Learn English in Bournemouth
Hi and welcome to our fantastic new school! We look forward to seeing you soon!
The UK's Happiest Town
Bournemouth has a cosmopolitan population and is home to Bournemouth University, the UK's number 1 new university (source: 'The Guardian University Guide 2009 & 2010'). Looking to the future, a £10 million generation scheme of Boscombe and the development of the first artificial surf reef in Europe is sure to transform Bournemouth into the surf capital of the UK. Small wonder that it has time and again been voted the UK's happiest town!
Sunshine Coast
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.
Connect with your friends, keep in contact with old ones, share your photos from your study trip, and check out the photos and videos of other students! Keep checking back for pictures and videos of the BSC social programme, language lessons and tips, or just bring back the memories!
Bournemouth Special Offer
Get a 25% discount on all courses of 20 lessons per week or above starting before the end of December 2010!
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| No. of students (peak season) | 120 |
| No. of students (low season) | 60 |
| Average age of students | 21 |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Average class size | 11 (max. 14) |
| Typical homestay travel time | 30 minutes |
| Monthly bus pass (2009) | £52.00 |
BSC Shortlisted as One of the Top 5 Language Schools
British Study Centres has been shortlisted for the second year running in the prestigious Language Travel Magazine Awards as one of the top 5 English language schools in Western Europe! Please see the News section for more details.
Art-Deco Character
Our newest school opened on 19 July 2010 and 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, our newly refurbished school features 12 spacious classrooms, a library/study room, juice bar, internet zone, free Wi-Fi connection and free student showers and lockers.
Extraordinary Learning Experience
Our strength is in the team that have been hand picked for their experience, enthusiasm and expertise in providing our students with an extraordinary learning environment. In conjunction with a homely atmosphere and staff who really care, 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 economical prices - take a look at our sample menu.
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!
Games on the Golden Beach
The school runs an exciting weekly social programme. A typical month may include games on the beach, an evening BBQ on the beach, cycling, a boat cruise around Poole harbour and weekend trips to Winchester, Stonehenge, Oxford and London.
Photo Tour
Take a look around our brand new school, the local area and Bournemouth landmarks.
| Nationality Mix: July 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Spain | 19% |
| Italy | 18% |
| Turkey | 8% |
| Switzerland | 7% |
| France | 5% |
| Austria | 4% |
| Germany | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | 2% |
| Czech Republic | 2% |
| Brazil | 2% |
Unique Location
Situated in the pedestrian centre, students have all the shops, pubs and clubs on their doorstep. Just a two 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!
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.
Bristol & West House, 1st Floor, Post Office Road, Bournemouth BH1 1BL
Tel: +44 (0)1202 587 100 Fax: +44 (0)1202 314 979 Email: bournemouth@british-study.com
British Study Centres School of English is a member of British Study Centres Group, which, in addition to the Schools of English, consists of two vocational colleges: West London College and Hove College.
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