General & Intensive English
Start any Monday and build confident everyday English — or add afternoon lessons to progress faster.
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Family-run since 1966 · British Council accredited
Learn English by the sea in Bournemouth
Courses for juniors (9–15) and adults (15+) at one of the UK's highest-rated English schools* — ten minutes from award-winning Southbourne Beach.
60Years of teaching
10 minWalk to the beach
50+Nationalities yearly
★ 4.8On Google
Accredited & trusted
Southbourne School of English: our school on Beaufort Road
A warm welcome for students from all over the world
Southbourne Beach: a 10-minute walk from class
Making friends on Southbourne Beach
Small classes with expert teachers and interactive screens
Bournemouth Beach: award-winning and on your doorstep
Excursions to London, Oxford, Bath and more
Exploring the colourful beach huts along the seafront
Games room, café, garden: more than just classrooms
*Based on our Google reviews — rated 4.8+ out of 5 by students, parents and partners.
English courses in Bournemouth
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Every programme includes expert teaching in modern classrooms with interactive screens and air conditioning in every classroom — plus optional homestay, activities and airport transfers.
1. What's your goal?
2. What's your English level?
3. How old are you?
Adult English courses (age 15+)
One-to-One English
Private lessons built entirely around your level, pace and goals — from business English to exam technique.
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Morning English plus a sociable activity programme — beach evenings, excursions and friends from everywhere.
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Focused preparation for B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE) with strategy, practice tests and expert feedback.
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Junior Summer English
English lessons plus a packed activity programme — sports, beach games, evening activities and trips to London, Oxford and Bath.
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Tailor-made programmes for school groups, combining lessons, cultural excursions and caring homestays.
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Life by the sea
Study. Socialise. Experience.
Southbourne is a safe, friendly seaside suburb of Bournemouth — one of the UK's favourite destinations for international students.
- ✓Full activity programmeBeach volleyball, quiz nights and excursions to London, Oxford, Bath, the Jurassic Coast and more.
- ✓Fantastic facilitiesGames room, café, garden and modern classrooms with interactive screens.
- ✓Caring local homestaysLive with a welcoming family and practise English at the dinner table.
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See the classrooms, garden, games room — and how close the beach really is.
Google reviews
Loved by students from 50+ countries
★★★★★"An amazing experience. The staff were always kind, helpful and professional. I learned a lot, improved my English, and always felt comfortable in class."
★★★★★"The school was like a big family for me. Every student was addressed by name — it was very personal and I felt very comfortable. I'm grateful for the lovely friendships that have developed with people from all over the world."
★★★★★"What makes an experience unforgettable is that special moment when you realise a new place feels like home. That's what I felt right here — like I'm in a large family, with a multicultural atmosphere."
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