Spring Vacation – March / April 2024
- You study in an international group and enjoy 7 exciting activities and 1 half day and 1 full day excursion every week.
- Homestays (twin rooms) provides freshly made packed lunches everyday.
- BLC International is open over the Easter weekend, classes and activities as usual
- Students study (A) and (B) schedules alternating AM/PM lessons / activities every week.
- Example Week 1 – AM lessons / PM activities
- Example Week 2 – AM activities / PM lessons
Please note that the schedules provided on line and in our brochure are a 1 week example and not guaranteed as the activities for the week in question. Activities / excursions may change prior to arrival due to circumstances beyond our control and for operational needs, all students receive an updated schedule on the day of arrival.
| Junior Vacation | Spring Vacation 2024 |
|---|---|
| Lessons per week | 20 (15 hours) |
| Daily Schedule | (A) 08:45 – 12:00 lessons / activities (B) activities / 13:00 – 16:15 lessons |
| Maximum Class Size | 18 |
| Course Materials | Included |
| Course Code | S20 |
| Course Dates | 10.03.24 – 14.04.24 |
| English Levels | Elementary + |
| Course Length | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Age Range | 13 – 17 |
| Activities / week | Monday (1) / Tuesday (2) / Wednesday (2) / Thursday (2) / Friday (1) |
| Excursions / week | Wednesday (1) / Saturday (1) |
| Accommodation | Homestay (shared room) |
Summer Vacation – June / July / August 2024
- Our popular summer package including 20 lessons / week, 7 summer activities / week & 1 full and 1 half day excursion with the BLC International team.
- Bus pass included and lunch at the University of Brighton canteen on school days
- Homestay accommodation (shared room) full board
- Students study (A) and (B) schedules alternating AM/PM lessons / activities every week.
- Example Week 1 – AM lessons / PM activities
- Example Week 2 – AM activities / PM lessons
Please note that the schedules provided on line and in our brochure are a 1 week example and not guaranteed as the activities for the week in question. Activities / excursions may change prior to arrival due to circumstances beyond our control and for operational needs, all students receive an updated schedule on the day of arrival.
| Junior Vacation | Summer Vacation 2024 |
|---|---|
| Lessons per week | 20 (15 hours) |
| Daily Schedule | (A) 08:45 – 12:00 lessons / activities (B) activities / 13:00 – 16:15 lessons |
| Class Size | 18 |
| Course Materials | Included |
| Course Code | S20 |
| Course Dates | 16.06.24 – 25.08.24 |
| English Levels | Elementary + |
| Course Length | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Age Range | 13 – 17 |
| Activities / week | Monday (1) / Tuesday (2) / Wednesday (2) / Thursday (2) / Friday (1) |
| Excursions / week | Wednesday (1) / Saturday (1) |
Autumn Vacation – October 2024
- You study in an international group and enjoy 7 exciting activities and 1 half day and 1 full day excursion every week.
- Homestays (twin rooms) provides freshly made packed lunches everyday.
- Students study in the mornings and do activities / excursions every afternoon
- Autumn themed course and activity schedule
Please note that the schedules provided on line and in our brochure are a 1 week example and not guaranteed as the activities for the week in question. Activities / excursions may change prior to arrival due to circumstances beyond our control and for operational needs, all students receive an updated schedule on the day of arrival.
| Junior Vacation | Autumn Vacation |
|---|---|
| Lessons per week | 20 (15 hours) |
| Daily Schedule | (A) 09:00 – 12:15 lessons / activities |
| Class Size | 18 |
| Course Materials | Included |
| Course Code | A20 |
| Course Dates | 06.10.24 – 03.11.24 |
| English Levels | Elementary + |
| Course Length | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Age Range | 13 – 17 |
| Activities / week | Monday (1) / Tuesday (2) / Wednesday (2) / Thursday (2) / Friday (1) |
| Excursions / week | Wednesday (1) / Saturday (1) |
Safeguarding
What is safeguarding?
It is a set of policies and procedures to ensure that students aged under 18 are always kept safe and out of harm.
In the UK, safeguarding includes:
DBS: This is a system where all adults who have contact with children undergo a criminal background check.
Staff ratios: Every activity is assessed to ensure that there is enough adult supervision to guarantee the safety of the children which may vary according to the age of the students.
Risk assessments: All aspects of our junior programmes undergo an annual health and safety check. We look at all aspects of our courses including the buildings, outside space, fire procedures, safety and the way their activities and trips are organised and run, unsupervised out of class time, external venues attended by their students etc.
Policies: BLC International has its own carefully devised guidelines which parents can access here and are welcome to ask to see these if they are wish on site or via email.
Training: BLC International regularly trains our staff with regards to safeguarding and health & safety to ensure safety and best practice.
E-Safety: Under British law all organisations working with children must have filters to protect children from inappropriate online material and teach students what to do if they are worried about the content or online requests.
How to contact the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
Jamie Gray jamie@brightonlc.co.uk is our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) at Brighton Language College International.
The role of the DSL was specified in the Children Act 2004. Our DSL has a responsibility at both a strategic level within the organisation and on a day to day basis. All students are introduced to Jamie on Day 1 and given contact details when booking the course. All staff and homestay providers also have this information.
2023/4 Airport transfers for Junior Vacation Students
Students following the Junior Vacation courses can use our Sunday Coach Service. The service operates on Sundays from/to London Heathrow and London Gatwick only. BLC International members of staff will be at the airport to welcome and assist the students from 09:30AM stc. London Heathrow transfers arrive / leave from Terminal 2, students arriving / leaving at other terminals will be guided by our reps to/from Terminal 2.
GATWICK – ARRIVAL DAY (flights must land 09:00 – 17:30)
| Coach | Departure from Gatwick | Arrival time at BLCI |
| G1 | 12:00 | 13:00 |
| G2 | 15:00 | 16:00 |
| G3 | 18:30 | 19:30 |
GATWICK – DEPARTURE DAY (flights must depart after 11:00)
| Coach | Departure from BLCI | Arrival at Gatwick |
| GA | 08:00 | 09:00 |
| GB | 11:00 | 12:00 |
HEATHROW – ARRIVAL DAY (flights must land 09:00 – 17:30)
| Coach | Departure from Heathrow | Arrival at BLCI |
| H1 | 12:00 | 13:45 |
| H2 | 15:00 | 16:45 |
| H3 | 18:30 | 20:15 |
HEATHROW – DEPARTURE DAY (flights must depart after 12:00)
| Coach | Departure from BLCI | Arrival at Heathrow |
| HA | 08:00 | 09:45 |
| HB | 11:00 | 12:45 |
Please note that the Sunday Coach Service is a shared service with other students running between the airports and Brighton and students may be required to wait at the airport when arriving to or leaving the UK. Transfers will be organised to coincide with the student’s departure time (at least 2 hours before flight departure). Students wishing an earlier coach to arrive must notify the school in advance. Gatwick departure transfers may be by train on occasion. train departure transfers are accompanied by a BLCI team member.
BLCI is not liable for any missed flights due to traffic or other issues beyond our control, it is always advisable to arrive as early as possible to ensure no problems.
Students must book their place and provide full flight details 20 days before the course starts at the very latest, or we will not be able to guarantee a space on the coach and a private taxi will be required.
If you are arriving at another airport you will need to use our private taxi service.
2024 SUNDAY COACH SERVICE RETURN @ GBP 95 LHR
2024 SUNDAY COACH SERVICE RETURN @ GBP 75 LGW
Certain airlines have strict rules for students under the age of 16 travelling alone may require an adult to be present during the check-in and until the flight has departed. Please check your airline’s requirements when booking your flight. BLCI cannot guarantee a staff member to be present unless a check-in service was booked by you.
If you would like our staff to wait at the check-in desk, please tick the box on our Junior Summer Courses application form. There is an additional £50 fee for this service. Gatwick departure transfers may on occasion be by chaperoned direct train in some circumstances.
Homestay students using the Sunday Coach Service will be accompanied to Brighton by our staff and met by the families.
BLC International is open on Sundays (08:30 – 18:00) on Spring & Summer coach transfer days, please contact the school on the day in case of any transfer problems and we will help.
If you are arriving at another airport or outside our advertised times you will need to use our private taxi service.
*: BLC International reserves the right to extend this time in the case of unexpected delays.
