ETC International CollegeBournemouth, England UK
- Large outdoor courtyard with table tennis and foosball table.
- Located just a 5-minute walk from the beach.
- On campus accommodation offered
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Additional costs of course material of approx. 60 £ per course level
School background: This specialist college, was accredited by the British Council for teaching English as a foreign language. ETC International College offers a high quality tuition and service, which is maintained by regular inspections from the British Council and ISI.
School facilities: ETC International College has expanded massively as a family business for over 30 years - the campus is home to 4 buildings and 40 classrooms, welcoming a staggering amount of students every year.
Course structure: The college’s curriculum offers their students courses in General English and Exam Preparation, but ETC has also expanded their offerings by including Specialist courses for professionals, university programs for students and most recently, ETC added BTEC accredited HNC and HND courses to their repertoire.
Accommodation: Bournemouth is a notoriously beautiful location in England and students at ETC can benefit from staying in the ETC Residence, right next door to the school. Alternatively, there is an option to experience British culture with a local homestay. The ETC Residence offers single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms that are cleaned once a week. A member of staff is always on duty and all rooms are decked out with wireless internet. Quiet study nooks are located all over the campus for a quiet space to study and work in.
- The language school ETC International College was founded in Bournemouth, England UK in 1989.
- Legal name / parent company: Educational Training Centre (UK) Ltd.
- Tax registration ID: 8097004771
- Abbreviated name of school: ETC Bournemouth
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
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Super Intensive course (28 lessons = 21 hours per week):
This course follows the intensive course structure with an additional 4 lessons in all 4 skills plus pronunciation and lexical extension. Start from any Monday of your choice to partake in this course.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Intensive course (24 lessons = 18 hours per week):
This course follows the Standard course structure with an additional 4 lessons of communicative skills practice per week. These extra lessons are designed to give you the chance to develop your confidence in speaking and listening.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Standard course (20 lessons = 15 hours per week).
The standard lessons focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking. You will also learn and revise new vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. All levels of English are accepted. Start on any Monday of your choice.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price at school Our price | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 18900 17955 | 450 428 |
General English courses are suitable for anyone, from beginner to advanced level. If you want to improve your English for academic, personal or professional use, whatever your reasons, then this course is for you.
Make the most of your learning on our Full Immersion course. Study all the elements of our General English courses at a much higher intensity. This is a great course if you have a high target to reach in a short period of time.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 15:15 - 16:45
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Price in £ | -- | 1390 1356 | -- | 2780 2711 | -- | 4170 4066 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course also includes 1 full day excursion, 1 half-day excursion and 4 afternoon sports and/or social activities per week.
Airport shuttle service from Heathrow: GBP 80 per person.
The Homestay Junior Programme is for students aged14-15 and provides our highest level of supervision. All our homestays are DBS checked and inspected regularly. Students will have a comfortable, clean room with one load of laundry included per week and a comprehensive activity programme, allowing them to make the most of their time in the UK.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price in £ | -- | 1640 1599 | -- | 3280 3198 | -- | 4920 4797 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course also includes 1 full day excursion, 1 half-day excursion, 4 afternoon sports and/or social activities and 5 optional evening activities per week.
Airport shuttle service from Heathrow: GBP 80 per person.
Students booking the Junior Residential Programme will be placed in one of the residences (depending on availability) within walking distance of ETC. With CCTV and staff available on-site 24/7, students are safe and secure in the residential accommodation. Students are escorted to and from school by a member of ETC staff. All rooms are offered as shared rooms with up to 3 other people.
Morning: 8:15 - 12:15
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This course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Business English lessons per week.
Completion of this course will enable you to communicate effectively in a range of real life business situations and have the linguistic resources to follow a business degree course. Also, you’ll gain the skills necessary to perform excellent English in a business context. You are encouraged to apply any business knowledge and experience you might have as you work through the course materials.
Typical Course Content
- Using the phone
- Reports and summaries
- The work place
- Import and export
- Money matters
- Delivery and after-sales
- Visits and travel
- Meetings and negotiations
- Operations and processes
- Presentations
- Working together
- Face to face meetings
- Letters, faxes and memos
- A special project (business simulation)
- Marketing and sales
Clients may prepare for the Cambridge BEC Vantage-level (i.e.Level 2) examination within the ETC Business English course.
This exam is aimed at learners who wish to obtain a business-related English language qualification. Currently there are 3 levels (Preliminary, Vantage and Higher), each of which assesses clients in the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking in a business context. Clients may also prepare for the Cambridge BULATS exam within the ETC Business English course.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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This course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Aviation English lessons per week.
The course is built around and focuses on the 6 major areas of the ICAO Language Proficiency Rating Scale:
- Pronunciation
- Structure
- Vocabulary
- Fluency
- Comprehension
. Interactions
You will focus on these six vital areas by using a communicative approach in aviation-related contexts. Combining standard radio-telephony phraseology and ‘plain’ English will ensure that personnel have the confidence to move beyond phraseology in times of need and ensure safety in the air.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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The course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Legal English lessons per week.
This course is designed to develop your English language skills so that you can communicate effectively in a legal context. Many students are lawyers from leading law firms. Join the Legal English course to understand documents written in Legal English and to communicate effectively with professional colleagues.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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The course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Medical English lessons per week.
Following this course will improve your knowledge of the sort of
English required in the fields of Human Biology, Medical Science,
Nursing, etc. Improved language skills can advance your career
and allow you to communicate fluently with your counterparts
(and perhaps work) in other countries.
Many clients are medical specialists from leading hospitals
and clinics from Europe and around the world, including doctors,
nurses and other health practitioners.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 7920 7524 | 11880 11286 | 13860 13167 | 330 314 |
This course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Tourism English lessons per week.
Whether you are a travel agent, a tour guide, a courier or a hotel
manager, this course will allow you to communicate effectively in
English in a range of business and tourism-related situations.
The course is also suitable for people who intend to take an
examination in tourism English, such as the LCCI EB Written English for Tourism exam.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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This course includes 20 General English lessons plus 10 Military English lessons per week.
The ETC course in Military English is designed to prepare military
and security personnel, civil servants and diplomats to take up
roles where they will need to use English on a daily basis in order
to establish and maintain excellent channels of communication
with overseas personnel.
The trainee will take part in a needs analysis process and then
receive training in areas that will enable him or her to function
effectively in a variety of military-orientated situations.
The training is delivered within a framework derived from the
NATO STANAG 6001 and Council of Europe language proficiency
guidelines, and certain elements are in the form of specific-
purpose training based directly on an assessment of each trainee’s
specialist needs.
ETC Military English is designed to prepare military personnel for
deployment in combined (trans-national) operations as well as for
their roles in NATO and UN peacekeeping appointments
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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The B2 First exam assesses your ability and fluency at level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. To take the B2 First course and exam, students must be a minimum age of 16 and their English speaking level should be intermediate.
The B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge FCE) course is a high intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam at level B2 on the CERF levels.
The course is to help students to prepare for the Cambridge B2 First exam. Students will learn new techniques and strategies for dealing with the kind of exam questions which may come up in the exam. Students will also review and consolidate their language skills via additional practice in the systems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
To be successful, students would need to have a good vocabulary to be able to construct an argument by using appropriate communication for a variety of situations. Also, they will need to show an awareness of register, conventions, politeness and the degrees of formality expressed through their language.
Please note: There must be a minimum of 5 students for B2 First Exam Preparation classes to run.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 7200 6840 | 10800 10260 | 12600 11970 | 300 285 |
Choose B2 First if your knowledge of English is adequate for many
practical everyday purposes, including business and study.
To be successful, you will have a wide grasp of vocabulary, and be
able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication
styles for a variety of situations. You also need to show an awareness
of register and of the conventions of politeness and degrees of
formality as they are expressed through language.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price at school Our price | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 7920 7524 | 11880 11286 | 13860 13167 | 330 314 |
The B2 First exam assesses your ability and fluency at level B2 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference. To take the B2 First course and exam, students must be a minimum age of 16 and their English speaking level should be intermediate.
The B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge FCE) course is a high intermediate level Cambridge ESOL exam at level B2 on the CERF levels.
The course is to help students to prepare for the Cambridge B2 First exam. Students will learn new techniques and strategies for dealing with the kind of exam questions which may come up in the exam. Students will also review and consolidate their language skills via additional practice in the systems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
To be successful, students would need to have a good vocabulary to be able to construct an argument by using appropriate communication for a variety of situations. Also, they will need to show an awareness of register, conventions, politeness and the degrees of formality expressed through their language.
Please note: There must be a minimum of 5 students for B2 First Exam Preparation classes to run.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | 1890 1796 | 2520 2394 | 3150 2993 | 7560 7182 | 11340 10773 | 13230 12569 | 315 300 |
Taking this exam shows your advanced level of English to employers and educational institutions worldwide. Employers and universities rely on the C1 Advanced as they know it is accredited by Cambridge and includes real-life language skills for use in the professional workplace.
This course helps you to prepare for the C1 Advanced exam by giving additional practice in the systems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as teaching you about the exam and the kind of questions you will have to answer.
Prepare for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam with ETC’s exam preparation course which will show your advanced level of English to potential employers and educational institutions worldwide. The course involves 20 lessons per week.
To take the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam preparation course, students must be a minimum age of 16 and their English level C1 or Advanced.
Please note: There must be a minimum of 5 students for C1 Adavanced Exam Preparation classes to run. If you would like to take your exam in Bournemouth, please contact us for up-to-date examination dates.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 7200 6840 | 10800 10260 | 12600 11970 | 300 285 |
Taking this exam shows your advanced level of English to employers
and educational institutions worldwide. Employers and universities
rely on the C1 Advanced as they know it is accredited by Cambridge
and includes real-life language skills for use in the professional
workplace.
This course helps you to prepare for the C1 Advanced exam by
giving additional practice in the systems of grammar, vocabulary and
pronunciation, as well as teaching you about the exam and the kind
of questions you will have to answer.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1980 1881 | 2640 2508 | 3300 3135 | 7920 7524 | 11880 11286 | 13860 13167 | 330 314 |
Taking this exam shows your advanced level of English to employers and educational institutions worldwide. Employers and universities rely on the C1 Advanced as they know it is accredited by Cambridge and includes real-life language skills for use in the professional workplace.
This course helps you to prepare for the C1 Advanced exam by giving additional practice in the systems of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, as well as teaching you about the exam and the kind of questions you will have to answer.
Prepare for the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam with ETC’s exam preparation course which will show your advanced level of English to potential employers and educational institutions worldwide. The course involves 20 lessons per week.
To take the Cambridge C1 Advanced exam preparation course, students must be a minimum age of 16 and their English level C1 or Advanced.
Please note: There must be a minimum of 5 students for C1 Adavanced Exam Preparation classes to run. If you would like to take your exam in Bournemouth, please contact us for up-to-date examination dates.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 10800 10260 | 16200 15390 | 18900 17955 | 450 428 |
IELTS is accepted by over 6,000 institutions around the world, including universities, colleges and employers in English-speaking countries and beyond. In fact, almost all universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand accept IELTS.
You will need an IELTS qualification to get into a university in the UK and the school's teachers will guide you through the stages of preparation for the IELTS exam, ensure you reach your full-potential and their university advisor will help you apply for the university course of your choice.
The exams take place each month and you will be fully-prepared for them if you choose this path.
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and it is jointly-managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 15:15 - 16:45
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Price at school Our price | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 6000 5700 | 9000 8550 | 10500 9975 | 250 238 |
IELTS is accepted by over 6,000 institutions around the world, including
universities, colleges and employers in English-speaking countries and
beyond. In fact, almost all universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and
New Zealand accept IELTS.
You will need an IELTS qualification to get into a university in the UK
and our teachers will guide you through the stages of preparation for
the IELTS exam, ensure you reach your full-potential and our university
advisor will help you apply for the university course of your choice.
The exams take place each month and you will be fully-prepared for
them if you choose this path.
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and it
is jointly-managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP Education Australia:
IELTS Australia
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2200 2090 | 5280 5016 | 7920 7524 | 9240 8778 | 220 209 |
IELTS is accepted by over 6,000 institutions around the world, including
universities, colleges and employers in English-speaking countries and
beyond. In fact, almost all universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and
New Zealand accepts IELTS.
You will need an IELTS qualification to get into a university in the UK
and our teachers will guide you through the stages of preparation for
the IELTS exam, ensure you reach your full potential and our university advisor will help you apply for the university course of your choice.
The exams take place each month and you will be fully prepared for
them if you choose this path.
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and it
is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP Education Australia:
IELTS Australia.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
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Price at school Our price | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1680 1596 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 6720 6384 | 10080 9576 | 11760 11172 | 280 266 |
IELTS is accepted by over 6,000 institutions around the world, including universities, colleges and employers in English-speaking countries and beyond. In fact, almost all universities in the UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand accept IELTS.
You will need an IELTS qualification to get into a university in the UK and the school's teachers will guide you through the stages of preparation for the IELTS exam, ensure you reach your full-potential and their university advisor will help you apply for the university course of your choice.
The exams take place each month and you will be fully-prepared for them if you choose this path.
IELTS stands for International English Language Testing System and it is jointly-managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia.
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1725 1639 | -- | -- | 2899 2755 |
The Trinity CertTESOL qualification enables you to teach English to speakers of other languages. It is used as a benchmark of quality by the British Council for their accredited language schools in the UK and their own teaching operations abroad. It is one of the most widely-recognised qualifications in the industry.
The course is accredited by Trinity College London.
Students can choose to do the course in either 8 weeks (part-time) or 7 months (part-time) which includes 2 evenings and 1 Saturday per month.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Information for all courses offered by ETC International College
Course books:
Books are free to borrow for all students studying for 4 weeks or less. Students studying for 5 or more weeks must pay for their course books.
Students on the Standard course must pay GBP 70 for their books and students on more intensive/specialist courses must pay GBP 100. Students must buy a new set of books if they change course or move up a level.
Course schedule:
In the summer, courses may take place in the afternoons.
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 27 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 adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
ETC International College (ETC)
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Games room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Video game console
Volleyball court
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Table tennis
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Facilities to wash feet before praying
Halal food offered at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 40Number of public PC workstations: 35Paid parking (<500m)Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
340 £ return (both ways)
90 £ return (both ways)
400 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Basketball | |
Cricket | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Music | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
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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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Dietary requirements: GBP 30 per week.
Christmas period extra charge (24 Dec - 07 Jan): GBP 50 per week.
Extra night during high season: GBP 40.
ETC can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like to stay with a local family. Many students who come to study at ETC choose this option, because living with a homestay is a good way to practice your spoken English outside the school.
You will have a comfortable, clean room with a desk to study at. Accommodation is half-board during the week (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and full-board at weekends (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Most of our families live on a local bus route, typically around 20 minutes.
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Price in £ | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | -- | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Dietary requirements: GBP 30 per week.
Christmas period extra charge (24 Dec - 07 Jan): GBP 50 per week.
Extra night during high season: GBP 40.
ETC can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like to stay with a local family. Many students who come to study at ETC choose this option, because living with a homestay is a good way to practise your spoken English outside the school.
You will have a comfortable, clean room with a desk to study at. Accommodation is half-board during the week (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and full-board at weekends (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal).
Most of their families live on a local bus route, typically around 20 minutes.
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Price in £ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | -- | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Dietary requirements: GBP 30 per week.
Christmas period extra charge (24 Dec - 07 Jan): GBP 50 per week.
Extra night during high season: GBP 40.
ETC can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like to stay with a local family. Many students who come to study at ETC choose this option, because living with a homestay is a good way to practice your spoken English outside the school.
You will have a comfortable, clean room with a desk to study at. Accommodation is half-board during the week (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and full-board at weekends (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Most of our families live on a local bus route, typically around 20 minutes
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 270 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 | 40 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Dietary requirements: GBP 30 per week.
Christmas period extra charge (24 Dec - 07 Jan): GBP 50 per week.
Extra night during high season: GBP 40.
ETC can arrange homestay accommodation for you if you would like to stay with a local family. Many students who come to study at ETC choose this option, because living with a homestay is a good way to practise your spoken English outside the school.
You will have a comfortable, clean room with a desk to study at. Accommodation is half-board during the week (bed, breakfast and evening meal) and full-board at weekends (bed, breakfast, lunch and evening meal). Most of our families live on a local bus route, typically around 20 minutes
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Our adult residences consist of apartments with 5 to 9 bedrooms
per apartment, making it a great place to meet people of a similar
age.
All rooms are single rooms with a private bathroom and a shared
kitchen and lounge. The rooms are self-catered and are situated
in convenient locations with frequent buses to Bournemouth
Town centre and ETC
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary requirements: GBP 100.
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary requirements: GBP 100.
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1085 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a
very short walk from one building to the next! We have single,
twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and
breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing
to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the
classrooms. We offer wireless Internet in all rooms and there are
study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from
ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of
staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the
classrooms. The residence offer wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 2310 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 330 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Special dietary requirements: GBP 100.
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Extra night during high season: GBP 55.
The ETC Student Residence is located right next door to ETC - a very short walk from one building to the next! We have single, twin, triple and quadruple rooms (offering room only or bed and breakfast).
Students who stay in the ETC Residence benefit from not needing to pay for any transport between their accommodation and the classrooms. The residence offers wireless Internet in all rooms and there are study areas for those who want peace and quiet to work in.
Towels are not included in the price, but can be purchased from ETC Residence Reception. The rooms are checked by a member of staff every day and are cleaned every week.
High season dates: 26 May 2024 - 07 Jul 2024, 24 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024
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Questions and answers about ETC International College
- I'm a vegetarian. Can I book accommodation with ETC?“Yes, special dietary needs are catered for: lactose intolerance, vegetarian and gluten-free options.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2023
- Does the school guarantee accommodation with children of other native languages?“Although the school cannot guarantee that all shared accommodation will be with a student of a different nationality, the school will try their best to accommodate the requests.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2023
- Does the school guarantee accommodation with children of other native languages?“Although the school cannot guarantee that all shared accommodation will be with a student of a different nationality, the school will try their best to accommodate the requests.”Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 15, 2023
- I want to take the Legal English course, but my level is A2.“Unfortunately, the minimum level required to be accepted on this course is B2. I recommend you to start with an intensive course + private lessons and once you reach B2 Level, you can change to the Legal English course.”Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2024
FAQ about ETC International College, Bournemouth
- If my Junior kid arrives alone in Bournemouth on Sunday evening, can his host family collect him from the airport?“On arrival, the families do not come to collect the students, but a door-to-door service is organised from the airport to the host house. Prices vary according to the airport of arrival. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 23, 2023
- Is it possible to communicate with the family in advance?“Information about the host family is given approximately 1 week before the course start date. Students are asked to contact their host family before their arrival to introduce themselves and let them know what time they will be arriving. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 23, 2023
- What activities does ETC International College Bournemouth organise for the Junior Programme?“Students who follow a Junior English Programme at ETC International College Bournemouth will receive a full activities schedule. From sports and beach games to crafts and museums, there is something for everyone. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 23, 2023
- What is the number of students per class at ETC International College?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ETC International College varies from 18 students (General English - Super Intensive) to 18 students (General English - Super Intensive)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ETC International College?100% of teachers at ETC International College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ETC International College from?The highest Nationality percentage at ETC International College comes from Italy with a 15.4% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (13%) and Spain (10.6%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ETC International College offers courses for which ages?ETC International College offers courses from 14 years (Junior Programme (Homestay), 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.