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Westbourne Academy Bournemouth, England UK

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

10 students - overall rating
31 Alumhurst Road - BH4 8EN Bournemouth - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • On-site café offering freshly prepared food.
  • The school has its own private garden area.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 40 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 13%
18-24 years 39%
25-34 years 28%
35-50 years 16%
>50 years 4%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.

Location: Westbourne Academy Bournemouth is located on the outskirts of the bustling coastal resort town of Bournemouth, in South West England's county of Dorset. With over eleven kilometres of sandy beaches, Bournemouth offers many seaside activities and attractions, with Westbourne Academy well situated for students to enjoy all the area's attractions. The school is housed in the residential area of Westbourne, a short 15-minute bus ride or 30-minute walk from Bournemouth town centre. Surrounding Westbourne Academy are several eateries, amenities and links to public transport. The coastline and a selection of beaches are within a 20-minute walk of the school's front doors.

Course selection: In addition to General English, available to students of all levels over various intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation programmes (FCE, CAE, IELTS), Junior courses during the summer months (14-17 years), English Plus programmes and private tuition. Private tuition can be taken independently or in conjunction with any other programme.

Social and Cultural: Westbourne Academy offers a varied social and cultural programme throughout the year, allowing students to enjoy the unique sights and happenings of the town and its surrounding areas. Excursions, regularly available, can include trips to London, Bath and Stonehenge, Oxford, Salisbury/Winchester, the Jurassic Coast and Brighton. Regular activities can include beach volleyball, movie nights, evenings out, indoor climbing, theatre trips and much more.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
English PlusRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
246£234£
Course Details
General Main CoursePopular English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
206£196£
Course Details
Extra Intensive
40 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
323£307£
Course Details
Junior
Junior Course - Tuition Only (16 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
213£203£
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
218£208£
Course Details
CAE Exam PreparationRecommended English course
28 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
218£208£
Course Details
IELTS Exam PreparationRecommended English course
20 lessons per week
|
16 students (max)
Offer!from
187£178£
Course Details

Our prices for Westbourne Academy include

  • 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant

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  • Beach volleyball
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  • Students receive certificates
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  • Town Centre
    Town Centre8/22
  • Bournemouth Beach
    Bournemouth Beach9/22
  • Excursion
    Excursion10/22
  • Afternoon cream tea
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  • Jurassic Coast excursion
    Jurassic Coast excursion12/22
  • London excursion
    London excursion13/22
  • KAHOOT quiz
    KAHOOT quiz14/22
  • Activity
    Activity15/22
  • WESTBOURNE ACADEMY
    WESTBOURNE ACADEMY16/22
  • London excursion
    London excursion17/22
  • restaurant
    restaurant18/22
  • Computer room
    Computer room19/22
  • garden
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  • Games afternoon
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  • Bournemouth
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Student opinions about Westbourne Academy , Bournemouth

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
Westbourne Academy , Bournemouth
10 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (1 rating)
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.
21 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“All the teachers are very friendly and call all the students by their first names. The quality of the classes is excellent and I am satisfied with all aspects of the school.”
Disliked
“Since there were students of slightly different levels in my class, a few students found it boring or difficult to keep up with the class.”
Insider tip: “You will find that there is a really nice group of teachers and host families at this school. If you have any complaints about your classes or need some advice about your daily life, please talk to the teachers. I am sure that you will be satisfied with your experiences, as they respond to your requests with sincerity.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a good opportunity to become more friendly with the students I was taking classes with.
Other comments Everybody I met was very kind and I made some really good and irreplaceable friends. I would highly recommend this school to those who want to make friends with people from different cultures that they have never encountered before, in an environment where there are very few Asians or other people familiar to them.
Course: English Plus - 8 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2022 by Fuka Hiyoshi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked the teaching method and the friendly attitude towards the students. All classes took place from 9:30 till 14:40”
Disliked
“I did not like that most of the time my last 1.5 hrs were wasted. During the first week we has the same teacher but later they were changing all the time and in the last week we had a teacher who seemed to be boring even himself. It was a waste of time”
Review details
Course: Extra Intensive [Angielski] - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Jan. 2023 by Ewa Kastory
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers”
Disliked
“Few trips organised, probably due to Covid”
Insider tip: “Cool weather even in summer. Bring a few extra jumpers.”
Review details
Other comments The teachers are qualified, friendly and empathetic. Lessons are fun and engaging.
Course: English Plus - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2021 by Allison Orlandi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The courses”
Disliked
“Afternoon lessons”
Review details
Course: General Main English for 16+ [English] - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Jul. 2022 by Pierre Carnal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Westbourne Academy compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Westbourne Academy 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 school4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Westbourne Academy (WA)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
95% 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 9:00
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 Westbourne Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
New City College Corporation | Tax registration ID: URN130418

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Self-study areas

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Free water dispenser

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 14

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 140
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 100
Junior courses - In summer: 60
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 28 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 22%
Switzerland 22%
Spain 12%
Italy 8%
Brazil 6%
Korea 4%
Turkey 3%
Germany 2%
Japan 2%
France 1%
Other nationalities 18%

Information for all courses offered by Westbourne Academy

Lesson duration
40 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.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 £. 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, 28 Feb 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 21 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 29 Aug 2025, 24 Oct 2025, 19 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:
245 £ one way
490 £ return (both ways)
Bournemouth Airport:
90 £ one way
180 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
265 £ one way
530 £ 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
140 £
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
Cricket5 km
Football (soccer)5 km
Golf3 km
Rugby5 km
Sailing5 km
Squash5 km
Swimming-5 km
Table Tennis5 km
Tennis5 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga5 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Sports and activities organised by staff include:

Football – Free
Table tennis – Free
Beach volleyball – Free
Discussion evenings – Free
Movie Nights – Free

Adults - Paid activities

Laser quest – £
Indoor Climbing – £
Bowling – £
Summer BBQs – £
Open top bus evening tours – £
Indoor mini golf – £
International cultural parties – £
Interactive quizzes – £
Splashdown water park – ££
Theatre trips – £££

Here are also guided, full day excursions to destinations including:

London – £££
Bath and Stonehenge – £££
Oxford – £££
Salisbury/Winchester – £££
Jurassic Coast – £££
Brighton – £££

Junior - Free activities

Sports and activities organised by staff include:

Football – Free
Table tennis – Free
Beach volleyball – Free
Discussion evenings – Free
Movie Nights – Free

Junior - Paid activities

Laser quest – £
Indoor Climbing – £
Bowling – £
Summer BBQs – £
Open top bus evening tours – £
Indoor mini golf – £
International cultural parties – £
Interactive quizzes – £
Splashdown water park – ££
Theatre trips – £££

Here are also guided, full day excursions to destinations including:

London – £££
Bath and Stonehenge – £££
Oxford – £££
Salisbury/Winchester – £££
Jurassic Coast – £££
Brighton – £££

Accommodation

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Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
6 ratings
from
185 £

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Questions and answers about Westbourne Academy

  • “Students travel by their own means from the country of origin. No tour groups are organized. Once they land, a representative of the school will be waiting for them and will take them to the assigned accommodation. Same procedure when they have to return home.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 08, 2021
  • “Yes, the school provides airport transfer service both ways.”
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2023

FAQ about Westbourne Academy , Bournemouth

  • “Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee your student to be the only student in the house as our homestay providers have more than one room for their students.”
    Fraser Provan, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2020
  • “Almost all of our homestay providers live on M1/M2 bus routes, which will take your student approximately 20-25 minutes to arrive at Westbourne Academy. We cannot guarantee a place with the homestay providers who are walking distance away from school.”
    Fraser Provan, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2020
  • “We have many homestay families and hosts that are non-smokers.”
    Fraser Provan, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 14, 2020
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Westbourne Academy varies from 16 students (English Plus) to 16 students (English Plus)
  • 95% of teachers at Westbourne Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Westbourne Academy comes from Saudi Arabia with a 22% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (22%) and Spain (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Westbourne Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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