Language course abroad on the south coast of England
Language school Bournemouth
Every year, numerous language students from all over the world are drawn to the beautiful coastal town of Bournemouth on the south coast of England. It lies right by the sea and belongs to the English county of Dorset. The town is a popular destination not only for language students. The miles of sandy beach in particular also attract many British tourists to Bournemouth in the summer months.
That is no surprise, because this stretch of coast is one of the sunniest regions in England and is therefore ideal for your next language course abroad. The language schools in Bournemouth offer English language courses for all age groups and every level. There are language courses for the whole family here - and we only arrange places at the best language schools in Bournemouth. Our partner schools are all accredited by the British Council, and we regularly check their quality standards.
In addition to the many schools for learning English, Bournemouth offers great leisure activities for nature lovers and water babies.
Another decisive factor in favour of a language school in Bournemouth is that the cost of living and course prices are much lower than in the capital, London. Bournemouth has everything you need for a great language stay.
Have we already convinced you to consider Bournemouth as your next destination?
Summer in Bournemouth
A South Seas feeling in England
The golden sandy beach, more than 11 km long, is a real gem of England. This stretch of coast has been voted England’s most beautiful beach several years in a row and even ranks among the most beautiful beaches in Europe. Anyone who thinks you cannot spend a summer holiday in England is very much mistaken. Bournemouth is not a typical English town as you might imagine it. With the most sunny days of the year, you can spend almost every day on the beach here. Where better to learn English vocabulary than on the beach under a bright sky, to the sound of the sea? The surrounding beaches in the Dorset region also have a South Seas flair and invite you to relax. Many of the smaller bays are surrounded by steep cliffs and make quiet retreats in the high season.
Most language schools are in the town centre and only a few minutes from the beach. So the lunch break or the free afternoon - depending on the course model - can be spent with your feet in the sand.
You do not have to travel far to find your language course with a South Seas feeling.
Courses offered by our partners
Our selected language schools in Bournemouth offer the complete range of different English language courses. Most courses can be booked at different intensities - which means you can decide how many hours of lessons a week you would like.
Language lessons only ever take place from Monday to Friday, so your weekends are always free.
When we place you at a school in Bournemouth, we will offer you a short language test so that we can assess your English level correctly and arrange a suitable language course.
The language schools in Bournemouth offer the following courses:
- Courses for school students (incl. activity programme)
- General English for adults
- Language certificate courses
- Erasmus plus
- Business English
- 45 plus courses
- One-to-one lessons
If what you are looking for is not included, send us your special course request and we will take care of finding the right thing for you!
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Impressions of Bournemouth
Accommodation at our language schools
Our partner schools in Bournemouth give you a free choice of accommodation. At all language schools, you can stay with a host family or in a residence.
The host families are vetted by the schools and usually have many years of experience in hosting language students. This is the most affordable form of accommodation, with the added advantage that at least half board is usually included.
Host families are particularly recommended for children, because they receive more family-style care and ideally even make friends with the family’s children. And of course, a host family means constant contact with native speakers, which is the best way to internalise the English language.
Accommodation in residences, on the other hand, offers more flexibility and allows language students to make friends with people from all over the world. Some language schools have their own residences where only language students live, while other partner schools work with the university in Bournemouth and accommodation is in student halls of residence.
In the residences, language students have their own bedroom and share the bathroom and kitchen with flatmates.
If you prefer to stay in a hotel or a “bed and breakfast” during your language stay, you are also free to choose that. We and the language school on site can also help you choose a hotel in Bournemouth.
Activities in Bournemouth
Sightseeing
Foodie paradise
The coastal town has some sightseeing highlights to offer, most of which can easily be reached on foot from our partner schools in no more than 15 minutes. An obvious “must-see” in Bournemouth is, of course, the pier, which has stood since 1880 and where you can stock up on souvenirs and ice cream.
As well as its glorious beaches, Bournemouth is also known for its special gardens. Visitors can explore over 800 hectares of gardens. The gardens are divided into three areas: the Lower, Central and Upper Gardens. Plant life from Europe, Asia and North America is displayed there.
Nature lovers should on no account miss a trip to the Jurassic Coast. This stretch of coast has been a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site since 2001 and is guaranteed to take your breath away on a tour.
If going by land is too boring for you, you can admire the coast from the sea on one of the many boat trips.
Culture and cuisine
Music hotspot
After a stroll through the gardens or a hike along the Jurassic Coast, the many cafés and restaurants in Bournemouth invite you to taste fresh seafood or the traditionally made cheese of the region.
Besides delicious food, Bournemouth is known above all for its festivals. Whether it is the Bournemouth Wheels Festival, the Bournemouth Food and Drink Festival or the Bournemouth Air Festival - there is something for every visitor.
For true art lovers, there is the Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival every year. You can easily time your language course abroad so that you can experience one of Bournemouth’s great town festivals.
Water sports
Crazy about fashion
In and around Bournemouth there are numerous opportunities to surf. Anyone who cannot surf yet will have no problem finding a surf school - there are more than enough of them there.
For experienced surfers, there are great surf spots in the area, most of which can also easily be reached by bus from Bournemouth.
Apart from classic surfing, you can also go kitesurfing and windsurfing or even diving on the south coast of England. Taster diving courses are even available at relatively affordable prices, while full diving qualifications are of course quite a bit more expensive.
Bournemouth is definitely a real water sports paradise. If you prefer something a little more relaxed, you can, for example, hire a kayak on the beach and go exploring the sea.
Nightlife
Art is free
The town of Bournemouth has plenty to offer when it comes to nightlife. The student town has numerous bars, pubs and clubs. The nice thing about going out in the coastal town is that the bars and venues have an international mix of English holidaymakers as well as students and language students from all over the world. The cultural mix quickly becomes noticeable: besides traditional British pubs, there are also salsa bars, for example. There is also live music on many corners. So you could not possibly call the coastal town quiet. The lively mix of cultures and age groups makes a trip to Bournemouth a special experience.
Our personal recommendation for a successful evening in Bournemouth is to watch the sunset by the sea in one of the beach bars.
Source: Love Bournemouth - Bournemouth Beach tops TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Best Beaches 2019
Why a language course abroad in Bournemouth?
- The coastal town has all the advantages of a big city, but much lower prices for language courses and accommodation.
- In Bournemouth you can combine your language course abroad with a relaxing beach holiday or an adventurous activity holiday.
- The partner schools in Bournemouth are all centrally located and offer professional language teaching by native speakers - suitable for every level.
- We find the right language course in Bournemouth for you - put together entirely according to your wishes and needs.
- Bournemouth has been named several times as the town with one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. See for yourself!
