Lancing College

Bede’s Summer School Lancing is based in Lancing College in West Sussex, east of Worthing and west of Brighton. It is just five minutes from Shoreham airport and has stunning views from the campus of the coast and South Downs. Architecturally similar in style to Oxford and Cambridge universities, Lancing College’s magnificent Gothic buildings include a spectacular grand dining room and an impressive chapel, which is listed as a Building of National Importance. The site’s hilltop location on the South Downs has views of the seaside town of Brighton and is just five minutes from Shoreham Airport, where students learn to fly with Bede’s standout Flying Academy.

Lancing offers two flagship courses designed to appeal to teenagers aged 13–17. English for the Future will allow the students to develop their critical thinking and problem-solving skills through exploring the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and debating as future leaders how to take action and transform the world around them. English Plus will enable the students to improve their English skills, immerse themselves in British culture and take part in engaging projects. In addition, students can create a more intensive study programme by choosing one Academic Academy per week in subjects such as Critical Thinking, Essay Writing or Psychology. Cambridge B1, B2 and C1 exam courses are also available in combination with the English Plus course for those wishing to obtain a recognised language qualification. This fully-inclusive programme also features sports and activities every afternoon. Professional Sport & Adventure and Creative Academies are also available as extras.

The evening entertainment programme provides an opportunity for recreation and fun and is designed to bring students together in a sociable and stimulating way. Excursions enable students to visit places of interest. These can include a cultural visit to a castle, museum or palace, a visit to a popular tourist attraction such as Big Ben, the London Eye, Madame Tussauds, or something more recreational such as a trip to an aquarium, theme park or zoo. Lancing offers separate accommodation on campus for boys and girls.

Most bedrooms have 1–2 beds with shared bathrooms, however, some larger bedrooms are also available. Most boarding houses have their own communal space for students to relax. Lancing College boasts a superb array of facilities which include tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, squash courts, playing fields, seated drama theatre, dance studio, café and an art studio as well as the iconic Chapel which towers over the centre.Exclusively at Lancing, Bede’s Summer School will run a Business Leadership specialist course which combines classroom-based teaching with practical visits to business organisations during specialised mid-week excursions.