English School | LTC

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.