English School in Bournemouth
The EF School in Bournemouth is situated in a Victorian building which has been modernised to accommodate light and spacious classrooms in the centre of Bournemouth. The school lies in its own extensive garden and still is only five minutes from the beach. The Bournemouth school has extensive experience with junior students as well as Group travelers.
The school offers the following facilities:
- 4 Efektaâ„¢ Computer Labs for class and self-study
- Garden with outdoor seating
- EF Student Lounge
- Courtyard with table tennis
- Internet/E-mail
- Student library/study room
- Wireless (wifi) Internet connection
- Cafeteria serving warm meals and snacks
- Payphones
- Fax
- Notice boards to tell you what is happening
Sports facilities at EF English Language School
On site table tennis. Outdoor tennis courts 5 mins away, as is the beach - where students can enjoy beach volleyball and a wide variety of water sports. Nearby football, basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts, as well as weights rooms, aerobics centres and swimming pools, possible to swim in sea in summer. There are several excellent golf courses around the town and horse riding is also possible.
EF Level Placement Test and Orientation
Within 24-hours after booking your course, you’ll receive your personalized EF username and password for the online iLab. Before traveling, you will take the EF Level Placement test online. This test will measure your language level and ability. From the results of this test, our academic team will place you in one of six language levels. When you arrive at the school, you will receive your schedule as part of your orientation day as well as further activities and information. As your English language skills become stronger, you’ll be promoted to the next language level. You may speak to your teacher if you feel you are in the wrong level. Please note: you will have both morning and afternoon classes.
Special Interest Courses
Depending on your course type you may also select a number of special interest (SPIN) classes. The selection of SPIN classes varies throughout the year and a student may not be able to repeat the same SPIN class. Each lesson is 40 minutes in length, and two lessons are combined into one eighty-minute teaching period.
iLab Learning
All English language school courses include six iLab sessions per week. iLab sessions complement and reinforce classroom learning in an interactive on-line learning environment. *Please note: the iLab is not included in the EF Basic Course.
University Placement Programs
EF International Language Schools offers a University Placement Program (UPP) that provides guaranteed admission into a university or college for qualified students. If you are interested in continuing your studies, you are encouraged to talk with the UPP Coordinator at your school.
