Academies
Bede's Academies offer professional tuition in a range of academic subjects, creative activities and sport & adventure pursuits and are designed to increase students' knowledge, skills, and technique. Academies are optional and take place in the afternoons, instead of regular sports and activities. They are designed to enable students to tailor their course to their needs and provide the opportunity for them to continue learning outside the classroom in small, supervised groups.
OBJECTIVES
Academies bring many benefits: some stimulate students' creativity, others expand their capacity for reflection, and others help students develop their critical thinking skills. Some Academies raise students' fitness levels and physical agility, while others help them improve their self-confidence by challenging them to step outside of their comfort zone. Every academy, whether it be a sport, creative activity, leisure pursuit, or academic subject, will help students develop their communication skills, confidence in speaking, and fluency.
LEVELS
Academies are available for all levels: Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced. Beginners will start with the basics while more advanced students will perfect their technique and skills.
For Academic Academies, a minimum English level of B1 (Intermediate) is required for Critical Thinking, Essay Writing, Psychology and Public Speaking, whilst Conversation Confidence is designed for students of A1-A2 levels.
ACADEMIES 2026
In summer 2026, we offer:
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Academic Academies: Conversation Confidence, Critical Thinking, Essay Writing, Psychology, Public Speaking
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Creative Academies: Film & Animation, LEGO & Coding, Masterchef, Pottery & Ceramics
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Sport & Adventure Academies: Clay Pigeon Shooting, E-Kart Racing, Flying, Golf, Horse Riding, Indoor Climbing, Padel, Sailing, Swimming, Tennis, Zookeeper Experience
Click on the tiles below to find out more about our range of Academies.
Conversation Confidence
Academy
Critical Thinking
Academy
Essay Writing
Academy
Psychology
Academy
Public Speaking
Academy
Film & Animation
Academy
LEGO & Coding
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Masterchef
Academy
Pottery & Ceramics
Academy
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Academy
E-Kart Racing
Academy
Flying
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Golf
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Horse Riding
Academy
Indoor Climbing
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Padel
Academy
Sailing
Academy
Swimming
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Tennis
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Zookeeper Experience
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