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 £15.
  • weekend excursions include London, Canterbury, Oxford and Cambridge and typically cost £50 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

Monday 5 January (afternoon) Walking Tour of Eastbourne

An aerial photo of Eastbourne's seafront, which uses a fish-eye lens to which makes it look like the beach is curving away from view. The pier is prominent in the shot, as is the sandy coloured beach. The sea is an inviting turquoise colour.

Join us for a tour of Eastbourne, explore the beauty it has to offer.


Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Tuesday 6 January (afternoon) Conversation Club

Join us for Conversation Club to practice your English and discuss current topics.


Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Tuesday 6 January (evening) Karaoke!

Join in with some Karaoke, come and sing your heart out!


Meet: Outside ELC School
Time: 19:00

Free/ get yourself a drink

Wednesday 7 January (afternoon) Quiz afternoon

Join us for Quiz afternoon!
Test your knowledge on many different topics! Winner receives a prize!


Meet: Student lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Thursday 8 January (afternoon) Football

Join us for a friendly game of football in one of Eastbourne's most famous parks!


Meet: Student Lounge
Time:15:30

Free

Thursday 8 January (afternoon) Board Games Evening

Looking for a fun and relaxing way to spend your time? Join us for a Board Games and Uno Evening filled with laughter, strategy, and maybe a little friendly competition!


Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 19:00

Free

Friday 9 January (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: 12:50

£15

Sunday 11 January (full day trip) Oxford, Windsor & Eton

Looking north, a late afternoon aerial view of the domed and circular Radcliffe Camera in central Oxford, with All Souls college immediately to its east.

📚 Discover Oxford for a Day! 🏛️
Ready for a day full of history, inspiration, and adventure? Join us on a trip to the world-famous Oxford University city! 🌟


Ask Maria for details.

£69

Saturday 17 January (full day trip) Cambridge

A colourful photo of punts, traditional wooden boats, on the River Cam in Cambridge. The water looks particularly blue, as does the sky, and whilst a number of boats are tied up on one side of the river, you can see a beautiful red brick building and several willow trees in the distance on the opposite bank.

Come explore the historic city of Cambridge, home to stunning colleges, scenic riverside walks, and rich academic heritage.


Ask Maria for details.

£65

Wednesday 28 January (full day trip) Harry Potter Studio Tour

🧙‍♂️ Step Into the Wizarding World at the Harry Potter Studio Tour! ✨


Get ready for a magical day out at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter, just outside London.


Ask Maria for details.

£129