General Main English Course
Course Information:
This 20 lesson programme contains the core language content of the English Plus Course. It is most suitable for those students who are allowed to work part time while studying the language. The four lessons each day are held either in the morning or afternoon so employment can be taken up without interfering with studies.
Lessons:
20 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
4-7 weeks - £102.00 per week
8-23 weeks - £90.00 per week
24-35 weeks - £86.00 per week
Dates:
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 31, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22
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English Plus
Course Information:
This 28 lesson programme covers the four main language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus the opportunity to take modules in Business English, examinations and conversational skills. It is aimed at people who wish to improve their overall level of English and, as project work plays an important role in the course, it assists in the preparation for professional life. Students are monitored regularly through tests and interviews and there are many opportunities for extra self study sessions.
Lessons:
28 Lessons Per Week
Duration / Price:
4-7 weeks - £125.00 per week
8-11 weeks - £117.00 per week
12+ weeks - £108.00 per week
Dates:
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 31, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22
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Examination Courses - Cambridge: First Certificate, Advanced, Proficiency
Course Information:
Specific programmes are run on an 8-24 week period for the Cambridge First Certificate, Cambridge Advanced and Cambridge Proficiency examinations. These examinations are taken as part of a General English Programme. Please check the duration below to see how long you must attend a course in order to take a particular examination. An excellent success rate is achieved by careful selection of the required examination at the beginning of the programme, constant counselling by staff on how best to achieve student goals and the provision of appropriate practise both in technique and content of the various examinations. Advice on TOEFL and IELTS can be given to those students who intend to go on to institutes of higher education or university. We can also provide guidance and support to students who want to take Cambridge PET and BEC examinations.
Lessons:
28 Lessons Per Week
Duration / Price:
10 weeks - £117.00 per week
12 weeks - £108.00 per week
16 weeks - £108.00 per week
Dates:
Jan 4 (FCE only), Mar 29, Sept 27, Mar 1, Aug 31
Extra Intensive
Course Information:
This 40-lesson programme is designed for those who wish to study on a short course of intensive classroom learning of the four skills of the language. Owing to its intensive nature this programme is not available for beginners or very advanced students.
Lessons:
40 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
2-4 weeks - £184.00 per week
Dates:
Jan 4, Feb 1, Mar 1, Mar 29, Apr 26, May 24, Jun 21, Aug 2, Aug 31, Sept 27, Oct 25, Nov 22
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International School Year Programme
Course Information:
The 20 lesson programme contains the core language content of the English Plus Course. It is most suitable for those students who are allowed to work part time while studying the language. The four lessons each day are held either in the morning or afternoon so employment can be taken up without interfering with studies.
The 28 lesson programme covers the four main language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus the opportunity to take modules in Business English, examinations and conversational skills. It is aimed at people who wish to improve their overall level of English and, as project work plays an important role in the course, it assists in the preparation for professional life. Students are monitored regularly through tests and interviews and there are many opportunities for extra self study sessions.
Lessons:
20 / 28 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
36 Weeks - 20 Lessons - £2,916.00 (£81 per week)
36 Weeks - 28 Lessons - £3,456.00 (£96 per week)
Dates:
Jan 4, Sept 27
Easter Course
Course Information:
These courses provide opportunities to develop fluency. Oral/aural aspects of the language are emphasised. Grammatical and structural work build on the student's own knowledge to aid ease of communication. Cultural, sports and leisure activities are available so that students following these programmes can combine study with vacation activities.
Lessons:
20 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
2-4 weeks - £92.00 per week
Dates:
weekly from Mar 22 to Apr 12 course finishes Apr 16
Summer Course
Course Information:
These courses provide opportunities to develop fluency. Oral/aural aspects of the language are emphasised. Grammatical and structural work build on the student's own knowledge to aid ease of communication. Cultural, sports and leisure activities are available so that students following these programmes can combine study with vacation activities.
Lessons:
20 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
2-10 weeks - £103.00 per week
Dates:
weekly from Jun 21 to Aug 23 course finishes Aug 27
Double Summer Course
Course Information:
These courses provide opportunities to develop fluency. Oral/aural aspects of the language are emphasised. Grammatical and structural work build on the student's own knowledge to aid ease of communication. Cultural, sports and leisure activities are available so that students following these programmes can combine study with vacation activites.
Lessons:
40 lessons per week
Duration / Price:
2-4 weeks - £190 per week
Dates:
weekly from Jun 21 to Aug 23 course finishes Aug 27
Executive One To One Course (Course A)
Course Information:
These programmes, on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, are available on request. They are aimed at the professional business person who wishes to have specialised English in order to increase their communicative ability. Most subjects can be covered. Please apply to your agent or to the Academy for full details.
Included in the price: All lessons, Visits, One business lunch with tutor, All books, and accommodation in specially selected family.
Lessons:
25 Hours Per Week
Duration / Price:
2-4 weeks - £900 Per Week
Dates:
By arrangement with Head Office
Executive One To One Course (Course B-1)
Course Information:
These programmes, on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, are available on request. They are aimed at the professional business person who wishes to have specialised English in order to increase their communicative ability. Most subjects can be covered. Please apply to your agent or to the Academy for full details.
Included in the price: All lessons, Visits, One lunch with tutor, All books, and accommodation in specially selected family.
Lessons:
25 Hours Per Week
Duration / Price:
2-4 Weeks - £870 per week
Dates:
By arrangement with Head Office
Executive One To One Course (Course B-2)
Course Information:
These programmes, on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, are available on request. They are aimed at the professional business person who wishes to have specialised English in order to increase their communicative ability. Most subjects can be covered. Please apply to your agent or to the Academy for full details.
Included in the price: All lessons, One lunch with tutor, All books, and accommodation in specially selected family.
Lessons:
15 Hours per week
Duration / Price:
2-4 weeks - £572 per week
Dates:
By arrangement with Head Office
English and Golf
Course Information:
English and Golf consists of English lessons at Westbourne Academy and Golf lessons at the renowned Parkstone Golf Club. The course content is as follows: Five half days English lessons ( 4 lessons of 40 minutes per day) and either two or three half days of Golf Lessons (1 hour per day tuition followed by 1 hour practice)
Lessons are designed to improve all parts of the golfer’s game and are given by a PGA professional. They consist of tuition and monitored practice. The professional will provide golf clubs and balls for use during lessons and practice. Golf lessons can be in groups of two or more or on an individual basis. The students can play rounds of golf once they have an appropriate level of golf or if they hold a handicap certificate.
Optional extras in addition to golf lessons include a video swing analysis and a swing machine analysis. Please note there is a dress code during the golf lessons which means no jeans or shorts or collarless shirts. Parkstone Golf Club has a fully stocked Pro-shop where the professional can advise the golfers on the purchase of golf equipment. For further information on Parkstone Golf Club please refer to their website www.parkstonegolfclub.co.uk
Lessons:
General English and 1 to 1 Golf / Group lessons
Duration / Price:
1 to 1
20 lessons English + 2 afternoons golf - £162.00 per week
20 lessons English + 3 afternoons golf - £196.00 per week
Group lessons
20 lessons English + 2 afternoons golf - £136.00 per week
20 lessons English + 3 afternoons golf - £157.00 per week
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ENROLMENT FEE OF £50
Dates:
By Request
Access Plus
Course Information:
The Access Plus is for students who wish, eventually, to take up careers in the Arts, Design and Media. In particular, it prepares them to take the Foundation Diploma at the Arts Institute at Bournemouth, for which they must have a provisional acceptance before starting the programme. There is a large element of English Language improvement, including preparation for the IELTS examination and the possibility to prepare for the Cambridge First Certificate examination.
Lessons:
28 Lessons Per Week
Duration / Price:
Module 1 - 11 Weeks
Module 2 - 12 Weeks
Module 3 - 8 Weeks
Please contact Westbourne Academy for prices.
Dates:
Module 1 : Jan - Mar
Module 2 : Mar - Jun
Module 3 : Jun - Aug