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Is there a deadline to book a place at Bede’s?
There is not a deadline, we will accept bookings as long as we have a space available for your nationality/language (Bede's aims at enrolment caps of 20% of any spoken native language enrolments per operational week.). Our smaller centres such as Eastbourne and Brighton can fill up quickly, so it is better to book as soon as possible.
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How can I pay for the booking?
You can pay by debit or credit card in GBP or in your local currency via Flywire.
Alternatively, you can send a bank transfer. We must receive the full GBP amount.
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What happens if I need to cancel my booking?
You can see our full Cancelation Policy in our Terms & Conditions of Enrolment. To summarize here, if you cancel:
  • 56 days or more prior to course start date - No cancellation charge. The full fees (including deposit) will be refunded
  • 29 to 41 days prior to course start date - A £600 cancellation charge, your deposit will be retained.
  • 8 to 28 days prior to course start date. 1 week’s fee retained.
  • 0 to 7 days prior to course start date or after the course has started - Full fees retained (no refund).
If you cannot come because you are sick and are not eligible for a refund, you can make a claim on our insurance (provided you have the right documentation). Ask us for our Claims Form.

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Do I have to pay extra if my child’s flight arrives very early in the morning or very late at night?
A shared Transfer Service is included on Arrival and Departure days between 09.00 and 18.00
from Gatwick or Heathrow Airports, and 10.00 and 17.00 for St Pancras International Station. If your son/daughter arrives outside of these times or arrives or departs on an Irregular Day, a charge of £140 is payable. For anydetails received or changed within 7 working days of transfer, a Late Transfer Arrangement Fee of £95 is payable.

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Can I book an Academy while my son/daughter is already at Bede’s?
Yes you can, as long as there is a space. We need to receive full payment before the academy starts.
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Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. we look to cater for special dietary requirements in all our centres to the best of our ability. Please state you child's dietary requirements in full when making the booking and we will advise accordingly.
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Can my son/daughter sleep with his/her friend/sibling/relative in the same bedroom?
We try to mix nationalities in order to enhance the student experience and to promote the use of English, so this would not be recommended. Accommodation requests are always taken into consideration, but are subject to availability on arrival and cannot be guaranteed.
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How should I manage my child's pocket money?
You should set your child up with a prepaid currency or debit card designed for juniors in advance of their course. Bede's Summer School aims to operate cashless campuses for both administrative and security purposes. With the number of cashless premises increasing all the time in the UK, havng a prepaid card to use when in stores to buy souvenirs or food  Having a card linked to an app or online account means that parents can also monitor spending, add extra funds if a student is running low or freeze/cancel the card in case it is lost.
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What happens with my son/daughter’s medication?
If your child is taking medication, they must hand it in when they arrive. All medication must be kept safe in the Centre Director’s office and not in students’ bedrooms. Medication is given to students at the prescribed time by an authorised member of Bede’s staff, usually the Welfare Manager or Nurse. We will only accept responsibility for medicines which are licenced in the UK, prescribed by a doctor and which are accompanied by an English translation that states the name of the medicine, the dosage and frequency it should be taken and the condition for which it is prescribed. Please note that all medication must be brought in original, unbroken packaging featuring the student’s name (if prescription) and a copy of the prescription should be supplied. Failure to provide this information will result in our Nurses and/or Pastoral Staff being unable to administer medication.  
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My son is 12 years old, but I want to enrol him at a centre where the minimum age is 13. Is this possible?
Bede’s has developed age ranges suitable to the campuses and courses that the School delivers. The School is not obligated to accept any students out of age range. In exceptional circumstances where certain criterion is met, requests will be considered on an individual basis and risk assessed by the Summer School Director, who will make the final decision. These requests will not be considered for students more than one year older or younger than the published age range of any centre or course offered by the School.
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Why do you need a copy of my child’s passport?
We ask for a valid copy of your child’s passport to ensure they are able to travel to Bede's Summer School for the entire period of their course dates. A valid passport copy also allows us to check their key personal details including name, surname, date of birth and nationality all match the details provided on the Registration Form. If your child requires a visa to join the Summer School, their passport copy will also be needed to generate a Visa Letter for this purpose
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