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Seaside resort in the South of England

Bournemouth is without question one of the finest student towns on England’s southern coast. Its beauty and accommodating facilities have helped to make it an important centre of tourism, education and business. Public transportation is very well-organised, offering an excellent network of buses and trains extending throughout Britain and to many parts of Europe. London is only 100 minutes away by train.

Bournemouth hosts numerous events during the year, including powerboat races, vintage car shows, international tennis championships and windsurfing competitions. During the summer, there are weekly firework displays from the pier, laser light shows, the Musicmakers festival and the unique Flowers by Candlelight festival, where the people of Bournemouth gather to light 15,000 candles in the Central Gardens.

Bournemouth has five theatres and concert halls, offering a huge selection of events throughout the year. There are plays, pop and classical concerts, musicals, operas, ballets and comedy shows. Bournemouth is home to two orchestras, the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and the Bournemouth Sinfonietta.

With over thirty night clubs and discotheques, including the two largest discos in the south of England, Bournemouth boasts a dynamic nightlife. There are also some 180 restaurants and cafés offering every type of international cuisine.

We offer general or specialized English courses in Bournemouth for adults or motivated students. We also offer the option of preparing for certain international exams, such as the Cambridge Exams ( FCE,CAE ), the IELTS or the TOEIC.

School

BEET Language Centre is a well-regarded school situated in the lively district of Charminster, only a 15 minute walk from the centre of Bournemouth. Founded in 1979, it has been recognized for many years by the British Council and is a member of English UK, IALC and Quality English.

BEET offers efficient English courses to adults and motivated students aged 17 and up. The student body is comprised of mostly of university students. Courses are available for all levels from beginner to advanced speakers. The ambiance is very international and relaxed.

Students have free access to the school’s amenities, including its two computer labs with internet access, language lab, library, and a pleasant cafeteria that offers full meals, sandwiches, or just a cup of coffee.

Courses

BEET offers students light, semi-intensive, intensive, or extra-intensive English courseloads. Courses are held in small groups of maximum 12 students. Each course lasts a minimum of 2 weeks.

• Standard Course - 20 lessons
  20 lessons of 45 minutes per week of general English. Courses are Monday through Friday, alternating between mornings and afternoons.
  
• Intensive Course - 24 lessons
  20 lessons of 45 minutes per week of general English, plus 4 lessons of your choice.
  
• Extra-Intensive Course - 28 lessons
  20 lessons of 45 minutes per week of general English, plus 8 lessons of your choice.
• CFE Preparation (Cambridge First Certificate)
  20 lessons of 45 minutes per week dedicated preparation for the Cambridge Exam. This course is only available in the summer (July-August) and can be combined with optional courses (intensive or extra-intensive). Availability is limited, please reserve early.
  

Optional classes are on Tuesday and Friday afternoons. Topics include: Cambridge Exam Preparation, Speaking and Pronunciation Practice, Reading, Writing, and Listening Skills, English for Business, English for Tourism, Hotel and Hospitality, and Media Studies.

Activities

Each week the school organises two evening lectures on British culture. Topics include: history, institutions, literature, poetry, popular and folk music, social life, sports, politics and many more.

The school also organises numerous leisure activities and excursions, which will be posted at the school. Activities include film screenings, pub visits, cabaret shows, sing-alongs, Scottish dance, barbecues, etc. Saturday excursions are available to destinations such as London, Bath, Oxford, Salisbury and Stonehenge, or to football or volleyball matches. Activities at the school are free and outside excursions are reasonably-priced.

Accommodation

Students may be housed either with a host family (half-board) or in a student residence.

• Host Family

With a host family, you will have an individual room, half board during the week (breakfast and a main evening meal) and full board on the weekend (3 meals a day). Lunch during the week can be taken at the school's cafeteria or at the numerous cafés and sandwich shops nearby.

Living with the family, you will often meet students of different nationalities, thus giving you the opportunity to share stories at mealtime about your different experiences - all in English, of course!

The families are typically situated a residential district about 20 - 30 minutes walk from the school, or near a direct bus route. The journeys are straightforward and simple, and your host family will certainly be able to point you in the right direction.

• Student Residence

Our partner school owns several converted family homes as self-catered residences for students aged over 18.

Typically you will have a single room, but shared rooms are also available in the majority of the houses. We tend to house 5 to 6 students per house.

Communal amenities include: a lounge with a TV, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a washing machine. The majority of the houses have a garden with a barbecue and are usually a reasonable distance from the school.

Travel

Group Travel

During July and August, as well as during the Belgian Easter Holiday, Easy Languages organises a weekly accompanied trip from Antwerp, Brussels, Mons, Calais, and Paris to Bournemouth. More information here.

Individual Travel Organised by Easy Languages

We can arrange (unaccompanied) flights to England outside of the traditional dates. These can be reserved from Brussels or Paris to Southampton Airport. The prices in the table are indicative and subject to availability.

Travel Organised by the Student

The student is alternatively allowed to arrange his or her own transport to England. In some cases, a payable transfer from Bournemouth, Southampton, and London airports can be arranged (see table).

VISA Information

For non-EU residents, you can apply for a Student Visitor Visa to enter the UK. It is valid for 6 months, even if you intend to stay for less time. It does not entitle you to work. We do not include any VISA application fees in our prices.

For more information, either inquire at your local British Embassy or consult the following website:http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Prices 2012

Prices include:

• The chosen academic programme
  
• Accommodation in a private room in a host family or in a shared residence
  
• Full-board on the weekends (3 meals a day) and half-board during the week (host family option only)
  
• Academic materials and books
  
• All taxes and enrolment fees

Prices do not include:

• Transportation to and from Bournemouth
  
• Midday meals (host family option)
  
• Meals if in residence
  
• Local transportation

Dates 2012

Beginners may begin on the following dates: 03/01, 30/01, 27/02, 26/03, 23/04, 21/05, 18/06, 02/07, 09/07, 16/07, 23/07, 30/07, 06/08, 13/08, 28/08, 24/09, 22/10, 19/11

Dates for the Cambridge exam sessions:
FCE : January (10 weeks) - March (12 weeks) -1st week of July (8 weeks) - September (12 weeks)
CAE : January (10 weeks) - March (12 weeks) - 1st week of July (8 weeks) - September (12 weeks)
CPE : March - September (for 12, 14 or 16 weeks)

The programmes run from Sunday to Saturday, except if the transportation is arranged by us.

The school is closed: 02/01, 06/04, 09/04, 07/05, 04-05/06, 27/08 and during Christmas holidays.