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Capital School of English (Year Round Centre)
Located in the University district of Bournemouth, Winton Banks, Capital School of English is conveniently placed in both a residential and commercial area. The school situated in a former bank Building and boasting many of the original features has been carefully renovated making for a wonderful learning environment.

An overview of the School:
Our year-round Adult School is an incredible and inspiring place to study. The school building itself is over 100 years old and has been extensively refurbished over the last few years but maintains its unique charm and elegance. Many of our teaching areas still have a number of the original features and in the tradition of the rich history of the building, we invest heavily into the upkeep and maintenance of the school offering our students, staff, and visitors a warm and inviting place to study, work and visit. Many of our students comment on the beauty of the environment we have created at the school and as we say to all of our students, ‘This is your second home….’

Reception:
Friendly and welcoming Administration staff will be on hand to help throughout the day covering all aspects of your stay from initial inquiry, visa applications, and enrolment to host families and social programmes. Our Administration team is trained in all areas of student administration using a new student database management system in order to make the school run efficiently in all areas.

Classrooms:
The classrooms are on three floors and are modern and functional. Lessons are delivered in a comfortable environment conducive to learning. All our classrooms are named after famous British Authors. You may find yourself having a class in Shakespeare’s room!

The Study/Listening Room and Library service:
This facility is available during school opening times and incorporates a well-equipped listening centre to be used for private study either before or after lessons. Here you can work on developing your listening skills, through the use of traditional English literature, authentic graded listening materials, songs, and examination practice. There is a weekly library service offering a variety of graded books ranging from Beginner to Proficiency. Students are encouraged by the academic team to use the resources on offer at the school to consolidate and practice what they have been taught in class.

Internet Suite:
This facility is available to all students and is now fully wireless enabled allowing students to surf the web and email their friends and family. This service is free of charge. We encourage students to bring their laptops from home as they are free to use them in designated areas of the school.

Social Areas:
The Social Room is the ideal place to relax, socialize and practice your English language skills with your classmates and teachers before and after your lessons. Hot and cold drinks are available. Recently refurbished, this light and attractive area of the school is where students often meet to discuss their classes, what they are intending to do that evening or just to relax and chat together.
=======Summer School 2016 Arts University Bournemouth Campus (AUB)=======
Every year and during the months of July and August, Capital School of English runs courses from the prestigious Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Located a short walk (approx 15 minutes) from the year-round school, Capital School of English summer centre is an inspiring place to learn. The centre boasts a number of excellent facilities. These include:
Refectory:
Serving hot and cold food. Students will receive great discounts with a typical meal costing around £5.
Student Social Hub:
Students will be able to meet, relax with fellow students, book activities, watch films….
FREE WIFi
Student computers (Mac)
Air-conditioned classrooms
Excellent transport routes

Facilities:
Our summer Adult lessons are conducted across the above 2 sites
You will either be taught in our year-round facility or our incredible summer centre the AUB
We are fortunate to be partnered with one of the top Arts Universities in the UK namely the AUB. Here you will be taught in modern surroundings on campus that we are proud to call our second home
All classrooms are set up to make the learning of the language comfortable and relaxed. Teachers often use the inspiring environment of the campus to bring the language alive
WiFi access across the whole campus
The campus also boasts a beautiful, modern Refectory where you can buy hot and cold lunches as well as snacks at break times
The internet suite is available for Adult students to use throughout the day in our open plan student social room. Games console/films and table games are available throughout the day
The library and listening room facilities are available to all students studying at the AUB campus as Capital School of English is just a 15-minute walk away!
During the summer term at Capital School of English Adult students can choose to stay in the international student residence which is located in the town centre. The residence is a great place to meet other students studying at the school.