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BEET Language CentreBournemouth, England UK

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4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth
Ranked #1 of 23 English schools in Bournemouth
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(4)
Students 18-30 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(3)
Students 31-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 50+ years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
What we like about the school
  • Free unlimited access to BEET Online for 1 year from the start of your course.
  • Free in-house social programme 4 nights per week.
  • TOP 8% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Best rated school in Bournemouth
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: BEET Language Centre is located in the coastal resort and university town of Bournemouth, on the south coast of England. The school is housed in a charming 19th-century church school building, is family-run and owned, and comes with over 40 years of experience teaching English as a second language. An award-winning tourist destination, Bournemouth has a long coastline with beaches and many high street attractions, all within a 5-minute bus ride of the school. Situated in an ideal residential area, BEET has several shops, restaurants and bars close by, ensuring students have all they need to reach their language goals, whilst experiencing the comfort and happenings that Bournemouth offers.

School facilities: The facilities of BEET play a key part in the comfort and interaction of the students. These facilities include a cafeteria, restaurant, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, table tennis, table football and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. Each classroom is equipped with an electronic whiteboard, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment for all.

Additional information: The school puts the well-being and happiness of each student at the forefront of what they do. They have an open-door policy, meaning that students are invited and encouraged to speak with the staff whenever they wish and for whatever reason.
  • The language school BEET Language Centre was founded in Bournemouth, England UK in 1979.
  • Legal name / parent company: BEET Language Centre Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: GB970382118
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by BEET Language Centre

Comments about courses

All courses include all course books, student file and paper, as well as access to a full social programme, 5 evenings per week. All students also have 1 year's unlimited FREE access to BEET Online (our online learning platform) from the start of their course.

During the summer months, timetables may vary.

Courses of 22 weeks or more include a free airport transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton or Bournemouth.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
110.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 109 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • School front
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  • Studying in the library
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  • Sunset
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  • Surf lessons
    Surf lessons6/57
  • Ice skating
    Ice skating7/57
  • Dorset Coast
    Dorset Coast8/57
  • Dorser Coast excursion
    Dorser Coast excursion9/57
  • Enjoying the outdoors
    Enjoying the outdoors10/57
  • Quiz night
    Quiz night11/57
  • Christmas Market
    Christmas Market12/57
  • Friday Scones
    Friday Scones13/57
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  • Student Outside BEET
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  • BEET class 1
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  • Class 4
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  • Making friends
    Making friends19/57
  • Learning
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  • Enjoying a meal together
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  • BEET Club Night
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  • Students in class
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  • Enjoying the outdoors in Bournemouth
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  • Sea safari
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  • International Food Night
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  • Arts by the Sea Festival
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  • Teacher and students
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  • Students in the canteen
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  • School building
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  • Canteen
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  • School reception
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  • Teacher
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    Teacher36/57
  • A BEET birthday
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  • Beach huts
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  • Seeing Bournemouth
    Seeing Bournemouth40/57
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  • Brewery tour
    Brewery tour43/57
  • Boat trip
    Boat trip44/57
  • Friday after class
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  • Students enjoying the boat party
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  • Island trip
    Island trip47/57
  • Table tennis champions
    Table tennis champions48/57
  • Paintballing
    Paintballing49/57
  • Boat party
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  • Making friends
    Making friends51/57
  • Fun Run in Oxford
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  • Tea
    Tea53/57
  • Stadium tour
    Stadium tour54/57
  • Beach cafe
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  • Playing cricket
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  • Field activities
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BEET Language Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKIALCQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalIEA, TEN
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at BEET Language Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Bike rental

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

    • We have 2 prayer rooms available as well as washing facilities
  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 16
    Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 250
Throughout the year: 174
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
254 £ one way
508 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
97 £ one way
194 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
266 £ one way
532 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow.
More information about airports around Bournemouth and how to get from the airport to Bournemouth on your own here on our Bournemouth page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
88 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cricket1 km
Dancing-
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Rugby-1 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing10 km
Squash5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Music night, karaoke, art workshops, evening talks on a range of topics, games nights, film nights, international food nights, quiz nights, summer boat parties, weekly afternoon conversation circle & afternoon cricket (summer only).

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions to a range of destinations including London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Salisbury & Stonehenge, The Dorset Coast, The Isle of Wight & More

Prices normally between GBP 35 and GBP 45.

Accommodation

Ratings of BEET Language Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 BEET Language Centre BournemouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth

Liked
The after school activities
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Student House
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General English & IELTS Extra Intensive Course - 1 week
8. Sep. 2017
Liked
Everything
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Intensive [English] - 4 weeks
2. Sep. 2022

Map  

Nortoft Road - BH8 8PY Bournemouth
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Questions and answers about BEET Language Centre

  • At BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth, a lesson is 45 minutes long. This applies to group and individual lessons.
    Zuzana, Administration from BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth - Sep 14, 2023

FAQ about BEET Language Centre,

  • We are unable to give you a specific details about distance between BEET and all our homestay families but in general, we place students within 20 minutes walking distance of the school, except the summer months, this may increase to 30 minutes walking distance but would always be on a bus route.
    Kayo Daniels, Office/Finance Administrator from - Jan 30, 2024
  • The accommodation Student House is the most popular among all our clients of BEET
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: CAE Summer Intensive Examination Course
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (254 £), Bournemouth Airport (97 £), London Gatwick Airport (266 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BEET varies from 12 students (CAE Examination Course) to 14 students (General English Intensive)
  • 100% of teachers at BEET Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BEET Language Centre comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BEET Language Centre offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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