Bede's Summer School Windlesham, England UK
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What we like about the school
- Bede’s is named a Centre of Excellence by the EL Gazette (since 2013).
- Option of Specialist Courses including Robotics,Coding, Football and Dance.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Indoor swimming pool
- Tennis courts.
- You can combine courses at different schools of the same chain and the school will charge the inscription fee only once.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Location: Bede's Summer School Windlesham is a summer school for junior students located in the town of Windlesham, West Sussex, England. The school is housed on a spacious campus of many acres, ensuring students have all they need for recreational and educational practice in one place.
Windlesham is in the Sussex Downs countryside of West Sussex, between the villages of Washington and Findes, to the north of Worthing. The school is around a two-hour journey via taxi or a 150-minute journey via public transport from London.
Accommodation: The accommodation is on campus and is gender-separated. Rooms are typically for 4-10 beds. Students are paired with others close to their age. English is the primary language throughout the accommodation and the school campus. Washrooms and toilets are communal on each floor. Every House has a common room where students may socialise and enjoy their free time with their peers.
Social and cultural: The programmes are ripe with daily activities and several excursions per week.
Activities can include survival skills, cooking, drama, tennis, handball, swimming, karaoke, fashion shows, mini Olympics and much more.
Excursions may include trips to the likes of Brighton, London, Windsor and more.
School facilities: The school facilities include an astroturf pitch, playing fields, a drama theatre, an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, WIFI and extensive woodland and forest land.
English Courses
General Language
Bear Grylls Adventure Camp (8 to 13 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!12 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,775£1,731 / week Includes accommodationMore
Bear Grylls Adventure Camp (8 to 13 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
12 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,775£1,731 / week
Includes accommodation
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 56 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,775 1,731 | 3,550 3,462 | 5,325 5,192 | 7,100 6,923 | 8,875 8,654 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,331 | 4,661 | 6,991 | 9,322 | 11,652 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2-3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 13 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Future Explorers (8 to 13 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!18.5 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,595£1,556 / week Includes accommodationMore
Future Explorers (8 to 13 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
18.5 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,595£1,556 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 56 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,595 1,556 | 3,190 3,111 | 4,785 4,666 | 6,380 6,221 | 7,975 7,776 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,094 | 4,188 | 6,282 | 8,376 | 10,470 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:2026: 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026See starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an English course before:
05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
There is a full programme of lessons, sports, activities, social events and excursions, all of which are mandatory and included in the fee.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 8 years
- Age range:
- 8 - 13 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Bede's Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Bede's Summer School
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Combine courses at different Bede's Summer School chain schools and save
- Bede's Summer School will charge their administration fee only once on your first booking.Combine courses at these schools: Bede's Summer School (Hailsham), Bede's Summer School (Eastbourne), Bede's Summer School (Lancing), Bede's Summer School (Brighton). Just mention in the comments field of our online registration form that you have also booked classes at another school from the chain.
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Bede's Summer School and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1993
General school facilities
Computer lab
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Indoor swimming pool
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Additional comment about facilities of school
Astroturf Pitch, Drama Theatre, Forest School, Golf Holes, Indoor Swimming Pool, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| China | 30% |
| Japan | 18% |
| Spain | 10% |
| France | 8% |
| Italy | 6% |
| Germany | 6% |
| USA | 3% |
| England | 2% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 16% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 135
- Minimum age of students
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 10 years
Information for all courses offered by Bede's Summer School
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jul 2026, 09 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
FAQ about Bede's Summer School, Windlesham
What is the best price for a course at Bede's Summer School, Windlesham?
“English courses at Bede's Summer School start at 1556 £ for Future Explorers course with 18.5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is it possible to take a course at Bede's Summer School as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Future Explorers”
Which countries are students of Bede's Summer School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Bede's Summer School comes from China with a 30% representation, followed by students from Japan (18%) and Spain (10%).”
Terms of Bede's Summer School
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school






- Legal name/parent company
- Bede's Summer School | Tax registration ID: 621 6539 49
Visa Documents
Nationals from Hong Kong do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 £
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