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BOURNEMOUTH
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BOURNEMOUTH
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Why Study in our Bournemouth School?
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About Positively Languages Bournemouth
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Courses and Students
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Accommodation in Bournemouth
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Health and Safety
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Bournemouth
Laws, Local Customs & Rules
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Holiday Policy
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BOURNEMOUTH
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BOURNEMOUTH
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A lively student town with the relaxed feel of the British coast. Golden beaches, a welcoming community and a vibrant social scene make it an ideal place to build confidence by the sea. ABOUT BOURNEMOUTH
WHY STUDY IN OUR BOURNEMOUTH SCHOOL?
• Currently the biggest Positively Languages school in the UK and Ireland. • Offers all English levels from Beginner to Advanced. • More than 30 student nationalities all year round. • Excellent record for preparing students for university. • Discover the natural wonders of the nearby New Forest and Jurassic Coast. • We have a dedicated area for 30+ students.
LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO Address 130-136 Poole Road Bournemouth, BH4 9EF Phone
WHY CHOOSE THIS CITY: • Some of the best weather in the UK • Friendly local people • Safe atmosphere • Stunning countryside • Lively town all year round CITY PERSONALITY: Active nightlife, bike-friendly, charming, cultural, friendly, green, natural landscape, small town experience, traditional, university town LANDMARKS: Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Beach, Russell Cotes Museum, Brownsea Island, Old Harry Rocks, AFC Bournemouth football ground THINGS TO DO: Go surfing, play beach sports like volleyball, go climbing or hiking in nature TRANSPORT OPTIONS: Buses, taxis, e-scooter rental, bike rental NEARBY CITIES TO VISIT: • Salisbury - 60 minutes away, £25 return ticket • London - 2 hours away, £50 return ticket
+44 (0)12 0275 2200 Emergency contact +44 (0)78 0257 7802
SCHOOL INFORMATION School Director Begoña González Total number of teachers 11–16 (Full time teachers: 11–16) Languages spoken by staff Spanish, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Italian, Russian
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Disclaimer: All the information on this school guide is for reference. Please contact your advisor for the latest information
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ABOUT POSITIVELY LANGUAGESBOURNEMOUTH COURSES PROVIDED: General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Business Supplementary, IELTS Exam Preparation, Academic Year Abroad, Young Adults Summer Programme LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: Beginner SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLES Language Foundation lessons MORNING AFTERNOON
LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES) Bottle of water £1 Coffee £2 Meal out for two £30-£40 Sandwich £3 Local bus ticket £17.50 / week Bike rental £16 / day SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Table tennis tournament Free Karaoke Free Film Night Free Positively Languages Party £3 Half-day trip to Christchurch £15 Full day trip to London £50
08:45-10:15 10:15-10:30 10:30-12:00
14:00-15:30 15:30-15:45 15:45-17:15
CLASS BREAK CLASS
(depending on availability), Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced OTHER SERVICES: Visa support, airport transfer (see price list for details) Alternative transfer options: by train, by coach SCHOOL FACILITIES: Air conditioning, heating, Wi-Fi, SIM cards to buy & top up, computer lab/multimedia center (10 computers available), self study center, garden, prayer room, games room, student lounge, interactive whiteboards. At no extra cost. SCHOOL MATERIALS: P+ Course Books, P+ Learning Space. P+ Extra for Semi-Intensive and Intensive students. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Be sure to check your email the week before your start date for your class and orientation schedule! Also, don’t forget to complete the placement test and send in any required documents.
Specialist Skills lessons
MORNING (MON-THU)
AFTERNOON (MON-THU)
12:15 - 13:45
13:45 - 15:15
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: You should plan to attend class and orientation on your first day. Please bring your passport (and visa information if required) NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 3 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 17 (0 without windows) WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: No
SCHOOL LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
SAMPLE SOCIAL SCHEDULE
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
DAYS
FIRST WEEK
SECOND WEEK
2 minutes 3 minutes 5 minutes 1 minute 20 minutes 60 minutes 25 minutes
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Welcome drinks Christchurch trip
Welcome drinks Alum Chine walk
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
MONDAY TUESDAY
Bowling
Karaoke
WEDNESDAY
Indoor climbing
Visit to Old Harry Rocks
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THURSDAY
5 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes
10 minutes 20 minutes 5 minutes
Football
Football
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
FRIDAY
Trip to nearby UK city
Trip to nearby UK city
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
SATURDAY
THE CITY CENTRE
Number of social activities per week: average of 5. These are a combination of staff-led and suggested independent activities
For the most up-to-date prices, please visit www.morebus.co.uk
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Enhance your English in an immersive environment. Whether you want to upgrade your language fluency, prepare for university or gain career skills, you will have 6, 9 or 11 months to study the language, live like a local and make lifelong friendships. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME
Courses & STUDENTS
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE • Semi-Intensive • Intensive • Multi-Destination Year
UNIVERSITY PREPARATION • IELTS Exam Preparation • English for Academic Pathways
SEE THE AYA BROCHURE
“The amount of friends from different nationalities and the kindness of all the teachers always there to see if you are ok and taking care of you.” Mercedes from Argentina
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Switzerland, Germany, Brazil, France, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Japan, Italy, South Korea STUDENTS PER CLASS: 11–16 (Maximum: 17) MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old AVERAGE AGE: 22-25 years old STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP: • 16-17: 15% • 18-21: 35% • 22-25: 20% Students over 30 will be studying on the Bournemouth 30+ floor.
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ACCOMMODATION IN BOURNEMOUTH
An all-inclusive summer experience for students aged 16 to 20. The program runs from 26th June to 21st August in 2027. Students can join for two to eight weeks. YOUNG ADULTS SUMMER PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME
The Young Adults Summer Programme includes:
• Morning-only classes in General or Intensive English • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) in a homestay or residence* • Placement test • Certificate • One full-day weekend excursion (except on the week of arrival) • Two half-day activities per week, such as kayaking & paddleboarding, walk & talk at Branksome Chine, visiting Poole *Meals included with residence accommodation may vary and may be provided as catered meals, supermarket gift cards, or meal vouchers. Students under 18 are subject to a curfew. There is a wellbeing coordinator in every residence to supervise students.
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a list of local letting agencies • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure to ask the landlord to see a copy of the gas safety certificate, to check that all cookers and electric fires are safe, and that smoke alarms are fitted. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • If you rent your own accommodation you will be expected to pay Council Tax.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, towels SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, laundry once a week (extra laundry service is £5 per load), Wi-Fi MEALS PROVIDED: Yes (Breakfast and Dinner) Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Charminster, Branksome, Poole, Wallisdown WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are approximately 30 to 55 minutes by bus. The maximum travel time from all homestay options is 60 minutes TRANSPORT TO SCHOOL: Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use public transport
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
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HEALTH & SAFETY MEDICAL INSURANCE: All students must have
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD AND YA SUMMER CAMP RESIDENCE
LANSDOWNE POINT
within the UK legal framework and criteria of our educational oversight and accrediting bodies. We endeavor to ensure a safe, positive and pleasant study and home environment for all students. We show an additional duty of care towards our students who are legally minors, monitoring them more closely than other students and requesting all parents or legal guardians of Under 18s to sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form. • All Positively Languages staff and hosts adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which includes training and regular guidance • All staff and hosts in regular contact with Under 18s are subject to rigorous recruitment procedures and necessary police checks • Each Positively school has a named contact person for Under 18s who meets the students on a regular basis, explains the legal status of Under 18s, monitors any accommodation issues and liaises with the homestay and students’ parents if necessary • We ensure there are activities in the school which are suitable for Under 18s to participate in and inform Under 18s about learning and socializing outside of the classroom
medical insurance for the duration of their stay in the UK. You need to organize your own medical insurance before you travel. Positively Languages does not offer travel and medical insurance in the UK, but you can either use the link on the Positively Languages website to book travel and medical insurance directly with an insurance provider, or can choose your own. IF YOU GET SICK: If you fall ill while in the UK you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Student Services Manager or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may need to register with a local doctor. PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS: We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Positively Languages homestay or residence insurance. UNDER 18 STATEMENT: Positively Languages recognizes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of students aged under 18,
KITCHEN
BEDROOM (I)
BEDROOM (II)
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, after 23:00 24-HOUR SECURITY? Yes, an out of hours team is available on-site ROOM CLEANING: Rooms will be cleaned and have a change of bed linen and towels every 2 weeks (excluding Summer) if the booking is longer than 2 weeks. Communal areas will receive a weekly light clean, which consists of the cleaning of the floors and worktops in the kitchen area. This does not include tidying up, taking out rubbish / bins, washing the dishes, cleaning the fridge or oven. The overall cleanliness of the kitchen is the responsibility of the students. MINIMUM AGE: Over 18s only. Available for under 18s during Summer AVAILABILITY: From 28/06/2025 to 15/08/2026 (Over 18s). From 04/07/2026 to 22/08/2026 (Under 18s) MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: From 15:00 on Saturdays and anytime on Sundays. CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
ADDRESS: 51-65 Holdenhurst Road, Bournemouth BH8 8GN ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Rooms with ensuite bathroom, shared kitchen and shared communal living area. Rooms will be in flats of 4-6 Positively Languages students, mixed nationalities and mixed genders BEDROOM: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, mirror, lamp, storage and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. All bedding and towels are provided and included in the price KITCHEN: Oven / hob / microwave, fridge, freezer and all crockery and utensils provided SERVICES: Wi-Fi, laundry room (£3.80 per wash and £2.30 per dry) FACILITIES: Cafeteria, outdoor space, picnic area, coin-operated laundry facilities. All included in the weekly price LANDMARKS NEARBY: Town center, Bournemouth beach, pier and main gardens VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes, 2 nights maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No, outside in the designated smoking area only
MEDICAL COSTS Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: CONSULTATION WITH A DOCTOR: £100 PRESCRIPTIONS AT A CHEMIST: £9.90 per item DENTAL TREATMENT: £80 EYE TEST OR NEW GLASSES: £30
EMERGENCY SERVICES Call 999 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police Call 111 for non urgent medical advice
TIME TO...
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BY BUS
40 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
THE SCHOOL
On-site 1 minute
On-site
On-site
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
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THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
10 minutes 1 minute 5 minutes 55 minutes
2 minutes
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
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THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
2 minutes 20 minutes
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
10 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
1 minute
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N/A
THE CITY CENTRE
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LAWS
HOLIDAY POLICY
• No one under the age of 18 in the UK may buy or consume tobacco or alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy tobacco or alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18 • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks • You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g.passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal
UK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January 2026 3rd April 2026 6th April 2026 4th May 2026 25th May 2026 31st August 2026
NEW YEAR
GOOD FRIDAY
EASTER MONDAY
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY SPRING MAY BANK HOLIDAY SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY
LOCAL CUSTOMS
25th December 2026 28th December 2026
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
SCHOOL CLOSURES: The school will be closed from 21st December 2026 to 28th December 2026 with an additional closure for New Year’s Day on 1st January 2027. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD STUDENTS: There are preset session breaks for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. 1st January 2027 These dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday NEW YEAR
• In the UK, everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or background, is treated equally and with respect. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and supported • Always stand in line and wait your turn when buying tickets, at a bank or post office, or waiting for a bus. Keep to the right when standing on escalators • Chatting to strangers in public areas is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. Although most people are friendly, some may be reluctant to speak with strangers • “Please” and “Thank you” are widely used in the UK. Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information
POSITIVELY RULES
• If you leave your Positively Languages course, the government may revoke your student visa and advise you to return home • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If a student is under 18, parents will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendance you will be sent home and no refund will be given • Be on time for all your lessons • Always tell Positively Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined, you will be sent home and no refund will be given. We will also inform the immigration authorities
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