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Study English in the UK’s best seaside resort. With seven-miles of award-winning beaches, you have plenty of space to enjoy outdoor sports after your lessons. Walk, run or cycle along the beautiful coastline or learn a water sport like surfing or paddle-boarding. Between them, English language schools in Bournemouth have more than 400 years’ experience of teaching English to students from all over the world. This experience gives you a wide range of quality courses to choose from.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCHOOLS
BEET LANGUAGE CENTRE
BEET Language Centre, established 1979, is a friendly, student-centred, family-run school in the beautiful seaside town of Bournemouth. We specialise in General English, Cambridge and IELTS examination preparation. We have an average of 180 students from 16 to 35+ years. We also have a dedicated teacher training Centre, ITTC, offering the Cambridge CELTA, CTESOL, Delta and Refresher courses. Students benefit from free access to our online learning platform for 1 year after enrolment, a library/bookshop, interactive whiteboards, canteen, computer centres & free WIFI. Our homestay & student house accommodation is all within easy walking distance of the school. We also offer an excellent free social programme of lectures, films, music nights, theatre & more!
Address:
Nortoft Road, Charminster, Bournemouth, BH8 8PY
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9am to 5pm
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CAPITAL SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Located in the University district of Bournemouth, Winton Banks, Capital School of English is conveniently placed in both a residential and commercial area. The school situated in a former bank Building and boasting many of the original features has been carefully renovated making for a wonderful learning environment. Our year round Adult School is an incredible and inspiring place to study. The school building itself is over 100 years old and has been extensively refurbished over the last few years but maintains its unique charm and elegance. Many of our teaching areas still have a number of the original features and in tradition of the rich history of the building we invest heavily in the upkeep and maintenance of the school offering our students, staff and visitors a warm and inviting place to study, work and visit.
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324 Wimborne Rd, Bournemouth BH9 2HH
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Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5.30pm
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EF INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
EF Bournemouth was established in 1999 and now educates the highest volume of English Language students in the town.
Offering year-long and short-term courses to both junior and adults, it reaches a summer peak of 1,500 – with an average of 3000 students through the doors every year.
As part of the wider Education First family, EF Bournemouth is an industry trailblazer at the cutting edge of technology and teaching methodology – as well being well known for its stimulating activity programme.
The management team are committed to the mission of ‘opening the world through education’ and strive to provide a fully inclusive, immersive experience.
Address:
EF International Language School Bournemouth
11 Poole Road
Bournemouth
BH2 5QR
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ef.co.uk/ilsd/schools/bournemouth
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9am to 5pm
Monday to Friday​
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ETC INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE
ETC International College is your solution to learn English in an English environment. We are passionate about language learning and aim to provide professional, qualified teaching in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a wide selection of English language courses and Specialist Courses where students include medical professionals, lawyers, pilots, hoteliers and many more. We can also help you prepare for the internationally recognised Cambridge English exams and, as we are an approved test centre, you can take your exam with us too. Our junior English programmes include all the elements of education, fun and culture for your child to learn English and explore the UK.
Address:
24 West Hill Road
Bournemouth
BH2 5PG
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8.30am to 5pm
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EUROPA SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
Established in 2003, we have over 15 years of experience. We are a small school and we pay individual attention to all our students. You will study in a friendly and international atmosphere. Our team of qualified teachers will ensure that you make progress with your studies. All our classrooms are well equipped. We are accredited by the British Council and a member of English UK.
Address:
45a Christchurch Road
Bournemouth
BH1 3PA
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9am to 5pm
KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH BOURNEMOUTH
Seven miles of golden sands, imposing cliffs and sunny weather have made Bournemouth a favorite British holiday spot since Victorian times. With its award-winning gardens and spectacular views of the Isle of Wight, no wonder Bournemouth has been voted the best seaside town in England – and the fourth best in Europe!
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Relaxing private garden and large common room onsite – socialize whatever the weather
Our Bournemouth English school is our largest school in the UK - it is in a modern building just five minutes’ bus ride from the beach and the town centre.
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Our new Kaplan student residence is housed in the tallest building in Bournemouth with great views of the town and the sea.
Address:
130-136 Poole Road
Bournemouth
BH4 9EF
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UK: +44 (0)20 7045 5000
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uk.ireland@kaplaninternational.com
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Opening Hours:
8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
KINGS BOURNEMOUTH
Founded in 1957, Kings Bournemouth helps international students to achieve their learning goals through a range of English language courses for adults and juniors, as well as academic courses and university pathways. Open year-round, the school benefits from two sites in and near Bournemouth town centre, both of which provide excellent facilities, including interactive whiteboards, a cafeteria and a basketball court. Accommodation includes both homestay and student residence options, and there is a wide variety of social activities and clubs. Kings welcomes international students from more than 30 countries and is accredited by both the British Council and Ofsted.
Address:
58 Braidley Road
Bournemouth
BH2 6LD
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bournemouth@kingseducation.com
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8.30am to 5pm
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RICHARD LANGUAGE COLLEGE
Richard Language College was established in 1964. It became the IELTS Test centre for the Bournemouth area in 1994. We pride ourselves on both our quality of teaching and the care we provide for our students.
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Richard Language College runs a wide range of English language, exam preparation and professional development courses lasting from 1 week to an academic year. Our maximum class size of 12 students (4 on the Professional English course) along with our quality teaching team will help you to reach your full potential.
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We are a very friendly school and try our best to ensure you enjoy your time with us.
Address:
43-45 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AB
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8am to 5pm
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SOUTHBOURNE SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
We make learning English fun. A language school in Bournemouth, ideally located by the sea in a suburb of Bournemouth called Southbourne, one of the UK’s most popular locations for international students. Thousands of students of all ages have passed through our doors since 1966. Many of our students make friends for life.
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We run English language courses in well-equipped classrooms, all with the latest interactive whiteboards. As well as excellent teaching, our students benefit from trips to famous British landmarks.
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We offer adult and junior English language courses and whatever your language level we will have a course that suits you. We can help you achieve the level you wish to and make memories you will have forever!
Address:
30 Beaufort Road
Southbourne
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH6 5AL
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9am to 5pm
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