Bede’s Summer School
Student Handbook Brighton
Excursions We offer excursions that are appropriate to your age and interests, these are organised by Bede's staff on a weekly basis in consultation with the students and included in the course fees. We actively encourage all students to participate, however, Pathways to Higher Education students have the freedom to make their own arrangements if they prefer. For your safety, we adopt the following policy for the various age groups:
TUESDAYS | THURSDAYS English for the Future students will take part in afternoon t rips which may involve visiting a local place of interest or an off-site activity. Tuesday trips will focus on exploring Brighton, whereas Thursday trips will give you a chance to visit London with a later stay. SATURDAYS Saturday trip is an educational trip to London. You might go to a palace, a museum or a cathedral; the excursion may also include a London Tour. Some examples are: Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Natural History Museum. A sightseeing option in London is offered every week. SUNDAYS Sunday excursions are a more relaxed visit. You will visit a local town or seaside resort where there is time to relax on the beach, walk along the promenade, go to the pier or go shopping for presents or souvenirs. Examples are: Brighton, Chichester, Eastbourne, Hastings, Portsmouth and Worthing.
AGE POLICY
You can choose not to participate in Bede's excursions if you wish. You must participate in at least one weekend excursion per week.
18+
16-17
When you choose not to participate in an excursion, you are subject to Bede's Free Time Policy. Excursions take place on Saturdays and Sundays. There are also midweek trips on Tuesdays and Thursdays for English for the Future students.
Free time You have some free time every day in the afternoon and evening after lessons when you can relax with your friends and practise your English. STAYING ON CAMPUS When on campus, there is plenty to do. You can relax with your new friends in the different coffee shops or restaurants, you can use the wi-fi to access social media, surf the internet or keep in touch with your family back home. If you wish to study, there are plenty of suitable spaces and you can also use the University Student Centre or Library. If you prefer to be active, you can borrow some sports equipment and organise a game of tennis, football or basketball with other students or with the staff. Use os the sports facilities in your free time is not included in the course fees and you will need to pay yourself. Ask the Activity Manager for a copy of the full price list.
LEAVING CAMPUS All students must sign out every time they leave the campus unsupervised and must adhere to the following policy that Bede's operates to ensure students' safety:
Excursions for EFTF students are compulsory which means you must take part. You will enjoy your stay much more if you get involved.
CHECK IN (either by phone or in person)
BE BACK ON CAMPUS / CURFEW
AGE
every 1 hour
23.00
15
every 2 hours
23.00
16-17
every 4 hours
Midnight
18+
Under 18s leaving the campus need to be in pairs at all times, you cannot leave the campus alone. When off-site without a staff member, you are responsible for yourself but your safety is still our responsibility and for that reason, you must respect these rules.
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