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.

Click on the tiles below or visit our Digital Academies Prospectus 2026 to find out more about our range of Academies.