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 11 May (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 12 May (afternoon) Conversation Club

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


Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30


Free

Tuesday 12 May (afternoon) Murder Mystery!

Can you solve the crime?!!


Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 19:00


Free

Wednesday 13 May (afternoon) Table Tennis Tournament

Meet: Student Lounge
Time: 15:30


Free

Thursday 14 May (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 14 May (afternoon) BBQ!

Join us here at ELC for a Friday BBQ in the sun!
Meet: ELC Garden
Time: 19:00


£6

Friday 15 May (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: Railway Station
Time: 12:45 pm


£15

Saturday 16 May (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 23 May (full day trip) Leeds Castle & Canterbury

Join us for a delightful day exploring Leeds Castle, one of England’s most beautiful historic castles, followed by a visit to the charming city of Canterbury, home to the iconic Canterbury Cathedral.


Ask Maria for details.


£79