Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6LD, UK
Kings Bournemouth
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This long-term course is the best value way to achieve real fluency. You can gain specific subject knowledge and specialist English skills through Special Interest Groups.
The Diploma of Intensive English gives you all this as part of your course:
- Kings Learning Guarantee. If you don't achieve the result we've agreed with you in advance, you can study for free until you do.
- Walk to class guarantee. When studying 24+ weeks, you will be offered accommodation within reasonable walking distance (up to 30 minutes walk) of the school.
- Personalised study plan.
- Free grammar book
- One-to-one interview with a senior teacher every 6 weeks.
- Regular benchmarking assessment every 6 weeks
- University placement guidance, if you have plans to go to university in the UK.
- One exam fee waived (IELTS or Cambridge).
- Regular written progress reports.
- Access to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform
- Optional weekly lecture programme
- At least two free social activities per week
- End of Course Certificate
- End of Course Report
Course structure: 20 lessons General English + 8 lessons Special Interest Groups per week
The General English lessons will be dynamic, interesting and rigorous and will take place in the mornings, sometimes in afternoons during summer.
The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are designed to develop students’ specialist skills in English, or to give them experience of additional subjects which interest them. They will be able to apply English to a range of practical situations for study, work, or cultural interest. Students can choose from a wide range of SIGs, which will vary according to location and required language level, and are always subject to availability. All SIGs are included in the price of the course.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Kings Bournemouth does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 22 years old (19 in the summer) |
Kings Bournemouth has two sites within the city: the main Braidley Road campus which is situated in a leafy, residential area 10 minutes' walk from the town centre, and the new St. Peters Quarter annex in the heart of Bournemouth, with shops, cafes and the beach right on the doorstep.
At Braidley Road, the college's two large, impressive buildings are surrounded by gardens with lawns and patios for outside dining, plus an outdoor sports court and table tennis tables. A wide choice of hot lunches is available every day, including Halal and vegetarian options, plus a variety of snacks and drinks in the on-site cafeteria. There is also a snack bar and social barbecues during the summer.
The other excellent facilities at Braidley Road include well-equipped classrooms, many with interactive whiteboards, two Computer Learning Centres, an activity hall, library, science lab and art studio, and free Wifi.
The St Peters Quarter campus is a modern loft-style environment equipped with a large social 'student zone' with sofas and TV, spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a Computer Learning Centre and computer hotspots, designated prayer room and free Wifi. A beautiful on-site student residence offers single en suite rooms just a minutes' walk from the classrooms.
The nationality and age mix at Kings Bournemouth varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 19.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Bournemouth is one of the UK’s most popular seaside towns. Kings offers elegance and tradition in the second oldest language school in Bournemouth, perfectly situated just 5-10 minutes walk from the town centre and the beautiful beach. The school has two impressive buildings surrounded by luxurious gardens and patios, with its own on-site sports court, cafeteria and activity hall. Classrooms are spacious, many with interactive whiteboards, and there is a computer centre and free WIFI throughout.
We also have a second campus located in the city centres - St Peters Quarter – an easy 10 - 15 minute walk from the Braidley Road site.
We offer high-quality year-round en suite residences within walking distance of the school, as well as a great network of homestay families.
Overall I liked the school, teachers and everything. The stuff from school were very kind. On my first day the organsisation wasn't very good. We had to wait to do the photo but noone came so we asked them and they said we can go home because the woman who should do the photo isn't here. Some teacher I really loved but some not. Some of them weren't motivated. They came into the classroom and everyone want to go home. Also some of them let us go home earlier because they wanted to go home.
Show details » Read more...I had a good time, and met wonderful people.
Most other students in my school where from central or South America and stayed for up to a year there. The course in itself didn’t help me that much with my englisch but speaking to the other students did. If your englisch isn’t that good in the beginning the course definitely will help. If you are kind of advanced the system they use there doesn’t help that much, because you learn with books and do it chapter by chapter even tho you might already know the stuff.
In addition it doesn’t really help with you individual problems like writing or grammar.
I would recommend the course because I had a great time with the other students and teachers but would stay for longer- because everyone else does. Also I would only recommend it if your englisch isn’t that good.
Having studied at Kings College Bournemouth for 9 months on and off and living in such a peaceful and amazing city like Bournemouth has proven to be a wonderful and invaluable experience for me. From my perspective, coming such a long way from my country and immersing yourself in a new culture is a great catalyst for personal growth. Not only has my English improved but I have also learned a lot about life in the UK. The school in general is great and academic structure is excellent, so new students should make sure to get the most out of everything that is offered. The teachers are very versatile and professional while the administrative staff is friendly, attentive and always on hand. There are always lots of amazing activities one can participate in. All in all, everything is great! The only thing I'd like to tell the new students is to enjoy every minute because time goes really fast and for sure it will be the best experience of their lives. I will never forget the people I met here, the city I was living in and the teachers who gave me such invaluable knowledge! Thanks for everything!
Show details » Read more...When I first arrived, it was a Saturday night and I didn't know anybody. The following day, I felt really lonely and just wanted to go back home. But my host sister and host dad were really kind and we got along great. Then my first day of school arrived. I was introduced to my class (I arrived a week late for my advanced class) and I already made friends. From then on, it was such a lovely time. I always looked forward to meeting my friends at school and also being with them in my spare time. We went to a lot of pubs, enjoyed nights out and always said to ourselves, "If we can go out tonight, we can also get up tomorrow." We hardly ever missed a day of school because we wanted to be there and learn! Linda and Kate made it easy to love coming to class every day and we still laugh about jokes that our assistant teacher Desmond made.
I'm really grateful that I passed my certificate, only because I was prepared really well! It never felt like a burden to study!
The extra curricular activities were a great way to spend some time with people who didn't usually go out with us. I still remember the day we took the photo in front of the new building when celebrating the queens jubilee.
Since then I have stayed friends with some of my classmates and even had some of them visiting me in Switzerland and vice-versa. It was a great experience! Thank you!
I began my leap year on September 18, 2011.
I first stayed in the best host family of the school, as they said. However, I just turned 18, and didn't know how to live away from my family and friends. So i just stayed home by myself on weekends, and did not have a lot of friends.
But then somebody invited me to some party, and then I was busy and out all weekends, and met plenty of people. Amazing people from all over the world!
At first, I thought that I would learn a lot by studying at school, but when the very last day came, I realized that I had learnt a lot more speaking with other people, and going out.
Furthermore, I felt really lonely the first three months, but I did not go out much. I remember all too well every day out, because it was like an adventure day, once in a while, when compared to the other six months. I have had so much fun that I can only talk about a few stories that happened to me, more parties than I will ever have and the best people by my side.
Some experiences cannot be told, they can only be lived.
Two years after I left, I still consider some of these people as my best friends, and they are the reason for my travels through the world.
* Classes
The main classes were good, and the teachers helped me improve my English. The Special Interest Group, on the other hand, was 50-50. Some of the SIG classes had poor teaching and were boring, without focusing on a main subject, while other SIG classes were good.
The best and worst class depends on the discretion of the teacher and class atmosphere.
* Housing
I have never been at a home-stay that was as worse as Bournemouth's homestay. That homestay was the lowest of the low that I've ever experienced. It had poor facilities and meals - they didn't consider vegetarians. We were not allowed to use the kitchen (even tap water). There was low water pressure; We couldn't walk normally in the room with the low and strange ceiling. It was extremely COLD (they turned on the heater for only four hours per day). They also didn't seem to have interest in me, and there were cold and indifferent.
Overall, they weren't a suitable home-stay house.
Because of this, I suggest that Kings' accommodation office has to systematically examine and assess their suitability for homestays.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Bournemouth. These homes are often between 10 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 14 - 18. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
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