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!
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| No. of students (peak season) | 220 |
| No. of students (low season) | 90 |
| Average age of students | 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 Western Europe!
British Study Centres has been voted 'Star' English language school Western Europe 2010 by readers of Language Travel Magazine. The awards are regarded as the 'Oscars' of the language travel industry and are voted for by language professionals across the world.
Art-Deco Character
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 14 spacious classrooms, a study centre, juice bar, internet zone, free Wi-Fi connection and free student showers and lockers. In the busy summer months, we provide up to 4 extra teaching rooms at an executive business centre, located 5 minutes on foot from our main building.
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
Fantastic events, a conversation club, a place to meet your friends, great food at economical prices, a study space, and much more - that's what you get at the school's juice bar. With so much going on, it's the perfect place to meet and make friends, and of course practise your English.
Click here to find out more and see what's happening this month!
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.
We are very proud of the number of nationalities we have entering our school in Bournemouth. We taught 800 students from 38 countries in 2011. See table below for our top 10 nationalities:
| Nationality Mix: Jan 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 19% |
| Turkey | 14% |
| Spain | 12% |
| South Korea | 12% |
| Colombia | 8% |
| France | 6% |
| Senegal | 4% |
| Kuwait | 3% |
| Venezuela | 3% |
| Germany | 3% |
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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