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BCC - Bournemouth City CollegeBournemouth, England UK

1st-3rd floors, 44-50 Old Christchurch Road - BH1 1LN Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Located only a few minutes away from the famous gardens and sandy beach.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.

BCC - Bournemouth City College promotes vision and knowledge on an international level. They strive to assist thinkers and students of all levels and interests to pursue and achieve their English language goals.

Location: BCC Bournemouth City College is located in the bustling seaside city of Bournemouth, on England's southern coast. The school is housed close to the city centre and has several shopping outlets, malls, restaurants, eateries, and attractions nearby. Such attractions and places of interest include the Bournemouth Pier, the Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, the Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre, trips to Old Harry Rocks, Bournemouth Parks- Lower Gardens, and several beaches!

Getting around: The closest airport to the school is Bournemouth International Airport, with the London Airports a 2 to 3-hour journey away via public transport. The school has many eateries, shops and attractions within walking distance. The Burlington Arcade bus stop is within 100m of the school's front doors, ensuring travel in and around the city can be made with ease.

Course selection: BCC Bournemouth supplies English language tuition for adult students of all levels throughout the year. In addition to General English taught over various schedules and intensities, the school provides IELTS Exam Preparation, BEC Preparation, Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE), and Academic Year programmes. Many courses are also available online. Summer vacation programmes for older teenagers are available during the summer months.

Accreditations and associations: BCC is a British Council-accredited school.

English Courses

General Language
Online
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for BCC - Bournemouth City College include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

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BCC - Bournemouth City College

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalNCC Education
English teacher qualifications
100% 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
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BCC - Bournemouth City College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
BOURNEMOUTH CITY COLLEGE LIMITED | Tax registration ID: 6304701

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free coffee

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 5
    • Number of public PC workstations: 10
Additional comment about facilities of school
BCC education centre is located in the town centre, close to local amenities, banks, restaurants and cafes. It is only a short walking distance from seafront and beaches.

Student Age

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 45
Minimum age of students
18 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 21 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Information for all courses offered by BCC - Bournemouth City College

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
100.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 60 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Classes may be scheduled in the mornings or the afternoons at different times of the year and are subject to change.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 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:
190 £ one way
380 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
50 £ one way
100 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
190 £ one way
380 £ 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.
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 possible
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Ice Hockey
Sailing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Wide range of sports activities, creative games, quizzes, competitions and themed evenings, local visits to oceanarium, museums, art gallery, sightseeing, local natural heritage, historical places

Adults - Paid activities

Bournemouth Oceanarium, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery.

Trips to Jurassic Coast, the Isle of Purbeck trip, Durlston Country Park with Durlston Castle and Durlstone Caves, Swanage, Salisbury, Winchester.

Excursions to London, Oxford and Cambridge, Bath.

Junior - Free activities

Not published.

Junior - Paid activities

Not published.

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FAQ about BCC - Bournemouth City College, Bournemouth

  • English courses at BCC - Bournemouth City College start at 143 £ for Online Business English course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation BCC Residence is the most popular among all our clients of BCC - Bournemouth City College
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (190 £), Bournemouth Airport (50 £), London Gatwick Airport (190 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BCC - Bournemouth City College varies from 12 students (Intensive General English) to 12 students (Intensive General English)
  • 100% of teachers at BCC - Bournemouth City College hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BCC - Bournemouth City College offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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