Southbourne School of EnglishBournemouth, England UK
- Located just a 10 minute walk to an award winning beach
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- School does not accept credit card payments.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Location: Southbourne School of English is located in the bustling seaside town of Bournemouth, on the southern coast of England. Housed in a purpose-built building in a pleasant residential area, the school offers students an excellent base to further their studies of English, whilst experiencing what Bournemouth and the surrounding areas have to offer. The school is very well situated within the town, just a 20-minute walk from the beach, with shops, cafés and eateries nearby.
School facilities: The facilities of Southbourne School of English are excellent, offering all a student needs to further their English studies and more. As a purpose-built school, students have great resources and facilities at their disposal, including a computer lab, movie room, library, after-class language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries. All classrooms have air conditioning, heating, electronic whiteboards and ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Adult courses are available throughout the whole year with General English, Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, CPE) and IELTS Exam Preparation programmes all being very popular. For junior students, there are fully immersive programmes in spring, as well as throughout the summer months.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available locally via a selection of Homestay facilities.
Accreditations and Associations: The teaching and quality care of Southbourne School of English is highlighted and confirmed through their accreditation from the British Council.
- The language school Southbourne School of English was founded in Bournemouth, England UK in 1966.
- Legal name / parent company: Southbourne School of English Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 1673616
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
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Price at school Our price | 395 376 | 790 751 | 1185 1126 | 1580 1501 | 1975 1877 | 2370 2252 | 2765 2627 | 3160 3002 | 3555 3378 | 3950 3753 | 4345 4128 |
Using the summer holiday as a time to learn English is a very popular choice for students. As well as a high standard of teaching, you can enjoy Bournemouth at its very best in the summer weather
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Price at school Our price | 353 336 | 706 671 | 1059 1007 | 1412 1342 | 2052 1950 | 2736 2600 | 3420 3249 | 4104 3899 | 4225 4014 | 6908 6563 | 11211 10651 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Intensive English (IC) - 21 hours per week - tuition only
Intensive Course – Students following the Intensive Adult Course follow the same programme as those in the General Adult Course, with the addition of a 6-hour negotiated syllabus course. The aim here is to fill in gaps in the students’ knowledge and expertise and to address particular needs the students feel.
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 22 | 37 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 310 295 | 620 589 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | 1782 1693 | 2376 2258 | 2970 2822 | 3640 3458 | 5874 5581 | 9546 9069 | 258 246 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
General English (GC) - 15 hours per week - tuition only
General Course – by following a General Adult Course, students will increase their accuracy in grammar and will increase their competence and confidence in the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
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Price at school Our price | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3150 2993 | 3500 3325 | 3850 3658 |
Using the summer holiday as a time to learn English is a very popular choice for students. As well as a high standard of teaching, you can enjoy Bournemouth at its very best in the summer weather.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school Our price | 440 418 | 880 836 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2200 2090 | 2640 2508 | 3080 2926 | 3520 3344 | 3960 3762 | 4400 4180 | 4840 4598 |
Summer General English – 15 hours per week with activities and full day excursion
Using the summer holiday as a time to learn English is a very popular choice for students. As well as a high standard of teaching, you can enjoy Bournemouth at its very best in the summer sun.
-Available from mid-June until the end of August.
-Students can start any Monday.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price at school Our price | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1470 1397 | 1960 1862 | 2450 2328 | 2940 2793 | 3430 3259 | 3920 3724 | 4410 4190 | 4900 4655 | 5880 5586 |
Summer Intensive English – 21 hours per week with activities and full day excursion
Using the summer holiday as a time to learn English is a very popular choice for students. As well as a high standard of teaching, you can enjoy Bournemouth at its very best in the summer sun.
-Available from mid-June until the end of August.
-Students can start any Monday.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 790 751 | 1580 1501 | 2370 2252 | 3160 3002 | 3950 3753 | 4740 4503 | 5530 5254 | 6320 6004 | 7900 7505 | 9480 9006 | 790 751 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 15 group general English lessons and 6 one-to-one lessons per week.
The General Course PLUS content is the standard General English course Monday to Friday. In addition, you will receive six hours of one-to-one tuition tailored to your specific language needs.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price at school Our price | 833 792 | 1666 1583 | 2499 2375 | 3332 3166 | 4165 3957 | 4998 4749 | 5831 5540 | 6664 6331 | 8330 7914 | 9996 9497 | 833 792 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 21 group general English lessons and 6 one-to-one lessons per week.
The General and Intensive Course PLUS content is the standard General and Intensive English courses Monday to Friday. In addition, you will receive six hours of one-to-one tuition tailored to your specific language needs.
That is a total of 27 hours per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
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Price at school Our price | 800 780 | 1600 1560 | 2400 2340 | 3200 3120 | 4000 3900 | 4800 4680 | 5600 5460 | 6400 6240 | 7200 7020 | 8000 7800 | 8800 8580 |
This course includes 15 language lessons, an activity programme and 1 full-day excursion per week.
Book supplement: GBP 50.
Change of arrival/host family details: GBP 25.
Special diet: GBP 45 per week.
We choose all of our homestay accommodations with special care. Students studying at Southbourne School of English stay with a warm and caring host. Any host accommodating under 18s have all been police-checked and also visited by our accommodation officer.
Hosts provide a very homely environment and are ALL within easy walking distance of the
Our Junior Summer Courses run from the middle of June until the end of August. These courses are for individual students aged 10 to 15 (or 9 to 16 in a group with their own group leader). We are very experienced in providing our junior students with a great mix of educational and social learning skills that we hope will be with them forever.
15 hours of tuition per week.
Afternoon lessons, 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday: 14:00 – 15:00, 15:15 – 16:15, 16:30 – 17:30.
All course materials are included.
Maximum class size 16.
One full-day excursion per week.
Fun and varied sports and activity programme.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1590 1511 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course prepares students for the FCE exam.
Cambridge First (formerly known as FCE)
Cambridge First is the most widely taken examination, used to demonstrate the effective use of English.
Recognised worldwide and suitable for professional purposes.
Course duration is 4 weeks.
Course includes 21 hours of tuition per week.
Suitable for upper-intermediate level students. (B2)
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30
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Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | 1590 1511 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course prepares students for the CAE exam.
Cambridge Examination Courses – 21 hours per week over 4 weeks
Registration and accommodation placement fee – GBP 120.
The average class size is 6 students (max. 10).
• Examination fees are FCE GBP 197, and CAE GBP 200. Exam fees
are subject to change.
• Saturday excursions are not included in any examination course.
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:30
Information for all courses offered by Southbourne School of English
Book supplement fee for students only studying one week: GBP 50.
Insurance: GBP 5 admin fee + GBP 6.65/week.
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 13 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language 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 For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Southbourne School of English
“We have been running language courses for over 53 years and as a family run school that is highly-accredited, we provide quality education for all”
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Table tennis
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 22Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
530 £ return (both ways)
120 £ return (both ways)
570 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Golf | |
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Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in £ | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Christmas and New Year supplement: GBP 80 per week.
Dietary supplement: GBP 35 per week
Room retainer fee for Students going on holiday - leaving luggage with host family (not available during high season): GBP 100.
The school make sure that all their students have a happy, safe homestay to return to after school.
They carefully select all of their hosts and they have been working with some for many years. A typical homestay provides a family feel and could be one or more adults with or without children. They have a large selection of homestays to choose from and any that host under 18-year-olds are guaranteed to be police checked.
The school also have a designated Homestay Accommodation Officer who visits the homes to ensure they are of a high standard. They believe that choosing the right host for you is very important, as they want you to feel comfortable, happy and safe during your stay.
Most of their homestays are within walking distance of the school and adults aged 18+ are guaranteed single rooms all year round.
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Price in £ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 120 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
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FAQ about Southbourne School of English, Bournemouth
- What is the best price for a course at Southbourne School of English, Bournemouth?English courses at Southbourne School of English start at 295 £ for General Course course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Southbourne School of English?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Southbourne School of English
- Is airport pickup offered by Southbourne School of English?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (265 £), Bournemouth Airport (60 £), London Gatwick Airport (285 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Southbourne School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Southbourne School of English varies from 10 students (Summer Intensive Course + Activities) to 16 students (Summer Intensive Course (No Activities))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Southbourne School of English?80% of teachers at Southbourne School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Southbourne School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Southbourne School of English comes from Spain with a 15% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (13%) and Italy (7.9%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Southbourne School of English offers courses for which ages?Southbourne School of English offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.