Kings Colleges, Bournemouth, England
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General Information on Kings Colleges
The language school Kings Colleges was founded in Bournemouth, England in 1957. The school occupies two beautiful traditional Victorian buildings and is situated in an elegant residential area, only 5 - 10 minutes walk from the town centre, Bournemouth gardens and Bournemouth's beautiful long sandy beach. The school address is: 58 Braidley Road, BH2 6LD Bournemouth (England).
Facilities
Cafeteria, restaurant, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, garden, balcony / terrace, student support desk, library, games room, basketball court, volleyball court, table tennis, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV, electronic whiteboard in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Kings Colleges, Bournemouth
UK Department of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Heathrow. It takes 120 minutes by coach to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 28 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 15 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 400 Adult courses throughout the year: 200 Junior courses in summer: 200 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 90 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years 14 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 6 % China 10 % Germany 4 % France 3 % Holland 1 % | Italy 9 % Japan 8 % Korea 8 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 6 % |
All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 2144 | 2680 | 2868 | 5472 | 239 |
| A full-time intensive course including specialist options in Business English, IELTS, conversation, etc. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2424 | 4560 | 202 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | 536 | 804 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 1876 | 2144 | 2680 | -- | -- |
| English language lessons + activities and a weekly excursion. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 17.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | -- | -- |
| English lessons + activities, sports and excursions. The price includes all meals and full activity programme. Minimum age: 14. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 16.Jun.2013, 23.Jun.2013, 30.Jun.2013, 07.Jul.2013, 14.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013, 28.Jul.2013, 04.Aug.2013, 11.Aug.2013, 18.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 34 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 14586 |
| This course prepares students to study a wide range of degrees at some of the best universities in Great Britain. Minimum age: 16. Academic: Completed 10-11 years of High School with good results. English: IELTS 4.5 or equivalent. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | 1490 | 2235 | 2980 | 3725 | 4470 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Residential summer camp with fantastic activities. The price includes residential accommodation in shared rooms, all meals, lessons, excellent sports and activity programme (including adventure activities: quad biking, mountain biking, archery, climbing wall, high ropes, low ropes, camping, etc.), excursions. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013, 28.Jul.2013, 04.Aug.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 05.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | 1390 | 2085 | 2780 | 3475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Residential summer camp with fantastic activities. Active English + Horse-riding available at extra cost. It includes residential accommodation in single or shared rooms. There are also multi bedded rooms for 4-6 students. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jul.2013, 21.Jul.2013, 28.Jul.2013. | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2070 | -- | 2424 |
| Exam fees subject to change. 9 weeks course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts on 18.03.2013 or 16.09.2013. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 108 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2144 | 2412 | -- | 2868 |
| Exam fees subject to change. 8 weeks course starts on 01.07.2013. 9 week course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts on 18.032013 or 16.09.2013. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 108 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2300 | 2424 | -- |
| Exam fees subject to change. 10 weeks course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts 18.03.2013 or 09.09.2013. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 16.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 109 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 0 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2144 | 2680 | 2868 | -- |
| Exam fees subject to change. 8 weeks course starts on 01.07.2013. 10 weeks course starts on 07.01.2013. 12 weeks course starts on 18.03.2013 or 09.09.2013. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 09.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 109 £ | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 252 | 378 | 504 | 126 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 26 £ | |||||||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 220 | 330 | 440 | 110 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 20 minutes by public transport Includes: Bedding/linen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 16 £ | |||||||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 400 | 600 | 800 | 200 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in £ | -0 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 230 | 150 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person The residence is situated just 5 minutes walk from Charminster. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 45 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 320 | 480 | 640 | 160 | 150 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 27 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 460 | 690 | 920 | 230 | 150 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person The hotel is within easy walking distance of the beach, town centre and the college. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 45 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 380 | 570 | 760 | 190 | |||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person The hotel is within easy walking distance of the beach, town centre and the college. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 40 £ | |||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in £ | -0 | 352 | 528 | 704 | 176 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Walking distance of the beach, train, coach station and town centre. Service laundry and bike racks. Half board supplement: £57 per week. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 06.Jul.2013, 26.Aug.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | ||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 264 | 396 | 528 | 132 | 150 | ||||
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 16.Jun.2013 - 11.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 28 £ | |||||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 2 km | |||
| Golf | 1 km | |||
| Horse riding | 10 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 5 km | |||
| Sailing | 6 km | |||
| Skiing | 6 km | |||
| Squash | 3 km | |||
| Tennis | 1 km | |||
| Volleyball | ||||
| Windsurfing | 3 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Rugby, Mini-olympics, Cricket, basketball, football. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | DVD, school parties, bowling, excursions, football, volleyball, basketball, etc. | |||
| Overall rating | 4.0/5.0 (65 reviews) |
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| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation | 3.9/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 3.9/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.4/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.7/5.0 |
| Other | 3.5/5.0 |
| Students liked about Kings Colleges, Bournemouth | |
| "I loved the fact that teachers were always available and they not only loved to teach you the language and show you their culture but they were also interested in learning about yours.Classmates were really sociable and friendly." - Loffredo (24 years) | |
| "Good atmosphere among students, good teachers and friendly class." - Lourdes (18 years) | |
| "The relationship between students and teachers." - Lorenzo (18 years) | |
| "The treatment of management and faculty" - Alicia (43 years) | |
| ""Multiculturalism", openness, friendly atmosphere" - Jonatan | |
| All 65 reviews of Kings Colleges | |
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