Courses For Groups

Every year, here at LTC Eastbourne, we welcome up to 100 groups from all over the world.

We can offer groups:

The chance to study in an 18th century mansion near Eastbourne town centre
Residential dormitory accommodation in the school building
Carefully selected homestay within walking distance
Full board with hot lunch at the school, Monday-Friday
Qualified teaching staff
Lessons based on the needs of the group
24-hour support for group leaders
One free group leader per 10 or 15 students

During the summer most groups are integrated into our Summer School for Younger Students.

At other times, most are closed groups, though it may be possible to integrate older students into our General English course, depending on the number of students and the length of their stay.

Our closed group courses are designed according to the group’s needs and requirements.

Groups can choose:

Residential or homestay accommodation
Morning only classes or a more intensive course
The topics and language skills covered in the lessons
How long your group will stay
How many activities per week
Which local visits and excursions to go on

Care of Young Students:

Our staff work with group leaders to provide the best possible care for their students.

Details of the care we give to students under 18

Appointed Safeguarding Lead
All members of staff undergo a police check
All homestay providers hosting under 18’s undergo a police check
Staff are trained in the safeguarding of under 18’s
Designated staff responsible for student well-being
Trained staff in first aid
Friendly and approachable staff
Quality student support in accordance with best practice and British Council guidelines

Course Options for Closed Groups:

Our LTC schools offer a range of course option for closed groups.

Course Options

General English

For short-stay groups
• Topic-based syllabus
• Focus on speaking and listening
• Aims to increase students’ confidence and fluency
For long-stay groups
• Topic and language based syllabus
• Focus on building language competence and the four skills
• Aims to raise students’ level of English and increase confidence and fluency

Exam Preparation

Cambridge Examinations
• For Schools: A2 Key, B1 PET, B2 First, C1 Advanced for schools
• Main Suite Exams: A2 Key, B1 PET, B2 First, C1 Advanced
• For Business: B1 Business Preliminary, B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher
IELTS
• Academic or General Training
Language Cert
• Speaking, Writing or all four skills, A1-C1
Trinity College
• GESE grades 1-10, A1-C1
Students can take the Language Cert and Trinity College exams at LTC

English for the Workplace

Applying for jobs, interview techniques and role-play, making presentations,
workplace behaviour and professionalism, business simulations and case studies

English through School Subjects

English through Literature
English through Science
English through British Culture
English through European Citizenship Values
English through the History and Culture of Sussex

Further Information:

Examples of Standard Social Activities and Excursions

Group Leaders’ Pre-departure Information 2019

The Group Booking Process at LTC

Italian PON Groups

For a detailed quotation:

Contact Paul Clark, Principal, on paul@ltc-eastbourne.com.

Group Fact File

Minimum Age 10
Maximum age There is no maximum
Maximum group size 10 students (we may accept smaller groups in low season)
Course Length Flexible
Course options Integrated classes in summer closed classes year round
Course Start Date Any Monday (or Tuesday in a week that begins with a public holiday)
Course finish date Any Friday
Lesson times 09:00-12:30 Monday – Friday or a more intensive option
Residential accommodation Age 10-16
Homestay accommodation Age 13+
Free group leaders 1 per 10
Airport Transfer From London Gatwick, Heathrow or Stansted
Non-teaching days 2019 (public holidays) No classes on 1 January, 19 April, 22 April, 6 May, 27 May, 26 August. We will also close on 20 December 2019 and re-open on Monday 6 January 2020.