English to Prepare for University
Course overview
English to Prepare for University is a fixed four-week course for students with a place, or a conditional place, at an English-speaking university. Mornings are 15 hours of General English; afternoons are 6 hours of pre-sessional work on academic writing and referencing, seminar and tutorial discussion, note-taking from lectures, research and presentation skills, and using AI tools responsibly for study. Classes have a maximum of 10 students and a minimum entry level of B1. Courses start on the first Monday of each month. The school is in Southbourne, Bournemouth, a ten-minute walk from the beach.
Price bands
From £1,595 for 4 weeks (≈ £398.75/week)
| Duration | Total price | ≈ Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | £1,595 | £398.75 |
Block course · 4–4 weeks
Course details
| Course type | Academic English, Pre-Sessional English |
|---|---|
| Intensity | Intensive (25-30 hours/week) |
| Course levels | Pre-Intermediate (B1) → Upper-Intermediate (C1) |
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About this school
Southbourne School of English, Bournemouth
Family-run seaside English school in Bournemouth since 1966, offering adult and junior courses with caring homestays, ten minutes from the beach.
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