study English, play sports and see the UK
English language
Training
Learn English at a traditional British Boarding School.
Activities
Sports and activitites
Play sports and take part in activities with new friends from all over the world.
Sightseeing
See the UK
Go sightseeing and visit famous cities across the UK.
Bede's summer school at Dicker
Bede's Dicker
This lovely school is situated in the rural village of Upper Dicker in the heart of the Sussex countryside, close to the coastal resort of Eastbourne. The school is based on a former country estate with grounds extending over 80 acres /32 hectares, whose buildings form the core of teaching, activities and accommodation for students. The school campus has a unique, domestic feel, which forms a home from home for our students and creates a real sense of community and freedom. There are excellent sports facilities at Dicker. The centre welcomes up to 250 students per week from many different countries.
Accommodation
2023 saw Dicker open a brand new boarding house for 90 students with ensuite bathrooms and fantastic common areas. This compliments the 4 other modern comfortable houses on campus.
Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, gym, squash courts, basketball court, astro-turf, playing fields, drama theatre, dance studios and cricket nets.
Services
Computer suite for access to internet (filtered) and email. Wi-fi is available. The Village Shop for drinks and snacks. Laundry is done for students at least twice each week.
Care
Bede’s staff live in the same houses as the students and care for them 24 hours a day. Each boarding house has a dedicated house parent who is responsible for those students. There is access to medical careif students are sick.
English Plus
This semi-intensive programme, with 22½ hours of lessons per week, is a perfect option for younger and older teenagers. English lessons consist of English Skills, Enrichment and Research Projects, which combine to improve both students’ receptive and productive skills. Intensive exam courses are available for students wishing to gain the Trinity GESE, Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First or C1 Advanced qualification.
Ages: 11-17 years
Dates: 2nd July - 12th August 2023
Fees: £1,395 per week
Specialist courses
Bede's offer bespoke courses to provide a specialist experience in Football, Dance or Coding and Robotics. These specialist courses have been designed to offer a more in-depth experience with expert teachers in each field.
Contact our Admissions team using the link below for more information about these courses.