English Courses in Great Britain:
Come to our English language school and study English in
Bournemouth - Queen's Park
Our language school in Bournemouth is one of the best
teaching centres in the world. As a training centre for teachers,
offering Business English, specialised tourism and hotel management courses, the school enjoys a fantastic reputation.
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Bournemouth
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth is one of the finest university towns on England’s South coast. Its beauty and numerous facilities have helped to make it an important centre of tourism, education and business.
The sea is ideal for swimming and has been awarded the European Blue Flag. Its extensive facilities are ideal for holiday-makers as well as for the thousands of university and college students who live here. This is an ideal location to combine your language course with active holidays, as the town offers golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, horseback riding and much more, not to forget the pubs and the buzzing nightlife.
The School
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Our school is centrally located – the city centre and beach are just 5 minutes away by bus. The Victorian school building was built 120 years ago and has been renovated to a modern standard. It has 15 air-conditioned classrooms, a cafeteria, a small library, a language lab and a large computer room. Queen’s Park is very close to the school.
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Since 1979, our school has been one of the best teaching centres for English in Bournemouth, and enjoys a world-wide reputation. Two afternoons a week, there are lectures on various subjects. The high quality of the school is thanks to the dedication and commitment of the school team. The school is also a specialist training centre for teachers of English. It is one of the few globally established schools offering group tuition for foreign teachers of English. Specialist courses for tourism and hotel management are also professionally taught here. Participants from all over the world learn at this quality school, and a language trip to Bournemouth is suitable for English teachers, students and adults of all levels.
Teacher Training
This course is for teachers of English, who are not native speakers. You will learn to minimise your accent and improve your English to a native speaker level. Participants must be qualified teachers of English.
Topics include:
- phonetics
- texts and poems
- working with IT
- teaching large groups
- role plays
- grading techniques
- modern teaching methods
- modern English
Specialised English
The Intensive Course is a combination of general English and 4 or 8 lessons of specialised English, e.g. business, travel & tourism, media or conversation.
Brief Information
| Average Group Size |
| 10, maximum 12 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 17 |
| Language Levels |
| all; except A0-Beginner
Level, For our Business and Specialist Courses your knowledge of English must be at least B1-Intermediate Level |
| Internet Access |
| free internet at the school; Wi-Fi; Internet access is also available if you bring your own laptop. |
| Average Temperatures |
| summer 26°, winter 10° |
| Average Water Temperatures |
| summer 20°, winter 6° |
LISA! Quality Mark
An excellent and very popular school, which is a member of English UK, Quality English, IALC, RALSA and recognised by the British Council. The staff have a good sense of humour and are very friendly.
Sightseeing in Bournemouth
The Bournemouth Eye, a hot air balloon, offers the best views of Bournemouth
and its attractions. Bournemouth Pier is the starting point for various
boat trips along the coast or to Brownsea Island.
The Oceanarium offers an insight into the Bournemouth's underwater life and
is open daily. The Bournemouth International Centre is home to a conference room as well
as a ballroom and two theatres. It offers musicals and rock concerts.
Shopping facilities are available in either the city centre or in the Castlepoint Shopping
Centre, where you will find small boutiques, shops and restaurants.
In the evening we recommend a visit to one of the various pubs, bars
and clubs.
The school organises excursions to London, Oxford, the Isle of Wight,
Salisbury and Stonehenge.
Accommodation
Shared school-flat (student house): Single (SR) or double room in a flat that is shared with other students from the school. Shared kitchen and shared bathroom. Average distance to the school: 10 minutes by foot. The minimum age for shared school-flat accommodation is 18 years. Double rooms may only be booked by two persons booking and travelling together.
Family: Single (SR) or double room (DR) with half board (HB), full board at the weekends. Average distance to the school: 10 minutes by foot or by bus.
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Courses and Prices
| Standard Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) group tuition per week + 2 evening lectures per week |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 680 | 722 | 685 | 731 |
| 3 weeks | 934 | 993 | 937 | 998 |
| 4 weeks | 1,182 | 1,259 | 1,186 | 1,269 |
| 8 weeks | 2,286 | 2,446 | 2,299 | 2,455 |
| 12 weeks | 3,390 | 3,629 | 3,409 | 3,639 |
| 16 weeks | 4,415 | 4,737 | 4,443 | 4,746 |
| 24 weeks | 6,472 | 6,954 | 6,513 | 6,963 |
| Intensive Course / Business Course/ Specialised Course |
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| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) group tuition per week + 8 lessons (45 minutes each) of elective subjects (4 lessons of either English for business, tourism and hotel management, media or conversation) + 2 evening lectures per week |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 744 | 787 | 750 | 796 |
| 3 weeks | 1,017 | 1,075 | 1,020 | 1,081 |
| 4 weeks | 1,283 | 1,361 | 1,287 | 1,370 |
| 8 weeks | 2,507 | 2,667 | 2,520 | 2,676 |
| 12 weeks | 3,703 | 3,942 | 3,721 | 3,951 |
| Extra week | 312 | 330 | 312 | 330 |
| Star Course Plus 5 | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) group tuition per week + 5 lessons (45 minutes each) private tuition per week |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 1,305 | 1,348 | 1,311 | 1,357 |
| 3 weeks | 1,863 | 1,922 | 1,867 | 1,927 |
| 4 weeks | 2,406 | 2,483 | 2,409 | 2,492 |
| 8 weeks | 4,770 | 4,930 | 4,783 | 4,939 |
| 12 weeks | 7,043 | 7,282 | 7,061 | 7,291 |
| extra week | 588 | 606 | 588 | 606 |
| Star Course Plus 10 | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes
each) group tuition per week + 10 lessons (45 minutes each) private tuition per week |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 1,913 | 1,955 | 1,918 | 1,964 |
| 3 weeks | 2,765 | 2,823 | 2,768 | 2,829 |
| 4 weeks | 3,602 | 3,679 | 3,605 | 3,688 |
| extra week | 897 | 915 | 897 | 915 |
| Star Course 15 | ||||
| 15 lessons (45 minutes each) private tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 2,244 | 2,286 | 2,249 | 2,295 |
| 3 weeks | 3,261 | 3,320 | 3,265 | 3,326 |
| 4 weeks | 4,273 | 4,351 | 4,277 | 4,360 |
| extra week | 1,053 | 1,072 | 1,053 | 1,072 |
| Star Course 20 | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes each) private tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 2,842 | 2,884 | 2,847 | 2,893 |
| 3 weeks | 4,181 | 4,240 | 4,185 | 4,246 |
| 4 weeks | 5,488 | 5,565 | 5,491 | 5,574 |
| extra week | 1,366 | 1,385 | 1,366 | 1,385 |
| Teacher Training | ||||
| 20 lessons (45 minutes each) group tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Family | Residence | ||
| DR HB | SR HB | DR | SR | |
| 2 weeks | 901 | 943 | 906 | 952 |
| 3 weeks | 1,265 | 1,324 | 1,269 | 1,329 |
| 4 weeks | 1,615 | 1,692 | 1,618 | 1,701 |
Exam Courses
At our language school in Bournemouth, we offer the following exam preparation courses: preparation for the IELTS and the Cambridge Certificate (FCE, CAE, CPE) exams.
Please note:
- You must have a basic knowledge level of the language to enrol on the course (FCE: B2; CAE: B2; CPE: C1; IELTS: A2; summer courses: FCE: B1; CAE: B2). Enrolment onto the course is subject a grading test before the course starts.
- The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
- You can now register for the IELTS exam in advance on the internet. Exam registration must be done 2 months in advance at the latest. You can find further information at www.ielts.org, as well as the application form.
- You must pay the exam fee while in Bournemouth. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.
Prices Exam Courses
| IELTS-Exam Course | ||||
| 20 lessons à 45
min group tuition
(standard course) per week + 4 lessons à 45 min group tuition IELTS-course per week |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 4 weeks | 1,228 | 1,305 | 1,232 | 1,315 |
| 8 weeks | 2,397 | 2,557 | 2,409 | 2,566 |
| 12 weeks | 3,556 | 3,795 | 3,574 | 3,804 |
| 16 weeks | 4,627 | 4,949 | 4,654 | 4,958 |
| 24 weeks | 6,776 | 7,258 | 6,816 | 7,267 |
| Exam fee: 110 £; teaching material on loan | ||||
| FCE, CAE, CPE-Exam Course 20 + 4 | ||||
| 20 lessons à 45
min group tuition (standard course) + 4 lessons à 45 min group tuition of exam preparation |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 10 week course, 10 weeks accommodation (FCE & CAE) |
2,996 | 3,196 | 3,012 | 3,207 |
| 12 week course, 12 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE & CPE) |
3,556 | 3,795 | 3,574 | 3,804 |
| Exam fee:
FCE £ 88, CAE £ 90, CPE £ 92; teaching material on loan *There will be no exam at the end of the 4-week CAE course. |
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| FCE, CAE, CPE-Exam Course 20 + 8 | ||||
| 20 lessons à 45
min group tuition (standard course) + 8 lessons à 45 min group tuition of exam preparation |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 10 week course, 10 weeks accommodation (FCE & CAE) |
3,134 | 3,335 | 3,151 | 3,346 |
| 12 week course, 12 weeks accommodation (FCE, CAE & CPE) |
3,703 | 3,942 | 3,721 | 3,951 |
| Exam fee:
FCE £ 88, CAE £ 90, CPE £ 92; teaching material on loan *There will be no exam at the end of the 4-week CAE course. |
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| FCE, CAE-Summer Exam Course 20 + 8 | ||||
| 20 lessons à 45
min group tuition (standard course) + 8 lessons à 45 min group tuition of exam preparation Note: You may choose the length of your course. There will be no exam at the end of the course. Summer Courses run from: 05/07/10 till 27/08/10 |
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| Prices in £ | Residence | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR HB | SR HB | |
| 2 weeks | 744 | 787 | 750 | 796 |
| 3 weeks | 1,017 | 1,075 | 1,020 | 1,081 |
| 4 weeks | 1,283 | 1,361 | 1,287 | 1,370 |
| 8 weeks | 2,507 | 2,667 | 2,520 | 2,676 |
| extra week | 312 | 330 | 312 | 330 |
| Exam fee: There will be no exam at the end of the summer course. teaching material on loan | ||||
Dates Exam Courses
| IELTS: |
| Courses start every Monday. Exam (in Bournemouth): 23.01.; 20.02.; 20.03.; 17.04.; 15.05.; 19.06.; 17.07.; 14.08.; 11.09.; 09.10.; 06.11.; 04.12. For further information please visit www.ielts.org |
| Cambridge Certificates: |
| FCE / CAE - Exam Course: 04.01. - 12.03. (10 weeks), accommodation end:13.03.; 29.03. - 18.06. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 19.06.; 20.09. - 10.12. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 11.12. FCE, CAE-Summer Exam Course (individual course length): Course Start: 06.07.; 13.07.; 20.07.; 27.07.; 03.08.; 10.08.; 17.08.; 24.08. course end: 27.08. Exam course dates are subject to change! CPE-Exam Course: 29.03. - 18.06. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 19.06.; 20.09. - 10.12. (12 weeks), accommodation end: 11.12. Exam (in Bournemouth): FCE: 13.03.; 12./15.06.; 26.08.; 07./11.12. CAE: 13.03.; 16.06.; 05./08.12. CPE: 17.06.; 05./09.12. Please note that the exams normally take place in the last week of a 12 week course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week. |
Dates and Services
| Day of arrival: | Day of departure: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course starting dates: | |
| Courses begin every Monday. Teacher Training: 28.06.; 05.07.; 12.07.; 19.07.; 26.07.; 02.08. course end: 13.08. |
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| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 01.01.; 02.04.; 05.04.; 03.05.; 31.05.; 30.08.; 20.12. - 31.12. | |
Package includes:
- Language course as booked
- Accommodation as booked
- Teaching material on loan
- Organised social/activity programme
- Travel advice and information
- Certificate on course completion
Additional Services:
- Extra night without classes: £ 28
- Single transfer from the airport to the accommodation: Bournemouth: £ 37;
London Heathrow/Gatwick: £ 147; London City: £ 170
Travel
We recommend that you book a flight to London Heathrow, London Gatwick or Bournemouth. There is a bus service from Heathrow to Bournemouth, travel time app. 2 hours (return fare: app. £ 32). Alternatively, you can book the school's transfer service.
