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EF International Language Center
Bournemouth, England UK

11 Poole Road - BH2 5QR Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Spacious private garden with foosball and ping pong table.
  • Located just a few minutes walk from the city centre, the beach and the famous Bournemouth Pier.
What we dislike about the school
  • Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Special Offers


Location: EF International Language Center Bournemouth is located in the coastal city of Bournemouth, in southern England. The school is situated in a lively student area, within a large detached building, on the outskirts of the city centre. Close by, there are several cafés, eateries, restaurants and supermarkets, ensuring that students have all they need to feel comfortable during their time in the city. Relaxing green spaces are never far away, with the Bournemouth Upper Gardens a 9-minute walk from the school. The attractions of the city centre and the Bournemouth coastline are also just a short walk away, such locations as the Bournemouth Pier, the Russell Coats Art Gallery, several bars and clubs, and the Oceanarium, all within a 20-minute walk of the school's front doors. Bournemouth International Airport is within an hours bus journey or 20-minute taxi from the school, ensuring all arrivals and departures can be made with ease.

School facilities: The school's facilities are exemplary, offering students' all they may need to reach their language goals, in a comfortable environment. Classrooms have state-of-the-art technology, are spacious and have excellent lighting, offering fantastic opportunities for student engagement. Facilities include a cafeteria, a games room, a garden and a variety of games tables. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and have ample natural light to ensure an optimal learning environment for all.

School chain: EF was founded in Sweden over 55 years ago. It has since then helped millions of people experience new cultures, see new places and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Across the globe, they have more than 600 schools and offices in over 50 countries, delivering the best in education and student care throughout all locations. As a group, EF has hubs in Boston, London, Barcelona, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more!

EF understands that language programmes can be much more than the sole process of learning a language, as cultural immersion and diversity play a key part in any student's educational and life development.

Throughout the EF schools, programmes are readily available to adults and juniors, for career, personal and educational development.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 605 590 1,210 1,180 1,815 1,770 2,420 2,360 3,450 3,364 4,600 4,485 5,450 5,314 8,560 8,346 10,700 10,433 12,840 12,519 17,120 16,692
Price in US$ 695 1,390 2,084 2,779 3,961 5,282 6,257 9,828 12,285 14,742 19,655
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is ideal for students who wish to gain a sound understanding of the language through a well-rounded course. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 4 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 11:55 - 18:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 370 352 740 703 1,110 1,055 1,480 1,406 1,700 1,615 2,040 1,938 2,380 2,261 2,720 2,584 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534 4,030 3,829
Price in US$ 414 828 1,242 1,656 1,902 2,282 2,663 3,043 3,468 4,162 4,509
Starting dates
2026: 01 Jun 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 555 542 1,110 1,083 1,665 1,624 2,220 2,165 2,625 2,560 3,150 3,072 3,675 3,584 4,200 4,095 4,950 4,827 5,940 5,792 6,435 6,275
Price in US$ 638 1,275 1,912 2,549 3,014 3,617 4,220 4,822 5,683 6,820 7,388
Starting dates
2026: 01 Jun 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 420 399 840 798 1,260 1,197 1,680 1,596 2,340 2,223 3,120 2,964 3,600 3,420 5,600 5,320 7,000 6,650 8,400 7,980 11,200 10,640
Price in US$ 470 940 1,410 1,880 2,618 3,491 4,028 6,265 7,831 9,397 12,529
Starting dates
Every Monday

If you would like to improve your English in the coastal area of Bournemouth on a schedule of roughly 17 hours per week, with cultural activities organised by the school, then EF Bournemouth’s General Course could be the perfect choice for you.

The school promises that if you complete all assignments that are asked of you, then you will improve by one course level every six weeks. To measure this, you will be asked to take a new placement test once every five weeks - so you are always having your English development monitored and evaluated.

Students on the General Course also get to take 4 Special Interest Lessons per week, which are based on a subject of the learner’s choosing. The school is situated just a 10 minute walk from Bournemouth’s city centre, beach and pier. Additionally, you can expect the school to occasionally organise weekend trips to major cities around Europe, which will give you a fun and adventurous context in which to put your English to the test!

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 11:55 - 18:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 480 456 960 912 1,440 1,368 1,920 1,824 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,200 3,990 6,560 6,232 8,200 7,790 9,840 9,348 13,120 12,464
Price in US$ 537 1,074 1,611 2,148 3,021 4,028 4,699 7,339 9,173 11,008 14,677
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Feb 26, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 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.

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 665 649 1,330 1,297 1,995 1,946 2,660 2,594 3,810 3,715 5,080 4,953 6,050 5,899 9,520 9,282 11,900 11,603 14,280 13,923 19,040 18,564
Price in US$ 764 1,527 2,291 3,054 4,375 5,833 6,946 10,930 13,662 16,395 21,860
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is ideal for students who want to learn a language as fast as possible. Course tuition is structured as follows: 16 General language lessons, 4 project sessions, 10 special interest lessons and 2 lecture sessions each week.

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 490 466 980 931 1,470 1,397 1,960 1,862 2,760 2,622 3,680 3,496 4,300 4,085 6,720 6,384 8,400 7,980 10,080 9,576 13,440 12,768
Price in US$ 549 1,097 1,645 2,193 3,088 4,117 4,811 7,518 9,397 11,276 15,035
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Feb 26, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 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.

Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.



Lessons per week:

16 General English lessons

8 Exam preparation lessons

2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice

4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room

1 Lecture (double lesson)

Prices
High season
High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:20
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: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 32
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 675 659 1,350 1,317 2,025 1,975 2,700 2,633 3,870 3,774 5,160 5,031 6,150 5,997 9,680 9,438 12,100 11,798 14,520 14,157 19,360 18,876
Price in US$ 775 1,550 2,325 3,100 4,444 5,925 7,061 11,114 13,892 16,670 22,227
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students should be advised that places in this course are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.



Lessons per week:

16 General English lessons

8 Exam preparation lessons

2 Special interest lessons focused on subject of student's choice

4 General teacher-guided lessons in project room

1 Lecture (double lesson)

Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
High season
High season supplement per week: 65 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
6-7 daily lessons of 40 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: 8:45 - 13:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:20
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: 17 / Average: 12
Lesson duration
40 min

Our prices for EF International Language Center include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

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EF International Language Center (EF)

Accreditations and Quality seals
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Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Snack vending machine

  • Movie room

  • Games room

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Video game console

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free WIFI

  • Free water dispenser

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Halal food offered at the school

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 18
    • Number of public PC workstations: 75

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Additional comment about facilities of school
The school has a spacious student lounge with large TV, Pool table ,air hockey, consoles, arcade machines and a spacious garden areas for outside leisure and eating.

Student Age

Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses

Information for all courses offered by EF International Language Center

Lesson duration
40 minutes
School's administrative fee
€150
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €45 per course level.
Comments about courses

The cost of course materials vary depending on the duration of the course:

  • 1-6 weeks: EUR 45,
  • 7-12 weeks: EUR 80,
  • 13-18 weeks: EUR 120,
  • 19-24 weeks: EUR 160,
  • 25-30 weeks: EUR 200,
  • 31-36 weeks: EUR 240.

    Exam Courses (Any Language): EUR 60

    Cancellation Protection fee: EUR 85 (Non-refundable).

    Students must book a travel insurance, which covers the whole period of the course and stay in Bournemouth. Students can book Erika Insurance Coverage via the school:
  • Two weeks: EUR 85.
  • Per additional extra week: EUR 40.
    Students can have another insurance but they must prove they have booked another one.

    Accommodation:
  • The twin room homestay included in the tuition price can be upgraded to a single room homestay for EUR 55 per week.
  • Homestays are no further than 60 minutes by public transportation from school.
  • Residence accommodation is also available upon request and subject to availability.

    Special dietary requirements will cost EUR 55 per week.
    Classes are likely to take place on some days in the morning and other days in the afternoon. Students will be given the exact timetable closer to the start date. These are sample times and may change depending on availability and time of year. The 26 lessons is likely to follow the 20 lessons per week structure with the extra six lessons taking place after the morning classes or before the afternoon classes, two lessons on three days. In some cases four extra lessons could fall on the same day for course over 20 hours per week.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 120 €. 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.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
€305 return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
€120 return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
€600 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Examples of free activities
- Student parties
- Football
- Basketball
- Movie Night
- Numerous other academic & non-academic clubs
- Weekly summer beach BBQ and bonfire
- Bingo Night

Adults - Paid activities

Examples of excursions and other activities:
- Football (£3)
- Cinema (£10-18)
- Dinners (£15)
- Bowling (£8)
- Trips to London and Oxford (£65)

Junior - Free activities

- Disco
- Karaoke
- Scavenger hunt

Junior - Paid activities

- VR center
- Bowling
- Harry Potter
activity possible
Basketball
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Horse riding
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 400 800 1200 1600 2000 2400 2800 3200 4000 4800 400
Price in US$ 471 942 1,413 1,884 2,355 2,826 3,297 3,768 4,710 5,652 471
Price per person
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Triple room
Private bathroom
Included
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16

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Questions and answers about EF International Language Center

Could your school provide an offer letter that includes the CAS number and sponsor license information to support my visa application for a 4-week short-term student visa?
“The short-term Student Visa is only required for language courses of 24+ weeks. If you want to join us for 4 weeks and are a visa national, you will need a Visitor Visa. ”
Rossella Reale, Sales Manager from EF International Language Center, Bournemouth - Aug 15, 2025

FAQ about EF International Language Center, Bournemouth

What is the best price for a course at EF Languages Abroad, Bournemouth?
“English courses at EF Languages Abroad start at 352 € for Basic Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by EF Languages Abroad?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport ( €), Bournemouth Airport ( €), London Gatwick Airport ( €)”

PDF brochure / price list of EF International Language CenterView or Send them to your email

EF General Brochure /2026
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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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EF Academic Year Abroad 2026/2027
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Terms of EF International Language Center

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657

Visa Documents

Nationals from Spain 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
South America: €85
,
Africa: €85
,
Asia: €85
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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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