Southbourne School of English is a dedicated language training center in the UK. Established in 1966, the school has been accredited by the British Council through Severnvale Academy. Even today, it remains one of the highest-rated language schools on the South Coast. It offers students from around the world the opportunity to study high-quality English courses in a quintessential British suburban environment, just a 10-minute walk from the seaside in the coastal town of Bournemouth.
The school’s prime location offers excellent teaching, a wealth of extracurricular activities, and quality accommodation. The learning environment is lively and safe, creating a family atmosphere where every student can excel in their language courses.
Language Level Guide
At Southbourne School of English in Bournemouth, we use the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) descriptors to assess students' English levels. These levels are:
Beginner (A0) (A0)
Able to engage in basic conversations and understand simple spoken language.
Limited vocabulary for everyday life.
Able to read and write short articles.
Elementary (A1) (A1)
Able to communicate basic needs and discuss personal topics.
Adequate vocabulary for daily activities.
Recognize key grammatical structures.
Capable of writing short personal messages and notes.
Pre-Intermediate(A2)
Can engage in everyday interactions and short conversations.
Able to use key grammatical structures.
Can write more detailed articles.
Intermediate(B1)
Can communicate confidently in a variety of situations.
Adept at key grammatical structures.
Can write extended paragraphs with reasonable accuracy.
Upper-Intermediate(B2)
Able to communicate effectively and express thoughts/ideas in most situations.
Can discuss a range of topics.
Uses various structures with reasonable precision.
Writes appropriate texts across contexts.
Advanced (C1)
Able to use a wide vocabulary to express feelings, opinions, and ideas accurately and effectively.
Able to produce complex, fluent texts.
Can easily understand original texts.
Has excellent control of grammar.
Accommodation
We understand how important it is to ensure our students are happy where they live, as they take these memories home. That’s why we carefully select all our host families. Students at Southbourne School of English stay with welcoming and caring hosts. However, we only accept students aged 10 and over into homestays. All host families accommodating students under 18 are thoroughly inspected and visited by our dedicated accommodation officer.
Hosts provide a warm environment within walking distance or a short bus ride away! !
Meals
You will experience traditional British meals (breakfast and dinner) with your host family every day.。British food has changed a lot over the years! While we still love our fish and chips, British food now has an international flair! You’ll experience a wide range of international cuisine. On school days, you’ll receive a freshly prepared packed lunch.
Study Plan:
15 hours of classes every week, with afternoon lessons. Each session lasts 3 hours, Monday to Friday: 14:00 – 15:00, 15:15 – 16:15, 16:30 – 17:30.
Maximum class size: 16 students.
Weekly full-day excursion.
Varied and enjoyable sports and activities program.
Study Tour Campuses
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