Our social programme in Eastbourne

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 29 September (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: 14:30 & 15:30

Free

Tuesday 30 September (afternoon) Conversation Club

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

Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

Free

Tuesday 30 September (evening) Cinema Evening

Join us at the Cinema to watch Downton Abbey

Meet: Beacon Cinema
Time: Various

£15

Wednesday 1 October (afternoon) Trip to Beachy Head

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 trip to Beachy Head, to explore the magnificent scenery and the dramatic views!
Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30

£10

Thursday 2 October (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 2 October (evening) Open School Night

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

Free

Friday 3 October (afternoon) Brighton Trip

We are taking a train to Brighton! Join us in exploring the wonders that Brighton has to offer! We will also visit King George IV's famous Royal Pavilion!

Meet: Railway station
Time: 12:45

£15

Sunday 5 October (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

Sunday 12 October (full day trip) Stonehenge & Bath

Explore Bath & Stonehenge – A Day of History and Beauty! 🏛️🛁

Step back in time with a magical day trip to two of England’s most iconic sites!

✨ Discover the ancient mystery of Stonehenge
🛁 Stroll through the elegant Roman baths and Georgian streets of Bath
🚍 Comfortable transport & expert guides included
📸 Perfect for history lovers and scenic explorers

Ask Maria for details.

£89

Saturday 18 October (full day trip) Cambridge and Greenwich

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.

Join us on a trip to Cambridge. Explore the wonders Cambridge has to offer

£69