St Bede’s Dicker centre 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 80 acres / 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. There are excellent sports facilities at Dicker.

"The school campus has a unique feel which forms a home from home for our students.”

Programme

Students

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Students

Up to 270 students per week from many different countries.
Local children - native English speakers - join in a range of Project Lessons and Activities in some weeks.

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

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 there are two excursions per week.

Lessons

There are 22½ hours of lessons per week (4½ hours per day) including English Skills, Language Activities and Project Lessons. Beginners follow an intensive English course.

Sports Facilities

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

Services

Computer suite for access to internet (filtered) and email.

Wi-fi is available at Dicker. Note that students will need to bring their own laptops to 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.

"Students can enrol on a 3-week or 4-week PET or FCE examination course."

"Local children - native English speakers - join in a range of lessons and activities in some weeks."

Nursery and Pre-Prep

Prep School

Senior School

Legat School

Summer School

Old Bedes

Prep School: +44 (0) 1323 746413
Senior School: +44 (0) 1323 843252
Legat Dance: +44 (0) 1323 843252
Summer School: +44 (0) 1323 443818

St Bede's School,
Upper Dicker,
Hailsham,
East Sussex, BN27 3QH

St Bede's Prep School,
Duke's Drive,
Eastbourne,
East Sussex, BN20 7XL