EF Inmersión en Familia - Sussex by the Sea

Evening with Host Family - EF Journal time!

Spend quality time with your host family, practise English through everyday conversations and use your EF Journal to reflect on the day’s experiences, celebrate achievements and set goals for tomorrow.

Meeting the group

Meet your fellow students and Teaching Leaders, start building friendships and connections, and get ready for your Sussex by the Sea adventure.

Ice breakers & Setup for Success

Get to know your fellow students through fun icebreakers, form your groups and discover how to use the EF Journal, set personal goals and make the most of every learning experience throughout the programme.

Local landmarks visit

Discover Eastbourne’s local heritage through visits to the historic Wish Tower and Towner Art Gallery, exploring the town’s coastal history, art and cultural identity.

Learning about the Towner Art Gallery and Wish Tower

Discover Eastbourne’s local heritage through visits to the historic Wish Tower and Towner Art Gallery, exploring the town’s coastal history, art and cultural identity.

Discovering British Sports

Discover traditional British sports through fun, interactive games and team challenges, while learning about their cultural importance, developing teamwork and communication skills, and practising English through play.

Pool party with friends

Enjoy a fun-filled pool party with friends, strengthen friendships, build confidence and create unforgettable memories together in a relaxed and exciting environment.

London Landmarks trip

Explore London’s iconic landmarks on a guided walking tour, discovering the fascinating history, culture and stories behind some of Britain’s most famous sights.

Spend the day with your Host Family, discovering British lifestyle

Spend the day with your host family, experiencing authentic British family life, discovering local traditions and everyday routines, and building meaningful connections while practising English in a natural setting.

Discovering Hastings

Discover the historic seaside town of Hastings, explore its fascinating pirate and smuggling heritage, and uncover the stories, traditions and landmarks that shaped its unique coastal identity.

Visiting landmarks and local museums

Explore Hastings’ historic landmarks and local museums, uncovering fascinating stories of its maritime past, smuggling heritage and the town’s important role in British history.

Travel to the famous Cuckmere River Haven

Travel with your Teaching Leader to the stunning Cuckmere Haven, enjoying breathtaking views of the Sussex countryside and coastline along the way.

Discover presence and slowing the world down in the nature

Explore the natural beauty of Cuckmere Haven while learning the importance of being present, slowing down, connecting with nature and appreciating the world around us.

Sussex Challenge Day! Understand what the local areas have to give

Explore Sussex’s local heritage, discover farm-to-fork traditions and take on interactive team challenges that build communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

First-hand 'Farm to Fork' experience

Explore Sussex’s local heritage, discover farm-to-fork traditions and take on interactive team challenges that build communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Visit the famous Herstmonceaux Castle Estates

Visit the magnificent Herstmonceux Castle Estate with your Teaching Leader, exploring its beautiful grounds, historic architecture and fascinating heritage while discovering a unique part of Sussex’s history.

Getting lost on the Estates while completing group work

Explore the beautiful Herstmonceux Castle Estate through interactive group activities, discovering hidden corners, solving problems together and developing teamwork, communication and confidence along the way.

Deadline to submit MyTake work to Teaching Leader

Submit your completed MyTake video project to your Teaching Leader, showcasing your favourite memories, personal achievements and learning experiences from your EF journey.

Immersion challenge and Fun Day in Eastbourne

In groups, students having to use their local knowledge and language skills to solve exciting tasks around the area

Memories Afternoon - and final group work before MyTake submission

Enjoy an afternoon of making final memories with friends, shopping for souvenirs and working together to put the finishing touches on your MyTake video projects before submission, capturing the highlights of your EF journey.

Brighton Culture visit

Discover the vibrant seaside city of Brighton, exploring its iconic landmarks, colourful streets and unique cultural heritage while experiencing the creativity, diversity and atmosphere that make it one of Britain's most exciting coastal destinations.

Host Family Fun Day, final presentations and Graduation - all together

Graduation ceremony for students where they present their final project to their new friends, teaching leaders and their host families