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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 warm and friendly way. Our centre is located on the campus of well-known University of Sussex, only a short bus or train journey away from the city centre.
Location: University of Sussex
Dates available: 27 Jun –15 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
On some days students will get a hot breakfast (pancakes, sausages and cooked eggs) and/or a continental breakfast consisting of juice, coffee, toast, cereal, and fruit.
Lunch
This will consist of two courses with three options, including vegetarian and halal options.
Packed lunches (provided at weekends): this will consist of water, fruit, sandwich, crisps, and chocolate.
Evening Meal
This will consist of two courses with three options, including vegetarian and halal options.
Snacks
Vending machines are located around the campus.
Facilities
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. These activities could be on-site or near to the centre. 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, the historic town of Lewes as well as local visits to Brighton with the Sea Life Centre.
London: students explore this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London (Westminster) and visit the National Gallery.
Canterbury: visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the most visited cities in the UK, filled with medieval buildings. Enjoy the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral.
Windsor Castle: Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world. It has been the family home of British kings and queens for almost 1,000 years and is today one of the official residences of His Majesty The King.
Thorpe Park: enjoy extreme rides and attractions at this popular theme park.
London: Madame Tussauds or Tower of London.
Portsmouth: explore the Historic Dockyard.
Extra
Each 14 night stay will include 3 to 4 visits to Brighton, 2 to 3 half-day trips to other local places/cities of interest and 2 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 | |
| Morning | Arrivals On-site activities Optional full-day visit to Portsmouth |
Testing/Induction Lessons Half-day visit to Brighton |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day excursion to London with Westminster walking tour and National Gallery visit |
| Afternoon | Half-day trip to Arundel Castle | Indoor sports Arts & crafts |
Half-day trip to Lewes and Anne of Cleeves House | Capture the Flag Drama Dance workshop |
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| Evening | Welcome games On-site activities |
Disco or karaoke | Photo scavenger hunt Brighton Bingo |
Brighton fashion show | Nature walk Lip dub presentation |
Disco or karaoke Kahoot quiz |
Film night Blind date |
| Week 2 | |||||||
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | |
| Morning | Arrivals On-site activities Half-day visit to Brighton Marina Optional trip to Portsmouth |
Half-day visit to Brighton | Half-day visit to Brighton with the Sea Life Centre | Outdoor sports Dance Arts & crafts |
Half-day visit to Eastbourne | Campus Monopoly Dodgeball |
Full-day excursion to Canterbury with walking tour and Canterbury Cathedral visit |
| Afternoon | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | ||
| Evening | Welcome games On-site activities |
Disco or karaoke | Nature walk Egg drop |
Outdoor games Brighton talent show |
Hunger games Outdoor sports |
Disco or karaoke | Film night Take me out |
| Week 3 | |||||||
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Monday | |
| Morning | Arrivals On-site activities Half-day visit to Brighton Marina Optional full-day visit to Thorpe Park |
Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Lessons | Full-day visit to Windsor and Windsor Castle |
| Afternoon | Half-day visit to Brighton South Lanes and North Lanes | Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee |
On-site activities | Half-day visit to Lewes and Anne of Cleeves House | Murder Mystery Optional half-day visit to Brighton i360 |
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| Evening | Welcome games On-site activities |
Disco or karaoke | Zombie apocalypse photo workshop | Culture club | Embassy theatre show Murder mystery |
Disco or karaoke | Film night Speed dating |
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.
SAFE
A safe will be available for the storage of passports, travel documents and deposits.
A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer:
Embassy Summer Schools,
Fulton Building,
Sussex University,
Falmer, East Sussex
BN1 9NZ.
Thank you for your trust and support!
