Hastings: FAQs
These are the questions we are most frequently asked about studying at Hastings.
If you have a question and cannot find the answer below, please contact us - we'll be happy to help, and we might even add your question to this page.
- How far is the school from Hastings town centre?
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The school is in St Leonards, a town which adjoins Hastings. It is about three minutes by train, or 20 minutes' walk, to Hastings town centre. You'll find a map on the Hastings local information page.
- How far is the school from St Leonards town centre?
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It is approximately five minutes' walk. In St Leonards town centre, you will find many facilities including cafes, food shops, restaurants and takeaways, chemists, post office, banks, etc. However, Hastings has the larger high street stores including large chains. You'll find a map on the Hastings local information page.
- How far are the Homestays from the school?
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Please see our Hastings Accommodation section for full details. Homestays are a maximum of 20 minutes away by public transport, and usually closer.
- Is there internet access at the school / at the residence / in Homestay? Is it free to use?
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All our schools have wireless internet access which is free and unlimited. Students can also use the school computers for free all day, but may have to wait during busy times.
Homestays differ, and we cannot guarantee internet access. Please mention at the time of booking if it is important to you, and we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.
- Can I see some photos of the school / the residence?
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Please see our Hastings photo gallery. If you would like to see more photos, just contact us. We can email you pictures that will help you to imagine life at Embassy Hastings a bit more clearly.
- Do I need a car in Hastings?
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No. Hastings and St Leonards are very 'walkable' towns. The school is central and easily accessible by public transport, and our Activities programme will take you to many surrounding places, so we'd recommend that you don't need a car.
You will find the answer to more general questions about Embassy on our main FAQs page.
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