General English + IELTS preparation - 30 lessons

Europa School of English

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Participate in our General English Course in the mornings and enjoy 10 additional IELTS preparation lessons in the afternoon. Please note, exam fees are not included.

The IELTS examination is widely accepted for university entrance, employment and immigration purposes. This courses prepares students for all aspects of the IELTS examination (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and covers exam strategies to maximise the chance of success when taking this exam.
In the four morning lessons, you join our General English course to improve your level of English. In the fifth lesson our teachers will give you plenty of IELTS exam practice. You are provided with language input in the form of IELTS texts, audio and visual material. You will use IELTS practice papers and sample test materials to improve your exam techniques.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 10 Jan 2025

Europa School 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 times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:15 PM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 9 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 21 years old
(20 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"They have good teachers"

Isabel Garzon-Barragan, student from Colombia

The housing was comfortable, good teachers, the location has large spaces... all experience was great.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
1 Jul 2024 - 26 Jul 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Feedback in one sentence? Probably I didin´t expected so friendly and open space in Europa School of English, I had a little bit fear because my english speaking is not so good, but also only two weeks helps me gain more confidence! If it will be possible for me stay at school 3 months and more, I definitely will!"

Vanesa Bohunská, student from Slovakia

Unfortunately I was at Europa School of English only for two weeks, but also this short period made me happy and I benefited from it! I really love Simon´s classes because his approach matched to mine form of education, but no less I enjoyed classes with Salvador! All school was very open/inclusive space, I wasn´t afraid to make also mistakes, so I could learned from it. Teachers fucesed on personal progress of each student and tryed to acomodate education to all needs.

Location was perfect, only a few minutes from beautiful Boscombe garden and beach, where I spend almost every mornings before school. Free coffee, drinking water, tea and biscuits and also little garden with table tennis were perfect for socialisation with other students and chill between the classes. Also other places near by Boscombe/Bournemouthe like cliffs, Jurrasic Coast, Wareham, Salisbury and Stonehenge, also not so far from London are perfect for half-day or whole day trips (also after school).

In contrast, I expected more afternoon activities focused on study, not only short time together in cafe or on walk/beach. These activities wast suited for me, but also other students little critised them.

Housing was little bit more far away from the school, specifically in Christchurch, but actually I really love my host Carol who was very kind, tolerant and nice to me. Also her house was perfectly clean and beautiful, I appreciate also single room and private bathroom. She actepted my food diary (non-meat, specially plant-based food) for this I was really glad and thanks to her I feel comfortable (not only because food).

But I should say also some disadvantages in meaning of possibility to change it. First of all already mentioned afternoon activities, which was for me the biggest disadvantage. Also some students are there for longer period, but they don´t pay so much attention, so it is sometimes waste of time because of them (childish behavior, not space for study - but there was, of course, lot of great students/people with who I hope stay in contact). Sometimes I prefer corecting me, because my English is not so good, I have still troubles with wpeaking, but it still helps me!

Over all, I am very glad to your school and especially to Simon, who was my favourite teacher! If I had more time I would definitely stay there for more weeks!

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Jun 2023 - 16 Jun 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"It was an unforgettable time among excellent people."

Elena Lysanova

The memories about my experience in Europa School still make me happy. The teachers were great and the classrooms were cosy and light. I also liked our helpful administrates who did their best for us. We had a wide range of activities at school. Some of them were probably a little bit boring for me (it is only in my humble opinion), but others were brilliant, e.g. photographic competition. My accommodation was located in a walking distance from school as I had asked before coming. It was very convenient for me and I liked my host family as well. So, I would like to thank my school one more time!

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Duration of study
15 weeks
Date of study
27 May 2012 - 15 Sep 2012
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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Housing

Europa School offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 295
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Bournemouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Sunday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 295
Do you want to get to know English culture and experience the day-to-day routine of a British family? Then staying in a homestay family is the perfect option for you! You may stay in a single room with one of our friendly homestay families, most of whom have been welcoming students for many years. Some live close to the school while others are a short walk or a bus-ride away.
You’ll get half-board accommodation with breakfast and dinner. At the weekend, you will also be provided with a (packed) lunch in your private home. We invite you to have lunch in our comfortable bistro from Monday to Friday.
Most of our host families live close or a 30 minute walk and/or bus ride away. Some do live further out, but a maximum of 60 minutes from the school. Home stay is available all year round.
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Visa support

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 Europa School. 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 £ 65 when you register.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

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.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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