Lancing College (Bede's)

Bede's Summer School: Lancing, Dicker, Windlesham, Vinehall, Eastbourne

Age: 13-17 years old.

Dates: 28 June – 15 August 2026.
Recommended duration of the course - from 2 weeks. For maximum results, the school recommends a course of 3 or 4 weeks.

The educational company Bede’s Summer School was founded in 1993 and organizes summer courses in the UK. The company has 7 centres where summer educational programs are held. Every year, children come here from around the world. According to EL Gazette, Bede’s Summer School is one of the best on the market. All company training centres have been accredited by the British Council.

The summer program takes place at Lancing College. The school was founded in 1848 and is located in the county of West Sussex, near Brighton. It takes 1.5 hours by car to London. The school is located in a very picturesque area where one of the most beautiful churches on the south coast of England is located. From the school there is a very beautiful view of the sea.

Bede's summer school aims to give children a new cultural experience and an unforgettable experience. At school, 230 children study at the same time.

In summer courses, students will be able to

• Strengthen self-confidence.
• Improve your knowledge of English.
• Make friends from all over the world and learn to better understand other cultures.
• Get to know British culture.
• Find inspiration and motivation for further training and improvement.

KEY FACTORS

• Small classes, maximum 14 students - the teacher's attention to each maximum.
• The proximity to London and other cities allows you to visit interesting excursions. The program includes 2 excursions per week for the whole day.
• Stunningly interesting classes at Academies, in addition to English lessons: from golf and horse riding to international relations and airplane management.
• Education in an international environment - representatives of 47 nationalities come to school.

EQUIPMENT

The school is architecturally similar in style to Oxford and Cambridge universities. The magnificent Gothic buildings of Lancing college include an impressive large dining room and a chapel, which is listed as a building of national importance.

The campus covers an area of ​​22 hectares and is an impressive ensemble consisting of educational buildings, residences, sports facilities, courtyards and even your own farm. The school has a theatre with 156 seats.

The school has excellent sports equipment: a gym, a 25-meter indoor pool, 3 squash courts, a multifunctional gym, all-weather sports fields, all-weather cricket fields, 6 grass tennis courts and 22 hard courts, equipped dance studio, which is also used for fencing and martial arts.

PROGRAM

English Plus

The program includes 20 hours of lessons per week and is available for children of six language levels: from A1-A2 (elementary) to C2 (advanced). Absolute beginners are not accepted for the program. Weekly tests are a test of student progress.

Before the start of classes, children write a test, according to the results of which they are divided into groups according to the level of English, age and nationality.

The school offers the opportunity to take the Cambridge B2 First and Cambridge C1 Advanced exams (for children under 18 years of age). Cost - £475-£525 (depending on language level)

In the classroom, students develop knowledge of English and deepen their knowledge of British culture using real materials: advertising, flyers, television programs, short films, newspaper articles and magazines.

Part of the training are research projects. Working in groups, students complete daily research assignments based on the topic of the week or topics of interest to children. Then the guys present their findings and conclusions in the form of a sketch, show presentation, debate or news story.

Thus, not only conversational and communication skills are developed, but also social and interpersonal communication skills. Between classes, competitions for the best project are organized, and a prize is awarded to the winners.

English for the Future

The morning English for the Future sessions develop the students’ English language proficiency across the four skills with a particular focus on the global problems we are facing nowadays. As part of the programme, students will develop their presentation skills by watching TED Talks and preparing their own talks as well as broadening their vocabulary related to sustainability and global issues.

The ‘Thinking About the Future’ lessons prepare students for Friday debates between two classes. Through a series of practical workshops on internet research and critical thinking, students will gather sufficient information about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and analyse it in order to discuss and propose practical solutions to global problems.

Project for the Future: over the course of a week, students will research and discuss one of the 2030 Agenda sustainable development goals such as ending poverty and hunger, protecting the planet, promoting and fostering peace, achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Then they will present their conclusions by way of writing a blog entry or a news story, conducting a survey and analysing its findings or presenting a sketch or performance. These sessions aim to develop not only students’ speaking and communication skills but also their social and interpersonal skills as well as broaden their perspectives on life in the future.

Business Leadership (ages 14+)

An intensive two-week programme that combines practical projects in business and innovation with classroom lessons, group project work and specialised excursions to business organisations. The course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and mindset they will need to become future leaders in the dynamic world of business. Whether your child is planning a career in finance, marketing, entrepreneurship or management, this programme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience and theoretical knowledge in an engaging way.

The programme includes 20 lessons per week and is available for children of three language levels: from B2 (upper intermediate) to C2 (advanced).

Students will explore a variety of themes relating to Business Leadership, from Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resources and Finance which will enable them to dive into the world of Business as well as improve their general English language skills, practise communication and build confidence.

Course topics:

1. Entrepreneurship
Students will create an entrepreneurial mindset as they learn to identify opportunities, take calculated risks, and innovate to create their own ventures.

2. Marketing
Students will master the art of promoting products and services, understanding consumer behaviour, and building a strong brand presence in a competitive market.

3. Business Startup
Students will gain practical knowledge and skills to transform a great idea into a viable business, from crafting a business plan to securing funding.

4. Human Resources
Students will discover the crucial role of managing a company’s most valuable asset – its people – by exploring topics like recruitment, training, and team development.

5. Finance. 
Students will learn to read financial statements, manage budgets, and make sound financial decisions that drive business growth and profitability.

6. Operations.
Students will explore the inner workings of an organisation, optimising processes and managing resources to ensure efficiency and successful day-to-day operations.

ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD

Accommodation in a residence on the school grounds. Boys and girls live in different houses. Most of the rooms are single and double, with a shared bathroom and toilet. The houses have common lounges where they can chat and relax after class. Most homes have Wi-Fi.

School staff look after children 24 hours a day. The ratio of students and staff: 1: 5, each child has almost individual attention. There is a nurse at school, if necessary, children may appear to the doctor.

Meals in the school cafeteria, where children are offered a healthy balanced menu, which includes English and international dishes. There is a menu for vegetarians and a separate menu for special diets.

SPORT AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

After lessons, children participate in various activities. This makes it possible to continue studying outside the classroom in small groups, but at the same time it is a very fun pastime.

Activities: Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Bootcamp, Card Games, Chess, Circuit Training, Cricket, Dance, Dodgeball, Drama, Fashion Design, Football, Model-Making, Netball, Painting, Rounders, Rugby, Set Design, Singing, Squash, Stoolball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba.

Instead of daytime activities, students can attend the Academy. The Academy program offers classes for children who want to develop their skills, technique and confidence in certain sports and hobbies. In the classroom, specific English vocabulary is very well fixed. The training is conducted by qualified Bede's trainers or invited sports trainers. Students can choose 1 Academy per week.

Academy Examples:

• Critical thinking
• Essay writing
• Psychology
• Cooking
• Aircraft control
• Golf
• Horseback riding
• Tennis

ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITIES

An evening entertainment program is held every evening, so that the guys make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging a mixture of nationalities, the school helps create a harmonious international community in which students can live and study in comfortable conditions and enjoy life. Evening activities help children learn how to use English in natural conversational situations in real life.

Examples of events: Bede’s Got Talent, Disco, House Competitions, Fashion Show, Formal Dinner & Dance, Karaoke, Messy Games, Music Quiz, Musical Workshop, Pool Party, Soft Ball Sports, Tennis, Tournaments.

EXCURSIONS

Excursions are a mandatory part of the program. The school offers the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest. Excursions expand the cultural experience of children, provide opportunities for interaction with the real world in a fun, laid-back and truly interesting form.

On Wednesdays there is a half-day entertaining excursion to local attractions or to a neighbouring city, for example, golf, beach volleyball, visiting a castle or a country park, climbing, going to a museum, visiting a pier, ice skating, shopping at a street market.

A Saturday tour is a full day trip to London and visits to attractions such as the British Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Eye Ferris Wheel, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Amusement Park, Tower of London, Westminster abbey.

Sunday excursions are calmer, usually trips to the local coastal city: Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings or Worthing. Here, children can stroll along the beach, dine in the park and shop.

SAMPLE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

7:15 – Wake up
7:45 - Breakfast
8:30 - Meeting
8:45 - English lesson
10:00 - Break + snack
10:15 English lesson
11:30 - Break
11:45 - English lesson
12:45 - Lunch
13:45 - Research project (on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 21:00 - tour)
15:00 - Break
15:30 - Meeting
15:45 - Sport and activity (or Academy)
17:15 - Free time
18:00 - Dinner
19:00 - Meeting
19:15 - Evening events
21:00 - Free time + snack
21:45 - Meeting in the houses
22:00 - Preparing for bed
22:30 – Lights out

All day excursions are held on Saturday and Sunday.

COST, 2026

£1,775 per week.
Day programme, Monday to Friday (without accommodation) - £995 per week.

Business Leaders Programme - £1,945 per week.

Included in cost

• Tuition
• Accommodation and meals
• All activities and excursions
• Laundry
• Transfers to and from the airport

Additionally paid

• Academies:
  Critical Thinking - £195
  Essay Writing - £195
  Psychology - £195
  Cookery - £295
  Go-karting - £325
  Flying - £950
  Golf - £345
  Horse Riding - £345
  Tennis - £295
• Flight
• Visa
• Insurance
• Transfers from and to the airport
• Services of our company

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER COMPANIES

• We operate since 1996
• Choose camps with a minimum number of Russian speakers
• We place children only in camps which provides good accommodation
• Conducted a personal inspection of almost all the schools that we offer
• We do not work with the mass segment, only camps for discerning customers
• You can call us 24/7
• We inform you about the particularities of each course
• What customers appreciate us for

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