The University of Sussex is a leading modern university founded in 1960. It is located in Falmer, right next to Brighton, and is surrounded by the South Downs National Park. The campus combines breathtaking architecture with beautiful green open spaces.
Classes and classrooms
Groups consist of a maximum of 15 students of different nationalities. The classrooms are centrally located on campus. They are large and spacious, and some are equipped with interactive whiteboards. On arrival, students take a test to determine their English level, and another on departure to check their progress. Lessons total 15 hours per week and are held mainly in the morning.
The course and methodology
LAL uses its own textbook – "Round the World". The curriculum and levels are aligned with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), and the courses are developed by LAL's academic staff with an emphasis on communication and current topics. A course completion certificate is issued, as well as a report for each student.
Start dates:
June 30 – August 11, 2019
Courses and prices per person per week:
- Leadership Skills Summer School (2 weeks, age: 14-17) – 1020 GBP
- University Preparation Summer School (2 weeks, age: 15-17) – 1020 GBP
- Abitur Preparation Summer School (1 to 4 weeks, age: 16-17) – 930 GBP
- Classic Summer School (1 to 4 weeks, age: 12-17) – 920 GBP
Excursions and leisure activities
The course includes one full-day and one half-day excursion per week. The main activities are arts and crafts, quizzes, talent shows, karaoke, theme parties and team challenges.
- Full-day excursions – Canterbury, Natural History Museum, Science Musem & Harrods, Portsmouth, London West End.
- Half-day excursions – Royal Pavilion&The Lanes, Seven Sisters Country Park, Brisish Airways I360, Lewes.
Additional excursions can be arranged for an extra charge.
Accommodation
A transfer from the airport to the campus is available. Accommodation is in single bedrooms with private bathrooms, in apartments for 5-6 students. Girls and boys live in separate apartments. The campus offers fresh food, salads and desserts. Three meals a day are included in the course price.