English / Sports · Eastbourne, United Kingdom
Bede’s Eastbourne Little Explorers
English tuition and activities at a seaside UK school for ages 6–11, with day and residential options.
- Ages / grades
- Ages 6–11
- Duration
- Weekly; 2 weeks recommended
- Attendance
- Day attendance / Child-only boarding
- Language
- English tuition A0–C2 Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
The verified 2026 season ran 28 June–15 August and has ended. The 2027 dates and fees are not verified; prices below are historical reference only.
- Past edition · 2026/06/28–08/15 Sources and official information
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Who can apply
The operator offers this standalone course to international visitors, independently of ordinary host-school enrolment.
Ages 6–11. Choose day attendance with family-arranged lodging and daily collection, or the separate residential course. Nationality quotas and places apply.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | English lessons and English-led activities. |
| Required starting proficiency | A0 complete beginner through C2; Monday placement test. |
| Japanese-language support | Japanese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Chinese-language support | Chinese-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
| Korean-language support | Korean-speaking staff or interpretation for this course has not been verified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published programme total | GBP 1,675Approx. ¥349,000 |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Tuition, standard activities, meals, lodging and specified insurance/transfers. |
| Extra / to confirm | Flights, transfers outside the stated package, personal spending and optional services are extra. |
| Fee source | Bede’s · Eastbourne centre, 2026 dates and fees2026-10-04 |
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | GBP 995Approx. ¥207,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 1 week · 2026 |
| Accommodation | Lodging extra |
| Included in this amount | Published 2026 day-course fee. |
| Extra / to confirm | Confirm mandatory day-course extras and insurance; flights and parent lodging are separate. |
| Fee source | Bede’s · Eastbourne centre, 2026 dates and fees2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2026 reference: £1,675 (Approx. ¥349,000)/week residential or £995 (Approx. ¥207,000)/day-course week. Residential covers standard tuition, activities, meals, lodging and specified insurance/transfers. Academies, day-course extras, flights and parent lodging need separate budgeting.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
17.5 hours weekly of language, storytelling and subject exploration, plus activities and trips. The 2026 day course ran 08:30–17:00, until 18:00 on Wednesdays; boarders also had evening and weekend activities.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Boarding includes school accommodation and meals. Day-course families arrange their own lodging. The 2026 residential fee included selected-airport transfers subject to conditions; check the airports and time windows.
Why it is in this guide
Selected because age, language level and tuition hours are explicit, and one centre lets families compare day attendance with residential study.
Who it may suit
Primary-age children who want English tuition and a structured school-day rhythm, with the attendance model matched to their independence.
What to weigh up
Consider carefully if independent family sightseeing is the main goal, or if a child is not ready to sleep away from parents.
Operating history and evidence
Recent independent family evidence for Eastbourne Little Explorers remains limited. Local Holiday Club, older Lancing students and year-round school reviews were excluded. A 2017 agency visit is too old to establish current experience.
Before you book
Confirm the next season, day or boarding space, age cut-off and transfer conditions. Discuss support needs with the school before booking.
Cancellation and refunds
Cancellation and refund terms have not been verified here. Obtain the terms for your chosen dates in writing before paying.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Bede’s · Eastbourne centre, 2026 dates and fees
- Historical agency visit, 2017; not current parent evidence
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.