Learn English in Bournemouth

Why learn English in Bournemouth?

With an impressive 10 km stretch of golden, sandy beaches, Bournemouth stands out as one of England’s most popular coastal towns and an ideal place to study English in a lively, welcoming setting. The seafront continues to evolve, too, with attractions such as a new surfing reef and an oceanarium that make it easy to fill your free time with something memorable, whether you’re interested in marine life, adventure, or simply relaxing by the sea.

Beyond the beach, the town has a distinctive, colourful character, helped by its beautifully maintained parks and floral displays. These have even earned international recognition in the past through the European ‘Entente Florale’ awards, adding to Bournemouth’s reputation as a clean, attractive destination. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a stroll through gardens one moment and be on the sand the next.

When it comes to entertainment, Bournemouth offers a surprisingly big-city feel. It boasts more bars and nightclubs per square kilometre than London, alongside over 200 restaurants serving a wide range of cuisines. You’ll also find three cinema complexes, two major concert halls, plus a fantastic museum and art gallery for culture lovers.

Bournemouth is equally well-known for water sports and seaside events, regularly hosting attractions such as national power boat races and windsurfing competitions, creating an energetic atmosphere throughout the year.

Our school in Bournemouth

Housed in a former 19th Century school building, our English language school in Bournemouth has now been modernised to meet the needs of today’s English language student, whilst still retaining its charm and character. There are 16 classrooms, 12 of which have interactive whiteboards, 2 dedicated computer rooms, a library and bookshop.

The school also offers wireless Internet throughout and a University counselling centre. As well as all this, the school also has its very own canteen, where you can have hot meals, snacks and drinks in between classes. The school is perfectly located for students in a quiet residential area of Bournemouth; just minutes from the town centre, and very close to the main train and coach stations!

Location of our school in Bournemouth

Accommodation options in Bournemouth

Available accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged in carefully selected host families on a half board basis, or in self-catering Shared Apartment. Our recommendation would always be host family accommodation, as this provides full immersion in the English language and culture, and is therefore always the best option linguistically. Host Family Plus accommodation offers the student a private or en-suite bathroom.

The self-catering Shared Apartments are typically within walking distance of the school. Single and twin room options are available. The shared facilities include the living room and kitchen. Students are responsible for their own rooms, and the communal areas are cleaned twice a week.

What activities are available in Bournemouth?

An important part of learning a language is understanding and experiencing the culture. Therefore, our school in Bournemouth offers students a wide range of activities, including lectures, films, music and quizzes amongst many others.

The school also puts on a traditional pantomime at Christmas! You can also take part in many sporting activities, such as tennis, aerobics, football, swimming, trampolining and martial arts. The school also arranges regular excursions to other places of interest in the UK, such as London, Bath, Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Salisbury and Stonehenge.

How to get to our school in Bournemouth

We would be very happy to arrange airport transfers for you, although these are not included in the course prices.

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