Twin English Centre Eastbourne

If you don’t want to book our airport transfer taxi service you can get to us by train:

• Heathrow: You can take the Piccadilly Underground Line to South Kensington, and then change to take the District or Circle Underground Line to Victoria Station (about 60 minutes). Take a mainline train from Victoria Station to Eastbourne (about 90 minutes).
• Gatwick: You can take a mainline train directly to Eastbourne from Gatwick train station (about 55 minutes).
• Luton: From Luton Airport take a mainline train to Luton Airport Parkway. At Luton Airport Parkway, you should take a train to East Croydon. Change at East Croydon to Eastbourne (about 2 hours 40 minutes).
• Stansted: From Stansted airport you can take a mainline train to London Liverpool Street (about 45 minutes). Then take a Central Underground Train to Oxford Street, change here to the Victoria Line and take an Underground Train to London Victoria (about 25 minutes). At Victoria Station you can take a mainline train to Eastbourne (about 90 minutes).

At our English Centre in Eastbourne, we are offering students a unique opportunity to study the English language in a traditional British school on its own private, historic estate. As well as its bright, comfortable classrooms the school also provides students with a library and study centre, computer room, large dining hall, piano and indoor table tennis.

Students can also buy hot and cold drinks as well as snacks from the vending machines, and enjoy the 10-hectare garden with football pitches and tennis/basketball/badminton courts. Then share their experience with their friends using the free Wi-Fi available.

Centre Address
Compton Park,
Compton Place Road,
Eastbourne,
BN21 1EH
United Kingdom

Contact Details
Tel: +44 (0) 1323 725 887
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Centre Manager
Kevin Simpson

Our safeuarding standards include the following;

• A 15:1 student-to-staff ratio during lessons
• A 24-hour emergency contact number
• A safeguarding Lead on duty in each Centre at all times
• Police checks carried out on all staff
  

For students under 18, we ensure that;

• A high level of support is provided, including a separate induction and weekly welfare tutorials
• Parents/guardians are informed of lateness or unauthorised absence from class
  
  You can read our full Safeguarding and Prevent Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy here.
  
  Please note that if you are aged 16/17 and enrol on one of our courses, you will join a class of adult students. Students aged 16/17 are not normally supervised outside of class time and will be responsible for their own safety, although Twin will provide guidelines.
  

In your free time, you can explore Eastbourne at your convenience. Experience the relaxed atmosphere of a UK coastal town, and practise your English skills with other students and locals.

Eastbourne Pier

Eastbourne Pier, a Victorian-era attraction on the coast, has amusements and lovely cafes with panoramic views of the sea. It's just a 25-minute walk from our school.

Beachy Head

Beachy Head, near Eastbourne, is a stunning chalk cliff. It stands tall above the area and provides incredible views of the English Channel. It’s also a popular hiking spot.

Towner Gallery

Towner Gallery is an artistic paradise. It features a diverse collection of contemporary art and interesting learning programs. It is located a short 15-minute walk from the Eastbourne English Centre.

Sovereign Harbour

Sovereign Harbour is a beautiful waterfront area with peaceful marinas, delicious dining, and relaxing walkways. It’s a unique and exciting coastal community where you can enjoy the sea view.

There are many beautiful cities and towns on the south coast of England. Day trips to classic holiday destinations like Portsmouth, Brighton, and Hastings are easy, with great transport links. These trips allow you to see history and explore natural locations.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth offers a fascinating history, with its dockyard and the amazing Spinnaker Tower. There is waterfront dining and cultural attractions to discover – you can reach Portsmouth in less than 3 hours by train from Eastbourne Train Station.

Brighton

Many people say Brighton is ‘London by the sea.’ It is easy to access, with 1 train and a journey time of 1 hour. Brighton has an artistic atmosphere, great music, a stunning beachfront, exciting nightlife, and the unique Royal Pavilion.

Hastings

Hastings, another beautiful and historic seaside spot, is a town near our Eastbourne school. The town is perfect for students looking to explore England's history while enjoying a coastal atmosphere. You can visit the sites, walk along the stunning seafront, and enjoy traditional fish and chips.