Kings School Bournemouth

Courses available

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Bournemouth is an exciting and cosmopolitan university town and holiday resort on the south coast of England only 2 hours from central London. Bournemouth is famous for its long sandy beaches, beautiful public gardens and vibrant international atmosphere. The town offers an excellent selection of restaurants, coffee shops, clubs, pubs, bars and shops. Bournemouth provides easy access to the beautiful coastline of southern England and to the New Forest, Bath, Oxford, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Winchester and Brighton.

Kings Bournemouth

Kings Bournemouth is open all year and is situated in a smart residential area only 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth town centre. The school offers year-round courses for adults and also summer courses for students aged 14+. In addition to general English courses, we offer exam preparation, Business English, University Access and work placement programmes.

Kings School Bournemouth offers standard and executive host family accommodation all year. During the summer residential accommodation in a university residence is available.

Kings Bournemouth - School Fact File

Accredited by the British Council

Friendly and relaxed atmosphere

Excellent location - 5 minutes’ walk from Bournemouth town centre and 10 minutes from Bournemouth beach

Gardens and terraces for relaxing outside

In-school facilities include basketball / volleyball court, table-tennis, big screen video and lecture hall for parties, debates, lectures, etc.

2 restaurants (English, Oriental, Middle Eastern and European food)

Free email and internet (broadband and wi-fi)

Computer room

Self-access study centre

Interactive whiteboards

Weekly DVDs and regular sports and social events

Courses available

General English

Course name	Introduction
Compact English Course	A mornings-only general English course ensuring steady progress in all areas of general English. Suitable for short-term and long-term students. Excellent savings for long-term students. 20 lessons per week (15 hours), available all year, minimum age 16.
Intensive Cambridge First Certificate Course	Intensive course offering specialist preparation for the First Certificate Examination. Ideal for motivated students who are prepared to study hard. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 8-12 weeks, entry in January, March, April, September, October, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course	Our most popular course! A full-time intensive course with 28 lessons per week (21 hours) including specialist options in Business English, IELTS, conversation, etc. Great savings for long-term students! Available all year, minimum 2 weeks, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course with Business English	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Business English in the afternoons. Ideal preparation for Business English examinations including BEC and LCCI. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2-6 weeks, available all year, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course with IELTS	A full-time intensive course for adults with general English lessons in the morning and specialist IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Covers all areas of the IELTS exam. 28 lessons per week, minimum 2 weeks, available all year, minimum age 16.
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.
Summer Compact	A "light" summer course for adults offering an enjoyable and educational experience with the focus on improving "everyday English skills." 20 lessons per week (15 hours), 2-12 weeks from mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16.
Summer Extra Course	International summer course combining English lessons with lots of activities, sports and excursions! The price includes all meals and full activity programme. Ideal for teenagers and young adults. 20 lessons per week, available June-August, ages 14+.
Summer Intensive Course	International summer course for adults combining an intensive English language course with a programme of optional excursions, sports and activities! 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2 -10 weeks, available mid- June to the end of August, minimum age 16.
Summer Vacation Course	International summer course combining English language lessons with activities and a weekly excursion! Great value and great fun! 20 lessons per week (15 hours), minimum 2 weeks, available mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16 in Oxford, 16 for individuals in Bournemouth and London, 14 for groups.
Super Intensive Course	A very intensive course for adults combining 28 lessons in international classes with 7 one-to-one lessons per week. Total 35 lessons per week - 2-50 weeks - available all year - minimum age 16

Business English

Course name	Introduction
Intensive Business English	A very intensive 2-week Business English Course ideal for motivated professionals and executives. 34 lessons per week (25.5 hours) in small classes (maximum 6 students). Available all year for 1-6 weeks. Minimum age 20.
Intensive English Course with Business English	A full-time intensive course with general English in the mornings and Business English in the afternoons. Ideal preparation for Business English examinations including BEC and LCCI. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2-6 weeks, available all year, ages 16+.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.
Super Intensive Course	A very intensive course for adults combining 28 lessons in international classes with 7 one-to-one lessons per week. Total 35 lessons per week - 2-50 weeks - available all year - minimum age 16

University Access

Course name	Introduction
Kings International Diploma of English	A long-term course with 3 terms (33 weeks tuition) or 2 terms (22 weeks tuition) which combines general English with a range of academic study modules. Perfect for a gap year, for preparing for formal exams or as the most cost effective way of becoming fluent in English.
University Business Access Course	This course has been designed in consultation with several university business schools. Our partnership with these universities gives you a clear route to a university degree course. A 9-month intensive course with start dates in September and January.

UK Summer

Course name	Introduction
Summer Compact	A "light" summer course for adults offering an enjoyable and educational experience with the focus on improving "everyday English skills." 20 lessons per week (15 hours), 2-12 weeks from mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16.
Summer Extra Course	International summer course combining English lessons with lots of activities, sports and excursions! The price includes all meals and full activity programme. Ideal for teenagers and young adults. 20 lessons per week, available June-August, ages 14+.
Summer Intensive Course	International summer course for adults combining an intensive English language course with a programme of optional excursions, sports and activities! 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 2 -10 weeks, available mid- June to the end of August, minimum age 16.
Summer Vacation Course	International summer course combining English language lessons with activities and a weekly excursion! Great value and great fun! 20 lessons per week (15 hours), minimum 2 weeks, available mid-June to the end of August, minimum age 16 in Oxford, 16 for individuals in Bournemouth and London, 14 for groups.

Examination and certificate

Course name	Introduction
Intensive Cambridge First Certificate Course	Intensive course offering specialist preparation for the First Certificate Examination. Ideal for motivated students who are prepared to study hard. 28 lessons per week (21 hours), 8-12 weeks, entry in January, March, April, September, October, ages 16+.
Intensive English Course with IELTS	A full-time intensive course for adults with general English lessons in the morning and specialist IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Covers all areas of the IELTS exam. 28 lessons per week, minimum 2 weeks, available all year, minimum age 16.
One-to-one Lessons	One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance), the quantity and intensity of their English lessons. Minimum 10 lessons per week, available all year, minimum age 16.

Juniors (10-16 years)

Course name	Introduction
Easy English	A low-cost course for low-season groups. Includes 20 lessons per week (15 hours), 3 activities, all meals, host family accommodation and airport transfers. 1-2 weeks, available all year except the summer, minimum age 14, minimum group size 15 students.
English Experience	A fully-inclusive course for groups of juniors and teenagers. Includes a full programme of lessons, sports, activities and excursions! 24 lessons per week, minimum 2 weeks, available all year except the summer, minimum group size 15 students.
Junior Academic Term	This is an intensive programme for junior groups. Students study English in the mornings with Kings teachers and then follow their own national curriculum in the afternoon with their own teachers. Minimum group 30 students, minimum 8 weeks.
Summer Extra Course	International summer course combining English lessons with lots of activities, sports and excursions! The price includes all meals and full activity programme. Ideal for teenagers and young adults. 20 lessons per week, available June-August, ages 14+.

Work Placement

Course name	Introduction
Career Plus Programme	A prestigious 10-month programme designed to enhance your CV and help you "get ahead" on the career ladder. 6-month intensive English and Paid Work Placement followed by a Professional Internship with a UK company. Available all year, minimum age 20
Europa Programme	An economical Paid Work Placement Programme for students from the EU and EEA. The programme begins with a 4-week Intensive English Course followed by a 12-week Paid Work Placement. Available all year, minimum age 20.
Global Programme	This is a long-term "sandwich" programme consisting of a 4-week Intensive English Course at Kings School Bournemouth followed by a 5-month Paid Work Placement and then a final 4 week Intensive English Course. Available for all nationalities, minimum 7 months (28 weeks), available all year, minimum age 18.
Internship	Improve your career prospects by gaining valuable work experience with a British or multinational company. The programme consists of an 8-week Intensive English course followed by an Internship placement. Available all year, ages 20+.