Intensive English
Course overview
Intensive English at Southbourne takes the 15-hour morning General English course and adds 6 hours of afternoon classes, for 21 hours a week. The afternoons focus on fluency, vocabulary and everyday communication, so it suits students who want faster progress or have a deadline to meet. All levels from A1 to C2 are taught, with a pre-arrival placement test, tutorials on 4+ week courses and progress reports on 8+ week courses. Start any Monday, from one week up to a full academic year. The school is in Southbourne, Bournemouth, a ten-minute walk from the beach.
Price bands
From £290 – £375 per week
| Weeks from | Weeks to | Weekly £ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | £375 |
| 12 | 23 | £345 |
| 24 | 39 | £300 |
| 40 | — | £290 |
Course details
| Course type | General English, Intensive English |
|---|---|
| Intensity | Intensive (25-30 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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