Our courses
We use the best teaching methods to help you improve your language skills and achieve you goals, whether they are academic, professional or pleasure. We take your language learning journey seriously so all our courses are full time with a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Standard
20 lessons per week
15 hours
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5 mornings: 09.15 - 12.30
1 afternoon: 13.00 - 14.00
Immersion
25 lessons per week
20 hours
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5 mornings: 09.15 - 12.30
5 afternoons: 13.00 - 14.00
1 late afternoon: 14.15 - 15.15
* We operate a zig-zag timetable during the high season where students will start lessons in the afternoon every other week.
Standard Programme
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All our courses teach more than just English. They integrate academic projects consisting of:
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Professional Skills
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British Lifestyle and Heritage
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Sustainability
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Well-being
Immersion Options
Students attending our immersion programme can also choose from the following options:
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Business English (B1+ above)
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Academic Skills & IELTS (B1+ above)
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Communication Skills (B1+ above)
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Foundation Skills (A1 - A2)
Our Timetable
Standard Programme - 20 lessons (15 hours per week)
20 morning lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
Immersion Programme - 25 Lessons (20 hours per week)
20 morning lessons (1 lesson = 45 minutes)
Our English courses
General English
Our General English courses are designed to improve the language skills you need to communicate in all areas of your life: academic, professional, or just for fun. These courses are designed to the competency of your English at progressive levels by developing the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking without compromising on grammatical accuracy and vocabulary range.
We have a continuous assessment programme where you will be able to track how well you are progressing on a weekly basis and also be able to identify your weaknesses and develop self-study techniques with the help of your teacher.
As the course progresses you will be able to:
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Communicate more fluently
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Develop your grammar and vocabulary
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Improve your accuracy
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Become a more independent learner
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Feel more confident in English-speaking environments and when interacting with other English speakers
Cambridge Exams
Show the world how good you are
Our Cambridge Examinations courses are designed to develop the required skills to each exam, and to present and practice language appropriate to students' individual needs.
Our exam courses will build your confidence and accuracy in all forms of the language. You will receive extensive training in examination techniques, and timed mock tests will provide an idea of what it is like to work under pressure during a real examination. Also, our teachers will assess your speaking and give you the guidance and tools to improve it.
Professional English
21st century Business English
We are proud to offer a series of professional English courses for different work skills and industries. These are practical hands-on courses delivered through relevant topics, engaging role-plays and a variety of written and communicative tasks, providing lexical foundations for each specialist subject. English for Meetings, Presentations, Negotiations, Networking, Emails, Job Interviews, and much more. We can help you fulfil your potential by giving you all the language tools you need to shine in a competitive market.
IELTS
for study, migration or work
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user through to expert (band score 9).
Our IELTS courses consist of a combination of General English, Academic English and all the IELTS exam preparation you need to achieve your desired score. We will help you improve your English to the CEFR level that matches the IELTS score you need to obtain. The added exam practice with our experience teachers will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed.
OET
English Language Test for Healthcare Professionals
Do you need to take an English test to work or study in healthcare in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Ukraine, Dubai, Singapore or Namibia? If the answer is yes, our OET course is perfect for you. By taking OET you will prove you have the right level of English plus you’ll be learning the kind of language you will need every day at work. Our OET course consists of General English, Healthcare English and OET exam preparation.
Trinity Exams
GESE, ISE I, ISE II and ISE III
As an authorised centre from Trinity College London we have all the expertise required to help our students obtain their Trinity certificates. We offer preparation courses for both GESE and ISE exams and also host exam sessions for both our students and external candidates.
One to One
Ideal for learners with very specific needs
Many students come to us with very specific needs and our one to one course is the perfect solution. If you have to prepare for a job interview, write a Ph.D. thesis, deliver a seminar or prepare to any specific situation of your academic or professional life, this is the course for you. We recommend that learners joining our One to One programme also join our group lessons in order to improve their communication skills. However, we can also offer the One to One programme as a standalone course.
Summer Camp (11 to 17 yrs)
We offer a sensational junior programme in partnership with the Language Training Company. Our Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for juniors to improve their English while having fun and meeting other students from all over the world. The programme consists of morning lessons, afternoon extracurricular activities and weekend trips to London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and many other amazing locations.
Evening Courses
General English, Exam Preparation and Professional Courses
If you are not able to attend our morning or afternoon courses, we offer a wide range of evening courses. These courses usually happen once or twice a week and have a workload of 1.5 up to 5 hours per week. Apart from General English courses, we also offer Professional English courses such as English for Meetings and Presentations amongst many other options.
Online Courses
Individual lessons with our teachers
Improve your English as if you were in Bournemouth with one of our teachers. Lessons take place on Zoom and you can choose what you would like to learn and when.
Teacher Training
Language Awareness, CLIL, Cambridge TKT, Language Teaching Methodologies and much more
We offer bespoke tailored teacher training programmes for schools, colleges and universities. Institutions can pick and choose from a wide range of "hands on" teacher training courses and build their very own programme. Our experienced teacher trainers can also design a tailored course that meets your academic requirements.
Oure teacher training programmes can be delivered in Bournemouth, your school or online. You choose!