Please enjoy Bede's Summer School 2026 array of summer courses for ages 6-20 in the Southeast of England.
Prospectus 2026
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Bede’s is founded on the principle that a truly comprehensive education extends beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. Our programmes are meticulously designed to foster a balanced and enriching experience, integrating academic excellence with creative pursuits and purposeful recreational activities. Our commitment is to cultivate a global community where students from diverse backgrounds can flourish and find joy in their pursuit of brilliance. The programmes outlined are structured to be both flexible and compelling, allowing each student to tailor their summer experience to specific interests and ambitions. At Bede’s we ensure each and every student creates memories that last a lifetime. We are delighted to present our range of residential and day courses for 2026. Set across five campuses in the Southeast of England, Bede’s schools offer fantastic facilities, and a wide-ranging and enlightening choice of programmes. Welcome
At Bede’s, educational quality, student experience and well-being are our priorities. As well as the courses and activities, students take part in excursions to experience the best of the UK, both cultural visits and fun-filled attractions. With a wide variety of Sports & Adventure, Creative, and Academic Academies available as optional extras to choose from, there is something to ignite every student’s interest and passion. We aim to help each and every student make memories which will stay with them for the rest of their life. – BEST WISHES , Bede’s Summer School
Contents Nationality Mix Accreditations Bede’s Ethos & Values Bede’s Foundation Bede’s Staff Safeguarding & Student Care
To view Bede’s Summer School’s interactive online Prospectus, please click here.
Academic Programme Exams On-site Activities & Academies Excursions Day Courses Parent Programme
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RESIDENTIAL COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES • Shared Transfer Service –
• Activities & Social Events • Excursions & Attraction Entry • Access to Nurse or Medical Officer • Laundry Service • 24-hour Emergency Line • Visa Invitation Service
London Gatwick, Heathrow, City Airport & St Pancras International • Student Travel Insurance • Accommodation, Meals & Snacks • Tuition • Course Materials, Report & Certificate
Brighton English for the Future (15–17 years) Pathways to Higher Education (16–20 years)
Lancing English Plus (13–17 years)
LHR
English for the Future (13–17 years) Business Leadership (14–17 years)
Windlesham Future Explorers (8–13 years) Bear Grylls Adventure Camp (8–13 years)
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Dicker English Plus (12–17 years) Pro Dance (12–17 years) Pro Tennis (12–17 years) Pro Music (12–17 years) Zoology & Animal Management (14–17 years) Football Camps UK (12–17 years)
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Eastbourne Little Explorers (6–11 years) Parent Programme
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LANCING
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Bede’s Summer School | Nationality Mix
Bede’s Summer School runs truly international campuses with students attending from all corners of the world. In 2025, we welcomed students from 58 different nationalities across our six centres in the Southeast of England. To promote a diverse, multicultural learning environment, Bede’s aims to cap enrolments at 20% for any given native language per operational week.
Argentine 7.2% Austrian
Other 12.4%
1.6% Brazilian 1.8%
Ukrainian 1.9%
British 6.2%
Chinese 5.2%
Turkish 13.9%
French 12.4%
Swiss 1.4%
Spanish 6.2%
Slovenian 1.4%
Russian 2.8% Portuguese 1.6%
German 8.7%
Polish 1.6%
Italian 5.7%
Japanese 6.9%
Mexican 1.1%
Argentine Brazilian Chinese German Japanese
Austrian
Nationality Mix
British French Italian
Mexican
Polish
Portuguese Slovenian
Russian Spanish Turkish
Swiss
Ukrainian
Other
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Accreditations
Accreditations
TEN AREAS OF STRENGTH Bede’s Summer School is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English as a foreign language in the UK. To obtain accreditation schools must be inspected every four years and meet strict criteria.
The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme. The current British Council report expires 31 March 2027.
Bede’s was last inspected in August 2022 and for the third time in a row, was awarded ten overall areas of strength:
We are proud members of English UK , the world’s leading language teaching association with more than 400 members, all accredited by the British Council.
• Strategic and Quality Management • Staff Management
• Student Administration • Premises and Facilities • Academic Staff Profile • Academic Management • Care of Students • Accommodation • Leisure Opportunities • Safeguarding Under-18s
Bede’s is also accredited by Quality English, an assurance scheme for the best rated independently owned English language schools both in the UK and worldwide. Parents can expect the highest standards of care from QE schools who are measured on the quality of their student feedback plus the academic and pastoral care they provide.
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Bede’s Summer School | Bede’s Ethos & Values
Bede’s Ethos & Values
Our Mission We continue to craft a more joyful education. • Cultivating a vibrant learning experience, motivating us to pursue our individual best. • Providing a festival of opportunity, enabling us to discover new passions and develop new talents. • Building a kind-hearted community, inspiring us to enhance the lives of others.
BE COMPASSIONATE Because a caring community fosters belonging. We expect our community to show kindness to people of all ages, genders and ethnicities, maintaining campuses where every person feels joyful and energised. BE CURIOUS Because wisdom can be found off the beaten track. We encourage our community to discover unlikely passions and hidden niches, releasing them into a wealth of
BE COURAGEOUS Because fortune favours the brave. We challenge our community to stand up for what is right, providing them with a safe environment where they can take bold action in pursuit of brilliance. BE CONSCIENTIOUS Because dedication is a spearhead of success. We ask our community to throw themselves wholeheartedly into every endeavour, taking responsibility for their journey and inspiring others to do the same.
opportunities inside and outside the classroom.
Bede’s Summer School has the privilege of being part of the St Bede’s Sussex Trust, a charitable organisation that puts education, community and sustainability above all else. It is our belief that we should be conscientious and compassionate in all that we do and this is reflected in our provision of Summer School and shared values across all aspects of the Trust.
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Bede’s Foundation
Bede’s Foundation
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We want to make a difference to the lives of young adults who never ever thought they would be able to access a Bede’s education. Ultimately, it comes down to social mobility, to creating a ripple effect across our school, local and wider communities where every single person is afforded the opportunities that a Bede’s education provides – no matter their background. – HEAD AND CEO PETER GOODYER ”
Since our school began, Bede’s has had philanthropy rooted at its very core and many pupils have benefited from transformational bursaries, demonstrating that our core ethos of Compassion, Courage, Conscientiousness and Curiosity is a living and breathing part of everything that we do. In September 2022 we created the Bede’s Transformational Bursary Fund, and in June 2023 launched the Bede’s Development Foundation. The mission of this campaign is to create in excess of twenty 110% Sixth Form transformational bursaries by 2029; the Senior School’s 50th anniversary at The Dicker. A Bede’s transformational bursary is worth 110% and targets those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds and covers a pupil’s fees, transport, uniform and co-curricular programme so that they face no barrier to the opportunities Bede’s provides when they take up their place with us. Making our bursaries truly transformational. For every week booked at the Bede’s Summer School, £20 is donated to the Bede’s Transformational Bursary Fund, which means together the Summer School will fund two 110% transformational bursaries a year for those most in need.
To find out more about the Bede’s Transformational Bursary Fund, visit the Bede’s Bursary Booklet.
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Bede’s Summer School | Bede’s Staff
Bede’s Staff We recognise the key role staff play in making the student experience at Bede’s Summer School special and memorable. That’s why Bede’s carefully select staff who are friendly and enthusiastic, with the skills, experience and passion to bring out the best from the students in our care.
Bede’s aim is to inspire students, widening their horizons and giving them opportunities to make international friendships, whilst also improving their English language skills.
Each centre has a minimum of four senior managers on site:
• Centre Director , who oversees all aspects of the school; • Academic Manager , to ensure the delivery of engaging and motivating academic programmes; • Welfare Manager , to look after the students physical and emotional well‑being; and • Activity Manager , who is responsible for a varied, enjoyable and inspiring programme of sports, activities, academies, social events and excursions. Every staff member receives a thorough induction to ensure they are fully prepared for their role. Since most staff are residential, they are available 24 hours a day providing a high standard of pastoral care for all students.
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I found it very rewarding and enjoyed working with some great people and for a great company. – CHELSEA , ADMINISTRATOR, EASTBOURNE
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Safeguarding & Student Care
Safeguarding & Student Care
Safeguarding and the health and well-being of our students is the top priority across the Summer School. All Summer School staff receive training from the Director of Safeguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead. This training ensures that every member of staff is fully aware of their role and responsibility in maintaining student safety.
Students are looked after day and night by our on-site, dedicated staff. Each centre has a Welfare Manager and a team of House Parents who work closely together to make sure students feel happy and supported during their stay.
A qualified registered nurse will be available to provide medical care and dispense medicines. We ask parents/guardians to notify us in advance of any pre-existing conditions and prescription drug needs. Many of the staff are first aid trained so they are able to deal with small incidents which may occur during activities and excursions. An emergency 24/7 contact number is provided to every student and parent/guardian.
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Bede’s Summer School | Academic Programme
Academic Programme At Bede’s Summer School we deliver excellence in student academic programmes. Students learn and develop their love of English through stimulating lessons taught by qualified, enthusiastic and committed teachers. Each of our centres and courses has a closely defined age range that facilitates the design and delivery of a relevant, challenging and constructive syllabus in line with the Bede’s mission. To ensure a rich and diverse international student community, our aim is to maintain a 20% language cap on student enrolments. This approach helps to promote a multicultural environment in every class.
LESSONS Each course has a different academic curriculum tailored to the age range of the centre. The number of hours of English tuition also varies, depending on the course. Please visit the relevant course pages in the prospectus for further information. PLACEMENT TEST Students take a placement test on arrival to confirm their English level. They will then be placed into appropriate classes according to their level and age at the start of the programme. PROGRESS TEST Progress tests are carried out by the teachers at the end of each week to monitor and review students’ progress and make any necessary adjustments for the following week. LEVELS Under the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), eight levels are
the Recruitment process and undergo lesson observations and take part in continuous professional development during their time at Bede’s. METHODOLOGY The teaching methodology is communicative and interactive, with creativity and personal expression encouraged. Students participate actively in enjoyable and engaging activities to encourage confidence in spoken English. OUTCOMES We present course completion certificates and academic reports, as well as achievement awards in Bede’s Leavers’ Ceremony, not just for academic achievements, but also to recognise effort and improvement in other areas. TUTORIALS Tutorials are available on Friday afternoons, giving students the opportunity to discuss their academic progress with their teachers in one-to-one meetings.
available from A0 (Complete Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency). If a Course or Academy has a minimum level requirement it will be stated on the supplementary information.
1 A0
Complete Beginner
2 A1
Beginner
3 A1–A2
Elementary
4 A2
Pre-Intermediate
5 B1
Intermediate
6 B2
Upper Intermediate
7 C1
Advanced
8 C2
Proficiency
SYLLABUS The Bede’s syllabus offers varied, current and relevant topics to engage, motivate and inspire students. The syllabus is tailored to students’ ages, needs and interests to ensure efficient learning. TEACHERS Bede’s English teachers are suitably qualified according to the Accreditation UK criteria. They are carefully selected during
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Exams
Exams
Bede’s Summer School offers a number of intensive exam courses to allow students to obtain a professional qualification to certify their English level in preparation for future academic study or for their future career. All exam courses are run as two-week programmes and include dedicated exam preparation instead of regular English lessons. Students sit the exam during their Bede’s course, normally in the last week.
The exam registration fees are included in the exam course fee. Special arrangements need to be requested with a minimum of 8 weeks advance, subject to availability.
Please see Course Summary 2026 for available dates and refer to exam leaflets for details.
IELTS AGES LEVELS EXAM DATES
CAMBRIDGE AGES
16–20 years
13–17 years
B1–C2 (pre-test required) 18 July 2026 Academic 1 August 2026 Academic
LEVELS
B1–C1 (pre-test required)
B1 Preliminary for schools 24 July 2026 B2 First 24 July 2026 C1 Advanced 24 July 2026
EXAM DATES
CENTRE Brighton HOURS 30 Deadline for enrolments 5 June 2026
CENTRE Lancing HOURS 25 Deadline for enrolments 5 June 2026
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Bede’s Summer School | On-site Activities & Academies
On-site Activities & Academies
At Bede’s Summer School, we believe that students learn just as much outside of the classroom as they do inside of it. Our on-site activity programme is key to this approach. Students will enjoy a wide range of engaging activities that make the most of the high-quality facilities available at all Bede’s Summer School sites. Bede’s Summer School understands that all students have different interests. With that in mind, our programmes are designed to have something for everyone that works to the social and cultural benefit of our students combining sports, arts and crafts and challenging competitions. Each of our boarding school summer centres has an on-site indoor swimming pool, sports hall and fields, as well as multi-purpose indoor spaces for showcases and workshops to host the wide array of activities that students will enjoy. Our superb sites allow us to offer varied and exciting activities and evening events in first-class surroundings.
Academies offer professional tuition in a range of sports, leisure pursuits, creative activities and academic subjects, and are designed to increase students’ skills, technique and knowledge. Our portfolio of optional Academies perfectly exemplifies our approach towards student-centred learning and programme design. Each student can customise their experience at Bede’s with the opportunity to extend and expand their learning in and out of the classroom in small, supervised groups under expert tuition. Academies can bring many benefits to the students, such as stimulating their creativity, expanding their capacity for reflection and helping them to develop their critical thinking skills. Some raise students’ fitness levels and ability, while others help students to improve their self-confidence by challenging them to step outside of their comfort zone. Every Academy, whether it be a sport, creative activity, leisure pursuit or academic subject, will help students to develop their communication skills, confidence in speaking and fluency.
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Excursions
Excursions are an integral part of the Bede’s Summer School programme and no two weeks are ever the same! We offer students a complimentary mix of visits to places of cultural and historical interest, as well as chances for sightseeing, shopping and amusement. With our carefully defined age ranges, excursions across the summer are tailored to the interests of students and are age‑appropriate. Excursions are organised either three or four times a week, depending on the centre. Midweek excursions are half-day visits to local places of interest or to an amusement park or an activity centre, such as bowling or treetop high ropes and zip wires.
Saturday excursions are a full-day trip and include a cultural, tourist or recreational visit to London. A sightseeing option is offered every week to ensure that students get the chance to experience the capital’s most famous landmarks. Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local Sussex seaside town such as Eastbourne, Brighton or Hastings. Students can walk along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping whilst enjoying the sights and attractions on offer.
Excursions
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Bede’s Summer School | Day Courses
Day Courses
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES Day students will join the residential students in classes which are mixed to ensure they are learning with peers of different nationalities and of the same language ability and age. Day students will also join the varied and exciting on-site activity programme offered as part of the residential courses, or can add any of the available Academies onto their Day Course. ACCOMMODATION We recommend that families stay in the local area near our schools, with the closest towns being Eastbourne, Brighton or Worthing, all of which are located on the beautiful south coast of England. There is a range of options for either of the locations to suit every budget, from self-catering apartments to deluxe 5-star hotels. Families need to book their own accommodation.
Bede’s Day Courses are a great non-residential option for students who are coming to England with their parents/ guardians on a family holiday looking to enjoy the Sussex coast for a summer experience. PROGRAMME Offered across all Bede’s centres and programmes, Day Courses run from 8.30 to 17.00 Monday to Friday, with a later return on midweek excursion days. Half-day excursions on Wednesdays are included in Eastbourne, Windlesham, Dicker and Lancing, and half-day excursions on Tuesdays and Thursdays are included in Brighton. Students may add the evening option (includes dinner and evening social events) on a daily basis and may also join the Saturday and Sunday excursions (supplements payable, see Registration Form for details).
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Parent Programme
Parent Programme
DATES HOURS
29 June–14 August 2026
10 hours per week
GROUP 1
GROUP 2
LEVELS
A0–B1
B2–C1
Monday–Friday 09.00–11.15
Monday–Friday 11.30–14.00
SCHEDULE
MAX CLASS SIZE
8
Tuesday & Thursday 14.00–17.00
LEISURE PROGRAMME
Parents of day students in Eastbourne can also study at Bede’s Summer School. ENGLISH LESSONS English lessons are available for the parents of Little Explorers in Eastbourne. We offer lessons in small groups, catering for a variety of English levels (see Registration Form for details). Classes are designed to improve parents’ general language skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding of grammar to improve accuracy when producing spoken and written English.
LEISURE PROGRAMME A Leisure Programme is included two afternoons per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) to give parents the chance to enjoy light activities and short trips in the local area. Examples may include: Afternoon Tea | Charleston House | Towner Art Gallery | Hastings Visit | Arlington Bluebell Walk and Farm Trail | Beachy Head Walk | Brighton Pier and Shopping in the Lanes | Eastbourne Sightseeing Bus.
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Eastbourne Little Explorers
With a beautiful setting at the foot of Beachy Head, an area of outstanding natural beauty, our Eastbourne centre overlooks the sea and is the term-time home of Bede’s Preparatory School. This compact centre, founded as the first Bede’s School in 1895, has the feel of a family home and offers a safe and welcoming environment for our youngest students. The academic, social and cultural programme is carefully designed to educate and inspire our youngest learners. The Little Explorers course is full of lessons, activities, events and excursions that give students a great introduction to the UK. Lessons are in small classes with a syllabus and materials perfect for young learners. Activities make use of our outstanding facilities and are designed around the interests of younger students. The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in a stimulating and innovative way. Excursions enable students to visit places of interest. Students will go on a half‑day trip on Wednesday afternoons and full-day trips on Saturdays and Sundays to our exciting range of historic, cultural and fun attractions and destinations.
ACCOMMODATION Secure boarding houses have bedrooms accommodating 4–8 students that enable new friendships to form and help a sense of community to develop. Students share their bedroom with children of a similar age and from different countries. Bathrooms are shared and in close proximity to bedrooms. FACILITIES AT EASTBOURNE • Art Studio • IT Suite • Astroturf Playground • Mud Garden • Beach Access • Sea Views • Dance Studio • Sports Fields • Drama Theatre • Sports Hall • Garden Access • Swimming Pool
LOCATION Our Eastbourne Little Explorers centre is located at Bede’s Preparatory School, situated between the town of Eastbourne, the South Downs National Park and directly in front of the beach. London: 74 miles/119 km LGW: 50 miles/81 km LHR: 89 miles/143 km TOP 10 NATIONALITIES 2025 Belgian Brazilian Chinese French Italian Japanese Russian Spanish Turkish Ukrainian
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Little Explorers
AGES
6–11 years
DATES
28 June–15 August 2026
CAPACITY
60 (Residential) & 50 (Day)
LESSONS
17½ hours per week
LEVELS
A0–C2 (All levels)
MAX CLASS SIZE 14 BEDS PER ROOM 4–8 beds STAFF:STUDENT RATIO 1:3 SPECIALITY
Day & Parent Courses In-Class Day Student Ambassadors Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
EXCURSIONS
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Eastbourne
Academics This carefully crafted programme, with 17½ hours of lessons per week, consists of English Skills, StoryTime and Explorations, where students learn English through stimulating subjects such as Science, Maths, Geography, Art and History. Lessons improve students’ general language competencies (including grammar and vocabulary) while placing particular emphasis on communication, fluency and building confidence in the speaker. ENGLISH LEVELS & CLASSES
ENGLISH SKILLS These lessons are designed to improve students’ general language skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding of grammar, to improve accuracy when producing spoken and written English. STORYTIME Working on several different children’s stories per week, StoryTime lessons stimulate students’ natural curiosity, develop their listening and speaking skills and extend their everyday vocabulary. EXPLORATIONS These lessons use CLIL methodology to develop students’ English skills through a range of stimulating subjects such as Science, Maths, Geography, Art and History to enable the students to explore and develop their interaction skills. STUDENT AMBASSADORS Bede’s carefully selects high-achieving, year-round students to help in lessons. Under the guidance of our teachers, our ambassadors support students in the development of their communication and interaction skills.
Little Explorers Complete Beginner
A0 A1
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Beginner
A1–A2
Elementary
A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced Proficiency
For further information on Academics at Bede’s Summer School, please see page 12 of the Introduction.
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Little Explorers
Leisure SPORTS & ACTIVITIES (AFTERNOONS) After lessons, students participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities. Students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity. Creative activities are particularly popular with this age group. Examples are: Cake Baking, Clay Modelling, Dance, Football, Swimming, Table Tennis and Tie Die T-Shirts. SOCIAL EVENTS (EVENINGS) Social events are always the perfect time for students to mix and enjoy themselves with their new friends. At Eastbourne they include: Disco, Egg Drop Challenge, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics, Talent Show, and Treasure Hunt.
EXCURSIONS Excursions are a great way for Little Explorers to safely venture outside of their campus. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as chances for sightseeing, shopping and amusement. Examples of excursions are: Wednesdays (half-day) Blackberry Farm, Drusillas Park, Knockhatch Adventure Park Saturdays (London full-day) London Eye, London Science Museum, The Paddington Experience Sundays (full-day) Arundel Castle, Brighton Sealife Centre, Legoland BEDE’S HOLIDAY CLUB Bede’s Holiday Club is a day activity camp for local British children to spend their summer at Bede’s Eastbourne making friends with our Little Explorers! Summer School students have the opportunity to interact during breaks, afternoon activities and mealtimes with children from the local community. This will help build their confidence and provide excellent practice for their English skills in real-life scenarios.
Please check the Course Summary for further information on Academies.
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Eastbourne
Academies
FILM & ANIMATION Bede’s Film & Animation Academy is a fun and interesting way to help young students reach their creative potential by creating a short film using Stop Motion animation techniques. Students begin by creating a story, set, and clay characters for their film, which they then photograph and physically move the objects within the frame to tell their story. LEGO & CODING Bede’s LEGO & Coding Academy gives students the opportunity to combine creative building skills with the power of programming to design interactive and functional LEGO creations. LEGO & Coding is an exciting journey where creativity meets technology. As they explore this dynamic combination, students will expand their language skills, mastering the terminology and language needed to create, code, and communicate in the world of LEGO and technology. HORSE RIDING Students on the Bede’s Horse Riding Academy will have a riding lesson and rides in the local countryside, under close supervision. The instructors are experienced in teaching young children for whom this may be their first time on a horse, as well as catering for more advanced riders. Students also have the opportunity to learn about caring for horses, grooming and stable management after their rides. Student height, weight, and experience level are required for this academy.
INDOOR CLIMBING Bede’s Indoor Climbing Academy enables students to develop strength,agility, and problem-solving skills through rock climbing in a safe indoor environment. With expert instructors guiding them, students will learn climbing techniques, safety protocols, and how to conquer challenging routes. Whether for fun or competitive interest, this academy provides a supportive space for young climbers to grow and push their limits. SWIMMING For students who enjoy swimming, the Bede’s Swimming Academy will help improve their technique in a fun and structured environment. The academy also teaches water safety knowledge and increases overall confidence in the water. TENNIS Bede’s Tennis Academy offers students the opportunity to improve their tennis skills and technique. Sessions will specifically look at offensive and defensive actions as well as how to position on court and improve their tennis ability. ZOOKEEPER EXPERIENCE Bede’s Zookeeper Experience Academy offers students an opportunity to become a zookeeper at our very own zoo at the Dicker Centre. Students will help to care for the animals and learn about their welfare and behaviour. Bede’s Zoo is home to 170 animals including binturongs, squirrel monkeys, lemurs, chinchillas, marmosets, guinea pigs and reptiles.
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TYPICAL WEEK
Little Explorers
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
07.30 08.00 08.45 09.00
Wake Up Breakfast
Student Meeting
ARRIVAL DAY Students can arrive anytime, but we recommend they arrive between 9am and 6pm. EXCURSION Hastings Old Town Pirate Day Event Students can join in the ‘swashbuckling’ entertainment at the biggest annual Pirate event in Hastings. The festivals includes: • Street Parades • Pirate Ship Rides • Displays • Live Music • Pirate and Craft • Markets
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 People and places Greetings: Getting to know you. Vocabulary: Continents, countries, languages. Maps: Location. Grammar: Questions with where, what. ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Grammar: Likes/dislikes. Quiz: Knowing your classmates. Introducing your classmate to the class. Game: Who is Who? STORYTIME The Princess and the Dragon Warmer: Vocabulary and grammar activities. Listening: The story. Speaking: Choosing a new end.
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 Describing people: Appearance and personality Vocabulary: Parts of the body, clothes, adjectives. Grammar: Verbs to be, have. Affirmative, negative, questions Short answers. ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Famous people Vocabulary: Professions, qualities, countries. Famous people/ characters. Grammar: Comparatives.
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 Describing places: My city/town Vocabulary: Shops, places
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 Situation: In the school dining room Vocabulary: Main dishes, sides, salad bar, vegetarian options. Food items for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, packed lunches.
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 Grammar: Useful questions • Can I have more/ another one/a fork/ spoon/glass please? • What’s in it please? • Can you pass me the chocolate spread please? Role-plays.
DEPARTURE DAY AND LONDON EXCURSION Students depart the centre, preferably in the morning. Departing students do not attend the excursion.
of interest. Grammar: Comparatives, superlatives. Talking about our cities.
EXCURSION Excursion to Shrek Adventure
Students will have the opportunity to go on a magical full-day trip to London’s Shrek’s Adventure. They will be fully immersed in the world of Far Far Away, enjoying an interactive journey filled with games, shows, and encounters with their favourite characters, creating lasting memories and strengthening friendships outside of the classroom. Sights and day include • Big Ben • House of Parliament • Buckingham Palace. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a few shops to buy some souvenirs.
09.45 10.15
Break
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Knowing Eastbourne Vocabulary: Location, population, places to visit, things to do, what to eat.
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Understanding the weekly school menus Grammar: Likes/dislikes.
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Progress Test.
• Walk the Plank The day will also
include a seaside Pier visit, shopping and a picnic on the beach.
10.45 11.00
Break
STORYTIME Ali and the Magic Carpet
STORYTIME Monster Shopping Trip Warmer: Vocabulary. Speaking: Students imagine the story. Watching the story. Craft activity: Changing characters.
STORYTIME The Lonely Dinosaur Warmer: Flash cards. Listening to the story. Grammar game. Invent your own dinosaur.
STORYTIME Shrek
Online game: Shrek. Vocabulary activities. Reading the story. Shrek puzzle. Warmer: Flash cards. Listening to the story.
Introduction to the topic. Order the sections of the story. Listening to and reading the story. Retelling the story.
Grammar game: Invent your own dinosaur. Departure Questionnaire
12.00
Link & Think Collaborative Group Games.
Arrival Questionnaire
Link & Think Collaborative Group Games.
Link & Think Collaborative Group Games.
12.30 13.30
Lunch
EXPLORATIONS Science: The Human Body. Vocabulary: Body Parts, Verbs of Senses. Grammar:
EXPLORATIONS Maths: Numbers All Around Me. Vocabulary:
EXCURSION Knockhatch Excursion to Knockhatch Adventure Park. Students can enjoy a thrilling day out participating in a variety of activities, from meeting farm animals to exploring the adventure playgrounds, creating
EXPLORATIONS Geography: My Country and the World Map. Vocabulary:
EXPLORATIONS Design and Technology: LEGO Animals. Vocabulary: Animals and their habitats. Speaking: Describe animals and habitats. Mini art gallery walk.
Ages, Birthdays, Counting Objects in the classroom. Birthday classroom chart.
Countries and Nationalities. Speaking: Talk about where you are from and your country.
Present Simple and Present Continuous. Sing and move with Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes – total Physical Response.
lasting memories and strengthening friendships outside of the classroom.
14.45 15.15
Break/Student Meeting
Break/Student Meeting
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Dodgeball, Football, Cooking, Bracelet Making.
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Dance, Handball, Short Tennis, Drama.
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Stone Painting, Gymnastics, Swimming, Touch Rugby.
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Martial Arts, Football, Athletics, Puppetry.
Free Time/Phone Time
Free Time/Phone Time
16.45 17.30 18.15 18.30
Dinner
Evening Registration
SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Games and Activities.
SOCIAL EVENTS Bede’s Got Talent.
SOCIAL EVENTS Treasure Hunt.
SOCIAL EVENTS Pantomime.
SOCIAL EVENTS Colour Run.
SOCIAL EVENTS The Bede’s Star Awards, Disco.
SOCIAL EVENTS Movie Night.
20.00 21.00
House Meeting & Free Time
Bedtime
This is an example timetable for illustrative purposes only.
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Windlesham House School, which was founded in 1837 as the first boys’ preparatory school in the UK, boasts a spacious campus and can welcome up to 130 students per week. Located in the beautiful South Downs in West Sussex, it promotes a real sense of freedom with nature. The safe and secure location makes Windlesham the perfect site for young children who want to be surrounded by nature and have a real desire for adventure. New for 2026, we are offering an exciting ‘Future Explorers’ course. The carefully developed course will allow students to challenge their curiosity for exploration, with a number of outdoor projects and thought-provoking topics during their Mission Possible and Exploration lessons which will complement developing their English Skills. Professional academies are available in a variety of sports and other activities. The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to immerse students in the English language and culture in a stimulating and innovative way. Excursions enable students to visit places of interest. These include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or palace, a visit to a popular tourist attraction such as Big Ben, Madame Tussauds or the London Eye, or something more recreational such as a trip to an aquarium, zoo or theme park. Windlesham Future Explorers
ACCOMMODATION Windlesham offers separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls, with traditional and spacious bedrooms; there are typically 4–10 beds per room. Students share their bedroom with children of the same age and from different countries which helps them to mix, speak English and build new friendships. Shared bathrooms are located on each floor. Every house has a common room where students can relax, socialise and have fun. FACILITIES AT WINDLESHAM • Astroturf Pitch • Playing Fields • Drama Theatre • Sports Hall • Forest School • Tennis Courts • Golf Holes • Indoor Swimming Pool
LOCATION Windlesham is set in beautiful grounds which extend over many acres of the South Downs countryside of West Sussex, between the villages of Washington and Findon, north of the town of Worthing. London: 54 miles/86 km LGW: 31 miles/51 km LHR: 58 miles/93 km TOP 10 NATIONALITIES 2024 American Chinese French German Italian Japanese Polish Portuguese Spanish Ukrainian
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Future Explorers
AGES
8–13 years
DATES
5 July–8 August 2026
CAPACITY
130
LESSONS
18½ hours per week
LEVELS
A0–C2 (All levels)
MAX CLASS SIZE 14 BEDS PER ROOM 4–10 beds STAFF:STUDENT RATIO 1:4 SPECIALITY
Outdoor Education Specialist Adventure Camp Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
EXCURSIONS
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Windlesham
Academics
ENGLISH SKILLS These lessons are designed to improve students’ general language skills, extend their vocabulary and better their understanding of grammar, to improve accuracy when producing spoken and written English. MISSION POSSIBLE In this dynamic lesson, students will work together on real-world “missions” designed to build collaboration, creativity, problem- solving, and communication. Through engaging group challenges, learners strengthen both their language proficiency and essential 21st century skills, preparing them to thrive in school, work and beyond. EXPLORATIONS These lessons use CLIL methodology to develop students’ English skills and spark their inner curiosity through a range of stimulating subjects such as Science, Design & Technology, Geography, Art and History, giving the students a chance to explore their surroundings and develop confidence in the speaker.
New for 2026, the Future Explorers course offers a perfect opportunity for students to spark their natural sense of curiosity and fulfil the need for exploration in order to improve English both inside and outside the classroom, whilst enjoying the rich nature that surrounds the beautiful Windlesham school. This course gives the students an opportunity to mix lessons, activities and excursions well suited for young learners and younger teens curious to explore the world. This carefully crafted programme for Future Explorers contains 18½ hours of lessons per week including English Skills, Mission Possible and Explorations. All levels are available with a maximum of 14 students per class. Weekly tests are conducted to check progress. Lessons improve students’ general language competencies (including grammar and vocabulary) while placing particular emphasis on developing their 21st century skills and equipping them with soft skills for the future. ENGLISH LEVELS & CLASSES
Future Explorers Complete Beginner
A0 A1
• • • • • • • •
Beginner
A1–A2
Elementary
A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Pre-Intermediate
Intermediate
For further information on Academics at Bede’s Summer School, please see page 12 of the Introduction.
Upper Intermediate
Advanced Proficiency
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Leisure SPORTS & ACTIVITIES (AFTERNOONS) After lessons, students participate in a variety of sports and recreational activities. Students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity. Examples are: Cooking, Dance, Drama, Football, Handball, Short Tennis, Swimming and Touch Rugby. SOCIAL EVENTS (EVENINGS) Social events are always the perfect time for students to mix and enjoy themselves with their new friends. At Windlesham they include: Disco, Egg Drop Challenge, Fashion Show, Karaoke, Messy Games, Mini Olympics, Talent Show and Treasure Hunt.
EXCURSIONS Excursions are a great way for Future Explorers to safely venture outside of their campus. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as chances for sightseeing, shopping and amusement. There is one half-day excursion on Wednesdays and two full-day excursions at the weekend. Examples of excursions are: Wednesdays (half-day) Brighton Sealife Centre, Chessington World of Adventures, Knockhatch Adventure Park Saturdays (London full-day) London Dungeons, London Eye, London Science Museum Sundays (full-day) Arundel Castle, Legoland, Windsor Castle
Please check the Course Summary for further information on Academies.
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Windlesham
Academies
CONVERSATION CONFIDENCE Bede’s Conversation Confidence Academy is designed for students at an A1–A2 level who would like to improve their ability to participate in conversations. Students learn a combination of conversational features such as turn-taking, discourse markers and the language of politeness and put them into practice by having conversations on a number of topics or situations. FILM & ANIMATION Bede’s Film & Animation Academy is a fun and interesting way to help young students reach their creative potential by creating a short film using Stop Motion animation techniques. Students begin by creating a story, set, and clay characters for their film, which they then photograph and physically move the objects within the frame to tell their story. LEGO & CODING Bede’s LEGO & Coding Academy gives students the opportunity to combine creative building skills with the power of programming to design interactive and functional LEGO creations. LEGO & Coding is an exciting journey where creativity meets technology. As they explore this dynamic combination, students will expand their language skills, mastering the terminology and language needed to create, code, and communicate in the world of LEGO and technology.
E-KART RACING Bede’s E-Kart Racing Academy offers students the chance to experience the thrill of electric kart racing while learning the fundamentals of speed, control, and strategy. Students will develop their driving skills and improve their reflexes in a safe and controlled environment. Whether aiming for fun or pursuing competitive racing, this academy provides an exciting introduction to the world of motorsport. HORSE RIDING Students joining Bede’s Horse Riding Academy will enjoy riding lessons and rides in the local countryside, under close supervision. The instructors are experienced in teaching young children for whom this may be their first time on a horse, as well as catering for more advanced riders. Students also have the opportunity to learn about caring for horses, grooming and stable management after their rides. Student height, weight, and experience level are required for this academy. TENNIS Bede’s Tennis Academy offers students the opportunity to improve their tennis skills and technique. Sessions will specifically look at offensive and defensive actions as well as how to position on court and improve their tennis ability.
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TYPICAL WEEK
Future Explorers
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
07.30 08.00 08.45
Wake Up Breakfast
Student Meeting
09.00 ARRIVAL DAY
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 What can we learn from nature Critical Thinking: Solutions from nature. Creative Connections: Ariel Waldman. Project: Make a plan for a green area. ENGLISH SKILLS 2 What can we learn from nature? Reading Strategy: Sequence of Events.
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 How does food show who we are? Vocabulary: Food Traditions. Word Work: Nouns and Verbs.
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 How do we Communicate? Reading Strategy: Problem and Solution. Reading Comprehension: Genre – Social Studies Article (Life Before Cell Phones).
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 What part will space play in the future? Vocabulary: Planet like ours. Word Work: Prefix im-
ENGLISH SKILLS 1 Revision Revision of the weekly course content. Games & Activities.
DEPARTURE DAY AND LONDON EXCURSION Students depart the centre, preferably in the morning. Departing students do not attend the excursion. EXCURSION Excursion to Shrek Adventure Students will have the opportunity to go on a magical full-day trip to London’s Shrek’s Adventure. They will be fully immersed in the world of Far Far Away, enjoying an interactive journey filled with games, shows, and encounters with their favourite characters, creating lasting memories and strengthening friendships outside of the classroom. Sights and day include • Big Ben • House of Parliament • Buckingham Palace. Students will also have the opportunity to visit a few shops to buy some souvenirs.
Students can arrive anytime, but we recommend they
arrive between 9am and 6pm.
EXCURSION Brighton Students will have a fantastic opportunity to explore the city’s most famous attractions. They’ll start at the Brighton Sea Life Centre, where they can step into an amazing underwater world and walk through a stunning ocean tunnel to see sharks, sea turtles, and beautiful rays. After exploring the aquarium, the trip includes a walk along the famous seafront. Students can take in the fresh sea air and lively atmosphere and walk to the historic Brighton Pier.
09.45 10.15
Break
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 How does food show who we are? Grammar: Past Simple & Past Continuous. Grammar Reference and Activation Practice.
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 How do we communicate? Listening:
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 What part will space place in the future? Grammar: will and be going to. Grammar Reference: Talking about the Future.
ENGLISH SKILLS 2 Progress test.
First Person Narrative about Communication Technology. Speaking: Confirm Details. Vocabulary: Communicating with Care Word Work: Prefix mis-
Literary Reading Comprehension: Graphic Story – Marco’s Walk.
11.00 11.30
Break
MISSION POSSIBLE Project introduction (Design a sustainable town). Critical thinking and research skills.
MISSION POSSIBLE Project research and team roles: What makes a sustainable town? Collaboration and communication. EXPLORATIONS PE: The Olympic Games. Vocabulary: Sports, sport equipment, countries, nationalities. Grammar: Past Simple and Past Perfect Simple. Reading: History of the Olympic Games. Research about the modern Olympics and complete a quiz.
MISSION POSSIBLE Project design/ planning. Plan on paper your group town. Creativity and problem solving.
MISSION POSSIBLE Create a shared 3D model or presentation.
MISSION POSSIBLE Project presentation:
communication and reflection.
Collaboration, creativity and problem solving.
12.30 13.30
Lunch
EXPLORATIONS Geography: The water cycle and flooding. Vocabulary: Evaporation, transpiration, condensation. Grammar:
EXCURSION Tulleys Farm Students can take part in seasonal
EXPLORATIONS History: Life in Roman Times. Vocabulary: Ancient Rome and daily routines. Grammar: Present Simple/ Past Simple. Internet search for Romans: • Positives and negatives. • Matching years with events. • Reading and organising a text. Writing: A chart about the life of Romans.
EXPLORATIONS Science: Eating healthily. Grammar: Imperatives, Present Simple for habits, adverbs of frequency. Vocabulary: Food and nutrition. Survey the class about their eating habits. Reading: Food groups do’s and don’ts. Planning a balance diet.
activities such as the popular “Pick Your Own Sunflowers” event. The farm’s expansive fields are filled with brilliant blooms, offering fantastic photo opportunities and a chance to pick their own sunflower to take home.
Present Simple, Present Continuous, possessives, comparatives. Searching on the internet: The water cycle. Reading: Floods and Prevention.
15.00 15.30
Break/Student Meeting
Break/Student Meeting
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Badminton, Benchball,
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Cricket, Gymnastics, Mosaics, Origami, Stoolball, Swimming.
ACTIVITIES & ACADEMIES Basketball, Cooking Hockey, Rounders, Singing, Tennis.
Circuit Training, Dance, Model-Making, Netball, Painting, Table Tennis.
Costume Design, Drama, Football, Tag Rugby.
17.00 18.00 19.00
Free Time/Phone Time
Free Time/Phone Time
Dinner
Evening Registration
19.15
SOCIAL EVENTS Welcome Games and Activities.
SOCIAL EVENTS Karaoke Night.
SOCIAL EVENTS Outdoor Olympics.
SOCIAL EVENTS Game Show Night.
SOCIAL EVENTS DIY Film Festival.
SOCIAL EVENTS Leavers Ceremony and Disco.
SOCIAL EVENTS Scavenger Hunt.
21.00
House Meeting & Free Time
22.00
Bedtime
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