Learn English in Bournemouth, a lovely town on the south coast of England, with its award-winning gardens and parks, 11km of sandy beaches and lively nightlife. Watch video »
Bournemouth School 360° Tour
School's surroundings and interior can now be viewed in a rotating 360° perspective!
English School in Bournemouth, the UK's Happiest Town
Our newest English school is conveniently situated in the very centre of Bournemouth, so our students literally have all the shops, pubs and clubs on their doorstep. Just a 2-minute walk from the Lower Gardens and a 5-minute walk from the beach and pier, there is no location more central to Bournemouth than this!
Just a stone's throw away from some of Britain's most prized areas, places of interest include Poole Harbour, the world's second largest natural harbour after Sydney, and the Jurassic coast, a world heritage site well known for its beauty and geological importance. The New Forest is only 20 minutes away and is renowned for its stunning landscape and wildlife where horses roam freely and visitors can enjoy the many bike trails and walks.
Bournemouth has a cosmopolitan population and is home to Bournemouth University, the UK's number 1 new university according to the Guardian University Guide 2009 & 2010. Small wonder that Bournemouth has time and again been voted the UK's happiest town! (source: BBC News)
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| No. of students (peak season) | 150 |
| No. of students (low season) | 45 |
| Average age | 23 |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Average class size | 11 (max. 14) |
| Typical homestay travel time | 30 minutes |
| Monthly bus pass | £50.00 |
BSC Voted 'Star' English Language School Europe 2012!
British Study Centres was voted 'Star English Language School Europe' for the second time at the prestigious Study Travel Magazine awards ceremony held in London in September 2012. BSC was honoured to win the award in 2010 and has been shortlisted on several other occasions.
Excellent Facilities
Our newest school benefits from a stunning and unique location, overlooking the town's main square and just a 5 minute walk from the beach! Spread over an entire floor of a land-mark Art Deco building, the school features 12 spacious classrooms, a study centre, juice bar, internet zone and free student showers and lockers.
The study centre is fitted with 8 modern flat-screen computers and offers free high-speed internet connection. Laptop users can also enjoy free Wi-Fi connection throughout the building.
Great Learning Experience
Our strength is in our first-class facilities and enthusiastic team who are dedicated in providing a great learning environment. In conjunction with our modern glass fronted classrooms, warm wooden flooring and open airy spaces which give a sleek finish, we hope your experience with us is truly magical!
Juice Bar
The school has its own Juice Bar which is the perfect place for lunch or for meeting your friends during break or after class. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are on offer at very accessible prices. Students say we have the best coffee in town!
Lively Nights
Overlooking the beach and pier, the Bournemouth International Centre offers the latest concerts, shows, plays and ice-skating. Famous for its lively nightlife, the town has the highest number of bars and clubs per capita in the UK after London!
Social Activities
The school runs an exciting weekly social programme. A typical month may include an evening BBQ and games on the beach, cycling, a boat cruise around Poole Harbour and weekend trips to Winchester, Stonehenge, Oxford and London.
A small charge (£3-£15) is made for some activities, others are free of charge. Prices for full-day and weekend trips around the UK & Europe range from £30-£250.
Nationality Mix
We are very proud of the number of nationalities we have entering our Bournemouth language school. We taught 769 students from 42 countries in 2012.
| Nationality Mix: Mar 2013 | |
|---|---|
| Spain | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | 9% |
| Colombia | 7% |
| Libya | 7% |
| Switzerland | 7% |
| Turkey | 6% |
| Venezuela | 6% |
| Italy | 6% |
| Kuwait | 6% |
| France | 4% |
Photo Tour
Take a look around our brand new school, the local area and Bournemouth landmarks.
Getting There
Bournemouth benefits from excellent transport links and can be reached by rail, road, sea and air! The fast train link to London from Bournemouth station means the capital can be reached within 2 hours and a National Express coach service operates between the London airports and Bournemouth.
Students can fly to Bournemouth International Airport or Southampton Airport which is only 45 minutes from Bournemouth. Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and Italy all benefit from flights into Bournemouth and Southampton.