Bede's Summer School Brighton, England UK
University of Sussex - BN1 9QU Brighton - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Option of Specialist Courses including Robotics, Coding, Football and Dance.
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- On campus accommodation offered
- 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
- Use of the sports facilities on campus is an extra charge.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Bede's Summer School Brighton is a junior summer school located in the popular seaside destination of Brighton, England. Housed within the University of Sussex, the only university campus in England surrounded by a National Park, the school is well-placed, around a 10-minute journey from central Brighton via public transport. The university campus has been described as a small village, containing award-winning architecture and all a junior student may need to have a fulfilling camp experience.
Social and cultural: All programmes given by Bede's Summer School Brighton include daily afternoon and evening activities, plus several excursions per week.
Activities in these programmes can include fashion shows, karaoke, talent shows, comedy gigs, excursions to local sights such as the Brighton Pier and much more.
Excursions in these programmes can include the best of Brighton, London, and other sites and places of social and cultural interest in the south of England.
Accommodation: Students are accommodated on campus, within the newest accommodation block that the University of Sussex offers, the Lullington Residence. The residence offers single beds with en-suite bathrooms, housed within flats of 8 rooms. Each flat has its own kitchen, common room, and social areas. There are also designated study areas on each floor.
School facilities: The school facilities are exemplary of boarding school facilities for junior students. These facilities include an on-site supermarket, eateries, cafes, a pharmacy, a post office, WIFI and more.
English Courses
General Language
English for the Future (15 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,795£1,751 / week Includes accommodationMore
English for the Future (15 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,795£1,751 / 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 (£) | 1,795 1,751 | 3,590 3,501 | 5,385 5,251 | 7,180 7,001 | 8,975 8,751 | 10,770 10,501 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,357 | 4,714 | 7,070 | 9,427 | 11,783 | 14,140 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, 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
- 4 daily lessons of 60 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, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 15 years
- Age range:
- 15 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Pathways to Higher EducationFor the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,995£1,946 / week Includes accommodationMore
Pathways to Higher Education
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,995£1,946 / 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 (£) | 1,995 1,946 | 3,990 3,891 | 5,985 5,836 | 7,980 7,781 | 9,975 9,726 | 11,970 11,671 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,620 | 5,239 | 7,858 | 10,477 | 13,096 | 15,715 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
The transition to Higher Education is a significant moment in a young person’s personal, social and academic development. This course is designed to educate, orient and acclimatise those who are considering university in an English-speaking environment.
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.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7, Airport transfer (return trip)
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS + Pathways to Higher Education
For the summer, only limited places left!25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£1,995£1,946 / week Includes accommodationMore
IELTS + Pathways to Higher Education
For the summer, only limited places left!
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,995£1,946 / 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 (£) | 1,995 1,946 | 3,990 3,891 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,620 | 5,239 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- On campus, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 60 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 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
- Exam dates
- 18 Jul 2026, 01 Aug 2026
- Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
- B2
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Bede's Summer School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- 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
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Bede's Summer School
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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
- 40% male / 60% 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 (Windlesham), Bede's Summer School (Eastbourne), Bede's Summer School (Lancing). 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
Restaurant
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Cafeteria
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Auditorium
Gym
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Tennis courts
Table tennis
Self-study areas
Bike rental
Business centre
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Free coffee
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Laundry (paid)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled car park
Additional comment about facilities of school
Eateries, cafes, supermarket, ATM, gym, IT centre, pharmacy, post office, Amazon lockers, sports centre, tennis courts
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 25% |
| France | 22% |
| Italy | 14% |
| Germany | 7% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Japan | 2% |
| China | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 19% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 80% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 80
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years15 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 17 years
Information for all courses offered by Bede's Summer School
- Lesson duration
- 60 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 - 27 Jun 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.
Airport transfer
- Luton Airport:
- £295 one way
£590 return (both ways) - London Stansted Airport:
- £295 one way
£590 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Laser Tag, Bowling, Cinema, Beach Volleyball, Escape Rooms, Comedy gigs, Swimming
Adults - Paid activities
- Not applicable
Junior - Free activities
- Sports, arts and crafts and challenging competitions.
Junior - Paid activities
- Laser Tag, Bowling, Cinema, Beach Volleyball, Escape Rooms, Comedy gigs, Swimming
FAQ about Bede's Summer School, Brighton
What is the best price for a course at Bede's Summer School, Brighton?
“English courses at Bede's Summer School start at 1751 £ for English for the Future course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Bede's Summer School?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Luton Airport (295 £), London Stansted Airport (295 £)”
Which countries are students of Bede's Summer School from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Bede's Summer School comes from Turkey with a 25% representation, followed by students from France (22%) and Italy (14%).”
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 USA 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
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 50 £
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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.