Jonas with his Hilderstone teacher, Dominic. There’s something special about returning to a place that once felt like home. During the 2026 Broadstairs Folk Week Festival, we were delighted to welcome back Jonas, one of our German university students, who returned to Broadstairs for a memorable visit with his former homestay hosts and the College. […]
Discover why studying English in Broadstairs offers a safer, more affordable and more immersive experience than London, while staying only 80 minutes away. Why Study English in Broadstairs Instead of London? When international students decide to study English in England, London is often the first city that comes to mind. It is famous, exciting and […]
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 Cream by the Sea A classic part of Broadstairs seaside student life is walking along the promenade with friends and enjoying ice […]
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. You can enjoy reading her words below: “Broadstairs was not an ordinary city. Its passing was never dull; it slipped into […]
One of our former students, Moritz from Germany, writes about his positive experience of a Hilderstone course and stay during the winter months. Before I applied for the language course at Hilderstone College, I had never heard of the town of Broadstairs. Since the town is located in England and my stay was going to […]
Broadstairs is a beautiful town with lovely beaches. The town, and its local community, does a lot to keep the environment clean, for example having volunteer litter pickers, tree planting activities and coastal projects to focus on our beaches and wildlife. However, rubbish still exists. Some of it comes from the ships and much of […]
Sami, from Germany, recently studied with us on a university students’ course. Here’s what he had to say about his Hilderstone experience. The aim of the journey coming to Hilderstone College was to improve my English skills and to get to know the English culture. I was not expecting to have an unforgettable time. It […]
This week our home town of Broadstairs has been full of the sound of music – it’s the annual Folk Week! This has become a huge event over the past 55 years, and the town welcomes visitors from near and far, with many staying in the local area for the whole duration. This week has […]
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 tips on how to make the most of your stay! After my first contact with Hilderstone, I decided to take a longer […]
Anna Massagué, 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 watching an unknown building. It was Hilderstone College. At that time, she didn’t know that she was going to spend there one of […]
