School Snapshot
Family-run since 1966, Southbourne School of English is on Beaufort Road in Southbourne, a residential seaside area of east Bournemouth, ten minutes on foot from the beach. British Council accredited since 1982 and a member of English UK, IALC and Quality English, with 19 air-conditioned classrooms, interactive screens, a café, cinema room, games room and garden. Adult courses run all year from age 15 and start any Monday; junior summer courses take ages 9 to 15 from late June to August. Most students stay in homestay, with more than 270 local hosts. Students come from over 40 countries.
School Info
Family-Run Heritage & Accreditation
Now in its third generation of family ownership, Southbourne combines decades of experience with robust quality assurance. British Council accredited since 1982, and a member of IALC, Quality English and English UK, the school pairs personal, small-scale management with independently verified standards covering teaching, welfare and administration.
Course Range for Adults & Juniors
Southbourne offers nine distinct programmes, from General and Intensive English to Cambridge Exam preparation, Over 30s Executive English, university pre-sessional courses and English for Content Creators. Junior Summer English (ages 9–15) and tailor-made Group English Courses for school groups run alongside, all supported by pre-arrival placement testing across CEFR levels A1 to C2.
Caring Local Homestays
Accommodation is handled by a dedicated Accommodation Officer, with over 270 handpicked homestay hosts within a 30-minute journey of the school, many much closer. Options range from standard part-board homestays to premium ensuite rooms, with a 24/7 welfare line and re-matching available if a student isn’t happy.
Life Beyond the Classroom
A ten-minute walk from Blue Flag Southbourne Beach, the school offers a packed social programme — beach volleyball, quiz nights, karaoke — plus full-day excursions to London, Oxford, Bath and the Jurassic Coast. On-site facilities include 19 air-conditioned classrooms, a 70-seat café, cinema room, games room and landscaped garden.
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30 Beaufort Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5AL
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School Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Self-Study Area
- Cafeteria
- Student Lounge
- Garden/Outdoor Space
- Air Conditioning
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Prayer Room
Additional Services
- Accommodation Assistance
- Airport Pickup Service
- Visa Application Guidance
- Social Activities Programme
- Exam Preparation Support
- Junior Programmes (Under 18s)
- Homestay Coordination
Languages Spoken
Available Courses
English for Content Creators
Two- or four-week course for young adult creators: podcasting, live streaming, short and long-form video, digital writing. Max 8, B1 minimum.
From £398.75 – £400 per week
£398.75 / week
£1,595
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General English
15 hours a week of morning General English, all levels from beginner to advanced. Start any Monday and stay from one week to a full year.
From £245 – £325 per week
£245 / week
£980
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Intensive English
21 hours a week: morning General English plus 6 hours of afternoon classes on fluency, vocabulary and real-world English. All levels.
From £290 – £375 per week
£290 / week
£1,160
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Junior Summer English (Lessons Only)
Summer lessons for ages 9-15 staying with their own family or group: 15 English lessons a week, no activity programme.
£415 / week
£415 / week
£1,660
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Junior Summer English + Activities
Summer course for ages 9-15: 15 English lessons a week plus local trips, sports and a Saturday full-day excursion. 27 Jun-22 Aug 2027.
£595 / week
£595 / week
£2,380
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Cambridge B2 First (FCE) Exam Preparation
Four-week, 21-hour-a-week course timed to finish just before an official B2 First exam sitting.
£423.75 / week
£423.75 / week
£1,695
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Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Exam Preparation
Four-week, 21-hour-a-week C1 Advanced course with mock exams and feedback, timed to finish before an official sitting.
£423.75 / week
£423.75 / week
£1,695
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English to Prepare for University
Fixed four-week pre-sessional course: 15 hours of General English plus 6 hours of academic skills a week. Max 10 students, B1 minimum.
£398.75 / week
£398.75 / week
£1,595
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One-to-One English
Private lessons planned around your level and goals, from business English to exam technique. Book 1, 5, 10 or 20 hours.
From £71.40 – £84 / hour
£84 / hour
£84
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Over 30s Executive English
For professionals aged 30+: 21 hours of small-group business English plus 2 hours of one-to-one a week. Max 5 students, B1 minimum.
£935 / week
£935 / week
£3,740
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