Little Explorers Summer Programme

Certificate: Included

Exam Application: Unavailable

Overview

The program is especially designed for younger students. The school, founded in 1895, is located on the coast in the beautiful seaside town of Eastbourne just a few minutes away from the beach. The campus gives students the feeling of a family home, offering them a safe and happy environment in which to study and play.

Highlights

The course operated by Bede’s Summer School, which is founded in 1992, history of 27 years, accredited by British Council, English UK, Quality English, Trinity Exam and Cambridge English Assessment.
Improve all language skills in English.
Build confidence to speak English more fluently.
Have a better understanding of the British way of life.
Earn respect for other people and different cultures.
Develop personal and social skills.
Motivate students to continue learning English after they leave Bede’s.

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Outcomes

1. Certificate

2. Programme Report

3. Study Materials

4. Any Special Awards or Prizes

Programme Schedule

June

July

August

Length	June	July	August
1-week	28 June - 04 July	05 July - 11 July 12 July - 18 July 19 July - 25 July 26 July - 01 August	02 August - 08 August 09 August - 15 August 16 August - 22 August
2-week	28 June - 11 July	05 July - 18 July 12 July - 25 July 19 July - 01 August 26 July - 08 August	02 August - 15 August 09 August - 22 August
3-week	28 June - 18 July	05 July - 25 July 12 July - 01 August 19 July - 08 August 26 July - 15 August	02 August - 22 August
4-week	28 June - 25 July	05 July - 01 August 12 July - 08 August 19 July - 15 August 26 July - 22 August	－
5-week	28 June - 01 August	05 July - 08 August 12 July - 15 August 19 July - 22 August	－
6-week	28 June - 08 August	05 July - 15 August 12 July - 22 August	－
7-week	28 June - 15 August	05 July - 22 August	－
8-week	28 June - 22 August	－	－

Fee includes:

✓ Tuition

✓ Accommodation

✓ Airport Transfer (10:00 – 22:00)

✓ Programme Report and Certificate

✓ All Meal

✓ All study materials

✓ Welcome Pack on arrival

✓ On Campus Activities

✓ Excursions Per Week

✓ Weekly laundry

✓ VISA Invitation Letter (If Necessary)

✓ Insurance (Terms & Conditions Apply)

Fee excludes:

✗ Flight Tickets

✗ Optional excursion

✗ Optional activities

✗ Exams application

✗ Pocket Money

Sample Timetable

Academies

Academies, which are optional and take place in the afternoon instead of regular sports and activities, enable students to customise their course and provide the opportunity for them to continue learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups.

Academies offer professional tuition in a range of sports, leisure pursuits, creative activities and academic subjects and are designed to increase students’ knowledge, skills and technique.

Academies bring many benefits: some stimulate students’ creativity, others expand their capacity for reflection and others help students to develop their critical thinking skills. Some academies raise students’ fitness levels and physical agility, while others help them 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 commuication skills, confidence in speaking and fluency.

Academies are available for all levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. Beginners will start with the basics while more advanced students will perfect their technique and skills.

Exam

Bede’s offers a number of intensive exams 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 include dedicated exam preparation instead of regular English lessons and students sit the exam during their Bede’s course, usually in the last week.

Intensive exam courses include the Cambridge B1 (Dicker), B2 (Lancing) and C1 (Lancing) exams and the IELTS exam (Brighton). We also offer the Trinity GESE speaking exam (Windlesham & Dicker) which involves just 5 hours of preparation.

School

Bede’s Prep School

Bede’s Prep School has a reputation for offering innovation in the classroom, expansive opportunities outside of it and outstanding care in every aspect of school life – both in the boarding house and for their many day pupils. Based in Eastbourne and with easy travel links to Gatwick, their site borders South Downs National Park and is nestled on a cliff top above Beachy Head with stunning views of the sea. They develop every aspect of a young person. They believe in providing children with rich learning opportunities that stimulate and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding, engaging them in practical experiences which bring learning to life.

Destination

Eastbourne

Stroll along three miles of pristine palm-lined promenade, take in a show at the elegant art-deco inspired Bandstand, admire the views from the iconic Victorian Pier or simply admire the breath-taking beauty of the coastal landmarks at Beachy Head and along the Heritage Coastline to the world-famous Seven Sisters. Eastbourne is the perfect seaside escape.

Located on the Sunshine Coast and just over an hour away from London, Eastbourne is nestled between the historic 1066 Country and the magnificent South Downs National Park. Savour the unspoilt coast and countryside, splendid Victorian architecture and glorious seafront gardens. Discover the cosmopolitan marina or get immersed in a variety of heritage and cultural attractions and year round events programme including the free seafront airshow; Airbourne and the international tennis tournament.

Course Organiser

Bede’s is an independent, co-educational school. Bede’s Summer School, which is a part of the school and celebrated its 25th Anniversary in 2017, aims to provide an amazing and unforgettable linguistic, social and cultural experience to every single one of its students. Today, Bede’s welcomes over 1,500 students from 6-19 years old from many different countries and offers a range of fully inclusive academic and holiday residential summer programmes at 7 beautiful boarding school and university locations in South East England in July and August.

Accredited by the British Council (last inspection July 2017) and is a proud member of Quality English and English UK. Bede’s is also named a Centre of Excellence by the EL Gazette (since 2013).

Programme Details

Lessons

There is a full programme of lessons, sports, activities, social events and excursions all of which are mandatory and included in the Fee. A Day Course and Parent Programme (Without accommodation) are available, please contact us for details.

English Skills

English Skills focus on developing students’ general knowledge in English and ability to communicate effectively and accurately in everyday situations and different contexts. Students will be tested, challenged, supported and stimulated.

StoryTime

StoryTime gives students the opportunity to share personal and fictional stories in a creative and stimulating way, enhancing their spoken fluency in English. Students become storytellers and story listeners in English, with the StoryTime teacher as their role model.

Explorations

These CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)-based lessons allow students to improve their English whilst at the same time explore a range of stimulating subjects such as Ecology, Space, Science and Technology.

Activities

After lessons, students participate in a range of sports and recreational activities. This provides the opportunity to carry on learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups at the same time as having some fun. Sometimes, students will be able to choose their preferred sport or activity.

Examples

Cooking, Gymnastics, Kick-It Cricket, Sand Painting, Drama, Football, Jewellery-Making, Sports Hall Athletics, Dance, Handball, Puppetry, Swimming, Martial Arts, Painting, Short Tennis, Touch Rugby.

Evenings

A full programme of organised and supervised social events is offered every evening to encourage students to make new friends and develop their social skills. By actively encouraging the mixing of nationalities, we are helping to create a harmonious international community in which students can live, study in a safe and comfortable environment and enjoy themselves.

Excursions

Excursions are a mandatory part of the programme. We offer students the opportunity to visit places of cultural and historical interest, as well as the chance for sightseeing, shopping and amusement.

Aims

Deepen students’ cultural experiences.
Create opportunities for interaction with the real world in fun, relaxed and genuinely interesting ways.
Enhance their knowledge of England and the UK.

Wednesdays

Wednesday trips are a half-day afternoon/evening visit and may involve visiting a local place of interest in a nearby town or an off-site activity, such as: Country Park, Farm, Forest, Forts, Museum, Pier, Pottery Painting, Trampolining.

Saturdays

Saturday excursions are a full day trip and include a cultural, touristic or recreational visit to London or another place of interest such as British Museum, Buckingham Palace, Kidzania, London Dungeon, London Eye, London Zoo, Madame Tussauds, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Tower of London, Westminster Abbey.

An alternative sightseeing tour of London will be available every Saturday.

Sundays

Sunday excursions are often more relaxing trips to a local seaside town, such as Eastbourne, Brighton and Hastings, where students can stroll along the beach, have lunch in the park or do some shopping. Sometimes students will partake in off-site activities.

Accommodation

The campus offers separate accommodation for boys and girls, with bright, cosy bedrooms (some with sea views) which typically cater for four to eight students. 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.

Bathrooms are located on each floor and are shared. Bede’s staff are residential and live and sleep in the same boarding houses as the students. They are available 24 hours a day to deal with any problems that may arise, even in the middle of the night.

Each house has a dedicated House Parent who is responsible for the smooth running of the house and for students’ comfort and well-being. There are daily house registers and meetings to ensure all students are present and aware of the day’s schedule. There is also a noticeboard in each house for information and messages.

A laundry service, overseen by the House Parent, is offered to students at least twice per week and is included in the fee.

Every week, an unannounced fire drill will take place to make sure that students are aware of the evacuation procedure.

Airport Transfer

Transfers from/to Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports and Ashford International and Ebbsfleet Train Stations are included in the fees any time of the day. Students are met by Bede’s Staff and Bede’s airport coordinators provide extra care.

Meal

Healthy meals with a mix of English and international dishes served in the dining Room. Vegetarian options are always available. Special dietary requirements are accommodated. Students can expect a healthy and wholesome breakfast, lunch and dinner every day.

A morning and evening snack is also offered (fruit, cake, mini sandwich, juice, milk). As there are students from lots of different countries, the menu offered is a mix of typical English and International food. There are always two different hot choices available and a salad bar. Students can choose their preferred option at every meal time.

On excursion days, students are offered a packed lunch/dinner that will usually consist of a filled sandwich, roll or wrap (for example cheese and ham, chicken salad, tuna and sweetcorn), a snack (for example a cereal bar), a piece of fruit and a drink.

Care

The staff provide excellent care for students 24 hours a day and live in the same sleeping areas as the students. Dedicated house parents look after the students in each boarding house. Excellent staff: student ratios. Individual attention provided. There is a surgery led by a qualified nurse several times a week and access to a doctor if required.

Cancellation

The cancellation of the course must be made in writing (email, or post) in legible and unambiguous English. Any cancellation shall only be of effect from the date it is received by us in writing and the following fees shall apply (before the Start Date):

60+days : 5% of the total amount

30+ days : 50% of the total amount

0-30 Days: 100% of the total amount

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they obtain the appropriate VISA for their time in the UK covering the course dates, and that they comply with all other UK entry requirements. Under no circumstances will the course organizer make any refund on grounds of lack of visa or similar travel documents required to enter the UK legitimately. In a situation where a course needs to be cancelled due to a visa rejection (and upon supply of the original visa rejection letter at least 7 days before the start date) all fees will be refunded minus an administration fee of £350.

School Address

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) : 136 km

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) : 80 km

~~£ 1,380.00~~ £ 1,200.00

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English Level Requirement : CEFR and Language Assessment

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: learning, teaching, assessment, (CEFR), was created by the Council of Europe to be a language standard that describes the ability of English language learners in speaking, reading, writing and listening and measures learners’ learning outcomes at different stages.

This standard is widely recognised and used by educational institutions, enterprises and governments around the world and provides general guidance for the development of language syllabuses, curriculum and textbook design, language testing, etc.

Additionally, many internationally recognised English language tests, such as IELTS and Aptis, are associated with this standard as a reference for test score grading. In describing a language learner’s ability, in terms of speaking, reading, listening and writing, CEFR is broadly categorised into the Levels below:

English Level	Category	At this level you can understand:
A1	Beginner	Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
A2	Elementary	Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
B1	Intermediate	Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.
B2	Upper Intermediate	Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
C1	Advanced	Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
C2	Proficient	Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

English level, category and at this level you can understand:

A1 – Beginner

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

A2 – Elementary

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

B1 – Intermediate

Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2 – Upper Intermediate

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

C1 – Advanced

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2 – Proficient

Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.

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JUNE - Course Schedule

1-week	28 June - 04 July
2-week	28 June - 11 July
3-week	28 June - 18 July
4-week	28 June - 25 July
5-week	28 June - 01 August
6-week	28 June - 08 August
7-week	28 June - 15 August
8-week	28 June - 22 August

JULY - Course Schedule

1-week	05 July - 11 July 12 July - 18 July 19 July - 25 July 26 July - 01 August
2-week	05 July - 18 July 12 July - 25 July 19 July - 01 August 26 July - 08 August
3-week	05 July - 25 July 12 July - 01 August 19 July - 08 August 26 July - 15 August
4-week	05 July - 01 August 12 July - 08 August 19 July - 15 August 26 July - 22 August
5-week	05 July - 08 August 12 July - 15 August 19 July - 22 August
6-week	05 July - 15 August 12 July - 22 August
7-week	05 July - 22 August
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AUGUST - Course Schedule

1-week	02 August - 08 August 09 August - 15 August 16 August - 22 August
2-week	02 August - 15 August 09 August - 22 August
3-week	02 August - 22 August
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6-week	－
7-week	－
8-week	－

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