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The Bournemouth School of EnglishBournemouth, England UK

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5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of The Bournemouth School of English, Bournemouth
Ranked #21 of 23 English schools in Bournemouth
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Located only a 2-minute walk from the town centre.
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favourable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: The Bournemouth School of English is located in the coastal town of Bournemouth, on England's South Coast. Located just 2 minutes from the city centre and 10 minutes from the beach, the school offers a high standard of education in a personal and professional environment. Within walking distance of the school, there are eateries, restaurants, supermarkets, commercial shopping and several green spaces and gardens.

Social and culture: Bournemouth is famous for its coastline and boasts many attractions and sights for visitors and locals alike. The school has a varied activities plan for students to take part in. Activities arranged by the school can include trips to local sights such as Bournemouth Beach, the Oceanarium and the Russel Cotes Art Gallery & Museum.

Course selection: In addition to General English courses, available to students of all levels, over various schedules and intensities, The Bournemouth School of English also supplies Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE). Private tuition is available independently or in conjunction with any other programme.

School facilities: The school facilities include 11 classrooms blending traditional and modern styles, a coffee room with computers and internet, and snacks and drinks vending machines. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
  • The language school The Bournemouth School of English was founded in Bournemouth, England UK in 1985.
  • Legal name / parent company: The Bournemouth School of English Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 1368713447

English Courses

General Language
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by The Bournemouth School of English

Comments about courses

Students who enrol at this school may choose to book a certain number of hours, and then discuss their course options on an individual basis. The final chosen course will depend on:

  • your level of English.
  • whether or not you want Exam Preparation classes.
  • what strengths and weaknesses you have
  • what you hope to achieve.
  • how many hours you choose to attend.
  • any other commitments you need to consider with regards to your schedule.
  • how long you are studying for.

    Extra fees:
  • Student card: GBP 5.
  • Additional materials: GBP 50 per set of course materials (first book is included).
Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 50 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
02 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 18 Dec 2024, 29 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place 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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by The Bournemouth School of English, Bournemouth can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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The Bournemouth School of English

“What I love about the school is the sense of family; we work hard to make sure every student is an individual, and gets the very best care for them.”
Mark Venus
– 
Mark Venus
Director of The Bournemouth School of English
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at The Bournemouth School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

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

    • Limited availability, can be confirmed at the time of booking. Our school is very close to Bournemouth Islamic Centre where students can pray, and we offer flexibility with class times to support students wanting to pray.
  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 11
    Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 75
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
60 £ one way
120 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
220 £ one way
440 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around Bournemouth and how to get from the airport to Bournemouth on your own here on our Bournemouth page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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)
100 £
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet5 km
Basketball5 km
Cooking5 km
Cricket5 km
Dancing2 km
Diving3 km
Field Hockey5 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music2 km
Rugby5 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing15 km
Squash5 km
Swimming5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

We run a weekly social programme, which includes a walking tour of Bournemouth for new students, conversation clubs, film nights, leisure activities, and excursions.

Adults - Paid activities

Paid activities include bowling, laser quest, and cinema (prices range from GBP 5 - 10 depending on the activity). Excursions to destinations of interest such as London, Bath, and Oxford. Excursions range from GBP 20 - GBP 40 depending on destination.

Accommodation

Map  

12 St Stephen's Road - BH2 6JJ Bournemouth
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FAQ about The Bournemouth School of English,

  • English courses at The Bournemouth School of English start at 72 £ for IELTS Exam Preparation course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of The Bournemouth School of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (210 £), Bournemouth Airport (60 £), London Gatwick Airport (220 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at The Bournemouth School of English varies from 12 students (Intensive English 30) to 12 students (Intensive English 30)
  • 100% of teachers at The Bournemouth School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at The Bournemouth School of English comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from France (10%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • The Bournemouth School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 24 for the rest of the year.

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