Dicker (12 to 17 years)

Students
Up to 250 students per week from many different countries. Native English students will join the programme for afternoon and evening activities.

Accommodation
Most bedrooms have 2, 3 or 4 beds and have a bed, wardrobe and sometimes a study desk. Some larger bedrooms with up to 7 beds may also be available. Bathrooms are shared. Some boarding houses have their own communal spaces for students to relax.

Programme
There is a full programme including lessons and a wide range of sports, activities, clubs and Sports Academy options to choose from. There is evening social entertainment and 2 excursions per week.

Lessons
There are 22.5 hours of lessons per week (4.5 hours per day) including General English Skills, Language Activities and Project Lessons.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, gym, squash courts, basketball court, astro-turf, playing fields, drama theatre, dance studios, cricket nets and small golf course.

Services
Computer suite for access to internet (filtered), email and wi-fi (students will need their own laptops). The Village Shop and the St Bede's Tuck shop for drinks and snacks. Student common room with sofas, music, board games, table tennis, TV etc. Laundry is done for students at least twice per week.

Care
St Bede's staff live in the same houses as the students and care for them 24 hours a day. The House Parent is responsible for all students in each boarding house. There is access to medical care if students are sick.