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Academic Preparation

This course take place at St Bede’s Senior School which is situated in the rural village of Upper Dicker in the heart of the Sussex countryside, close to the coastal resort of Eastbourne. The school is based on a former country estate with grounds extending over 80acres / 32 hectares, whose buildings form the core of teaching, activities and accommodation for students. The school campus has a unique, domestic feel, which forms a home from home for our students and creates a real sense of community and freedom.

Minimum Level B1 (Intermediate)

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Students

Up to 100 students per week from different countries.

Accommodation

Most bedrooms have 2, 3 or 4 beds and have a bed and 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

Lessons take place in the mornings and afternoons and there is a full social programme of organised activities and sports in the evenings. There are excursions on Saturdays and Sundays.

Lessons

There are 30 hours of tuition per week and lessons include English Skills (12½ hrs/week), Language Workshops (5 hrs/week) and School Subjects (12½ hrs/week).


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) and email. Wi-fi is available. Note that students will need to bring their own laptopsto access wi-fi.
The Village Shop for drinks
and snacks.
Laundry is done for students at
least twice each 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.

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