, Oil & Gas, Public Speaking and Banking. If you are interested in learning English in another field please contact us for availability and pricing.
You must be 16 years or older to enrol on a course at English in Margate. If you are younger, and wish to learn English in the UK please go to our sister company www.ilh.com for one-to-one tuition in the teacher’s home.
For other information regarding courses please also see our Student Information Point
12 students (14 students for groups under 18)
If the course starts before and continues after our Christmas holiday, we can arrange for you to stay in a homestay family. There is a supplement of £120 per week over this period on a full-board basis.
We also offer bespoke Christmas experience packages for individuals, friends, couples and families with lessons, accompanied outings with homestay/self-catering accommodation. Get in touch to find out more details.
Each lesson is 45 minutes long.
You must be 16 years or older to enrol on a course at English in Margate. If you are younger, and wish to learn English in the UK please go to our sister company www.ilh.com for one-to-one tuition in the teacher’s home.
EiM is open from Monday the 9th of January to Friday the 15th December, but will be closed on the following National Holidays: the 7th and 10th of April, the 1st, 8th and 29th of May, the 28th of August, and from the 15th of December to 8th of January 2024. The first day back for students in 2024 will be Monday the 8th of January.
On national holidays there are no classes. Students have the option of joining a teacher-led excursion (transport not included) instead of classes. Any missed individual classes will be taught on another day. When the national holiday is on a Monday, students arriving will have their induction on the Tuesday. However, the above does not apply to our Christmas Break (the 15th of December to 8th of January 2024), where no trips may be offered as the school will be fully closed.
For other information regarding the school please also see our Student Information Point
One option is Homestay Accommodation, which can be Standard or Executive. All accommodation is generally within walking distance of the school and in the Margate area. If a student is not located in the Margate postcode area, a free weekly bus pass is provided. All accommodation is available throughout the year and comes with free wi-fi internet access.
Students have a single room. Standard Homestay includes half-board during the week and full-board (all meals) at weekends.
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Executive Homestay guarantees a higher-quality home and above-average size bedroom with private bathroom facilities. In addition, many of the rooms have televisions. A weekly bus pass, offering unlimited travel around the local area, is included. There may be another student of a different nationality in the home at the same time. Executive Homestay is half board during the week and full board at weekends.
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Self-Catering Accommodation can be arranged on request – just speak to our Accommodation Manager when booking.
Additional nights can be easily added to our accommodation options, this is charged at £50 per night for Standard Homestay and £60 per night for Executive Homestay.
A £30 supplement is charged for students arriving/departing from their accommodation before 6am or after 10pm.
Additional Homestay guests not requiring tuition, such as a partner or family member, are charged at £250 per week (or £350 per week for Executive Homestay) plus a registration fee of £60. They may use the school facilities during opening hours. Students and guests should leave the family home by 9 o’clock in the mornings on weekdays.
If the course starts before and continues after our Christmas holiday, we can arrange for you to stay in a homestay family. There is a supplement of £120 per week over this period on a full-board basis.
It is not possible to start your course during this time.
If you wish to take a holiday during your course, the school cannot guarantee that you will be able to leave your luggage with your homestay host. Arrangements must be made privately with the host.
For other information regarding accommodation please also see our Student Information Point
FREE coach to and from Margate.
We will reimburse National Express return coach tickets to Margate.
Available from Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick and Luton airports.
You will receive a cash refund on your first day of school.
Offer is for students aged 18+ staying for two weeks or more.
Arrival transfer to London Gatwick Airport (South Terminal) at a fixed price of £50 every Sunday.
Meet at Costa Coffee opposite exit from baggage at 3pm. Students arriving at north terminal should take shuttle train to south terminal.
Students should request this service at time of booking and confirm flight details at least 2 weeks before arrival.
Offer applies to stays of two weeks or more.
We are happy to organise taxi transfers from all main ports of arrival, please see the prices on our pricelist for full details.
Click here for information on trains and timetables in Britain.
Please note:
This page is designed to give an overview of the UK visa system for students wishing to study at English in Margate. The regulations can change quickly, so we cannot guarantee that the information shown here is always completely up to date. It is our understanding of the regulations and is for guidance only.
We would strongly advise you to check the relevant information on the UK Border Agency website or check with your local UK embassy or consulate for any changes. If you are applying for a visa, it is your responsibility to ensure that you meet all the current requirements.
Do you need a visa?
If you are a citizen of a country in the European Union, the European Economic Area or of Switzerland, you don’t need a visa to enter the UK to study at English in Margate. If you come from anywhere else you will need a visa. If you would like to check if you require a visa or not, please check relevant page on the UKBA website.
If you require a visa to study at English in Margate, you will need to apply for a student visitor visa or an extended student visitor visa. The maximum length of time you can stay in the UK with an extended student visitor visa is 11 months.
In order for English in Margate to issue a visa letter, we require payment of £200 plus £50 registration fee.
Student Visitor Visa and Extended Student Visitor Visa
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia Herzegovina
Burkina Faso
Burma
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
China (except for Hong Kong and Macao)
Colombia
Comoros
Cuba
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Fiji Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guinea
Guinea Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea (North)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Peru
Philippines
Qatar
Russia
Rwanda
Sao Tome e Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Surinam
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
The former territories of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Argentina
Australia
Brasil
Chile
Croatia/Herzegovena
Honduras
Hong Kong
Israel
Japan
Malaysia
Mexico
Panama
Paraguay
South Korea
Taiwan
Tibet
Uraguay
While studying in the United Kingdom on a visa you are expected to attend your courses. Attendance is checked daily by English in Margate and we will contact the UKBA if any student is not fulfilling the requirements of his/her visa.
If, upon arrival in the United Kingdom, you are requested to register with the local police English in Margate are happy to help in arranging the interview. This will be noted on your visa on your arrival in the UK. We can also arrange transportation to the police station if required. Please speak to reception for the cost of this. It is also your responsibility to report to the school and to the police any change of address during your stay.
We strongly recommend you to cover yourself and your belongings with an appropriate travel insurance. This will give you the peace of mind you need to study and enjoy yourself here in Margate and protect you in the unlikely situation that you have problems with such things as your arrival or departure journey, fall ill whilst you are with us or perhaps have something stolen.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: guard.me international insurance
Please see the section in our Student Information Point below:
If you have booked a one-to-one course, we will also send you a Needs Analysis form by email. Please complete this as soon as possible, so that the academic team can prepare your course.
It is also advisable for you to bring an adaptor plug if you have any electrical appliances (hair-dryer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.); however, adaptors can also be easily found here in Margate.
It would also be wise to have some pens and a notebook with you for your first day.
At 9.00 you will have an induction with one of our staff. That means we will give you some information about your class, your timetable, the social programme, and Margate and the surrounding area. We will also show you the school and its facilities.
At 9.30 a.m., you will join your class.
After lunch, at 2.00 p.m., there will be an hour-long walking tour of Margate, guided by a member of the school staff.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: www.guard.me
There are many ATM cash machines in the town from which you can withdraw cash using a debit or credit card.
Virtually all shops accept payments by credit or debit card so you will not need to carry large amount of cash around with you.
In case of emergency: if you are staying in homestay, then your homestay hosts will be your first point of contact in case of delays, late or early arrivals and also advice on how to get to Margate. If we are organising your airport transfer, or if you are staying in self-catering accommodation, you can phone our emergency number for arrivals and departures: 07939 208591.
If you are aware of problems before leaving your country or if you need any information about transport to Margate, you can contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or phone us on 0044 1843 227700 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Our emergency 24-hour contact for students staying at English in Margate is: 07939 208591.
Please see the section in our Student Information Point below:
If you have booked a one-to-one course, we will also send you a Needs Analysis form by email. Please complete this as soon as possible, so that the academic team can prepare your course.
It is also advisable for you to bring an adaptor plug if you have any electrical appliances (hair-dryer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.); however, adaptors can also be easily found here in Margate.
It would also be wise to have some pens and a notebook with you for your first day.
At 9.00 you will have an induction with one of our staff. That means we will give you some information about your class, your timetable, the social programme, and Margate and the surrounding area. We will also show you the school and its facilities.
At 9.30 a.m., you will join your class.
After lunch, at 2.00 p.m., there will be an hour-long walking tour of Margate, guided by a member of the school staff.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: www.guard.me
There are many ATM cash machines in the town from which you can withdraw cash using a debit or credit card.
Virtually all shops accept payments by credit or debit card so you will not need to carry large amount of cash around with you.
In case of emergency: if you are staying in homestay, then your homestay hosts will be your first point of contact in case of delays, late or early arrivals and also advice on how to get to Margate. If we are organising your airport transfer, or if you are staying in self-catering accommodation, you can phone our emergency number for arrivals and departures: 07939 208591.
If you are aware of problems before leaving your country or if you need any information about transport to Margate, you can contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or phone us on 0044 1843 227700 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Our emergency 24-hour contact for students staying at English in Margate is: 07939 208591.
Please see the section in our Student Information Point below:
If you have booked a one-to-one course, we will also send you a Needs Analysis form by email. Please complete this as soon as possible, so that the academic team can prepare your course.
It is also advisable for you to bring an adaptor plug if you have any electrical appliances (hair-dryer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.); however, adaptors can also be easily found here in Margate.
It would also be wise to have some pens and a notebook with you for your first day.
At 9.00 you will have an induction with one of our staff. That means we will give you some information about your class, your timetable, the social programme, and Margate and the surrounding area. We will also show you the school and its facilities.
At 9.30 a.m., you will join your class.
After lunch, at 2.00 p.m., there will be an hour-long walking tour of Margate, guided by a member of the school staff.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: www.guard.me
There are many ATM cash machines in the town from which you can withdraw cash using a debit or credit card.
Virtually all shops accept payments by credit or debit card so you will not need to carry large amount of cash around with you.
In case of emergency: if you are staying in homestay, then your homestay hosts will be your first point of contact in case of delays, late or early arrivals and also advice on how to get to Margate. If we are organising your airport transfer, or if you are staying in self-catering accommodation, you can phone our emergency number for arrivals and departures: 07939 208591.
If you are aware of problems before leaving your country or if you need any information about transport to Margate, you can contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or phone us on 0044 1843 227700 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Our emergency 24-hour contact for students staying at English in Margate is: 07939 208591.
Please see the section in our Student Information Point below:
If you have booked a one-to-one course, we will also send you a Needs Analysis form by email. Please complete this as soon as possible, so that the academic team can prepare your course.
It is also advisable for you to bring an adaptor plug if you have any electrical appliances (hair-dryer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.); however, adaptors can also be easily found here in Margate.
It would also be wise to have some pens and a notebook with you for your first day.
At 9.00 you will have an induction with one of our staff. That means we will give you some information about your class, your timetable, the social programme, and Margate and the surrounding area. We will also show you the school and its facilities.
At 9.30 a.m., you will join your class.
After lunch, at 2.00 p.m., there will be an hour-long walking tour of Margate, guided by a member of the school staff.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: www.guard.me
There are many ATM cash machines in the town from which you can withdraw cash using a debit or credit card.
Virtually all shops accept payments by credit or debit card so you will not need to carry large amount of cash around with you.
In case of emergency: if you are staying in homestay, then your homestay hosts will be your first point of contact in case of delays, late or early arrivals and also advice on how to get to Margate. If we are organising your airport transfer, or if you are staying in self-catering accommodation, you can phone our emergency number for arrivals and departures: 07939 208591.
If you are aware of problems before leaving your country or if you need any information about transport to Margate, you can contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or phone us on 0044 1843 227700 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Our emergency 24-hour contact for students staying at English in Margate is: 07939 208591.
Please see the section in our Student Information Point below:
If you have booked a one-to-one course, we will also send you a Needs Analysis form by email. Please complete this as soon as possible, so that the academic team can prepare your course.
It is also advisable for you to bring an adaptor plug if you have any electrical appliances (hair-dryer, laptop, mobile phone, etc.); however, adaptors can also be easily found here in Margate.
It would also be wise to have some pens and a notebook with you for your first day.
At 9.00 you will have an induction with one of our staff. That means we will give you some information about your class, your timetable, the social programme, and Margate and the surrounding area. We will also show you the school and its facilities.
At 9.30 a.m., you will join your class.
After lunch, at 2.00 p.m., there will be an hour-long walking tour of Margate, guided by a member of the school staff.
Your insurance should also protect you against changes or the cancellation of your course and the associated course and accommodation fees still requiring to be paid. For further information on our cancellation and refund policies please refer to our terms and conditions.
If you are unsure which insurance company to use, we recommend: www.guard.me
There are many ATM cash machines in the town from which you can withdraw cash using a debit or credit card.
Virtually all shops accept payments by credit or debit card so you will not need to carry large amount of cash around with you.
In case of emergency: if you are staying in homestay, then your homestay hosts will be your first point of contact in case of delays, late or early arrivals and also advice on how to get to Margate. If we are organising your airport transfer, or if you are staying in self-catering accommodation, you can phone our emergency number for arrivals and departures: 07939 208591.
If you are aware of problems before leaving your country or if you need any information about transport to Margate, you can contact us by e-mail to [email protected] or phone us on 0044 1843 227700 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.
Our emergency 24-hour contact for students staying at English in Margate is: 07939 208591.
For other information before arrival please also see our Student Information Point
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