Eastbourne and St Andrew's School

Eastbourne is renowned for being one of the most attractive seaside towns in England.  Located next to the South Downs National Park, it enjoys more sunshine hours than most other places in Britain.

Known as a Centre of Excellence for learning English, Eastbourne has much to offer:

	Excellent shopping centre both indoor and outdoor
	First-class sports and leisure facilities including lively discos and three theatres
	A choice of modern multiplex cinemas
	One of the finest seafront promenades in the whole of England
	National Parklands (The South Downs) within 1 kilometre of the town including the famous Beachy Head cliffs
	An extensive leisure marina with its own waterside walks, shops and restaurants
	Half-hourly, direct train service to London (90-minute journey)
	Surrounded by many places of historical and cultural interest

St Andrews School is a private school closely linked to Elac's other Eastbourne Centre, Eastbourne College.  The facilities are of a very high standard with light, airy classrooms, an excellent dining room, Information Technology rooms and much more.  The school is only 5 minute's walk from the South Downs National Park and is set in its own gardens in one of Eastbourne's best residential areas.

Sports facilities include the school's own playing fields and tennis courts as well as an indoor swimming pool.

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Accommodation at St Andrew's School

Living with a family from another country is the best way to get an insight into another culture and another way of life.

Elac families are chosen with great care by our accommodation officer, and are all known to us individually.  They offer a warm welcome and a secure environment in which to live and practise your English.

St Andrew's School is situated in an excellent residential area, and most of our families live within an easy journey to the school.

You will have breakfast and dinner with your family, as well as lunches at the weekend.  You have lunch on Monday to Friday in the school.

Excursions from St Andrew's School

Eastbourne has a quick direct train service to London, and so each student will visit London at least once every two weeks.  In addition, we visit other south coast town and the beautiful South Downs.

Excursion 1 – London (full day)

We travel by train into London Victoria (about 90 minutes).  From here, we take the students on a walking tour of the principal sights before lunch.  After lunch they have the option to visit a museum or gallery, or to spend time hunting for souvenirs and bargains in the shopping areas.

Excursion 2 – Brighton (full day)

Brighton is a famous seaside resort town a little further west along the coast from Eastbourne.

It has grown considerably over the last 20 years, and was recently awarded City status.

It has lots of attractions, including an extensive beach and seafront, the pier, and excellent shopping around ‘The Lanes’.  It is also home to the famous Brighton Pavilion, which you will have an opportunity to visit.

Excursion 3 – Hastings (half day)

Hastings is another south coast town situated to the east of Eastbourne.  The town is a mixture of a modern shopping area and an old fishing village.  We will have time to visit both, and if you want to, you can also get the funicular railway to the top of West Cliff and enjoy the view.

Visit the Hastings website

Excursion 4 – South Downs Tour (half day)

Eastbourne lies at the foot of the wonderful South Downs, the area of chalk Downland that stretches 70 miles between Eastbourne and Winchester.  Where the South Downs meet the sea at the eastern end, there is spectacular scenery, particularly at Beachy Head.  The tour includes several stopping points with terrific photo opportunities, and also a chance to wander around the typical Sussex village of Alfriston, and possibly try a ‘cream tea’.

NOTE: For students who stay for longer periods, there will be a range of other full and half day visits, including Canterbury (full day), Hastings, Lewis, Rye (half day).

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