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Social programme at ELC Eastbourne

A photo of the covered area at the Enterprise Shopping Centre. There are model hot-air balloons hanging from the ceiling.

The social programme is a weekly offering of popular activities designed to introduce you to Eastbourne, to suggest fun activities and events for you to attend, and at the same time, make new friends easily, and complement your English language lessons.

Meet friends, have fun and keep speaking English after class

The social programme is a weekly offering of activities which complement your English language lessons.

A social activity gives you an opportunity to meet new friends and discover everything Eastbourne and the UK has to offer, and it’s a great way to extend and practise your English. Some activities are free of charge, some are with a tour leader whilst others are suggestions for you to do with friends or on your own, some have a fee which depends on the duration, the distance and the cost of the activity itself.

We have a Social Activities Organiser - a full-time member of staff - who is responsible for organising the programme of social activities. When you arrive at the school in Eastbourne on your first day, we’ll introduce you to this member of staff, explain how activities work, and what you have to do to sign up (reserve a place) on the activities, trips and excursions that you’re interested in.

There is a wide range of activities, local tours and weekend excursions to choose from:

  • activities include conversation club, sports, bowling laser quest and a tour of Eastbourne on your first day. These activities typically cost £5 to £15.
  • local tours include Hastings, Lewes and Brighton and typically cost £10 to £15.
  • weekend excursions include London, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge and typically cost £40 to £85.

We also offer weekend excursions through a local company Discovery Tours.

Once you’re in school, we can also help you to plan other things you might like to do independently.

Social programme

Thursday 29 August (evening) Board Games Evening

Join us for an evening of board games. Play the classics, and create your own.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 19:00

Free

Friday 30 August (afternoon) Hastings

Come and join us as we take a walk around the famous town of Hastings, famous for its battle in 1066. Together will will explore the sights and history it has to offer.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 12:30

£15

Monday 2 September (afternoon) Walking Tour of Eastbourne

A seafront photo of Eastbourne taken from the west side. The pier can be seen jutting out into the sea towards the top of the photo, as the beach extends round to the left and the emerald sea takes up most of the rest of the shot. The sun is shining and the white hotels on the seafront are very noticeable.

Join us for a tour of Eastbourne, explore the beauty it has to offer.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Tuesday 3 September (afternoon) Photo Hunt!

Search Eastbourne to find the answers to riddles. Take a photo and race back to ELC! The winner receives a prize.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 13:30

Free

Tuesday 3 September (evening) Bowling

We are off to the Bowling alley to have some fun!
Meet: Eastbourne Train Station
Time: 19:00

£10

Wednesday 4 September (afternoon) Kayaking

Lets go Kayaking! Join us on Wednesday as we return to our favourite summer activity.
Meet: Student lounge
Time: 15.30

£15

Thursday 5 September (afternoon) Table Tennis and Games Afternoon

Join us for a fun afternoon of games and table tennis.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Thursday 5 September (evening) Quiz night

Join us for Quiz night! Test your knowledge on many different topics! Winner receives a prize!
Meet: Student lounge
Time: 19:00

Free

Friday 6 September (afternoon) Brighton Trip

We are taking a train to Brighton! Join us in exploring the wonders that Brighton has to offer!
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 12:45

£15

Monday 9 September (afternoon) Walking Tour of Eastbourne

A photo of Eastbourne pier where the most noticeable feature is the golden domes on top of the main building on the pier as well as some other smaller cupolas. You can see the wooden supports of the pier. The sea is calm and is a sage green colour in the shallows, and dark blue out on the horizon.

Join us for a tour of Eastbourne, explore the beauty it has to offer.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15.30

Free

Monday 9 September (afternoon) Beachy Head walk

A slightly filtered photo of the the red and white striped Beachy Head lighthouse just outside Eastbourne. You can see the white cliffs and the green grass on top of the cliffs. The sea is a lovely pale blue colour.

Come and join us for a walk up and along Beachy Head, to explore the magnificent scenery and the dramatic views!
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15.30

Free

Tuesday 10 September (afternoon) Glow in the dark Mini Golf

Join your classmates on Eastbourne Pier, where you can enjoy a fun experience at the fully glow in the dark UV golf course.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15.30

£8

Wednesday 11 September (afternoon) Sports in the park

Join us for a fun afternoon of sports in the sun, playing football, badminton, rounders, and many more.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Thursday 12 September (afternoon) Ninja Arena

Come and join us to develop and sharpen your Ninja skills from climbing, balancing, jumping and swinging across multiple obstacles.
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

£15

Thursday 12 September (evening) Karaoke!

Join in with some Karaoke, come and sing your heart out!
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 19:00

Free