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Courses & Pricing
Why Westbourne Academy
Courses for all students
Westbourne Academy provides an English Language experience to satisfy all students’ requirements, whether this is for leisure, academic or professional needs. Once you enter the school, speaking English is encouraged both inside and outside the classroom.
Our courses 2023
Courses
An enrolment fee of £80.00 is payable on all enrolments.
ENGLISH PLUS COURSE | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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28 Lessons 18 hours and 40 minutes Age 16+ | 2 – 7 weeks 8 – 11 weeks 12 – 35 weeks 36+ weeks | £224.00 per week £212.00 per week £198.00 per week £177.00 per week | Any Monday** | Elementary to Advanced (CEFR A2-C2) | General Main English Course + extra practice. Learning Outcomes: by the end of the course students should be able to communicate in English more confidently in different situations outside the classroom. Maximum class size 16 |
GENERAL MAIN ENGLISH COURSE | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 Lessons 13 hours and 20 minutes Age 16+ | 2 – 7 weeks 8 – 11 weeks 12 – 35 weeks 36+ weeks | £187.00 per week £170.00 per week £165.00 per week £152.00 per week | Any Monday** | Beginner to Advanced (CEFR A1-C2) | The lessons cover the most important aspects of learning English, including grammar and pronunciation, which will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Learning Outcomes: by the end of the course students should be able to communicate in English more confidently in different situations outside the classroom. Maximum class size 16 |
EXAMINATION COURSES | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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Cambridge: First Certificate, Advanced 28 Lessons 18 hours and 40 minutes Age 16+ | 10 – 15 weeks | £198.00 per week (examination fees not included, see examination dates and prices below) | 3rd January (10 weeks) 27th February (16 weeks) 29th August (15 weeks) Students can start up to four weeks after the course start date | Intermediate to Advanced (CEFR B1-C2) | These examination courses include preparation and practice for the FCE and CAE Cambridge exams. Students will learn how the exam is structured and how to use the grammar, reading skills, speaking skills and listening skills learnt in class to complete the exam. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course students should be able to take the exam with a full understanding of the exam structure and necessary exam techniques needed. Maximum class size 16 |
EXAMINATION COURSES | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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IELTS 20 Lessons 13 hours and 20 minutes Age 16+ | 8 weeks | £169.00 per week (examination fees not included, see examination dates and prices below) | 27th February 19th June | Intermediate to Advanced (CEFR B1-C2) | This course is for students who need to take the Academic IELTS exam to apply to an English speaking University or for their job. This course focuses on the practice techniques to prepare the student for the IELTS exam. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course students should be able to take the IELTS exam with a full understanding of the exam structure and necessary exam techniques needed. Maximum class size 16 |
EXTRA INTENSIVE COURSE | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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40 Lessons 26 hours and 40 minutes Age 16+ | 1-4 weeks | £294.00 per week | Any Monday** | Elementary to Higher Intermediate (CEFR A2-B2) | This 40 lesson course is an intensive General Main English course with 2 different levels in the morning and afternoon. It is useful for students who have a limited time that they can study in the UK. Learning Outcomes: by the end of the course students should have improved all aspects of their English so they can communicate effectively on a range of topics outside the classroom. Maximum class size 16 |
JUNIOR PROGRAMME | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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This is a course for 14-17 year-olds Course A- English language classes 13 hours and 20 minutes Optional Extras Course B- Full programme 13 hours and 20 minutes Includes: English language classes daily sports and social activities programme (Mon-Fri), one full-day excursion, bus pass and lunches Age 14-17 | 1-3 weeks (Age 14-17) 4+ weeks (Age 16+ only) 5 x lunch (Mon-Fri) 3 x sport/social activities 1 x weekend excursion 1 x bus pass 1-3 weeks (Age 14-17) 4+ weeks (Age 16+ only) | £194.00 per week £187.00 per week £36.00 £90.00 £42.00 £24.00 £386.00 per week £376.00 per week | Any Monday from 19.6.23 to 21.8.23** | Intementary to Advanced (CEFR A2-B2) | Students aged 14-15 must be part of a group booking with a maximum stay of 3 weeks This programme is designed for students with similar ages and interests and includes vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation, which will help to improve speaking, listening, reading and writing. There is an optional social/activity programme (at additional cost) Learning Outcomes: by the end of the course juniors should improve their ability to communicate with others and explain different issues in English. Maximum class size 16 |
1 to 1 LESSONS | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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Course A - 23 hours and 20 minutes Course B - 18 hours and 20 minutes Course C - 13 hours and 20 minutes All 1 to 1 courses = Age 16+ | 1-4 weeks 1-4 weeks 1-4 weeks | £1336.00 £1109.50 £923.00 | Any Monday** | Beginner to Advanced (CEFR A1-C2) | This course is designed specifically for the interests and demands of each individual student. Contact us for more details Learning Outcomes: by the end of the course you should have studied the topics and learnt the skills that you want to focus on. |
ENGLISH AND GOLF | NUMBER OF WEEKS | PRICE PER WEEK | START DATE | LEVEL | COURSE INFORMATION |
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English 20 Lessons - 13 hours and 20 minutes Golf Lessons 2 afternoons per week Ages = Age 16+ | 1-4 weeks | £338.00 | Any Monday** | Elementary to Advanced (CEFR A2-C2) | Students will follow a General Main English Course in the morning and will have 2 afternoon sessions of golf at Parkstone Golf Club which is a top 100 club in the UK. Contact us for more details and look at our English and Golf price list below. |
**Students with a beginner level of English can only start at the beginning of each term: 3rd January, 27th February, 24th April, 19th June, 29th August, 23rd October 2023.
Start dates:
- We do not recommend starting a course in the last week of a term 20th February, 17th April, 12th June, 21st August, 16th October, 11th December 2023.
School closures:
- End of term holidays – For all courses except Summer and 1 to 1 courses there is no school on the following dates: 24th February, 21st April, 16th June, 25th August, 20th October, 15th December 2023.
- Public Holidays 2023: 2nd January, 7th April, 10th April, 1st May, 29th May, 28th August
- The school will close over the Christmas period. This is from 15th December 2023 to 31st December 2023 inclusive.
What's Included
- Intake talk and placement test on your first day
- Course Outlines handout with weekly programme
- Tutorials with your teacher every 8 weeks
- Regular tests to assess your level and progress
- Interactive whiteboards in main classrooms
- The latest materials and coursebooks are loaned free of charge
- International classes at all levels from Beginner to Advanced
- Leaving Certificate with progress report at the end of your studies ( 80% attendance required )
- Access to FREE online materials for General Main English Course
