We will follow UK Government guidance with regard to safety measures in the classroom. However, regardless of any restrictions in place, we will encourage social-distancing, implement regular thorough cleaning, hand sanitiser will be provided, and classrooms will be well ventilated.
Our homestay hosts will provide a safe, comfortable and friendly place to stay. If you test positive for covid-19, you will self-isolate at your homestay or private accommodation (if applicable).
Our priority is to do our best to keep our students safe. As a result there may be times when we may not be able to offer our traditional social programme.
Please see our Covid-19 Guidelines, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Please always check your own country's travel regulations about entering and departing England.
Hilderstone College is a specialist English language centre. We offer a wide range of English language courses for adult learners (aged sixteen and above) from all over the world. We also provide courses for teenagers in school groups.
Since 1970 the College has had an international reputation for quality. Hilderstone is accredited by the British Council and is a member of IALC and English UK. The English Language Gazette has identified the College as a centre of excellence since 2010.
"Perfect, outstanding, superb, enjoyable, fine."
"I sincerely enjoyed my stay in Broadstairs. The school, the teachers, the host family and the city. Everything was perfect."
"Everything in walking distance, good facilities, beautiful surroundings, close to London."
"It was a unique and special experience – something inbetween English lessons and holidays. Moreover, I never had such an honest insight into English mentality and culture. Great!"
"I really enjoyed the Multimedia Learning Centre. In fact I think that it has been very useful to improve my language skills."
"I’ve improved not only my English, I’ve got a new experience about other countries and their cultures."
"The teachers are very helpful and it’s like a big family."
Hilderstone will arrange for you to stay in half-board homestay accommodation (breakfast and dinner every weekday, and breakfast, lunch and dinner at weekends). Full-board option available for groups.
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Take a look at our varied social programme, specially prepared for students from all over the world: dancing, disco, karaoke, workshops and evening talks, as well as excursions to London and other cities.
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The College is in the seaside town of Broadstairs in south-east England, only 110 km from London (80 minutes by high speed train), and 30 minutes from the historic city of Canterbury. A great location!
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by Julian Kratz
Julian Kratz, from Germany, has just completed a 6-week Combination Course (Intensive English plus 1:1 tuition). Here he writes about his Hilderstone study experience and his time in Broadstairs, with
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Anna Massagu, from Spain, talks about her happy memories of Hilderstone and Broadstairs in the late 1960s.
October 1969. A shy au-pair living in Birchington-on-Sea and coming from Barcelona was standing and watchi
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This weekend is a special one in Broadstairs - it's Dickens Week! With the many connections between Broadstairs and the famous writer, Charles Dickens, the festival is one of our biggest annual events, and attracts vis
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