Roland, School Director

Welcome to our new school in Bournemouth, the perfect town for you to improve your English. Here we combine the experience of British Study Centres with the youth and excitement of one of Britain's freshest and most famous seaside resorts.

Our English language courses will give you the skills to progress. Whatever your needs may be, we have the knowledge and ability to challenge you and ensure you make the most of your opportunity here. We have the right class for everyone, all in a brand new school just a few minutes walk from perfect sandy beaches.

Whether this is your first time away from home or you are an experienced traveller, you will feel safe and part of a large international community. It really could not be better!

Please take a look at our photograph library and see what is waiting for you in Bournemouth.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Vania, Marketing & Project Manager

I joined BSC in 2002 as a teacher at our Oxford centre, where I taught and organised the social programme. In 2004 I moved to the Marketing Department and helped set up our London school.

After leaving BSC to work for Kingston University, I have now rejoined the team and am helping set up our very exciting new school (opening Spring 2010) on the sunny Bournemouth coast.

I am involved in the logistical set up and will initially help in all areas of the school but with a specific focus on marketing. You can contact me for any general enquiries and all marketing enquiries.

At BSC we have a 'can do' culture where anything is possible, this is reflected in the huge growth we are seeing within the group. We are one big family and customer satisfaction is our aim.

In my spare time I enjoy decorating my house, gardening and cooking. I have two little boys who keep me on my toes.

Jessica, Head of Student Services

Hi my name is Jess. I've just joined the British Study Centre team as Head of Student Services. If you have any questions about enrolling, course fees, and extending your stay then see me.

I've been a Bournemouth girl all my life but my family roots are in Spain. I am fluent in Spanish. My father comes from Galicia, in the north of Spain and my mother from Cadiz, in the south.

I graduated from university in 2006 with a degree in Spanish. During my studies, I lived in Granada, for a year where I studied at the Translation and Interpretation school. After finishing my degree, I completed a CELTA course and became a teacher of English. I worked in various schools as a teacher in Bournemouth during the summer months, and then joined the Student Services team in a language school where I became Administrative Manager.

In my spare time I enjoy eating out, going on day trips, shopping, photography, watching movies, reading and socialising with family and friends. I also enjoy meeting new people and look forward to meeting you all!

Michelle, Accommodation Officer

Hello, my name is Michelle and I'm the Accommodation Officer here at Bournemouth. If you have any questions or concerns about your accommodation then please come and talk to me as I am always happy to help!

I previously worked in a language school doing the same job and met many interesting people from all over the world. I love meeting new people and learning about different cultures so you could say I have the perfect job!

Bournemouth is a fantastic place to live and study in. Its cosmopolitan feel and vibrant night life make it one of the best places to visit in the south! There are no shortages of beautiful and interesting places to visit while you are here.

I recently ran the London marathon so if you feel fit, join me in a gentle jog along our 7 miles of beautiful coastline!

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Joe, Social Activities Manager

Hi, I'm Joe, the Social Activities Manager. I'm here to take care of you and show you the best bits of Bournemouth and the surrounding areas; I am in the school most days and am happy to help with any of your social programme queries. At the moment I am in the 3rd year at Bournemouth University studying Psychology, but I've had many interesting experiences in the past. I was in the British Navy for 4 years, travelled and worked in the U.S.A for 3 years and I'm also a qualified Personal Trainer.

I come from Bournemouth and spent most of my life here, so I know the area well and I'm sure I can help make your English learning experience the best it can be! I hope to see you soon!

Sarah, Student Services Assistant

Hello, my name is Sarah and I am the Student Services Assistant. You can come to me with any general enquiries; I also help with the social programme and any admin in the Student Services department.

I come from France, where I do Business Studies in the Montauban Business School. I am 22 years old and I am fond of languages, I love reading novels, watching TV and hanging out with friends. I also like cooking. I am looking forward to seeing you here in Bournemouth!

Alex, Academic Director

Hey, I'm Alex, the Academic Director at British Study Centres' brand new school in Bournemouth, probably the best town in England to live and study in. I was born and bred in the English countryside, but I've been living in Bournemouth for the last 10 years or so. Having started off my post-university life as a journalist, I then spent two years travelling around the world, experiencing other cultures, meeting new people, before entering the wonderful world of EFL. Getting to meet new students from all over the world means that in a way I'm still travelling, which means that I love my job.

So, as you might have guessed, I love living in Bournemouth – and you'll find out for yourselves why it's so great when you get here. The miles of golden sands, the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the bars, the nightclubs, the people - it all adds up to Bournemouth being a unique place. When I'm not in the school, I can be found playing any kind of sport (yes, even cricket!), down the beach, or cycling somewhere. Needless to say, I look forward to meeting you all when you choose to come to BSC Bournemouth - you won't regret it!

Adam, Teacher

Hey I'm Adam, an English language teacher at the new British Study Centres school in Bournemouth. I was born in Bath but grew up in places all around the West-country. I studied Media at university in Wales but became interested in EFL soon after that. I have been working in different areas of EFL over the last 5 years, living in both Spain and Mexico. After 3 years teaching English in a Mexican university I have now decided I want to set down some roots in the U.K. again.

Bournemouth was an ideal choice with its beaches, nice people and good transport links to other parts on the U.K. I hope to see you here soon to enjoy learning and everything else Bournemouth has to offer.

Sadie, Teacher

Hello, I'm Sadie and I'm a teacher at the new BSC in Bournemouth. Born in Norwich, my family moved to Bournemouth when I was 4 so I've lived here most of my life. After I finished school I travelled around Australia and Thailand and went on to study English Literature at Sheffield University. Since graduating I've completed my EFL training course and have just returned from a great 6 month trip around South America where I taught kids at a school in northern Peru.

I think Bournemouth's a fantastic place to live – it's got the beach, the nightlife and the New Forest and the Purbecks are only a short train ride away so you can get away from the town if you feel like a break. When I have spare time, I like to read, go to the theatre and hang out with friends on the beach. I think you'll really like Bournemouth too and I look forward to seeing you here!

Rory, Teacher

Hello and welcome to Bournemouth. I was born in Devon on the South West coast of England and have lived near the sea for most of my life. Bournemouth is a fantastic location and I have lived in the area since 1999.

I enjoy most sports and particularly love rugby, surfing, mountain-biking, and other contact sports and outdoor activities. I have met lots of international people and made good friends here. I have also travelled to many countries and love to experience and learn about different cultures.

I qualified as an English Teacher in Bournemouth in 2004 and have helped many students achieve their goals since then which is the most rewarding and enjoyable part of my job. Whether it is pronunciation, writing, grammar, IELTS preparation or other life skills and advice you may need, I will be happy to help you take the next step. I have also been a Host Father for students in the past so I can empathise with students' needs and expectations.

Leila, Teacher

Hi, I'm Leila, Bournemouth born and bred. Before studying at Bournemouth University I had a gap year and travelled around Australia and New Zealand and parts of Indonesia. Since then I have gone on to train as a journalist to post graduate level and complete my EFL training. I love the English language and becoming a teacher has made me look at it from a whole new perspective one that I'm enjoying very much and hope you will too!

In my spare time I love decorating and interior design. I also love to cook, especially Persian food as I am half Iranian. In my spare time I like to learn new languages, particularly Farsi so I can talk to my family in Iran.

Having studied in Bournemouth myself I can only recommend the town to new students. Bournemouth has great beaches a fantastic nightlife and a vibrant student culture so you’ll never be short of things to do in your free time.

Louise, Teacher

Hi, I'm Louise, one of the teachers here at BSC Bournemouth.

I was born not far from London, but my work and studies have taken me all over the south of England. About ten years ago I chose my favourite town on the coast and settled in Bournemouth.

After studying English and Drama at Winchester, I had an interesting few years working as a singer and dancer and also spent some time as a photographer. I then worked in publishing as an editor for five years before getting 'itchy feet' and decided that I wanted to see more of the world than my computer screen. So I took my teaching qualification and headed off to Italy for a year. Having finally found my vocation I have been happily teaching students from all corners of the world ever since.

When I'm not working, I enjoy swimming, cycling, dancing, jogging, cooking and reading. Of course I love travelling and experiencing new cultures and new cuisine. I also love languages and am currently trying to learn Turkish so that I can communicate with my husband's family!

When the sun is shining you really can't beat Bournemouth's sandy beach for a barbeque, and the gardens are a great place to relax and watch the world go by. There's always something going on, as I'm sure you'll find out!

Vicky, Teacher

Hi, I'm Vicky and I've been teaching English for almost 10 years now. I love it! It's my dream job. I did my CELTA course in Barcelona and my first teaching job was at a private language school in South Korea. I had my own class of five year-olds which kept me on my toes! After 2 fantastic years there, I came back to England and taught at a school in Southbourne before getting 'itchy feet' again and accepting a job in Hong Kong. Three years later, though, I felt like I needed a break from the hustle and bustle of city life and decided to go to Tanzania to do 3 months' voluntary work. I lived with an African family and taught English at a village primary school where the average class size was 120! It was the best experience of my life.

More recently I've worked in Melilla (a Spanish enclave in Morocco) and at other schools in the Bournemouth area.

As you've probably guessed, one of my passions is travelling and, since my degree was in Textile Design, I also really love being creative.

I look forward to seeing you here and possibly in my class!