Learn English in Bournemouth
Bournemouth, on the UK's sunshine coast, invites you to study in Britain's happiest town! Opening April 2010...
Hi and welcome to our fantastic new school opening in Spring 2010!
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.
| Key Facts | |
|---|---|
| No. of students (peak season) | 150 |
| No. of students (low season) | 80 |
| 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 6 Language Schools
British Study Centres has been shortlisted in the prestigious Language Travel Magazine 2009 Awards as one of the top 6 English language schools in Western Europe! Please see the News section for more details.
Characterful Building
BSC's newest school is spread over two floors (please see floor plans for more details) of a beautifully-refurbished and modernised Victorian building in a fantastic town-centre location. The school boasts a well-resourced study centre, computer room, free Wi-Fi connection, a refreshment area and 10 spacious classrooms.
Green and Pleasant
The town is renowned for its award-winning gardens and parks. From the Tropical Gardens in Boscombe and Alum Chine to the Grade II listed Victorian Lower and Upper Gardens, Bournemouth has a wealth of green open spaces for students to enjoy.
Eye in the Sky
Bournemouth has a host of attractions including the 'Bournemouth Eye', the town's answer to the 'London Eye', which transports passengers 150 metres above the town in a hot-air balloon. On a clear day you can see 40 km in every direction from Poole Harbour in the west to the Isle of Wight and inland to the New Forest.
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.
Ideally Located
Opposite one of Bournemouth's many leafy green parks, our new school is within a two-minute walk of the pedestrian centre with its shops, pubs and clubs and a 10 minute walk from the famous Lower gardens, beach and pier.
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.
134-138 Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 1NL 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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