EF International Language Center Bournemouth, England UK
- 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.
- 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
- Offer!Intensive Course
- Offer!IELTS Exam Preparation
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 Course + Accommodation
26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€605€590 / week Includes accommodationMore
| 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
- 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
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Basic Course20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€370€352 / week More
| 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
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
Basic Course + Accommodation20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Offer!from€555€542 / week Includes accommodationMore
| 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
- 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
General Course 26 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€420€399 / week More
| 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!
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Intensive Course 32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€480€456 / week More
| 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
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.
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
Intensive Course + Accommodation32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€665€649 / week Includes accommodationMore
| 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.
- 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
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
IELTS Exam Preparation
This course tends to sell out quickly!32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More

| 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
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)
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 55 €
High season dates 01 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 40 min
IELTS Exam Preparation + Accommodation
This course tends to sell out quickly!32 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€675€659 / week Includes accommodationMore

| 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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
EF International Language Center (EF)
- 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
Student Age
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years13 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.
- 1-6 weeks: EUR 45,
- 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.
Airport transfer
- London Heathrow Airport:
- €305 return (both ways)
- Bournemouth Airport:
- €120 return (both ways)
- London Gatwick Airport:
- €600 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
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
Accommodation
Piccadilly Hotel Triple room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€400/ week Show more
| 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 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
Questions and answers about EF International Language Center
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FAQ about EF International Language Center, Bournemouth
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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



- Legal name/parent company
- EF Language Colleges Ltd | Tax registration ID: CHE116289657
Visa Documents
- 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.











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.