Bede’s Summer School Lancing (Ages 13-18)
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Similarities in style of Lancing’s magnificent gothic buildings to Oxford and Cambridge Universities, picturesque gardens and views of the sea provide the setting for this fine old school. Bede’s Summer Schools is proud to have been hosting its English language summer school at the Lancing School for children aged 13-18 for over fifteen years.
The hilltop location of the Lancing School, a village landmark, offers views of the seaside city of Brighton and is just five minutes from Shoreham Airport, where students can learn to fly. Lancing village was a popular seaside resort in the mid-19th century, where it was a favorite of the gentry for its secluded atmosphere. Summer tourist hallmarks are the traditional guest houses along the coast road. The county of West Sussex, where Lancing is located, has a range of scenery, including forestland and the white cliffs of the South Downs coast. West Sussex has a number of stately homes including Goodwood, Petworth House and Uppark, and also castles which includes Arundel Castle and Bramber Castle. Over half the county is protected countryside, offering walking, cycling and other recreational opportunities.
The Lancing school is just 4 km from the center of Lancing village. Central London is 1 hour and 15 minutes away by train and Brighton is just half an hour from the school.
BEDE’S LANCING AT A GLANCE
- Location: Lancing, England
- Age Range: 13-18
- Maximum number of students: 230
- Number of lessons per week: 22.5 hours per week
- Maximum number of students per class: 14
- Ratio of staff to students: 1:5
- Number of full-day excursions per week: 2
- Accommodation: Residential
- Language Levels: Six from Elementary (A1-2) to Proficiency (C2). Complete beginners are not accepted.
Bede’s Summer School, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, Kent, BN27 3QH, England
“I have been sending teenage clients to the Bede’s schools for several years now. Once of the aspects that I appreciate most about these schools, beyond the fantastic facilities and wide assortment of courses and activities, is the fact that enrolments for speakers of a single mother tongue are limited. As a result, I can always feel confident that a student I send here is going to be able to make friends from many other parts of the world and language backgrounds, and speak English all day with those persons. Lancing is in a beautiful location near the south coast of England, and is easily accessible from London, for the ease of coming and going to its airports, and for the possibility of student excursions to the capital. The courses are also more intensive than are found on the most summer English language teenage programs, and Bede’s is one of the few schools that offer the possibility of its students preparing for the Cambridge exams during the summer, and for a relatively short period. Perhaps the most telling indicator of quality and client satisfaction for these schools is that I rarely have to “sell” them. Many of the clients I send here request these schools by name, and some send their children there year after year. As for clients who are unfamiliar with them, one of the most demanding and discerning parents that I have ever had in my career requested a residential program of this type a few years back, and after weeks of sending her brochures of some of the best that I deal with, she finally decided on Bede’s!”
Bede’s Summer School
Why study English at Bede’s Lancing?
- In 2017, based on information from British Council inspection reports, Bede’s International Summer Schools were ranked in the top 20 by the EL Gazette from hundreds of programs available in the United Kingdom for teenagers.
- The student age range at Bede’s Lancing is between 13 -18 years, ensuring that 17-year-old students will not be the oldest on the course.
- Bede’s Lancing hosts a maximum of 230 students per week from different countries and imposes limits on each nationality to ensure a good mix.
- Bede’s Lancing offers an exceptional range of semi-intensive sports academies that can be added to the base package.
- The English language course at Bede’s Lancing includes a research project.
- Students on the Bede’s Lancing course have a choice of location for the Saturday excursion.
- There are 22.5 hours of lessons per week (see Timetable) including English Skills, Enrichment and a Research Project.
- Weekly progress checks to monitor students’ performance.
- A Proficiency C2 level, which is difficult to find on a language learning course, is also available.
The facilities
BEDE’S LANCING FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Classroom complex
- Sports centre
- Swimming pool
- Squash and tennis courts
- Playing fields
- Drama theatre
- Dance studio
- Café
- Art studio
More on Bede’s Lancing Services
Care
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. Bede’s offers excellent staff-to-student ratios (1:5) and students receive a great deal of individual attention. A 24-hour emergency contact service is available to parents
Meals
Healthy meals with a mix of English and international dishes are served in the Dining Room. Vegetarian options are always available. Special dietary requirements can be accommodated. A “Meals at Bede’s” information sheet is available. The Lancing Cafe is available for refreshments and snacks.
Services
A limited Wi-Fi network is available in some boarding houses. Students can make and receive telephone calls, also through Skype.
Transfer Service
Transfers from/to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports, and Ashford Train Station are included in the fees on arrival and departures days at any hour. Students are met by Bede’s Staff, and Bede’s Airport Coordinators provide extra care.
The courses
English Plus Programme
The semi-intensive English Plus programme consists of 22.5 hours of lessons per week. English lessons consist of English Skills, Enrichment and Research Projects, which combine to improve both students’ receptive and productive skills.
Students can create a more intensive study programme by choosing up to two academic academies per week in subjects such as:
- Economics
- English Literature
- History
- International Relations
- Management
- Mathematics
English for Exam Preparation
Three Cambridge ESOL exams (Preliminary English Test, or PET, First Certificate in English, or FCE, and the Cambridge Advanced English, or CAE) are available at Bede’s. Enrolling on an exam course involves dedicated exam preparation (which students will do in place of English Skills and Enrichment) and writing practice papers to fully prepare students for the exam. The exams themselves will take place at Bede’s Dicker or an external local testing centre. Before the course, students must have the required minimum level for each exam, which will be verified prior to enrolment.
CAMBRIDGE PET (B1 LEVEL REQUIRED)
The PET is a qualification that shows a student can deal with everyday written and spoken English at an Intermediate level.
CAMBRIDGE FCE (B2 LEVEL REQUIRED)
Not available to 18 year olds. The FCE is a qualification that shows a student is becoming skilled in English and can use English at an Upper Intermediate level for study and work.
CAMBRIDGE CAE (C1 LEVEL REQUIRED)
Not available to 18 year olds. The CAE is a qualification that is globally accepted as proof of high achievement. It provides high-level English skills for academic and professional success and enables learners to make the most out of studying, living and working in English-speaking countries.
Course Outcomes
Students leave with their Bede’s Student Folder containing a course certificate, academic report and their own portfolio of school work. Bede’s presents awards in its Leavers’ Ceremony, not just for academic achievement, but also to recognize effort and improvement.
Afternoon Activities
After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. Students will sometimes be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.
Examples of 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
Bede’s Lancing Summer School Academies (Optional)
Academies taught by professionals are available in a range of sports, art, drama, music and other leisure activities. Academies are not available in every week.
- Dance (Street Dance)
- Critical Thinking
- Essay Writing
- Film & Animation
- Flying
- Water Sports
- Golf
- Horse Riding
- Int. Relations
- Management
- Masterchef
- Graphic Design
- Tennis
- E-Kart Racing
Please see a sample program for Bede’s Lancing.
Accommodation at Bede’s Lancing
Lancing offers separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls. Most bedrooms have 1 or 2 beds with shared bathrooms; however, some larger bedrooms with 3–5 beds are also available. Most boarding houses have their own communal space for students to relax.
Dates and Fees
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