Летняя языковая школа Eastbourne Summer School

• Location: Eastbourne, United Kingdom,
• Number of students: about 300,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of training: mixed.

Eastbourne (Summer School) is a small cozy English language school located in Eastbourne. All year round, a variety of language programs are held on its campus, among which there are courses for adults. They can be adapted to the interests of the student, include age-appropriate activities and create a comfortable atmosphere in small classes - all this is created so that adults learn the educational material as efficiently as possible and do not lose interest in learning.

Eastbourne is a small and safe town on the south coast of England. In it you can find several accommodation options and choose the most suitable for yourself:

• Accommodation with a host family

This option is the most affordable, and therefore popular. Host families are made up of local residents who are carefully selected and screened by the school staff. Students are provided with single or shared rooms, breakfast or half board, bed linen and towels. Homestays will help students train language skills, learn the culture and customs of the UK. Travel time from homes to campus is from 15 to 40 minutes.

• Hotels, guest houses

They are ideal for students who would like to live in a more independent and self-reliant atmosphere than is offered in host families. The closest to campus are within walking distance: Hydro, Cherry Tree B&B, The Beach Front, The Diamond.

• Student dormitories

The school has partnered with a private home, Avondale Road, where students can live in groups. The building is located in the city center, just a 30-minute walk from campus, and is open from April 2 to July 30. Residents are provided with single and double rooms with well-equipped kitchens, shared bathrooms and seating areas.

All year round - from January to December - a variety of events are held on the school's campus, including collective board games, themed cooking days, film discussions or shopping trips. The institution organizes excursions to local attractions, tourist trips to London and the nearest world-famous cities.

In the summer months, students will be brightened up by activities such as:

• Visiting the highest point in Brighton – i360,
• Going to the performance of stand-up comedians,
• Eastbourne tour: walks in parks and gardens, sightseeing of architectural and natural beauties,
• Visit to the musical "Madagascar",
• Going to local restaurants, American eateries,
• Full-day excursion to London or Brighton,
• Visit to the theatrical production "The Picture of Dorian Gray",
• Cheese and wine tasting,
• Beach holiday,
• Excursions to museums, art galleries, music venues.

• A relaxing atmosphere for purposeful study,
• A small center with a high level of individual attention from teachers,
• All housing options are within a 40-minute drive of campus,
• Excellent value for money,
• The average age of students in all courses is 21 years,
• Small classes of 10 to 12 people.

Eastbourne is a cozy city on the south coast with a population of only 90,000 people. It is small, safe and convenient for students who come here to study.  Eastbourne's reputation as the UK's sunniest city attracts more than four million tourists a year. 

The English language school is small and cozy, located in a beautiful building just a 5-10 minute walk from the city center and a few steps from the beach. The building is surrounded by gardens, patios for outdoor recreation. 

The campus is equipped with:

• 20 classrooms with interactive whiteboards, video and audio equipment,
• Student café,
• Garden terrace,
• A bookstore where you can buy educational materials and stationery,
• Library
• Computer class.

Free Wi-Fi access is available on campus.

Travel time to the nearest airports, places for accommodation:

• Airport in London – 90 minutes by train,
• Brighton — 30 minutes by train,
• Gatwick - up to 60 minutes by train,
• Heathrow - about 120 minutes by car,
• Hotels, guest houses - from 5 to 20 minutes on foot,
• Host families — from 15 to 40 minutes on foot.

Courses starting every Monday throughout the year, except public holidays:

• General English Courses,
• International semester courses (from 24 weeks),
• IELTS preparation courses (four weeks),
• General English + English for Business (from two to 12 weeks),
• General English + English for University Studies
• (four to 12 weeks),
• General English course for teenagers (from one to 16 weeks).

Some major additional tuition costs:

• Residence
• Registration fee - 80 £,
• Deposit for booking a place on the course - 100 £,
• Study materials - from 25 to 50 £ per set,
• Deposit for accommodation - 45 £ per week,
• Cambridge exams - 185-190 £ depending on the level of knowledge (B1 or C1).
• Transfer to / from the airport - 38 £ one way,
• Express mail – £39.

The admission process involves a few simple steps:

• Filling out an online application form and providing the required documents,
• Payment of the registration fee,
• Waiting for confirmation of consideration of the application from the admissions committee and consent to enrollment,
• Deposit fee for booking a place on the course,
• Obtaining additional instructions before arriving on campus.

Courses start every Monday.

The certificate received at the end of the course allows students to enter the chosen university, as it proves the level of English proficiency. It also describes the entire learning process: the number of language hours completed, the progress in learning and the final level of knowledge.

For admission to the course, applicants must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance, visa or residence permit in the UK,
• Level of English – IELTS from 4.0 or equivalent,
• Academic transcripts for the last few academic years, if available.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision