Why Bournemouth

What Makes This Location Different

  • The school is a five-minute walk from the beach at Southbourne, with its own indoor swimming pool onsite for days the weather doesn't cooperate.
  • The New Forest, with its free-roaming ponies and cattle, is a short distance away, alongside included excursions to London, Oxford and Bath.
  • Two accommodation standards are offered here: shared-room residential on the school campus, or premium single-ensuite rooms at the separate Lyme Regis House residence.

Getting There

Travel & Arrival

Bournemouth has its own regional airport and is roughly two hours from London by train or coach. The school coordinates group arrivals; ask us to confirm transfer arrangements for individual bookings.

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Guide

English Summer School in Bournemouth by the Sea

Bournemouth is the beach option among our locations: a south-coast resort town with seven miles of sandy coastline. Our school here, Bournemouth Collegiate School, is a five-minute walk from the beach and has its own indoor swimming pool.

A good choice for younger students

Bournemouth Collegiate accepts students from age 8, one of the youngest starting ages across our schools. Standard accommodation is for ages 8-17; the ensuite option is for ages 12-17.

Courses

  • Classic Course: 15 hours of General English a week
  • Classic Plus: Watersports, for students who want time on the water as well as in class

Accommodation and meals

Students choose shared rooms on the main campus or single ensuite rooms at Lyme Regis House, a short shuttle ride away. Hot lunch and dinner are served in the school canteen Monday to Friday.

Excursions

One full-day excursion a week, for example London, Oxford or Bath, and two half-day trips to places such as Stonehenge, Winchester and Salisbury. Windsor Castle and Brighton can be added as optional excursions.

Compare Bournemouth with our Canterbury and Oakham courses, or see all 9 schools.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age for the Bournemouth summer school?

8 years old in standard accommodation and 12 in the ensuite residence. The upper age is 17.

Is there a watersports course in Bournemouth?

Yes. Classic Plus: Watersports combines English lessons with watersports sessions.

How close is the school to the beach?

About a five-minute walk. The school also has its own indoor swimming pool.

Where do students sleep?

In shared rooms on the main campus, or in single ensuite rooms at Lyme Regis House, linked to the school by shuttle bus.

How much does a course in Bournemouth cost?

It depends on the course, accommodation and number of weeks. Ask us for the current price for your dates.

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