Parent & Child Courses

Bede's Eastbourne centre is located on the coast, in the seaside town of Eastbourne and safely connected to the beach. 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.

Please note that a non-residential option is also available for children coming to Eastbourne with their parents on a family holiday. Please ask for details. 

Collingham – Family programme

Designed for families visiting London. Parents can study with us or enjoy free time. 

Classes are held in one building in Kensington, central London, 5 mins walk from Gloucester Road and Earl’s Court Underground Stations.

Students can study for 1-7 weeks from late June to early August. 

All students have 15 hours’ tuition per week with classes from Monday to Friday in the mornings (09:00-12:30). Afternoon programme (13:30 – 17:00) subject to demand. 

Juniors (5-17 years): Task based classes are lively and fun. Emphasis on improving spoken English whilst learning new grammar. Weekly study visit to one of the Kensington museums a 20-25 minute walk away. 

Adults (18+ years): Most adult students have children studying with us. Classes are lively and fun covering grammar, reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation. Emphasis on real world day-to-day topics.

• What level of English is required A1-C1
• Is this suitable for English native speakers No

Prices start at £440 per week   Adults/18+ £495 per week

All students have 15 hours’ tuition per week with classes from Monday to Friday in the mornings (09:00-12:30).

Teens (13-17 years) have the option to take part in a full day programme 09:00-17:00 including English classes in the morning, afternoon activities and at least 3 afternoon trips per week to visit famous London sights.

• What level of English is required A1-C1

This is a Non-Residential course

SKOLA's English Summer School at Gloucester Gate by Regent's Park, London is perfect for younger students taking their first steps in English.

Students develop their English in the morning and have a hot lunch in the on-site canteen. In the afternoon students continue learning English through art, music, drama and sport.

They visit the best sights and museums in London once a week and can join the Discover England excursion on Saturday if a parent accompanies them on the trip.

£50 Registration fee  £25 Visa letters

6 full days - Monday - Saturday £820 per week (includes one parent joining the Saturday trip)

5 full days - Monday - Friday £620 per week

5 half days - Monday - Friday - £420 per week

This programme offers parents and children a unique chance to experience life in a UK boarding school, whilst improving their English and enjoying a range of fun activities. Parents receive 15 hours of English lessons plus a range of cultural, sporting and social activities. Children have academic subjects and activities Monday to Friday.  

3-7 yrs - 3 hours of english and then Holiday Club for the rest of the days Monday to Friday

Parents - 12 hours of English per week.

• 15/12 hours of English lessons per week
• Twin en suite accommodation (parent and child sharing)
• Full-board meals
• Placement test and regular progress tests

*Cost:  Per week:  £1,400 for the parent    £1,100 for the child = £2,500 per week