Discovery Programmes

Elac Centres all have their own particular style and identity, but the Discovery Programme provides common features and a shared ethos across all of them.

Discovery Programmes Guide

Students follow a programme based on their age:

Explorers (7-11) Voyagers (11-14) Trailblazers (14-17)

All programmes offer the following:

Welcome
  • Personal “Meet and Greet”
  • Private coach/taxi transfer to your centre*
  • Welcome meeting, course orientation & campus tour
    *included for groups. Individual student transfers are at a supplement. See Airport Transfers.
Lessons
  • English level test
  • Communicative language lessons
  • Functional English
  • Skills development
  • Environmental awareness topics
  • Soft skills development

We usually run zig-zag Discovery Courses where students on a two-week programme typically have academic input in the morning and a social programme in the afternoon for one week, and the other week they have lessons in the afternoon and their social programme in the morning.

Creative & Physical Activities
  • Creative activities e.g., drama, design, arts & crafts
  • Physical activities e.g., swimming, teambuilding, sports
  • Workshops e.g., music & rhythm, photography, circus skills
Evening Entertainment

Examples include:

  • Discos
  • Talent shows
  • Murder mystery
  • Quizzes
  • Sports tournaments
Educational Excursions
  • Two half-day local excursions (Three for students on three-week programmes)
  • Three full-day excursions (Four for students on three-week programmes)
  • One optional excursion* (Two for students on three-week programmes)
  • Entrances and/or tours included
    *supplements apply
Farewell
  • Private coach/taxi transfer to your departure airport*
  • End of course certificate
    *included for groups. Individual student transfers are at a supplement. See Airport Transfers

Our Discovery Programmes at a glance

Centre
Dates
Accommodation
Location
Elac Experiences
Discovery Centres for Groups (Summer)

Bath (Prior Park)

11 - 17 Years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Monday 6th July - Monday 3rd August 2026

Cirencester

7 - 17 Years (*some 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Thursday 2nd July - Thursday 13th August 2026

Horsham

11 - 17 Years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Wednesday 8th July - Wednesday 19th August 2026

Nottingham

11-17 years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Wednesday 1st July - Wednesday 12th August 2026

Discovery Centres for Groups & Individuals (Summer)

Ardingly

11 - 17 Years (*some 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Wednesday 1st July - Wednesday 12th August 2026

Bath (University)

11-17 years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Wednesday 1st July - Wednesday 12th August 2026

Eastbourne

11 - 17 Years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Wednesday 1st July - Wednesday 12th August 2026

Discovery Centres for Groups & Individuals (Spring)

Bath (Prior Park)

11-17 years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Sunday 29th March - Sunday 12th April 2026

Eastbourne

11 - 17 Years (*some 10 or 18 year olds as part of a larger group)

Sunday 22nd March - Sunday 12th April 2026