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KingsBournemouth, England UK

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

81 students - overall rating
58 Braidley Road - BH2 6LD Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • beautiful campus less than 10 minutes from the beach
  • New year-round residence close to the school
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 26%
18-24 years 57%
25-34 years 12%
35-50 years 4%
>50 years 1%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.

Position in Bournemouth: Kings in Bournemouth is to the north of the city, close to Meyrick Park. The area is a quiet residential part of Bournemouth with a small number of local shops.

Getting around: Bournemouth Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the school entrance. At this station there are lines to local towns and cities as well as to London. The centre of the city is 20 minutes by foot or by public transportation. There are a number of bus stops around the school for navigating the whole of Bournemouth.

Main city features: Bournemouth is known for its beach by both travellers and locals. From the school it is possible to reach the pier in around 30 minutes. Once students have reached the centre of the city, they can jump on a bus that reaches the beach in less than five minutes.

Course: Kings has compact and intensive courses for those wanting to learn general English. The school offers both exam preparation courses for both the IELTS and the Cambridge exams for those who need this for higher education or to enter the workforce. There is a diploma course, a foundation course and an academic year programme for those who need a specific level or certification to continue with their studies. During the summer months, the school provides an adult summer programme, which includes accommodation.

Junior courses: In the school holiday months, Kings opens its doors to younger learners. Programmes are created so these students not only learn English but experience Bournemouth.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Intensive EnglishRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
370£352£
Course Details
General EnglishPopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
300£285£
Course Details
Academic Study Programme
22.5 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
762£724£
Course Details
Diploma of General English
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
245£233£
Course Details
Diploma of Intensive English
28 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
295£281£
Course Details
Junior
Experience Bournemouth Charminster Residence (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
930£907£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Experience Bournemouth Homestay - Single Room (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
760£741£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Experience Bournemouth Homestay - Twin Room (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
735£717£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
GCSE Summer Camp Charminster Residence (14 to 16 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
1455£1419£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Work & Study
Advanced Level Foundation
28 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
762£724£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS PreparationRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
Offer!from
370£352£
Course Details

Our prices for Kings 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
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee

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Student opinions about Kings, Bournemouth

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of
Kings, Bournemouth
81 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (28 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Students 18-30 years (29 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 50+ years (8 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I loved the fact that teachers were always available and they not only loved to teach you the language and show you their culture but they were also interested in learning about yours.Classmates were really sociable and friendly.”
Insider tip: “Considering that I was very fine with the host family,according to me people should really know the real distance between school and host family. I was told that the house was a few minutes from the school but every day I had to do about 50 minutes travel between the bus and walking.”
Review details
Other comments Some local schools were dirty, such as restaurant and bar .. sometimes the reading room was dirty too. I pointed out at the school in the questionnaire that the school will supply at the end of the course.
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2010 by Loffredo Roberto
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“It was very international there. The teachers were all very nice. The cafeteria was good. The classes were not too big.”
Insider tip: “You should not miss the fireworks on Friday night on the beach. Also you should not miss a concert by a group called Cicada.”
Review details
Other comments The school is very good! It is very international. The school is not very big which is not bad. The activities are different. The excursions were at interesting places. E.g. Winchester & Beaulieu, Brighton, Oxford.
Course: Standard
Review date: 28. Aug. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The the other students, variety of nationalities, teachers, everything was well organized”
Insider tip: “The activity centre”
Review details
Course: Summer Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2008 by Fanni Orbán
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really liked the teachers´ attitude towards students and the learning process itself.”
Insider tip: “You need to try to find friends from other countries and practice the language with them. And also speak only English in class.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It's cool that when you go to study English, there are not only lessons at school, but also a variety of activities which also help you learn the language.
Course: Vacation Extra Charminster Residence Programme [Английский] - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2019 by Anastasia Danileyko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers, the atmosphere, and it's 10 minutes walk away from the centre”
Insider tip: “If the level of knowledge is good, you should go for a FCE or CAE course.”
Review details
Course: Compact Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2009 by Michele Buontempo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“It was nice to meet people from other countrys with different cultures.”
Review details
Course: Summer Intensive Course - Middle/High Season - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2008 by Nils Mensing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Regular language school, next year I'll go to Kings but whithout extra”
Insider tip: “Electrical adaptor, a laptop and a camera. Bournemouth is really nice!”
Review details
Course: Summer Vacation Extra - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2009 by Juan Pablo Anillo Fernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and the staff is very friendly, multicultural, a good mix”
Review details
Course: Intensiv (28 h) - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Silke Naumann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Well-equipped rooms and nice staff and the lessons were very good.”
Disliked
“Unfortunately because of the Corona pandemic, only an afternoon program of a total of 1 1/2 hours per week.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 10 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2021 by Philipp Nagel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Good atmosphere among students, good teachers and friendly class.”
Insider tip: “Hung out with people from other countries to speak English, because there are too many Spanish.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 26. Aug. 2010 by Lourdes García De La Fuente
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Lessons and very open interactions between teachers and students”
Review details
Course: General Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2006 by Tim Fischer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything went very well, Alban was really happy of his stay!”
Review details
Other comments Very good school
Course: Summer Vacation Extra (14 to 17 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jul. 2014 by Alban Bosy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The different pupils from all over the world and the teachers”
Insider tip: “I don´t know...”
Review details
Other comments It was great!!!!!!!!!
Course: General - 6 weeks
Review date: 8. Sep. 2006 by Stephanie Bundfuss
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers are excellent and I improved my english very much.”
Review details
Course: General - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2007 by Francisco Manuel Parraga Gamero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The communication between the teachers and the students.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Nov. 2008 by Victor Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Liked
“Discipline, separated accommodation for girls and boys!”
Insider tip: “I do not recommend this school!”
Review details
Other comments Not interesting excursions, bored at Activities, girls don't have anything to do! Not good food! Old furniture in the dining room!
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2013 by Victoria Tyan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I was able to speak English for 15 days. Nice teachers.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Nov. 2008 by Juan Alberto Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The lessons because carried out by competent teachers.”
Insider tip: “It was a wonderful experience.”
Review details
Other comments Would stay there again.
Course: Compact Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2014 by Vittorio Fonzo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“There was a warm atmosphere, everybody was friendly”
Insider tip: “Fireworks during the summer season at the beach”
Review details
Other comments a good place to learn English, well equipped
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“"Multiculturalism", openness, friendly atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Know the English culture (excursions, etc.)”
Review details
Course: Summer Intensive Course (21 hours per week) - 3 weeks
Review date: 13. Sep. 2007 by Jonatan Czuka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The relationship between students and teachers.”
Insider tip: “You have fun and learn, it is easy to meet new people as they are all willing to meet new friends”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2010 by Lorenzo Sica
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Kidsclub Staff, they organised all activities”
Insider tip: “Opportunities for improvement exist wrt the food”
Review details
Other comments The excursions were great, especially the one to Btah where we've visited the Jane Austin Center. We also enjoyed lessons and the cosiness of the 'Glazen Corner'. I want to go next year again!!!
Course: Summer Camp Cotswolds (10-16) - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Aug. 2007 by Miba Stierman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Professional teachers and friendly atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Maybe buy your own bike it's useful”
Review details
Course: Intensiv (28 h) - 3 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2006 by Szymon Szryt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“L 'teaching, very good and effective school”
Insider tip: “Recreational activities after school should be improved including sport”
Review details
Other comments accommodation great home
Course: Summer Vacation Extra (14 to 17 years) - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Sep. 2014 by Matteo Beragnoli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The morning classes and extra activities”
Insider tip: “The average age is very important”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2009 by Manuel Paulo Guzmán
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The place of the school and the teachers”
Insider tip: “A camera”
Review details
Course: General - 3 weeks
Review date: 28. Sep. 2007 by Noemí - Ana Vallejo Jiménez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The treatment of management and faculty”
Insider tip: “Bring to study and read books outside of class time. Speaking in English when they can.”
Review details
Other comments Family: although it was a bit away from the center, I give full marks for the attention and sympathy for Janine, the owner. Return to the same place. The School: do negative value return books during holidays. Although my stay was short for work (two weeks) I have noticed a significant advance.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Apr. 2010 by Alicia Castelló Magallón
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The students and some teachers.”
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. May. 2010 by Rafael Gonzalez Garcia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“People from different countries”
Insider tip: “Activities”
Review details
Course: Summer Vacation Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Jun. 2009 by Maximilian Dapprich
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The nice pupils/other students”
Insider tip: “The beach”
Review details
Course: Summer Vacation Extra - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2009 by Laura Mainitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Kings Bournemouth

Ratings of Kings compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Kings BournemouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Kings

“I fell into EFL teaching while travelling in the Bornean jungle. I was thrust into a classroom at a local high school as the first native teacher of English the children had ever encountered. Although I had no idea what to do the smiles on the pupils' faces and the pride at seeing some progress in their English speaking in that first 30 minute encounter inspired me to work in this field. One thing all English language learners have in common is the sense that they will create a better future for themselves by improving their English language proficiency. The part that I play in that whether big or small, direct or indirect, is what inspires me to work in this sector. I get real satisfaction in knowing that I have made a positive contribution to the life goals of many individuals and groups and continue to do so every day.”
Andy Plain
– 
Andy Plain
, 
Director of Kings
Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
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 8:45
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 Kings and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1957
Legal name/parent company
Prime Education and Training Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB236678865

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Cafeteria

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Table tennis

  • Basketball court

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • There is a Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household, but no preparation of halal food.

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 35
    • Number of public PC workstations: 40
Additional comment about facilities of school
Sports court Mini cinema * Indoor games

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 329
Junior courses - In summer: 87
Minimum age of students
16 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 22 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 13%
Italy 10%
Turkey 9%
Switzerland 8%
Korea 8%
Spain 7%
Germany 6%
France 5%
Iran 5%
Brazil 4%
Japan 2%
Other nationalities 23%

Information for all courses offered by Kings

Lesson duration
45 minutes
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

Supplements and other charges:

  • Pre-paid lunch (Monday to Friday with a minimum of 4 weeks): GBP 40 price per week.
  • Assisted check-in fee (departure): GBP 75.
  • Student insurance: GBP 6 per week.
    Additional individual hours of tuition cannot be booked for young learners booking the Experience Course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 £. 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, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 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:
225 £ one way
450 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
60 £ one way
120 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
255 £ one way
510 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow (LHR).
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £
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
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing2 km
Football (soccer)3 km
Golf1 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music-
Rugby1 km
Sailing6 km
Skiing6 km
Squash3 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing3 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Basketball
 Beach volleyball
Badminton
 Table tennis
5-a-side football
 Indoor games
Boot camp
 City walking tours
Art and craft
 Bookclub
Movie afternoon
 College clubs

Adults - Paid activities

Zumba (GBP 3)
 Tennis (GBP 2)
Art and craft (GBP 4–5)
 Laser quest (GBP 7.50)
Climbing (GBP 10)
 High tea (GBP 9)
Local half-day excursions (GBP 4–10)
 Full-day excursions (Oxford, Bath, Windsor, London) (GBP 25 per trip)

Junior - Free activities

Activities included in the price:
Free fitness classes with qualified instructor
 Badminton
Barbecues
 Discos
Film night
 Football tournaments
Beach visits
 Beach volleyball
International parties
 Karaoke
Swimming
 Talent shows
Quizzes
 Team games
Art and craft
 One full-day excursion per week
* One-half day excursion per week

Junior - Paid activities

Activities are included in the fees.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
In high demand!
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
27 ratings
from
195 £
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
27 ratings
from
170 £
Homestay Extra
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
295 £
Campus Halls - Arts University
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
415 £
Kings Charminster Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
365 £
Kings Charminster Residence
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
200 £
Summer Residence
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
390 £
Town Centre – Post Office Road
Single room, No meals
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
280 £
Town Centre – Post Office Road
Twin room, No meals
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
180 £
Town Centre – St. Peters Quarter
Single room, No meals
from
280 £

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FAQ about Kings, Bournemouth

  • “Yes, Kings School, Bournemouth organises transfers from St Pancras and Central London stations. Please note that there is an unaccompanied minor charge applies for unaccompanied minors.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 26, 2023
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Kings
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive English, General English, Diploma of General English, Diploma of Intensive English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (225 £), Bournemouth Airport (60 £), London Gatwick Airport (255 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Kings varies from 12 students (Academic Study Programme) to 15 students (Experience Bournemouth Charminster Residence)
  • 90% of teachers at Kings hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Kings comes from Saudi Arabia with a 13% representation, followed by students from Italy (10%) and Turkey (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Kings offers courses from 14 years (Experience Bournemouth Charminster Residence, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 22 for the rest of the year.

PDF brochure / price list of Kings

Kings Brochure (PDF)
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Kings Young Learners Prices and Dates 2025
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Kings Young Learners Prices and Dates 2025
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Kings Young Learners Prices and Dates 2025
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