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Capital School of EnglishBournemouth, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
324 Wimborne Road - BH9 2HH Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Design your own personalised course.
  • Stunning seaside location.
  • Games room with foosball table and activities.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 60%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: Capital School of English is located in the popular coastal resort town of Bournemouth, on the south coast of England. The school is housed in a 100-year-old building outside the town centre, in the modest residential suburb of Winton. There are supermarkets, shops, eateries, restaurants and links to public transport close to the school. Attractions such as the Oceanarium, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beach, and the Russel Cotes Art Gallery & Museum are within a 20-minute bus journey of the school's front doors.

Course selection: In addition to General English programmes available to students of all levels, Capital School of English also supplies Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS), Young Learners immersive programmes during the summer months, and a Future Success course for students aged 16+, several times throughout the year.

Social and cultural: Activities may include tours of the local premier league football club, Volleyball on the beach and local sightseeing.

Getting around: The school is within a 3-minute walk of the closest bus station, offering several routes to and from the town centre. The town centre and all of its attractions are within a 15-minute journey from the school via bus. The Bournemouth train station is under a 10-minute bus journey from the school, with London within a 120-minute train journey from there.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
English +Recommended English course
25 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
260£247£
Course Details
Standard EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
205£195£
Course Details
Full Immersion
40 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
390£371£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
205£195£
Course Details

Our prices for Capital School of English include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Ratings of Capital School of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Capital School of English BournemouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Capital School of English

“On behalf of all the team at Capital School of English I would personally like to welcome you to our school.”
– 
Spencer Fordham
, 
Director of Capital School of English
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKQEYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalRALSA
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Capital School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2003
Legal name/parent company
Capital SE Limited | Tax registration ID: 4789251

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 26 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 30%
Switzerland 15%
Italy 10%
Germany 10%
Spain 5%
Japan 5%
Brazil 5%
Chile 5%
France 5%
Other nationalities 10%

Information for all courses offered by Capital School of English

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses


Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 29 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 06 May 2025, 27 May 2025, 26 Aug 2025, 23 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
195 £ one way
390 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
70 £ one way
140 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
240 £ one way
480 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Bournemouth and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Bournemouth page. For flight comparisons to Bournemouth, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
200 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 £
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cricket5 km
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf5 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Rugby5 km
Sailing7 km
Squash5 km
Swimming3 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing7 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not published.

Adults - Paid activities

Not published.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
In high demand!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
190 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
155 £
Residential Accommodation
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
285 £

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FAQ about Capital School of English, Bournemouth

  • English courses at Capital English start at 195 £ for Standard English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Capital School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (195 £), Bournemouth Airport (70 £), London Gatwick Airport (240 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Capital School varies from 15 students (English +) to 15 students (English +)
  • 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Capital School of English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 30% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Germany (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Capital School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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