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ELC is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to transform lives by enabling people to better communicate globally. The school is based in the centre of Eastbourne, 3 minutes\u2019 walk from the beach and the main shopping area. ELC Eastbourne has 2 buildings with 22 classrooms, a large student lounge, student kitchen and large garden. 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We offer a wide range of courses year-round for adults aged 16+ taught by our experienced team of teachers and specialist trainers.","acf_school_programs_items":[{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"General English","acf_school_programs_item_content":"25 or 30 lessons per week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). Designed to give you the confidence to communicate effectively in English. In addition to the core morning programme of 20 lessons, afternoon electives include: 1. Speaking, pronunciation and listening. 2. Reading, writing and vocabulary. 3. Cambridge exam preparation (First and Advanced). 4. English for Work. 5. Academic English IELTS\/EAP."},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"Cambridge Exam Preparation","acf_school_programs_item_content":"25 or 30 lessons week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). Designed to provide careful and thorough preparation for all aspects of the exam We offer dedicated courses preparing for First, Advanced and proficiency."},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"IELTS Exam Preparation","acf_school_programs_item_content":"25 or 30 lessons week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). 4-week intensive courses designed to provide thorough preparation for the academic IELTS module."},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"Study Year Programme","acf_school_programs_item_content":"25 or 30 lessons week (18.75 or 22.5 hours). Long-term study programme for students wanting to study 24 weeks or more."},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"Young Adult Summer Plus course","acf_school_programs_item_content":"(16-22 years old) 25 lessons plus 2 afternoon activities plus 1 x half- day guided excursion per week."},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"English Plus courses","acf_school_programs_item_content":"Range of General English plus activity courses. Morning English lessons plus 3 afternoons per week with a trainer\/coach focussed on Tennis, Golf, Watersports, Horse-riding and Natural Health\/Yoga"},{"acf_school_programs_item_title":"50+ course","acf_school_programs_item_content":"2-week programmes in spring and autumn for mature learners. Morning language lessons and a full social programme designed for mature learners with 3 afternoon activities per week and 1 x full-day guided excursion, designed to show the best that Sussex has to offer. ELC Eastbourne has been running these courses for nearly 40 years."}],"acf_school_acco_description":"ELC Eastbourne has a dedicated Accommodation & Welfare Officer who manages and monitors our accommodation provision.\r\nHomestay<\/strong>\r\nOur carefully selected homestays offer a friendly, safe home environment. Nearly all our homestays are within walking distance, typically 20-30 minutes on average from school (max 30 minutes). All homestays include free wifi. We offer a range of options including single or twin\/double rooms, shared or private bathrooms.\r\nShared Apartment<\/strong>\r\nFor students who like more independence, the self-catering student house is about 20 minutes' walk from school. Two rooms are ensuite and the other 2 share a bathroom with everyone sharing a kitchen. We have special rates with local hotels and guesthouse within 5-15 minutes' walk of school. All offer bed and breakfast, ensuite rooms and wifi.","acf_school_acco_gallery_hide":false,"acf_school_acogal_ratio":"land43","acf_school_acco_gallery":[11281,11280,11282,11283,11284],"acf_school_area_decription":"Eastbourne is a safe, traditional English seaside town famed for its beautiful setting between the rolling green hills of the South Downs national park and the white cliffs of Seven Sisters and Beachy Head. Some of the advantages of Eastbourne include:\r\n