Welcome to Westbourne Academy Bournemouth!
Learn English in Bournemouth at a British Council accredited language school
Improve your English in Bournemouth
Improve your understanding of British culture, compare it to your own and other cultures from around the world. You can do all of these things at our international language school in Bournemouth and we can arrange for you to stay in a carefully selected homestay. Select your course, the number of weeks and number of lessons you would like to study each week and we will place you in in the best language level after your language assessment.
Westbourne Academy Bournemouth is an English language school situated in a beautiful location on the south coast of England and in the interesting and charming distrivt of Westbourne and in walking distance to the beach and Bournemouth town centre.
Westbourne Academy language school is part of New City College, a government funded college in London which is now London’s second largest college with over 20,000 students studying a wide range of courses. Westbourne Academy became part of New City College in September 2016 which means that Westbourne Academy students can benefit from studying at a Further Education college as well. Westbourne Academy has a sister school in Oxford called the Oxford School of English so students can also benefit from studying in this historic town.
What's new at Westbourne Academy
Why choose Westbourne Academy?
- Quality school at good prices
- Short walk to the beach (named fifth best in Europe 2021)
- Carefully chosen and regularly inspected accommodation
- Free WiFi in the school and all accommodation
- Social programme offering interesting and varied activities every week and staff-led excursions
- Free course materials
- General English, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge FCE & CAE courses
- Free online materials for students
- 24-hour emergency support
- On-site coffee shop at good prices (Pre-ordered lunches available)
- Supported by New City College, a large, successful, government college in London
- Computer room and listening centre for free self - study
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Eloise Warren
Right from day 1 of teaching at WA I was made to feel like a member of its family. The other more experienced teachers were supportive and gave great advice. The management listened to my opinions about course books or needs for training and acted on them. This ensured I felt supported and fully equipped to teach. The students are from all over the world and are often here to improve their English for work. So they are usually very hard working and work hard to attend their lessons. Furthermore I was impressed by the level of inclusion and understanding of diverse faiths in the school. By allowing Muslim students to go pray on a Friday and providing space for prayer. Additionally despite being small the school provides a lift and wheelchair access and even makes allowances for specific needs. Whether they be physical or learning needs. Teachers have the opportunity to join in on activities and as a result create strong memories with their students. I just love all the inclusion. And how it does feel like a big family. Teachers, staff and students all feel comfortable enough to laugh and joke with each other and that is rarely found in other schools.
Date: August 24, 2021
Loane Indermühle
I think this school is really good! The teachers are pleasant and very patient with us, I was able to do a week and 3 days in an international class, I find it really good that I was able to do it! And I prefer it to the last week in my class, because there were disruptions and the level was a bit simpler! But it was still very good!
Date: November 1, 2024
Bruno Alves de Oliveira
Wonderful school. Management, staff, teachers and host families are excellent. I recommend it to anyone who wants to learn English. I had a great time.
Date: February 10, 2025
Estelle
Are you looking to improve your English? If yes, Westbourne Academy is a great choice! Located close to Bournemouth City center, the school is of a reasonable size compared to other huge ones that can feel more like a factory rather than a place where people will accompany you and help you to learn which is the case at Westbourne. I stayed for three months and really enjoyed my time here. The staff and teachers especially were great. I am very thankful for everything they thought me. Moreover there is a real attention to homestays and could not have ask for a better one! You will also find a variety of activities to do for fun such as trips to different cities, beach volley games or short classes to further improve your English. The highlight of my stay was meeting amazing people from all over the world and sharing this experience with them.
Date: May 29, 2024
Maria Eduarda
Being there was an amazing experience! The classes were great and you can see improvement in a short period of time! If had the option, I'll definitely go back!
Date: February 10, 2025
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Location
31 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 8EN, UK.
