Hilderstone College, based in the charming seaside town of Broadstairs, Kent, has been helping students from around the world improve their English since 1970. We are fully accredited by the British Council and English UK, ensuring high-quality teaching and a supportive learning environment.
Improve your English in a safe and welcoming seaside town, enjoy personalised teaching in small classes, and experience real British life every day through local activities and homestay accommodation.
Whether you want to improve your English for your career, prepare for an exam, or simply enjoy a study holiday in England, our experienced teachers and friendly community will help you achieve your goals.
Learn English, experience British culture, and enjoy life by the sea and all within easy reach of London.
"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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1. Relax at Viking Bay
One of the most popular student activities in Broadstairs UK is spending time at Viking Bay.
Students enjoy swimming, beach games, and relaxing after classes.
2. Enjoy Ice
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Broadstairs, our picturesque seaside town, left a lasting impression on Najwa, a Saudi Arabian student who studied with us for six weeks this summer. She was inspired to compose a poem about her surroundings. Yo
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Sultan, one of our long-term students from Saudi Arabia, began his English language journey at Hilderstone College in Broadstairs, England, in November 2024 and completed his course in July 2025. Over his seven months w
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