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.

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.

• Adult English Courses for students aged 15+

• Junior English Courses for students aged 9+ (students needing homestay must be 10+)

Our English courses include:

• General English (15 hours per week)

• Intensive English (21 hours per week)

• Cambridge English Exam Courses such as B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE), available on fixed dates for 4 weeks

• General and Intensive English PLUS One-to-Ones (15 hours or 21 hours + 6 hours of private tuition)

• Summer English for adults with activity programme (Age 16+)

• Summer English for juniors with activity programme (Age 9-15)

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.