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Bright School of English
Bournemouth, England UK

57-59 Old Christchurch Road - BH1 1EH Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • The school arranges a beach BBQ and game of volleyball on Bournemouth beach for students and staff to enjoy.
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.

Special Offers


Venue: Bright School of English is located in the seaside resort town of Bournemouth, on England’s south coast. The large and spacious school is housed in a bright, converted bank building in the town centre. Just outside the school is a bustling square with shops and cafés only steps away. From Bright School of English it is only a 10-minute walk to the well-known Bournemouth Pier and the beach. Closer still, students will find the Art Deco style Pavilion Theatre, the town’s lower garden and the Upside Down House.

Facilities: Bright School has excellent facilities, classrooms are large, modern and well-equipped. The school boasts a computer lab, a friendly student support desk, a library and a student lounge known as the Clubhouse. The Student Clubhouse has a pool table, café seating, a foosball table, a cinema corner and table tennis. The lounge plays an important role in the school’s social activities programme, which includes “champions league” and cinema nights.

Studies: Bright School of English is accredited by the British Council and offers a wide range of courses including specialist options for working professionals such as English for Aviation, for the Tourism industry, for the Energy industry and Military/Police English. They also have Business English, Career English and General English courses, as well as preparation programmes for IELTS and Cambridge Exams.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 24
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 345 328 690 656 1,035 984 1,380 1,311 1,725 1,639 2,070 1,967 2,760 2,622 3,450 3,278 4,140 3,933 4,420 4,199 7,920 7,524
Price in US$ 442 883 1,324 1,766 2,207 2,648 3,531 4,414 5,296 5,654 10,131
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Discount is for courses taking place in winter only . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 20, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 27, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 13 24
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 275 262 550 523 825 784 1,100 1,045 1,375 1,307 1,650 1,568 2,200 2,090 2,750 2,613 3,300 3,135 3,510 3,335 6,240 5,928
Price in US$ 352 704 1,056 1,408 1,759 2,111 2,815 3,518 4,222 4,490 7,982
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - Discount is for courses taking place in winter only . Only valid for bookings at this website before Apr 20, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Apr 27, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Business
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 16
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 380 361 760 722 1,140 1,083 1,520 1,444 1,900 1,805 2,280 2,166 2,660 2,527 3,040 2,888 3,800 3,610 4,560 4,332 5,920 5,624
Price in US$ 487 973 1,459 1,945 2,431 2,917 3,403 3,889 4,861 5,833 7,573
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is suited to students who wish to study business English. This includes studying the vocabulary and grammar required for professional business communication.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 16 17
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 400 380 800 760 1,200 1,140 1,600 1,520 2,000 1,900 2,400 2,280 3,200 3,040 4,000 3,800 4,800 4,560 6,400 6,080 8,000 7,600
Price in US$ 512 1,024 1,535 2,047 2,559 3,070 4,094 5,117 6,140 8,187 10,234
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for students working in the aviation industry, with personalised courses for air traffic controllers and pilots.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 16
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 380 361 760 722 1,140 1,083 1,520 1,444 1,900 1,805 2,280 2,166 2,660 2,527 3,040 2,888 3,800 3,610 4,560 4,332 5,920 5,624
Price in US$ 487 973 1,459 1,945 2,431 2,917 3,403 3,889 4,861 5,833 7,573
Starting dates
Every Monday

General English 15 plus 5 hours of exam preparation.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 16
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 380 361 760 722 1,140 1,083 1,520 1,444 1,900 1,805 2,280 2,166 2,660 2,527 3,040 2,888 3,800 3,610 4,560 4,332 5,920 5,624
Price in US$ 487 973 1,459 1,945 2,431 2,917 3,403 3,889 4,861 5,833 7,573
Starting dates
Every Monday

General English 15 plus 5 hours of exam preparation.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 12:05
Afternoon: 12:45 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 16 / Average: 13
Lesson duration
60 min
Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
6.5

Our prices for Bright School of English include

  • 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

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Student opinions about Bright School of English, Bournemouth

4.0
Overall school rating of
Bright School of English, Bournemouth
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.3 
Facilities
3.3 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
3.7 
Course
Quality of teaching
3.7 
Value for money
4.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Good teachers”
Details of the review
Course: General English 20 - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2018 by Jon Alcibar
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“Post-school activities and their grammar classes.”
Insider tip: “Visit the Jurassic Coast”
Details of the review
Other comments: Larger tables and chairs for the students and offer more extra lessons when students have paid for them.
Course: General English 15 + Business English - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2018 by Josephine Woudstra
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: General English 15 + CPE - 12 weeks
Review date: 14. May. 2019 by Bürki Mathias
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Bright School of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Bright School of English BournemouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.04.3
Location of the school4.34.6
Facilities3.33.9
Social activities4.03.8
Organisation3.74.2
Quality of teaching3.74.3
Value for money4.03.9
Homestay4.34.1
Shared flat4.34.0

Bright School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Bright School of English and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2010

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • 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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 15%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Turkey 15%
Spain 15%
Venezuela 10%
Brazil 10%
Netherlands 5%
Japan 5%
Other nationalities 10%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 5%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 110
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 45
Junior courses - In summer: 30
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 30
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by Bright School of English

Lesson duration
60 minutes
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
£260 one way
£520 return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
£40 one way
£80 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
£270 one way
£540 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Beach volleyball
BBQ
Conversation club
Pool night
Football
Quiz night

Adults - Paid activities

London sightseeing: GBP 50
Oxford, Windsor and Eton: GBP 50
Bath and Stonehenge: GBP 60
Jurassic Coast Trip: GBP 45
Cambridge City and University: GBP 60
activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Diving4 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf1 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music1 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing5 km
Squash4 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball2 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga3 km

Accommodation

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Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000 2400 200
Price in US$ 270 539 808 1,078 1,347 1,616 1,886 2,155 2,693 3,232 270
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 9:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 9:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Twin room
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 £
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 210 420 630 840 1050 1260 1470 1680 2100 2520 210
Price in US$ 283 566 849 1,132 1,414 1,697 1,980 2,263 2,828 3,394 283
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 9:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 9:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
15 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
99
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
High season
High season supplement per week: 60 £
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 250
Price in US$ 337 674 1,010 1,347 1,684 2,020 2,357 2,693 3,367 4,040 337
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 11:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
£35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
99
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in £ 250 500 750 1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 2500 3000 250
Price in US$ 337 674 1,010 1,347 1,684 2,020 2,357 2,693 3,367 4,040 337
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 11:00-23:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-14:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of £150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
£35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
99

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FAQ about Bright School of English, Bournemouth

What is the best price for a course at Bright School of English, Bournemouth?
“English courses at Bright School of English start at 262 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Bright School?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Bright School”
Is airport pickup offered by Bright School of English?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (260 £), Bournemouth Airport (40 £), London Gatwick Airport (270 £)”
Which countries are students of Bright School of English from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Bright School of English comes from Italy with a 15% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Saudi Arabia (15%).”
Bright School of English offers courses for which ages?
“Bright School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Terms of Bright School of English

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Bright School of English Ltd | Tax registration ID: 7277918

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £
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.
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