University of Sussex

Junior English Course in Brighton

Embassy Summer at University of Sussex

Brighton is a popular seaside city, with beautiful Georgian architecture, great beaches, hip cafés, and trendy shops.

Known as ‘London by the sea’, Brighton is a multi-cultural city that welcomes students of all nationalities in a warm and friendly way. Our centre is located at the University of Sussex, only a short bus or train journey away from the city centre.

The University of Sussex is a public research university located in Falmer, East Sussex. It is situated within the city boundaries of Brighton and Hove and is surrounded by the South Downs National Park.

Key Facts:

Price: £1,115 per week (price includes tuition, trips, activities, accommodation and full board)

Location: University of Sussex, Brighton

Dates: 01st July – 19th August 2025

Ages: 12–18 (18 year olds accepted as part of a group with a leader)

Accommodation: Single en-suite rooms on campus

Sample Excursions: London, Canterbury, and Windsor Castle

Living

Single en-suite rooms spread across multiple residence blocks
Flats of 4 to 6 rooms
Rooms furniture includes a wardrobe, desk and chair
Laundry available for a small fee. Payment is cashless via an app
Comfortable kitchens in each flat
Meals are served in a spacious canteen
Bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas are cleaned weekly
Bed linen is changed weekly, students must bring their own towel
Wi-Fi throughout
A deposit of £30 is required upon arrival and lost room keys cost £70

Meals are served in a large dining hall on campus

Breakfast

Hot breakfast and continental breakfast available including juice, coffee, toast, cereal and fruit.

Lunch

A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.

Packed lunches

Water, fruit, sandwiches, crisps, and biscuits.

Dinner

A minimum of 2 options available, including a vegetarian option.

Facilities

Large indoor sports hall booked in advance (not available to book during the summer)
Plenty of outdoor areas for games and activities
Mini supermarket and cafes are available on campus
Cash machine (ATM), however the campus is completely cashless
Wi-Fi available in all common areas

Whilst delivering bespoke lesson materials, the Embassy lesson is designed to engage students in discussion, to develop the key life skills of collaboration and intercultural communication, and to provide extensive opportunities to practice and build on current language.

Lessons taught by teachers trained to deliver the Embassy Lessons
17 students per class and classes suitable for students of all levels.
15 hours a week
20 x 45 mins in UK, US and Canada
15 x 60 mins in Malta
All learning resources provided are age appropriate and all students receive an end of course certificate of attendance.

Arrival

Students will be welcomed upon arrival at the Fulton Building where they will register, check-in to their rooms, and get their room keys.

Welcome

On the first evening, there will be a welcome activity which is designed to ensure students have the opportunity to meet the staff, and the other students. They will get to know more about the campus, its facilities and other useful information which will help them during their stay.

Activities

Activities are organised before or after lessons and in the evenings. They may include:

Sports such as football, mini Olympics, rounders, table tennis, volleyball, and basketball.
Daytime activities such as scavenger hunts and drama workshops.
Evening activities such as karaoke, talent shows, and team games.

Our students travel by coach or train for activities and excursions outside the centre.

Excursions and Trips

Half-day Trips

Our students get to explore exciting places such as Arundel Castle, Eastbourne, Herstmonceux Observatory as well as local visits to Brighton with the Sea Life Centre.

Full-day Excursions

London: Visit this exciting capital city and take a walking tour of central London and visit the National Gallery.
Canterbury: Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is one of the most visited cities in the UK with medieval buildings, notably the gothic architecture of Canterbury Cathedral.
Windsor Castle: Visit the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world that has been the family home to British Kings and Queens for almost 1,000 years.

Optional Trips

Thorpe Park: Home to thrilling rides, attractions and live events, Thorpe Park Resort is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UK’s most popular roller coasters.
London:
London Eye: Enjoy amazing 360-degree views over London from the world’s tallest cantilevered observation wheel.
Madame Tussauds: Experience one of London’s best loved attractions! Star in immersive experiences and get up close and personal with more than 150 lifelike figures of your favourite celebrities.
Portsmouth: A city surrounded by the sea, Portsmouth’s history is strongly linked with the Royal Navy. The city houses some superb military and maritime museums including Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the D-Day Story.

3 Week Sample Programmes

Each 21 night stay will include 4 to 6 visits to Brighton, 2 to 3 half-day trips to other local places/cities of interest and 3 full-day excursions to other cities such as London, Canterbury and Windsor. Transport for trips may be by private coach or public transport.

Students may have lessons either in the morning or in the afternoon in their first week, alternating weekly after that.

This programme is for illustrative purposes and activities and visits may change.

Week 1	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
Morning	Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Optional trip to Portsmouth	Testing/Induction	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Full-day trip: London with Westminster walking tour and National Gallery visit
Afternoon		Half-day trip: Brighton with walking tour	Half-day trip: Arundel Castle	On-site sports	Half-day trip: Lewes	Capture the Flag Drama Optional Trip: Brighton i360
Evening	Welcome games On-site Activities	Karaoke	Photo scavenger hunt Brighton Bingo	Brighton fashion show	Nature walk Lip dub presentation	Disco Kahoot quiz	Film night
Week 2	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
Morning	Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Half-day visit: Brighton Marina Optional trip: Portsmouth	Half-day trip: Brighton Pier	Half-day visit: Brighton with the Sea Life Centre	On-site sports	Half-day visit: Eastbourne	Thorpe Park	Full-day trip: Canterbury with walking tour and Canterbury Cathedral visit
Afternoon		Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons
Evening	Welcome games On-site activities	Karaoke	Nature walk Egg drop	Outdoor games Brighton talent show	Hunger games Outdoor sports	Disco	Film night
Week 3	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday	Monday
Morning	Arrivals/Departures On-site Activities Optional trip: Cambridge by train with walking tour	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Lessons	Full-day visit: Windsor and Windsor Castle
Afternoon		Half-day visit: Brighton South Lanes and North Lanes	Half-day trip: Herstmonceux Observatory	On-site sports	Half-day visit: Brighton Museum and art gallery	Murder Mystery Optional trip: Brighton i360	Full-day visit: Windsor and Windsor Castle
Evening	Welcome games On-site activities	Karaoke	Zombie apocalypse photo workshop	Culture club	Embassy theatre show Murder mystery	Disco	Film night

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

Student Services

Our student support staff can help you with:

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Information about local services
Assistance with individual and personal problems
Emergency contact

Medical information

If a student needs medical attention, an Embassy staff member will help make an appointment. Group Leaders must accompany the student to an appointment. An Embassy staff member will accompany any student that is not part of a group.

LOCAL DOCTOR
Brighton General Hospital, Elm Grove, Tel: +44 1273 696011

LOCAL HOSPITAL
Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, Eastern Road, Brighton, BN2 5BE, Tel: +44 1273 696955

LOCAL DENTIST
Centre for dentistry, Lewes Road (inside Sainsbury’s), Brighton BN2 3QA, Tel: +44 1273 907002

INSURANCE
If a student does not have insurance to cover their time abroad, guard.me insurance is available to purchase through Embassy Summer.

CASH
Please note that the centre is mostly cashless. Cash is only required for optional activities and room deposits.

We place the highest priority on care and supervision at all of our Embassy Summer centres so you can rest assured students are well looked after. Members of staff are available 24 hours a day.

In case of emergency

A 24 hour emergency telephone number is available all summer: +44 7771 845978

Location

Embassy Summer Schools,
Fulton Building,
Sussex University,
Falmer, East Sussex
BN1 9NZ.

Travel times to nearest airports

(LGW) London Gatwick Airport	30 mins
(LHR) London Heathrow Airport	1 hr 15 mins
(STN) Stansted Airport	2 hrs
(LTN) Luton Airport	2 hrs

Travel times to nearest train station

St Pancras International (Eurostar)

2 hrs 30 mins

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