Why Westbourne Academy
Information For Under 18's
This area is to provide parents, students, group leaders and agents with more information about our care for Under 18 students. Westbourne Academy has students from all around the world with a range of ages. Students aged 14 / 15 must be part of a group leader and accompanied by a group leader.
The safety and security of all our students is a priority. Several of our staff members are trained to a high level as Safeguarding and Welfare Officers who are available to give advice and help whenever it is needed. The school also operates a 24-hour emergency telephone service for students when the school is closed. Please click HERE Condensed Safeguarding Policy 2024.
With weekly meetings for our Under 18 students, we are able to make sure they are happy in the school. We get to know them and build a trusting relationship that allows them to tell us of any worries they may be having so that we can help.
All our Junior Homestays have been carefully selected and have had police checks to ensure that the students are living in a safe environment. We make every effort to make sure that homestays are located on the main bus route that has regular buses every 10 minutes and we also place 14-15 year-old students in twin rooms in a homestay to ensure they are never traveling alone.
Our Social Programme is a very exciting mix of activities for all interests. See below a sample programme for our Juniors this year. Joining in the socials is a fantastic way for students to make friends, practice their English but most importantly, make the most of their time in the UK and have fun!
Sample 3 Week Junior Programme
Information For Under 18's
We take great pride in our Safeguarding of students and have provided useful links and information for you below, relevant for both before your child arrives and during their studies.
14 – 15 Year olds
Information For Under 16's
3Students aged 14- 15 years old are able to study with us as part of a group on the Junior Programme
16 – 17 Year olds
Information For Under 18's
Students aged 16 – 17 are welcome to join any of our programmes and more information on courses can be found here.
Where we are based
Location
31 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Dorset, BH4 8EN, UK.