General English
Course overview
Southbourne's General English course is 15 hours a week of morning lessons covering speaking, listening, reading and writing, with grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary built in. All levels are taught, from beginner (A1) to proficiency (C2), and a pre-arrival placement test puts you in the right class. Students on 4+ week courses get regular tutorials with their class teacher, and 8+ week courses include homework and progress reports. Courses start any Monday, and weekly prices drop at 12, 24 and 40 weeks. The school is in Southbourne, Bournemouth, a ten-minute walk from the beach. Southbourne has been teaching English since 1966 and is British Council accredited.
Price bands
From £245 – £325 per week
| Weeks from | Weeks to | Weekly £ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | £325 |
| 12 | 23 | £295 |
| 24 | 39 | £255 |
| 40 | — | £245 |
Course details
| Course type | General English |
|---|---|
| Intensity | Standard (15-20 hours/week) |
| Course levels | Beginner (A1) → Advanced (C2) |
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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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