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Brighton is a popular seaside city, with beautiful Georgian architecture, great beaches, hip cafés, and trendy shops.
Known as ‘London by the sea’, Brighton is a multi-cultural city that welcomes students of all nationalities in a warm and friendly way. Our centre is located at the University of Sussex, only a short bus or train journey away from the city centre.
The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex. It is situated within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove and is surrounded by the South Downs National Park.
Location: University of Sussex
Dates available: 02 Jul – 20 Aug
Ages: 11–18 (18-year-olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)
Accommodation: Single room with en-suite
Emergency Number: +44 7771 845978
Meals are served in a large dining hall on campus
Breakfast
Hot breakfast and continental breakfast available including juice, coffee, toast, cereal and fruit.
Lunch
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Packed lunches: Water, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, and biscuits.
Dinner
A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.
Facilities
Bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.
Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons
17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.
15 hours a week
20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada
15 x 60 mins in Malta
All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.
Arrival
Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Fulton Building where they will register, check-in to their rooms, and get their room keys.
Welcome
On the first evening, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff, and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during their stay.
Activities
Activities are organised before or after lessons and in the evenings. They may include:
Getting to and From School Activities
Our students travel by coach or train for activities and excursions outside the centre.
Our students get to explore exciting places such as Arundel Castle, Eastbourne, Herstmonceux Observatory as well as local visits to Brighton with the Sea Life Centre.
London: Visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London and visit the National Gallery.
Canterbury: Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the most visited cities in the UK with medieval buildings, notably the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral.
Windsor Castle: Visit the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world that has been the family home to British Kings and Queens for almost 1,000 years.
Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters.
London:
Portsmouth: A city surrounded by the sea, Portsmouth’s history is strongly linked with the Royal Navy. The city houses some superb military and maritime museums including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the D-Day Story.
Extra
Each 21 night stay will include 4 to 6 visits to Brighton, 2 to 3 half-day trips to other local places/cities of interest and 3 full-day excursions to other cities such as London, Canterbury and Windsor. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.
Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in their first week, alternating weekly after that.
This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.
| Week 1 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
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| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Optional trip to Portsmouth |
Testing/Induction | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day trip: London with Westminster walking tour and National Gallery visit |
| Afternoon | Half-day trip: Brighton with walking tour |
Half-day trip: Arundel Castle |
On-site sports | Half-day trip: Lewes |
Capture the Flag Drama Optional Trip: Brighton i360 |
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| Evening | Welcome games On-site Activities |
Karaoke | Photo scavenger hunt Brighton Bingo |
Brighton fashion show | Nature walk Lip dub presentation |
Disco Kahoot quiz |
Film night |
| Week 2 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Half-day visit: Brighton Marina Optional trip: Portsmouth |
Half-day trip: Brighton Pier | Half-day visit: Brighton with the Sea Life Centre | On-site sports | Half-day visit: Eastbourne | Thorpe Park | Full-day trip: Canterbury with walking tour and Canterbury Cathedral visit |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games On-site activities |
Karaoke | Nature walk Egg drop |
Outdoor games Brighton talent show |
Hunger games Outdoor sports |
Disco | Film night |
| Week 3 | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday |
| Morning | Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Optional trip: Cambridge by train with walking tour |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day visit: Windsor and Windsor Castle |
| Afternoon | Half-day visit: Brighton South Lanes and North Lanes |
Half-day trip: Herstmonceux Observatory |
On-site sports | Half-day visit: Brighton Museum and art gallery |
Murder Mystery Optional trip: Brighton i360 |
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| Evening | Welcome games On-site activities |
Karaoke | Zombie apocalypse photo workshop | Culture club | Embassy theatre show Murder mystery |
Disco | Film night |
We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.
Student Services
Our student support staff can help you with:
If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.
LOCAL DOCTOR
Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Brighton, BN2 3EW, Tel: +44 1273 696011
LOCAL HOSPITAL
Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, Tel: +44 1273 696955
LOCAL DENTIST
Centre for dentistry, Lewes Road (inside Sainsbury’s), Brighton BN2 3QA, Tel: +44 1273 907002
INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.
CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools,
Fulton Building,
Sussex University,
Falmer, East Sussex
BN1 9NZ.
