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Our Location

Exceptional Seaside Location

Earlscliffe is located in Folkestone on the South East coast of England, overlooking the English Channel. On clear days, France is visible just 40 km away, reflecting the school’s strong international outlook.

The school sits in Folkestone’s elegant West End, a short walk from the sea and the clifftop promenade known as The Leas, a few minutes’ walk from our school buildings. The clifftop pathway has retained a traditional Victorian elegance, with large gardens on either side. At the start of the 20th century, Folkestone was a popular holiday destination among royalty and the British elite. Agatha Christie wrote ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ from the Grand Hotel and King Edward VII was often in residence with his mistress, Alice Keppel. The Leas is a popular location for events throughout the summer, with easy access to beaches, coastal paths and outdoor activities such as paddle-boarding and sailing.

The nearby Folkestone Harbour Arm offers cafés, restaurants and entertainment, including crazy golf and an outdoor cinema, while the town’s Creative Quarter is known for its independent galleries, studios and vibrant cultural life.

In 2024, Folkestone was named ‘Best Place to Live in the South East’ by The Times.

The school offers a safe residential environment within walking distance of the town centre, coastline and excellent local sports facilities.

The Three Hills Sports Park offers students the use of a gym, padel courts, basketball courts, large football fields, badminton courts, athletics track and a whole range of other sporting facilities.

The world’s first multi-storey indoor skatepark, F51, also opened recently in Folkestone. It provides a great space for skateboarding, or cycling, and has a bouldering centre and boxing club.

Well-connected.

High-speed trains from Folkestone Central railway station reach London in just 54 minutes, making the capital easily accessible for university visits, cultural trips and international travel connections.

Folkestone also sits beside the Channel Tunnel, providing fast links to continental Europe, while several major international airports — including London Gatwick and London Heathrow Airports — are within easy reach, giving students convenient access to destinations around the world.