Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
Description of Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
- Founded: in 1895
- Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex, United Kingdom
- The age of students: 6-11 years
- Number of students: 70 people
- Programs: English for children (Little Explorers), day school, English for adults (Parent English lessons)
- Type of studying: mixed
- Accommodation type: residence - boarding house, half board
- Language of instruction: English.
Bede's Summer School is a company that has been organizing summer language courses for about 20 years. During the years of work, Bede's educational programs have proved themselves, having received a positive evaluation from the authoritative edition of EL Gazette: the company's summer schools have been awarded the title of Centers of excellence three times in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
In addition, Bede's educational programs are accredited by the British Council, as well as Quality English and English UK. In the UK, the company has several educational points, one of which is the Bede's Eastbourne summer school. This is an elementary school, where a program for children from 6 to 11 years old is presented. The educational institution also has a high indicator of the ratio of the number of teachers and students - usually 1: 3 - which allows each pupil to pay the necessary amount of attention.
This school is considered to be one of the largest and most famous in the county of Sussex. The programs of Bede's Eastbourne School are designed in such a way that not only to improve the children's skill in English, but also to contribute to awakening the curiosity of children's curiosity.
What is the camper-to-staff ratio, and how are behavioral issues managed?
We maintain a low camper-to-staff ratio to ensure personalized attention and supervision. Our staff members are trained to handle behavioral issues with patience, understanding, and appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
English for Children (Little Explorers)
- Age of students: 6-11 years old
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 6 weeks.
The educational program of the summer school for children aged 6-11 "Little Explorers" includes 23.5 lessons in English (3.5 hours daily), which will be held from Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are days off.
On the day of arrival for young students will be tested, according to the results of which all will be distributed to groups of not more than 10 people. In the classroom, which takes place in an interactive game format, the teacher develops with the children all aspects of fluency: listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. In addition, in the classroom, students learn about the environment, science, ecology, space, geography, technology, energy, and so on.
Also students of the summer schools of Bede's, even pupils of primary school, can be studied and pass the Cambridge YL exam. The preparatory stage lasts 2 weeks, 5 hours a week. Final testing will be either July 19 (Wednesday) or August 3 (Thursday).
English for children
- Age of students: 6-11 years old
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 6 weeks.
A day-long educational course for children in summer school is held in conjunction with students in full board (lunch is included in the cost of the day program). This means that day students also attend all educational and recreational activities between 8:30 and 17:00 (on excursion days - until 19:00) from Monday to Friday. If necessary, parents can extend the child's education until 20:30 for an extra fee, and also book a guided tour on a Saturday (except August 13).
Parent English lessons
- Age of students: from 18 years old
- Duration of the program: from 1 to 6 weeks.
The adult educational program "English for Parents", operating within the framework of the summer language school Bede's Eastbourne, is designed for parents who accompany their children during their studies.
For adults, classes are also held 5 times a week, Saturday and Sunday remain days off. The language course for parents consists of 20 lessons per week. Three-hour classes are divided into two sets: for students with a pre-intermediate level (from 9:00 to 12:00) and at the intermediate level (from 14:00 to 17:00). In academic groups for adults, usually no more than 5 people, the number of teaching hours per week is reduced.
Thus, adult students are only half a day busy, and if the parents also have a desire to have an entertainment program, then it can be arranged for an additional fee on the following schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9: 00-13: 00 or 13: 00-17: 00.
Accommodation, meals, prices
Bides Eastbourne School Administration offers its students a comfortable residence in the territory. The guys are accommodated in rooms from 4 to 8 people (boys and girls live separately), among which there are several with a view of the sea. In the hostel rooms there are places for personal belongings, cabinets - in general, everything necessary for comfortable accommodation. Bathroom and toilet are on the floor. The building also has one or several tutors, so children will always be under supervision. In addition, students can use the laundry twice a week, and also hand over documents and valuables (passport, tickets, money) to the administrative building of the school.
On nutrition issues, the school also takes care of its students: a balanced menu is prepared for the children on the full board basis (breakfast, lunch, dinner). Young students are offered dishes of English and international cuisine - one of 2 hot dishes for lunch and dinner, a salad bar, there is also a vegetarian menu, plus cooks can organize cooking with individual requests related to a diet or allergy to some products (by prior arrangement). In addition, between classes and activities, children can have a snack with fruit, biscuits, cereal bars, donuts or small sandwiches. For children who are enrolled in the day program, the cost of studying includes meals for lunch.
Activities Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
The morning at the Bides Eastbourne school is devoted to English lessons, and in the second half, after lunch break, the students will be able to devote time to a variety of physical activities or to attend school sections and circles.
So, among the sports disciplines available to the students of the summer language school Bede's Eastbourne, there are the following:
- Football
- Aerobics
- Volleyball
- Lapta
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Squash
- Aerobics
- Rugby
- Netball
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Badminton
- Cricket
- Archery
- Mountain climbing
- mountain bike
- Water sports
- Bowling
- Go-karts.
Also in the territory of all the centers of Bede's there is the Sports Academy, where you can additionally engage in several sports under the supervision of professors Sionals (this is riding, tennis, swimming, caring for animals). Classes are held for an additional fee, the number of places in these studying groups is limited, so the lessons in the Academy should be booked in advance.
Tthe guys can also devote their free time to classes in thematic clubs, which are several in school:
- Drawing
- Artistic colouring of T-shirts
- Making masks
- Puppet theater
- Pantomime
- Clownery
- Role playing games
- Street Density
- Origami
- Chess and others.
At this the entertaining part of the educational program does not end - every evening for young students there are various entertainment activities, for example:
- Bowling
- Laser hunting
- Karting
- Disco on the rollers
- Karaoke
- Talent show
- Evening movie
- Fashion show
- "Who wants to be a millionaire"
- "Dinner with Harry Potter", etc.
Twice a week the guys will go on sightseeing tours, where they will be able to see the sights of London (a full day excursion) and neighboring seaside cities (a full-scale excursion) - such as Brighton, Hastings and, of course, Eastbourne. During the last visit, the students of the summer school will see castles, cathedrals, many museums, among which there will be an amusement park, the Royal Pavilion, a cave of smugglers and not only. In addition, the children will have little time to go shopping at local shops and buy souvenirs.
Facilities and equipment at Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
The territory of the school Bides Eastbourne is located in the resort town of the same name, which is located on the south-east coast of England. This is a very picturesque place in Sussex, where there is a very beautiful nature and a view of the English Channel. Gatwick Airport is an hour's drive from the school, and sandy beaches and scenic water views are a 5-minute walk away.
Campus School is well equipped: there is everything for a comfortable study and active recreation, from classrooms and ending with playing fields for different sports. In addition, a swimming pool, a gym, a computer center with internet access, a dance and theater studio are available in the common areas.
Admission dates and extra charges
All of the following components are included in our residential course fees:
• Accommodation
• English Lessons
• Excursions
• Sports & Activities
• Course Materials
• Transfer Service
• Evening Social Events
• Insurance
• Laundry
• Three meals per day and snacks
• Offset the carbon footprint of the course and flights.
Extras:
- Deposit for a course/programme 600 GBP
- Study materials
- Visa fees
- Flight tickets
- Medical insurance
- Consular fee
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Becoming a student at Bede's Eastbourne Summer School can be any child or adult who speaks English from the entry level A1 to the confident C2.
Literature and references
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Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Bede's Eastbourne Summer School
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
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