Bede's Summer Camp - Brighton - Pathways to Higher Education
Bede’s Summer School truly delivers an immersive international boarding experience. From the moment students arrive on campus, they are surrounded by a vibrant and highly international environment. The school carefully limits students of the same language background to no more than 20%, encouraging children to naturally communicate in English within a truly diverse setting. Each center is thoughtfully organized by age group, with courses designed to be both appropriately challenging and developmentally suitable. All teaching staff meet accredited UK standards, and the program uses the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) approach, combining English learning with engaging subjects such as science, technology, geography, and history. Through exploration, hands-on activities, and critical thinking, students improve their language skills in a meaningful and enjoyable way. The boarding campuses offer spacious and secure outdoor environments with a wide variety of activities, including sports, arts, and STEM projects, as well as 2–4 excursions each week. Beyond the classroom, students gain authentic exposure to British culture and daily life. With a high staff-to-student ratio, attentive pastoral care, modern facilities, and excellent campus environments, Bede’s ensures that every child can learn, grow, and thrive in a safe and supportive atmosphere—returning home with greater confidence, stronger English skills, and unforgettable memories.
Course Overview
Pathways To Higher Education is an intensive programme with 25 hours of study per week, specially designed for young adults who are preparing for future academic study or for the start of their professional life. Based at the University of Sussex - the only university campus in England that is surrounded by a National Park, the centre is just 10 minutes away by train from the cosmopolitan city of Brighton. This University campus, with many modern buildings and its award-winning architecture, can be described as a self-contained village.
Lessons take place in the mornings and afternoons and there is a full programme of evening Social Events and weekend Excursions designed in consultation with the students and tailored to their age and interests. There is a minimum number of Social Events and Excursions that students are required to attend depending on their age. All recreational activities organised by Bede's are included in the course fee.
25 hours of lessons per week including Academic English, Communication Skills and English for Specific Pathways. Maximum 14 students per class. Weekly progress checks to monitor performance.
Camp Information
- Ages: 16-20 years old
- Programs: Residential Camp or Day Camp
- Price (Residential Camp): £1995 per week
- Price (Day Camp): £1295 per week
Accommodation
Brighton guarantees a lockable single bedroom with en-suite bathroom in a modern student residence on campus.
Students will be accommodated in flats with those of a similar age and from different countries. Each flat has a common area with sofas and a fridge where students can relax with their friends. En-suite bathrooms are located in each room with a shower, wash basin and toilet.
Each student will receive their own key card for their bedroom providing secure accommodation. There is also a noticeboard in each flat for information and messages.
Laundry facilities are available for students to use independently and are covered in the fee.
All students under the age of 18 will be accommodated separately to those who are older.
Facilities
- Library
- Restaurants and cafes
- Supermarket
- Pharmacy
- Bar
- Post office
- Cashpoint
- Student centre
- IT stations
- Tennis courts
- Fitness rooms
- Squash courts
- Football pitches
- Gym
- Use of the sports facilities and gym on campus during students' free time is not included in the course fees and students need to pay for themselves.