Lancing13-17 years
English Plus is a semi-intensive course with 20 hours of study per week. Students can create a more intensive study programme by choosing 1 or 2 optional academic academies per week. This course takes place at Lancing College which was founded in 1848. The campus is located on a hill with wonderful views of the sea, the city of Brighton and Shoreham Airport. With its famous gothic chapel creating an air of magic and mystery, the College is built around two quadrangles in a similar style to the Oxford and Cambridge university colleges. This location is ideal for more independent teenagers.
The Programme
Description
English Skills focus on developing students' general knowledge in English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, supported and stimulated.
Aims
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Improve students' receptive (reading and listening) and productive (speaking and writing) English skills.
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Extend students' knowledge and range of vocabulary.
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Deepen students' understanding of grammatical concepts in English.
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Build students' confidence to use the English they know in speaking situations.
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Improve students' pronunciation.
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Train students to be effective learners.
Description
Enrichment Lessons expose students to authentic learning materials and language and challenge them to interact naturally in English while enhancing their language skills.
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Familiarise students with authentic learning materials (leaflets, magazines, adverts, films, TV).
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Improve students' awareness of English as a "real" means of interaction and sharing information among people.
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Enhance students' knowledge of both national and international current affairs.
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Increase the sense of learning for communication.
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Develop students' self-learning skills.
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Develop students productive (speaking, writing) and receptive (listening, reading) skills in English.
Description
Research Projects get students involved in their own learning, allowing them to choose a project that interests them which they will research, plan, implement and evaluate, working as part of a team.
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Enhance students' negotiating and decision-making skills.
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Develop students' research, planning and organisation skills.
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Encourage active student participation within the context of a group, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
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Enhance students' ability to process information in English from a range of different sources.
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Develop students spoken fluency in English.
Description
After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. This provides the opportunity to carry on learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups at the same time as having some fun. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.
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Enhance students' fluency in English.
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Awaken students' curiosity by explore new sports, activities and games.
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Enhance students' skills and technique in sports.
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Encourage participation and self-confidence.
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Teach students new vocabulary related to sports, games and popular leisure activities.
Examples
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.
Description
A full programme of organised and supervised social events is offered every evening to encourage students to make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging the mixing of nationalities, we are helping to create a harmonious international community in which students can live, study in a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy themselves.
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Promote students' relaxation and enjoyment.
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Explore some typically English social events, games and activities.
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Nurture social skills in an environment of different cultural traditions.
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Use English in natural real-life speaking situations.
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Forge new friendships.
Examples
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.
Description
Excursions are a mandatory part of the programme. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as the chance for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.
Aims
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Deepen students' cultural experiences.
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Create opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed and genuinely interesting ways.
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Enhance their knowledge of England and the UK.
Wednesdays
Wednesday trips are a half-day afternoon/evening visit and may involve visiting a local place of interest in a nearby town or an off-site activity, such as Adventure Golf, Beach Volleyball, Castle, Country Park, Indoor Rock Climbing, Museum, Pier, Skating, Street Markets.
Saturdays
Saturday excursions are a full day trip and include a cultural, touristic or recreational visit to London or another place of interest such as British Museum, Buckingham Palace, London Dungeon, London Eye, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Thorpe Park, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred place of interest to visit.
An alternative sightseeing tour of London will be available every Saturday.
Sundays
Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local seaside town, such as Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings or Worthing, where students can stroll along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping. Sometimes students will partake in off-site activities.
Description
Our Academies Programme offers expert instruction to students looking to develop their skills, technique and confidence in certain sports and leisure activities.
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Increase students' competencies and technique in the sport/activity.
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Offer inspiring coaching and instruction to motivate students to practise sport.
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Learn specific vocabulary relating to the sport/activity.
Academies Available
Critical Thinking
Essay Writing
International Relations
Management
Commercial Pop Dance
Masterchef
Adventure Sports
Flying
Golf
Horse Riding
Tennis
Watersports
Further Information
The Academies Programme is suitable for all abilities from beginner to advanced level.
Instruction is given by qualified Bede's or external sports' coaches.
Students can choose 1 Academy option per week.
Academies take place instead of the regular afternoon Sports & Activities.
Dates & Fees
The centre is open for 6 weeks in total, from 29 June to 16 August 2025. Students can arrive on any Sunday and depart on any Saturday.
The recommended minimum stay is two weeks. To maximize the benefit of your experience, you should consider a 3 or 4 week course.
The fully-inclusive course fee is £1,645 per week. This includes a return transfer from selected airports (see Terms & Conditions) and travel insurance. There is no supplement for collecting a UM.
The Course
Age range 13 to 17 yrs. Maximum 230 students per week from different countries. Limits for each nationality to ensure a good mix.
There is a full programme of lessons, sports, activities, social events and excursions, all of which are mandatory and included in the fee.
There are 20 hours of lessons per week including English Skills, Enrichment and Research Project. Maximum 14 students per class. Weekly progress checks to monitor students' performance.
5 levels are available from A2 (Pre-Intermediate) to C2 (Proficiency). Entry test on Monday with a speaking, grammar and writing component. Complete Beginners and Beginners are not accepted.
The Cambridge B2 First & Cambridge C1 Advanced exams are available for students aged between 13-17 years. Dedicated exam preparation in place of English Skills and Enrichment. Cambridge B2 First: 2 week programme available (exam on 25 July 2024). Cambridge C1 Advanced: 2 week programme available (exam on 26 July 2024). Exams take place at Dicker centre. Confirmation of a place on an Exam Course is subject to availability and to a satisfactory online placement test.
Adventure & Water Sports, Contemporary Dance, Critical Thinking, Essay Writing, Film & Animation, Flying, Golf, Horse Riding, International Relations, Management, Masterchef, Tennis. Supplements are payable. Academies are subject to availability and a minimum number of enrolments.
The centre
Tennis courts, swimming pool, sports hall, squash courts, playing fields, astro-turf pitch, drama theatre, dance studio, art studio and café. .
Separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls. Most bedrooms have 1 or 2 beds (some larger bedrooms are available). Storage space is available. Bathrooms are shared. Where students share their bedroom, it will be with children of a similar age and from a different country. Most boarding houses have their own communal space for students to relax.
Bede’s staff provide excellent care for students 24 hours a day and live in the same sleeping areas as the students. Dedicated House Parents look after the students in each boarding house. Excellent staff:student ratios (typically 1:5). Individual attention provided. There is a surgery led by a qualified nurse a couple of times a week and and students have access to a doctor if required.
Healthy meals with a mix of English and international dishes served in the Dining Room. Vegetarian options are always available. Special dietary requirements are accommodated.
Internet is available and limited a Wi-Fi network covering some boarding houses. Skype is available. Students can make and receive telephone calls. Lancing Cafe for refreshments and snacks. Laundry is done for students at least twice a week. 24 hour emergency contact service for Parents.
Transfers from/to Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and St Pancras International Train Station are included in the fees between 09.00 and 18.00 (10.00-17.00 for St Pancras). Students are met by Bede's Staff and Bede's Airport Coordinators provide extra care.
Course Aims
- Improve all language skills in English
- Build confidence to speak English more fluently
- Have a better understanding of the British way of life
- Earn respect for other people and different cultures
- Develop personal and social skills
- Motivate students to continue learning English after they leave Bede's
