Ardingly
Ardingly College is a prestigious independent boarding school, set in beautiful countryside to the south-east of London and only 20 minutes from the city of Brighton and Gatwick Airport. The school combines history and tradition with extensive and impressive modern facilities.
The school is close to the nearby village of Ardingly and the historic local towns of Lewes, and Horsham. Students will have the opportunity to explore a traditional town for shopping, cafes and restaurants.
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Facilities
The College’s state-of-the-art facilities include:
- Extensive playing fields
- An indoor heated swimming pool
- Six hard tennis courts
- Two full size astroturfs
- Spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards
- A drama studio
- Indoor and outdoor activity spaces
Accommodation
Accommodation is all onsite and is made up of the following:
- Six boarding houses with single, double and triple rooms
- Both shared and en-suite bathroom facilities
- Access to comfortable communal areas with TVs
Catering
All meals are taken in the school dining hall and include:
- A range of menus including vegetarian meals, hot and cold dishes and salad bar
- Cooked breakfast and continental breakfast served daily
- Packed lunches on educational excursions
Different allergies and diets can be catered for.
Educational Excursions
All our educational excursions are chosen as interesting and cultural destinations which play a key part in our student’s Elac experience. All excursions will include an element of free time for students to explore and buy souvenirs. These excursions are by private coach, private bus, or train and many include an entrance to a local attraction.
On a two-week programme students will visit:
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London #1
+ Guided sightseeing tour -
Canterbury
+ Guided sightseeing tour
+ Entrance into Canterbury Cathedral -
Brighton
+ Guided sightseeing tour
+ Entrance into Brighton Pavilion -
Horsham (half-day)
+ Guided sightseeing tour - Optional visit (supplementary cost)
Students on a three-week programme will also visit:
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London #2
+ Entrance into a London museum - Lewes (half-day)
For more information about the Ardingly centre you can download the Ardingly Centre Guide.
Course Information
Course Dates
Monday 7th July - Monday 18th August 2025
Accommodation
Residential
(En-suite)
Residential
(Premium)
Residential
(Standard)
Location
Countryside
Closest Airports
Gatwick, Heathrow
Centre Address
