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Aug 27

Hilderstone College Student Testimonial: Learning English, Making Friends, and Exploring Kent

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Nadin on a coastal walk by the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent, England. Our Swiss student, Nadin, recently enjoyed an unforgettable two-week English immersion experience at Hilderstone College in Broadstairs. To celebrate their 40th anniversary, our long-standing and valued Swiss partner organised a special scholarship raffle, giving students the chance to win a study […]

Aug 17

Hilderstone College Student Testimonial: My Experience Studying in Broadstairs

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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. […]

Apr 16

Why Study English in Broadstairs Instead of London? Hilderstone College

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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 […]

Mar 27

Top 10 Things to Do in Broadstairs for Students

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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 Cream by the Sea A classic part of Broadstairs seaside student life is walking along the promenade with friends and enjoying ice […]

Dec 08

Student’s Creative Poem about Broadstairs

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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. You can enjoy reading her words below: “Broadstairs was not an ordinary city. Its passing was never dull; it slipped into […]

Aug 14

IELTS or Cambridge? Which Exam is Best for You?

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Proficiency in the English language serves as a lingua franca to communicate and connect with people from all over the world. If you are planning to study, work, or live in an English-speaking country, proving your English language skills is a crucial step. Two of the most widely accepted ways of doing so are taking […]

Nov 14

Daughter follows in her mother’s footsteps to Hilderstone!

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By Dave McKenna The summer’s sun has well and truly set for another year here in beautiful Broadstairs. This Sunday, just gone, marked the demise of the lighter warmer months with the clocks going back an hour. With that in mind, we decided to go back in time to the summer, to a brighter time, […]

Sep 28

BACK TO BROADSTAIRS – A student’s return to Hilderstone

Samantha Grant5 Comments on BACK TO BROADSTAIRS – A student’s return to HilderstonePosted in Student posts, students, STUDENTS' STORIES, POEMS AND REVIEWS

In 2015 I was in Broadstairs for one week with my school. It was the first time I had been to the seaside, and I took a picture, me in front of the sea. After school I hadn’t any connection to English at all. As it turned out that my Master studies would be in […]

Sep 07

Hilderstone College on the BBC

Samantha Grant4 Comments on Hilderstone College on the BBCPosted in The College

Our Principal discusses the problems regarding travel ID requirements for EU students post-Brexit Government policy after Brexit now means that all students coming to the UK must have a valid passport . Before Brexit, European students could travel on their ID card. Many Europeans don’t have passports as they don’t need them to travel around […]