Southbourne school of English
30 BEAUFORT ROAD – SOUTHBOURNE – DORSET -, Bournemouth, England BH6 5AL, UK
Southbourne school of English
The General and Intensive Course PLUS suits students with limited time to improve their English for work and study, with added one-to-one's. This course is perfect for business people and mature students.
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.
If you would like to study specific topics during the one-to-one private tuition, please let us know in advance.
Please check availability for these courses during high season.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Southbourne school of English 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 | 16 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 22 years old (17 in the summer) |
At Southbourne School of English, we make learning English fun. Our school is the highest rated language school in Bournemouth, ideally located by the sea in a suburb of Bournemouth called Southbourne. Bournemouth is one of the UK’s most popular locations for international students and home to numerous award winning beaches, including Bournemouth Beach – voted the Best Beach in Britain by TripAdvisor in 2019.
Tens of thousands of students of all ages and nationalities have passed through our doors since 1966. Many of our students make friends for life.
We run English language courses in well-equipped classrooms, all with interactive smartboards, heating and air conditioning systems to ensure students comfort. As well as excellent teaching, our students benefit from trips to famous British landmarks.
We offer Adult English language courses, Junior English language courses and whatever your language level we will have a course that suits you. With Examination language courses such as FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS, if you are looking to study English for university, college, work or anything else, we can help you achieve the level you wish to and make memories you will have forever!
All year around, students study and socialise with us. But best of all, we enjoy the experience together.
The nationality and age mix at Southbourne school of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 17.
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.
Southbourne School of English is a family run school that was established in 1966. It is located in a beautiful residential area of Bournemouth where young families and professionals live. It is in a friendly, safe and clean area and is on very good bus routes, and close to a railway station. It is only a short walk from the local high street and 10 minutes to the beautiful beach, which is one of the longest sandy beaches in England.
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 1 - 35 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
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.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bournemouth based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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