Capital School of English
324 Wimborne Road,, Bournemouth,, Dorset, BH9 2HH,, UK
Capital School of English
6 hours a day, in the morning and afternoon, from Monday to Friday
Ideal for students who want to maximise their exposure to the language
General English for 6 hours, or combine 3 hours of General English with an Exam Preparation Course or English for Work Course, depending on level
Not recommended for Beginners or Elementary students
Capital School of English does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 24 years old (20 in the summer) |
Capital School of English (Year Round Centre)
Located in the University district of Bournemouth, Winton Banks, Capital School of English is conveniently placed in both a residential and commercial area. The school situated in a former bank Building and boasting many of the original features has been carefully renovated making for a wonderful learning environment.
An overview of the School:
Our year-round Adult School is an incredible and inspiring place to study. The school building itself is over 100 years old and has been extensively refurbished over the last few years but maintains its unique charm and elegance. Many of our teaching areas still have a number of the original features and in the tradition of the rich history of the building, we invest heavily into the upkeep and maintenance of the school offering our students, staff, and visitors a warm and inviting place to study, work and visit. Many of our students comment on the beauty of the environment we have created at the school and as we say to all of our students, ‘This is your second home….’
Reception:
Friendly and welcoming Administration staff will be on hand to help throughout the day covering all aspects of your stay from initial inquiry, visa applications, and enrolment to host families and social programmes. Our Administration team is trained in all areas of student administration using a new student database management system in order to make the school run efficiently in all areas.
Classrooms:
The classrooms are on three floors and are modern and functional. Lessons are delivered in a comfortable environment conducive to learning. All our classrooms are named after famous British Authors. You may find yourself having a class in Shakespeare’s room!
The Study/Listening Room and Library service:
This facility is available during school opening times and incorporates a well-equipped listening centre to be used for private study either before or after lessons. Here you can work on developing your listening skills, through the use of traditional English literature, authentic graded listening materials, songs, and examination practice. There is a weekly library service offering a variety of graded books ranging from Beginner to Proficiency. Students are encouraged by the academic team to use the resources on offer at the school to consolidate and practice what they have been taught in class.
Internet Suite:
This facility is available to all students and is now fully wireless enabled allowing students to surf the web and email their friends and family. This service is free of charge. We encourage students to bring their laptops from home as they are free to use them in designated areas of the school.
Social Areas:
The Social Room is the ideal place to relax, socialize and practice your English language skills with your classmates and teachers before and after your lessons. Hot and cold drinks are available. Recently refurbished, this light and attractive area of the school is where students often meet to discuss their classes, what they are intending to do that evening or just to relax and chat together.
=======Summer School 2016 Arts University Bournemouth Campus (AUB)=======
Every year and during the months of July and August, Capital School of English runs courses from the prestigious Arts University Bournemouth (AUB). Located a short walk (approx 15 minutes) from the year-round school, Capital School of English summer centre is an inspiring place to learn. The centre boasts a number of excellent facilities. These include:
Refectory:
Serving hot and cold food. Students will receive great discounts with a typical meal costing around £5.
Student Social Hub:
Students will be able to meet, relax with fellow students, book activities, watch films….
FREE WIFi
Student computers (Mac)
Air-conditioned classrooms
Excellent transport routes
Facilities:
Our summer Adult lessons are conducted across the above 2 sites
You will either be taught in our year-round facility or our incredible summer centre the AUB
We are fortunate to be partnered with one of the top Arts Universities in the UK namely the AUB. Here you will be taught in modern surroundings on campus that we are proud to call our second home
All classrooms are set up to make the learning of the language comfortable and relaxed. Teachers often use the inspiring environment of the campus to bring the language alive
WiFi access across the whole campus
The campus also boasts a beautiful, modern Refectory where you can buy hot and cold lunches as well as snacks at break times
The internet suite is available for Adult students to use throughout the day in our open plan student social room. Games console/films and table games are available throughout the day
The library and listening room facilities are available to all students studying at the AUB campus as Capital School of English is just a 15-minute walk away!
During the summer term at Capital School of English Adult students can choose to stay in the international student residence which is located in the town centre. The residence is a great place to meet other students studying at the school.
The nationality and age mix at Capital School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 20.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Situated on the award-winning south coast of England with direct train and road links to London and connections to a multitude of popular tourist destinations, Bournemouth provides the perfect seaside location to study and at the same time enjoy one of the highlights of U.K. With three major European Airports within 2 hours of the school it couldn’t be easier to get here.
The school is located within the University area of the town and within easy reach of the world-class beach. The school has all amenities on its doorstep including, banks, post office, pharmacies, health and fitness centres, shops and restaurants.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Bournemouth. These homes are often between 2 - 25 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18 - 100. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 70 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bournemouth based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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