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BEET Language CentreBournemouth, England UK

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

12 students - overall rating
Nortoft Road - BH8 8PY Bournemouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free unlimited access to BEET Online for 1 year from the start of your course.
  • Free in-house social programme 4 nights per week.
  • TOP 8% highest inspection scores among all UK schools in British Council inspection (Gazette 2021/2022).
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • E-learning platform.
  • Optional language workshops.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5.5555555555556%
18-24 years 55.555555555556%
25-34 years 22.222222222222%
35-50 years 11.111111111111%
>50 years 5.5555555555556%

Location: BEET Language Centre is located in the coastal resort and university town of Bournemouth, on the south coast of England. The school is housed in a charming 19th-century church school building, is family-run and owned, and comes with over 40 years of experience teaching English as a second language. An award-winning tourist destination, Bournemouth has a long coastline with beaches and many high street attractions, all within a 5-minute bus ride of the school. Situated in an ideal residential area, BEET has several shops, restaurants and bars close by, ensuring students have all they need to reach their language goals, whilst experiencing the comfort and happenings that Bournemouth offers.

School facilities: The facilities of BEET play a key part in the comfort and interaction of the students. These facilities include a cafeteria, restaurant, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a library, table tennis, table football and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. Each classroom is equipped with an electronic whiteboard, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment for all.

Additional information: The school puts the well-being and happiness of each student at the forefront of what they do. They have an open-door policy, meaning that students are invited and encouraged to speak with the staff whenever they wish and for whatever reason.

English Courses

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

Our prices for BEET Language Centre 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 Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free local SIM card
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops

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  • Surf lessons
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  • Ice skating
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  • Dorset Coast
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  • Dorser Coast excursion
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  • Enjoying the outdoors
    Enjoying the outdoors10/57
  • Quiz night
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  • Christmas Market
    Christmas Market12/57
  • Friday Scones
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  • Enjoying a meal together
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  • Enjoying the outdoors in Bournemouth
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  • Sea safari
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  • International Food Night
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  • Arts by the Sea Festival
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  • Students in the canteen
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  • A BEET birthday
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  • Seeing Bournemouth
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  • Boat trip
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  • Students enjoying the boat party
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  • Island trip
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  • Table tennis champions
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  • Paintballing
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  • Boat party
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  • Making friends
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  • Tea
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  • Playing cricket
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Student opinions about BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth
12 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Facilities
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (5 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

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

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The education system is well organized. Most teachers are friendly. They try to provide the best education for their students.
Disliked
The nationality ratio is sometimes skewed, so during breaks, everyone talks in their own language.
Review details
Course: General English - 8 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Juyeon Hwang
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The staff are absolutely wonderful and make you feel right at home from the moment you walk in the door.
Disliked
The rooms can get pretty crowded, and some tables wobble a bit, which can get a little annoying after a while.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great preparation for the exam.
Course: CAE Examination Course [English] - 12 weeks
Review date: 19. Jun. 2024 by Manuel Gwerder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The after school activities
Review details
Course: General English & IELTS Extra Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Sep. 2017 by Victoria Zu Klampen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere
Insider tip: Better lessons
Review details
Course: General English & IELTS Extra Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2016 by Emma Blom
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything
Review details
Course: General English Intensive [English] - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2022 by Mattia Stalio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Lessons
Disliked
People and excursions
Insider tip: The brownies
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Quite ok
Other comments Nothing
Course: FCE Summer Extra Intensive Examination Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Jul. 2024 by Monja Bruckner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of BEET Language Centre compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 BEET Language Centre BournemouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

BEET Language Centre

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKIALCQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalIEA, TEN
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
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BEET Language Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1979
Legal name/parent company
BEET Language Centre Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB970382118
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Restaurant

  • Snack vending machine

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Games room

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Computer lab

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Self-study areas

  • Bike rental

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Halal food offered at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Arabic homestays available

    • We have 2 prayer rooms available as well as washing facilities
  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 12

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 250
Throughout the year: 174
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 23 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 25%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Italy 10%
Spain 10%
Japan 7%
Turkey 5%
Korea 5%
Brazil 5%
Germany 5%
France 5%
Chile 5%
Thailand 1%

Information for all courses offered by BEET Language Centre

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
110.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

All courses include all course books, student file and paper, as well as access to a full social programme, 5 evenings per week. All students also have 1 year's unlimited FREE access to BEET Online (our online learning platform) from the start of their course.

During the summer months, timetables may vary.

Courses of 22 weeks or more include a free airport transfer from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Southampton or Bournemouth.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 109 £. 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 - 05 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 21 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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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:
263 £ one way
526 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
100 £ one way
200 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
276 £ one way
552 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is London Heathrow.
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)
88 £
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
Cricket1 km
Dancing-
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf2 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Rugby-1 km
Sailing10 km
Skiing10 km
Squash5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing10 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Music night, karaoke, art workshops, evening talks on a range of topics, games nights, film nights, international food nights, quiz nights, summer boat parties, weekly afternoon conversation circle & afternoon cricket (summer only).

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions to a range of destinations including London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, Salisbury & Stonehenge, The Dorset Coast, The Isle of Wight & More

Prices normally between GBP 35 and GBP 45.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about BEET Language Centre

  • At BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth, a lesson is 45 minutes long. This applies to group and individual lessons.
    Zuzana, Administration from BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth - Sep 14, 2023

FAQ about BEET Language Centre, Bournemouth

  • We are unable to give you a specific details about distance between BEET and all our homestay families but in general, we place students within 20 minutes walking distance of the school, except the summer months, this may increase to 30 minutes walking distance but would always be on a bus route.
    Kayo Daniels, Office/Finance Administrator from - Jan 30, 2024
  • The accommodation Student House is the most popular among all our clients of BEET
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: CAE Summer Extra Intensive Examination Course, CAE Summer Intensive Examination Course
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (263 £), Bournemouth Airport (100 £), London Gatwick Airport (276 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BEET varies from 12 students (CAE Examination Course) to 14 students (General English Intensive)
  • 100% of teachers at BEET Language Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BEET Language Centre comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Italy (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BEET Language Centre offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 23 for the rest of the year.

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