• Orientation / testing usually takes place on Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday).
• Lessons begin after testing or the following day.
• All lessons are 45 minutes.
• Maximum class size : 6 students per class for professionals ; 14 for adult courses and 16 for junior courses.

All courses include:

• Pre-course placement test on arrival.
• Course certificate for students who successfully complete 90% of the course.
• Teaching materials (coursebook or study file).
• Orientation and welcome pack (including map).
• Access to multimedia study centre (computers, videos,listening facilities and virtual language laboratory).
• Free access to e-mail and access to internet.
• Weekly progress test and optional exit test.
• Regular lecture or seminar on a subject of cultural, historical or linguistic interest.
• Regular individual tutorials are included for long-term students. Tutorials take place every 4 - 6 weeks in normal lesson time.

The School in brief

• 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, 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

1. STANDARD COURSE (20 lessons per week, 2 - 11 weeks) (Code BCC)

Standard course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering all areas of general English including: grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16

• levels: no beginners (beginners have to start with the Intensive course beginning on the first Monday of the month)

Accommodation available if required

20 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:

• 8 lessons per week – General English: Use of English – practise and improve your English!
  Students concentrate on using and improving their language skills through extensive reading, writing, speaking and listening practice. These lessons often include the use of video, television, audio, role-play and authentic texts.

2. INTENSIVE COURSE (28 lessons per week, 2-52 weeks) (code BGI)

Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week combining general English and special interest modules
including exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students requiring rapid progress. Please note that in July and
August the intensive courses change to a summer timetable with 24 lessons and 5 lectures per week. Please
note that during the summer, afternoon modules will not be available.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size -14

Accommodation available if required

28 lessons per week arranged in 2 sections:

• 20 lessons: general English - grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, listening.
• 8 lessons: general English for beginner to pre-intermediate students, special interest modules for
  intermediate to advanced students.

A choice of at least 4 modules is usually available:

• Extra General English (reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, etc.).
• Exam Preparation (Cambridge First, IELTS) - intermediate to advanced students.
• Grammar Extension (grammar workshops with grammar tuition and practice).
• Communication Skills (fluency, pronunciation, conversation and listening).
• Business English (including preparation for business English examinations) - intermediate to advanced students.
• Business and Computing Modules - intermediate to advanced students.
• English for Academic Purposes and Academic Study Skills - intermediate to advanced students.

IMPORTANT NOTE: During the summer not all modules are always available. Please inquire in advance if you wish a specific module. If you want the guarantee to participate in the IELTS or Business English modules, you must book a 4 weeks course minimum. These programs start every Monday, from January 8th to November 26th 2007. An intermediate level is required to participate in these specific modules.

3. SUPER INTENSIVE Course (35 lessons per week, 1-6 weeks) (Code BIS)

The super intensive course is composed of 35 lessons per week (26,25 hours), and combines 28 lessons within an international group with 7 one-to-one lessons per week. Group lessons allow students to strengthen their general knowledge in English while focusing on particular aspects of the English language during one-to-one lessons  (general English, Business English, exam preparation, etc.).

NOT AVAILABLE IN JULY / AUGUST
 

TRIMESTER INTENSIVE COURSE (28 lessons per week, 12 - 23 weeks) (Code BGT) or ACADEMIC YEAR INTENSIVE COURSE (28 lessons per week, 24 - 52 weeks) (Code BGY)

AVAILABLE ALL YEAR - SAVE BY STUDYING LONGER

Full-time intensive course for adults. 28 lessons per week combining general English and special interest modules including exam preparation. Ideal for motivated students requiring rapid progress. Please note that in July and August the intensive courses change to a summer timetable with 24 lessons and 5 lectures per week. Please note that during the summer, afternoon modules will not be available.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size -14

TRIMESTER SEMI-INTENSIVE (Standard) COURSE (20 lessons per week, 12 - 23 weeks) (Code BCT) or ACADEMIC YEAR SEMI-INTENSIVE (Standard) COURSE (20 lessons per week, 24 - 52 weeks) (Code BCY)

Semi-intensive course for adults. 20 lessons per week covering all areas of general English including: grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking and listening.

• Available all year
• Weekly start dates
• Minimum age - 16
• Maximum class size - 14

Accommodation available if required

Intensive, business-focused course preparing students for business-related courses at UK universities.

• Entry date : September 22th (entry on January 22nd possible upon request)
• Minimum age : 17
• Minimum entry level : IELTS 4.5 or FCE
• To enter this program you must have completed high school
• Duration : 36 weeks + holiday

Program includes :

• General English
• IELTS preparation
• Academic study
• Business English (economy, management, finance and marketing)
• Accounting, communication technologies and British culture

5. CAMBRIDGE PREPARATION FCE (28 lessons per week, 8 weeks) (Code BFC)

This course is recommended for motivated students who are prepared to work hard in order to achieve the best possible Cambridge First Certificate (FCE) result.

The syllabus has been specially designed to maximise your chances of exam success and covers all 5 papers of the First Certificate Exam. Particular attention is given to developing the writing and "use of English" skills required for the exam. The course also focuses on the grammar and vocabulary areas which are essential for exam success.

The course includes tuition in exam techniques, self correction techniques, regular progress tests and at least one complete practice examination. You will be given regular homework and self-study assignments to complete

Course Structure

Morning - 20 lessons per week - During the morning lessons, students use one of the latest First Certificate course books and cover all areas of the First Certificate syllabus in detail. This includes a review of essential grammar and vocabulary, reading and writing skills and, of course, speaking and listening.

Afternoon - 8 lessons per week - The afternoon lessons focus on practice exam papers, grammar workshops, private tutorials with the teacher. Afternoon lessons also include speaking and listening practice and tuition in exam techniques.

• 28 lessons per week
• 8 weeks (January, March, April, September and October)
• Minimum age 16
• Placement test on arrival, weekly progress tests and regular practice exams
• Regular homework
• Teaching materials and course book
• Use of self-access study facilities
• Free email and internet
• Regular social activities
• End-of-course certificate

2008 Starting dates : January 14th, April 14th, October 13th

A tailor-made course to suit the individual requirements of the student. One-to-one tuition provides a very intensive form of study. The student determines not only the content (e.g. tourism, banking, insurance) but also the quantity and  pace (intensity) of their English lessons.
So whether you are a "fast learner" who needs to develop his language skills as quickly as possible or you want to study at a slower pace - this course  is perfect for you as we design it to your wishes.

Please state on your booking form your level, your requirements and what topics you would like to focus on.

Courses for Professionals / Executives

BUSINESS EXECUTIVE COURSES : click here

Courses for Adolescents

7. JUNIOR SUMMER COURSE (20 lessons and 1 excursion per week, 2-10 weeks) (code BSV)

Exciting international summer course combining English language study with a weekly excursion and a program of visits and activities. Ideal for young adults aged 16+

• Only in June, July and August course starts every week
• Minimum age: 16, average age: 16-18
• Maximum class size: 16
• All levels
• accommodation in host families with double bed and half board incl. (breakfast + dinner) (single room available for an additional charge)
• Lessons focus on communication skills with extensive speaking and listening practice.
• Combination of morning and afternoons lessons (4 lessons per day on 4 days per week).
• 5 evening lectures per week covering areas of linguistic, cultural and historic interest. Lectures can
  also include drama workshops, discussion groups and interactive activities! Very popular and great fun!
• Typical excursion destinations include: Bath, Oxford, Brighton, Canterbury, Central London Guided Tour,
  etc. Entry fees to attractions are not included.
• 1 excursion
• Programme of sports and activities and visits to central London (accompanied by member of the
  Staff). Students pay for travel costs (Travelcard) and entry fees as necessary.

• The courses can take place in the morning or in the afternoon and possibly on Saturdays, according to our shift system

Important remarks:

• All activities are obligatory and not freely eligible, what ensures an additional custody for the students outside the tuition.

• Students on this course are not supervised out of lessons. 14-15 year-old students do not receive keys for the house of their guest families and have to be at home at the latest at 22:30 PM.

• Prices of excursions do not include tickets for tourist attractions. However, the summer course EXTRA is so constituted that the major amount of activities and excursions can be provided for free.

The BVE program includes more activities than the BSV, as well as accommodation on a full board basis (instead of half board for the BSV) and laundry is included (instead of the 5£ fee per week for the BSV).

Application Fee for all course types : £50.00 (non-refundable)

8. Summer Course EXTRA (minimal age 14 years) (20 lessons course + activities-/ excursions weekly, 2-12 weeks) (Code BVE)

This summer course is ideal for teenagers aged between 14 and 18 years. The language course is based on the summer course BSV but includes further services and custody for the younger students. Accordingly all activities are compulsory and cannot be freely chosen like in the BSV course.  

• 20 lessons per week (15 hours) + 1 full day excursion (always on Saturdays) and 1 small excursion during the week (half day) + 1 activity per day free of charge

• Minimum duration: 2 weeks

• Start dates: any Monday from June 9th to August 18th 2008

• end date: August 29th 2008

• Minimum age: 14 years / average age: 14-18 years

• Groups of maximal 16 students

• Levels: beginner to intermediate (beginners have to start on the first Monday of the month)

• Courses are held in a shift system (morning and afternoon lessons)

• Accommodation in host families in double bedrooms with daily half board + lunch during the week from Monday to Friday in the school cafeteria)

• Full day excursions on Saturdays, half day excursions during the week

• Day of arrival and departure is on Saturdays. In July and August the placement test already takes place on Sundays, otherwise on Mondays

• The courses can take place in the morning or in the afternoon and possibly on Saturdays, according to our shift system

• laundry and school bank services included

Important remarks:

• All activities are obligatory and not freely eligible, what ensures an additional custody for the students outside the tuition.

• The students will not be taken care of on their way to school in the morning and in the afternoon after finishing the lessons and activity programme. 14-15 year-old students do not receive keys for the house of their guest families and have to be at home at the latest at 22:30 PM.

• Prices of excursions do not include tickets for tourist attractions. However, the summer course EXTRA is so constituted that the major amount of activities and excursions can be provided for free.

Courses for Juniors

Courses for Juniors between 9 and 16 years

JUNIOR SOMMER CAMP in Pangbourne (10-16 years)

"Your English camp in the countryside..."

The Pangbourne College is an impressive and stylish school near the village
Pangbourne, which is close to the Thames. It is conveniently situated so that
you reach Reading, Oxford, Bath and London easily. All participants will be
incredibly active! Here you can improve your English skills while making new
friends with people coming from all over the world, testing new sports
and activities, discovering new places and most important, making your stay in
England unforgettable!

Summer holidays in a particularly secure and monitored environment

The building itself and its outdoor facilities are very well maintained and
give the impression of a small campus with a historic main building and
five modern accommodation blocks on the grounds. Most of the
bedrooms are doubles and singles but the accommodations also
provide a number of dormitories shared by 4 to 5 students. Boys and
girls live in different buildings.

Pangbourne offers an excellent program of sports and adventure activities,
including quad biking, mountain biking, high wire, archery, climbing etc. As
well as traditional sports like tennis, soccer, rugby, swimming etc. can be
practised. Activities like art & trade, board games, DVDs, drama and class
debates are part of the activities programme. 24 hours of supervision
for the students.

Price includes:

• 24 hours supervision for the students

• 20 lessons per week

• tuition with fun and game, in international classes (lessons can take place in the morning or afternoon)

• welcome party and students will obtain an introduction, orientation

• exciting sports and activity program of wide scope with trainer every afternoon and evening

• 1 full day excursion per week (including tickets)

• 1 half day excursion per week (including tickets)

• weekly shooing tour

• accommodation with entire supervision in residential school, 1-5 students per room (shared room always same gender)

• all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)

• airport transfer from/to London-Heathrow at end / start of language course

• school internal bank service

• weekly laundry service

• placement test at arrival / weekly test of progress

• certificate at the end of the language course

• study material

• free email and internet access (3 times a week)

• International travel insurance. For more information click this link: insurance coverage

SWANAGE SUMMER CAMP, England, between from 9 to 15 years

New summer camp offered from 21 June to 9 August 2008, at the Old
Malthouse School, just minutes from the small bustling town of Swanage
in Dorset. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with lovely
countryside and a stunning coastline.

The school is a pretty, historical building with a lovely “homely” atmosphere.
We feel that this centre is ideal for younger students or for students
away from home for the first time. The school offers very comfortable
accommodation in multi-bedded rooms with a maximum of 6 students.
Most of the rooms have wash-basin and there are modern communal
shower rooms and toilets in each accommodation area. There will be
separated accommodation areas for girls and boys.

There is an attractive modern classroom block, a warm and welcoming dining room, extensive grounds with playing fields, tennis courts and woods, a sports hall, various student rooms and a small outdoor swimming pool.

There will be a full and varied activity program every day. At least one full-day excursion and one half day trip will be offered each week, helping the children to learn more about the history, geography and wild-life of the region.

Examples of activities offered in the program:

Swimming, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Rugby, Quad biking, Mountain biking, Crate climb, Cricket, Archery, Problem solving, Art, Dance , Drama, Treasure Hunt, Team Games, Fashion Show, Talent Show, Cabaret, International Parties, Quiz nights, Bingo, Disco, etc.

For a supplement: Kayaking, Sailing, Windsurfing, Kite-surfing, Horse riding.

Example of Excursions:

Poole Old Town, Weymouth, Weymouth Sea Life Centre, Local festivals and carnivals,
Dorchester, Dinosaur Museum, Adventure Park, Devon villages and beaches, Discover Dorset,
Boat Trip to Bournemouth, World Heritage coastal walk, Salisbury/Stonehenge, Monkey World,
Corfe Castle and Village, Lulworth Cove and Castle, Shopping in Poole, Bournemouth,
Castlepoint and Dorchester, etc.

The programme includes:

• Residential accommodation, shared room (6 students max.), 24h supervision
• 20 lessons per week
• Teaching material
• Placement test and progress tests
• End-of –course certificate
• Full sport and cultural activity program
• 1 full day and 1 half day excursion per week
• All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Weekly laundry and school bank service
• Airport transfer, two ways from/to Heathrow airport on set days
• Regular access to internet and emails
• 24h supervision

• Travel and Health Insurance, for more information, click here.

ROUND TRIP AIRPORT TRANSFER FROM AND TO HEATHROW AIRPORT FROM 11:00am TO 08:00om IS INCLUDED
Varying airports, flight dates or times will be charged with £40 each way.