WESTBOURNE ACADEMY
31 Alumhurst Rd, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8EN
Westbourne Academy Bournemouth is an English language school situated in a beautiful location on the south coast of England and is accredited by the British Council.
Westbourne Academy language school is part of New City College, a government funded college in London which is now London’s second largest college with over 20,000 students studying a wide range of courses.
School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 16
- Lesson duration: 40 min
- Maximum class size: 16
- Average number of students in group: 11
- Number of classrooms: 15
- School's foundation year: 1996
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: bournemouth
- Distance from the nearest airport: 15 km
- School opening times: 9.00
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 01.01.2024, 23.02.2024, 29.03.2024, 01.04.2024, 19.04.2024, 06.05.2024, 27.05.2024, 14.06.2024, 23.08.2024, 26.08.2024, 18.10.2024, 13.12.2024, 25.12.2024, 26.12.2024, 01.01.2025, 18.04.2025, 21.04.2025, 05.05.2025, 26.05.2025, 25.08.2025, 25.12.2025, 26.12.2025
Facilities
- Drink vending machine
- Balcony / terrace
- Free car parking
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Printer for student use
- Table games
- Garden
- Computer lab
- Self study room
- Canteen
- Lounge with TV
- Table Tennis
- Own sports facilities
Facilities for disabled people
- Adapted for deaf students
Classroom equipment
- Interactive whiteboard in some classrooms
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in all classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
- Language test before the course
- Organized activities at school
Course materials:
Top student nationalities
Leisure activities
| Activities | Included / at extra cost | Distance from school |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | 20 £ | 3 km |
| Horse riding | 30 £ | 15 km |
| Yoga | 10 £ | 5 km |
| Football | ||
| Swimming | 6 £ | 3 km |
| Tennis | 10 £ | 2 km |
| Table tennis | ||
| Windsurfing | 20 £ | 5 km |
| Sailing | 30 £ | 3 km |
Courses
General Main English Course - 20 lessons per week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
The lessons cover the most important aspects of learning English, including vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
English Plus Course - 28 lessons per week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 28 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
General English Course + extra practice: Conversational English or General English
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
Extra Intensive English Course - 40 lessons pe week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 40 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
General English Course in the morning and afternoon.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates for complete beginners
Course start dates
First Certificate (B2 First) Exam Preaparation
| Minimum course length in weeks | 10 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 15 |
| lessons per week | 28 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
These examination courses include preparation and practice for the Reading and Use of English, Listening, Writing and Speaking (FCE) Higher components of the exam.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Advanced (C1 Advanced) Exam Preaparation
| Minimum course length in weeks | 11 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 16 |
| lessons per week | 28 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
These examination courses include preparation and practice for the Reading and Use of English, Listening, Writing and Speaking (CAE) Higher components of the exam.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
IELTS Exam Preaparation
| Minimum course length in weeks | 8 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 8 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 40 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 12 |
| Maximum group size | 16 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course is for students who need to take the Academic IELTS exam to apply to an English speaking University. This course focuses on the practice of exam techniques to prepare for the IELTS exam.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family Single room - HB on weekdays, FB on weekends
Most students choose homestay accommodation because it is an important part of the experience and involves living as a member of the home. Students are treated as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. It gives them the opportunity to practise their English and benefit from an English home atmosphere.
Students aged 16 and 17 years old must return home by 10.30pm Sunday – Thursday and 11.30pm on Friday and Saturday
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, towels, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Distance from school by public transport | 20 min |
| High season supplement per week | 40 £ |
| High season dates | 14.12.2024 - 28.12.2024, 21.06.2025 - 30.08.2025, 21.12.2025 - 31.12.2026 |
Supplements
| Special Diet: Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Gluten Free | 15 £ per week |
| Vegan Diet | 30 £ per week |
Host Family Twin room - HB on weekdays, FB on weekends
Most students choose homestay accommodation because it is an important part of the experience and involves living as a member of the home. Students are treated as a full member of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. It gives them the opportunity to practise their English and benefit from an English home atmosphere.
Twin rooms are available in the summer only, from 21/06/2025 to 30/08/2025.
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, towels, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Distance from school by public transport | 20 min |
Supplements
| Special Diet: Lactose Free, Vegetarian, Gluten Free | 15 £ per week |
| Vegan Diet | 30 £ per week |
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1. Making a booking.
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3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
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