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English on a course suited to your level and achieve your best!

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With people from around the world - making friends and memories that last a lifetime.

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A varied social programme and hundreds of events that happen in the local area!

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At Southbourne School of English, we make learning English fun.

Our English school for international students is one of the highest rated schools in Bournemouth, perfectly located by the sea in one of the most popular places in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing high quality English programmes, including tuition, activities, accommodation, transfers and much more, for students from age 9 and above.

What makes us one of the best

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Family run school established in 1966

Southbourne sandy and quiet beach, green-blue sea on a beautiful sunny day

Beautiful seaside location

Games room and lounging area with table tennis, table football, comfortable seating and a TV

Fantastic facilities

Adult students in class with teacher and interactive smartboard

Modern interactive classrooms

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Wide nationality mix

Two eastern-Asian students sat eating and laughing at dinner table in British host families home

Caring local homestays

Man with football

Fun, varied activity programmes

4 different accreditations including British Council, IALC, Quality English and English UK

Highly accredited

Learn English in Bournemouth – Study at a Top English School by the Beach

Bournemouth is one of the best places in the UK to learn English. It’s a popular destination for international students and home to award-winning beaches, including Bournemouth Beach – voted the 12th Best Beach in the World by TripAdvisor in 2025!

Our English language school in Bournemouth offers high-quality English courses in modern, comfortable classrooms. All classrooms have interactive smartboards, air conditioning and heating, creating a great learning environment all year round.

At our school, we combine excellent English teaching with exciting social activities. Our activity programme includes day trips to famous UK cities like London, Oxford and Bath, as well as visits to beautiful local places such as Christchurch, Hengistbury Head and Avon Valley Country Park. In the summer, our popular summer English courses include both English lessons and a full activity programme – perfect for learning and having fun!

We offer a wide range of English courses in Bournemouth for different age groups and English levels.

Our English courses include:

Whether you want to study English for university, work or travel, we are here to help you improve your English and enjoy an unforgettable experience in the UK.

Tens of thousands of students of all ages and nationalities have passed through our doors since 1966. Many of our students make friends for life – and you can too.

Popular programmes

2-week Summer Adult English (Age 16+)

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Includes:

  • 15 or 21 hours of English lessons from Monday to Friday
  • Fun and varied weekly activity programme with full day excursion every Saturday
  • Part board homestay accommodation (Breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, full board on weekend)
  • Heathrow Airport return airport collective transfers

Price with 15 hours: GBP 1770
Price with 21 hours: GBP 1870

2-week Summer Junior English (Age 10-15)

Junior students on a trip to Brighton

Includes:

  • 15 hours of English lessons in the afternoon from Monday to Friday
  • Fun and varied weekly activity programme with full day excursion every Saturday
  • Part board homestay accommodation (Breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, full board on weekend)
  • Heathrow Airport return airport collective transfers

Price: GBP 1760 (Additional GBP 40 per week supplement for students under 12)

4-week C1 Advanced (Age 15+)

International adult students sat at desks in class, reading an exercise book with interactive smartboard in background

Includes:

  • 21 hours of Intensive English lessons per week
  • Start dates: 28th July 2025 | 17th November 2025
  • Part board homestay accommodation (Breakfast and dinner Monday to Friday, full board at weekends)
  • Heathrow Airport return airport transfers (July: Collective, November: Private Taxi)

Price for July: GBP 2900
Price for November: GBP 2980

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    Testimonials

    “A place that is worth a piece of your heart.”

    I believe that what makes an experience unforgettable is that special moment when you realise that a new place feels like home, no matter how far you really are from it. This is simply what I have felt right here; like I’m in a large family, with a multicultural atmosphere. A place that is worth a piece of your heart.

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