Earlscliffe

Our dedicated team of teachers all have relevant experience in the subject they are leading.  Working with our in-house syllabus, they deliver a series of engaging topic-based lessons.

Safety and Welfare

The safety and well-being of students is our number one priority. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place to which all employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors are obligated to adhere to.

All staff are given the tools through their training to guarantee that all students feel safe, secure, valued and respected whilst studying with SBC. Students are accommodated in secure and comfortable boarding houses, which are managed by a dedicated team of residential staff.

Our Earlscliffe site is composed of dedicated and experienced Activity Leaders and Welfare Managers to ensure that students have the best possible experience during their time with us.

Our staff teams are always available to provide high-quality pastoral support and remain on call 24 hours per day.

Free Time & Supervision

For some off-site trips, students ( aged 12+) are permitted short ‘free time’ in groups of at least three, where they can independently explore in areas we’ve approved.
Students must have consent from their parents/guardians to be allowed unsupervised free time.

All students will be given an Earlscliffe wristband which they must wear at all times when on and off-site. The wristband states the 24-hour emergency number to call or message in the event of a student becoming separated from their group or is needing support. Students wear these for the entire duration of their stay.

Student Feedback

Student voice also features heavily in our student’s experience. We empower our students to shape their own experiences by championing that voice. SBC is committed to our response to student feedback and welcomes student-led initiatives which help us to continue to provide excellent service.

Within 14 days of the Confirmation date (the “Cancellation Period”), you have the right to cancel your reservation without providing a reason.

Any cancellations must be communicated to us in writing and become effective as of the day the notice is received. If a cancellation is made more than 30 days before the arrival date, all course fees will be refunded, except the deposit.

The quickest and easiest way to find out if you need a visa is to check this page.

EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals do not need a visa to travel or do brief business in the UK. This remains the case even after Brexit.

If you require a visa, you must apply using the Standard Visitor Visa form.

Yes, contact your admissions manager if you need to make any changes to your reservation.

Each student receives a certificate of attendance from their director of studies during their graduation ceremony at the end of the programme.

English language proficiency required at Earlscliffe depends on the programme offered. Courses start from A1+ for the Easter English Language programme and B1+ for Summer programmes.

Before the summer break, we give students an online test to complete. The results will be examined to confirm that they are appropriate for the programme. We’ll arrange an academic consultation to decide the best course of action if a student doesn’t achieve the necessary test score.

The safety and well-being of students is our number one priority. We have a comprehensive Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and procedures in place to which all employees, volunteers, visitors, and contractors are obligated to adhere to.

All staff are given the tools through their training to guarantee that all students feel safe, secure, valued and respected whilst studying with SBC. Students are accommodated in secure and comfortable boarding houses, which are managed by a dedicated team of residential staff.

Our Earlscliffe site is composed of dedicated and experienced Activity Leaders and Welfare Managers to ensure that students have the best possible experience during their time with us.

Our staff teams are always available to provide high-quality pastoral support and remain on call 24 hours per day.

During some off-site activities, students aged 12 and over are permitted ‘free time’ where they can independently explore a designated area in groups of at least three, for a set amount of time. Students must have consent from their parents/guardians to be allowed unsupervised free time.

All students will be given an Earlscliffe wristband which they must wear at all times when on and off-site. The wristband states the 24-hour emergency number to call or message in the event of a student becoming separated from their group or is needing support. Students wear these for the entire duration of their stay.