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Bede's Dicker centre is situated in the rural village of Upper Dicker in the heart of the magnificent Sussex countryside and close to the coastal resort of Eastbourne. The school is based on a former country estate with grounds extending over 80 acres, whose buildings form the core of teaching, activities and accommodation for students. The school campus has a unique, domestic feel which forms a home from home for our students and creates a real sense of community and freedom. There are some excellent sports facilities at Dicker centre.

Students

Up to 250 students per week from many different countries.

Accommodation

Most bedrooms have 2, 3 or 4 beds and have a bed and wardrobe and sometimes a study desk. Bathrooms are shared. Some boarding houses have their own communal spaces for students to relax.

Programme

There is a full programme including lessons and a wide range of sports, art, drama, clubs and  Academic, Creative and Sports Academy options to choose from. There is evening social entertainment and 2 excursions per week.

Lessons

There are 22.5 hours of lessons per week including General English Skills, Language Activities and Project Lessons. Students can enrol on a 2 or 3 week PET examination course.

Sports Facilities

Sports facilities include tennis courts, sports hall, swimming pool, gym, squash courts, basketball court, astro-turf, playing fields, drama theatre, dance studios, cricket nets and small golf course.

Services

Computer suite for access to internet (filtered), email and wi-fi (students will need their own laptop). The Village Shop and the Bede's tuck shop for drinks and snacks. Student common room with sofas, music, board games, table tennis and TV. Laundry is done for students at least twice per week.

Care

Bede's staff live in the same houses as the students and care for them 24 hours a day. The House Parent is responsible for all students in each boarding house. There is access to medical care if students are sick.