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English for Juniors in Bournemouth

Bournemouth, is without question one of the finest student towns on England’s Southern Coast.  Its beauty and accommodating amenities have helped to make it an important center of tourism, education and business.  Public transportation is very well-organized, offering an excellent network of buses and trains extending throughout Britain and to many parts of Europe.  London is only 100 minutes by train.

Bournemouth hosts numerous events during the year, including powerboat races, vintage car shows, international tennis championships and windsurfing competitions. During the summer, there are weekly firework displays from the pier, laser light shows, the Musicmakers festival and the unique Flowers by Candlelight festival, where the people of Bournemouth gather to light 15,000 candles in the Central Gardens.

Bournemouth is a safe and inviting place for young people.  The beaches and the pedestrian zones offer youth the opportunity to enjoy their holidays.  Our partner schools’ locations in residential neighborhoods assure safe and easy transportation between host families and classes.

Our junior programs in Bournemouth are targeted toward youth aged 10-17 years who wish to practice their English while still enjoying leisurely vacation time. Students are under supervision from qualified adult staff.

We offer two programs which combine language courses and activities: the classic program forstrudents aged 13 to 17 years and a premium program tailor-made for younguer students (aged 10 to 15) which includes a special supervision fitted to the younguest needs and daily supervised transfers between the school and host families.

In July an August, we organize a supervised travel to Bournemouth with departures from Brussels, Mons, Paris and Calais.


 

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Classic program (ages 13 to 17)

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The Program

Our junior programs are designed for youth aged 13 to 17 who would like to begin learning English or improve their existing capabilities, while still enjoying a social environment with others their own age. The program includes a combination of language courses and supervised activities, as well as accommodation with full-board (3 meals a day) in host families. Supervision is constant and of high quality.

The Schools

Our partner schools are reputable establishments who are accustomed to welcoming students from around the world. The schools are situated in calm, grassy, residential neighborhoods near the center of Bournemouth. The family atmosphere of the schools creates a perfect environment within which students feel comfortable learning, working and having a good time.

The Courses

Upon arrival in Bournemouth, students take a placement test that allows the school to assess the appropriate class level.  We offer all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Students receive 20 lessons of English per week. The classes are very international, so it is unlikely that students will be surrounded by speakers of their mother tongue.

Activities

5 half-day activities per week (usually afternoons)
1 supervised, full-day excursion each weekend (on Saturday)
Several evening activities during the week
Professional supervision during all activities
Recommended pocket money: 40-50£ per week (for expenses and a local SIM telephone card)

Accommodation

Students stay with carefully-selected host families who are used to hosting young international students. Accommodation includes full-board (3 meals per day) in shared rooms (roommate will be of another nationality).  However, the school reserves the right to place students in private rooms if the host family has an odd number of students or if students ages do not match.  Two friends who enroll together can request to stay in the same family.

Students either walk to school in pairs if the host family lives very close to the school or can use our junior shuttle service for transportation between the family and the school (daily commutes up to 4 times a day, with two to four supervisors per bus, depending on the age group).

Fees

Courses begin each Monday. The fee structure for this program is detailed in the table to the right.  Fees include:

• Courseload (20 lessons per week)
  
• Full activity program and supervision
  
• Accommodation in a shared room in a host family
• Full-board (3 meals a day)
  
• Daily school bus pick up for travel between host family and school
• Certificate of participation at the end of the program
• All taxes and enrollment fees

Optional additional costs:

• Transportation to Bournemouth from Brussels/Paris/Mons/Calais (see below)
  

Dates 2010

Junior programs are only available during the summer, and only for a duration from 2 to 8 weeks.
Courses begin each Monday (28/6-22/8). Stays run from Sunday to Saturday, except if transportation is arranged by us.

The school is closed: 2-5/04, 03/05, 31/05, 30/08 and during Christmas holidays.
 

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Premium Program (ages 10 to 15)

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The Premium program is tailor-made for youth aged 10 to 15. The program includes a combination of language courses and supervised activities, as well as accommodation in host families, full-board and a 24/24 high quality supervision. This program also includes a daily supervised pick-up which insure the transfer between school and host families.

The School

Our partner school is accredited by the British Council and welcomes young students in a separated and exclusive building. It has recreational areas and a great and modern infrastructure to allow students to study in a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere.

Courses

Upon arrival in Bournemouth, students take a placement test that allows the school to assess the appropriate class level.  We offer all levels, from complete beginners to advanced speakers. Students receive 20 lessons of English per week from Monday to Saturday.  Wednesday is reserved for full-day excursions.

Activities

During afternoons, a wide activity and excursion program is provided and supervised by school’s group leaders.

The excursion program includes trips to: London, Salisbury and Sonehenge, Wookey Hole Caves, Bath, Bournemouth, Portsmouth, Oxford, New Forest National Park, Swanage Beach and Harbour, Splashdown Aquatic Park and others.

The activity program includes sport, leisure and cultural activities such as ice skating, swimming, soccer, badminton, tennis, mini-golf, treasure hunt, beach games, cinema, dancing ceramic art, and museum visits.

A full-time supervision is ensured by several group leaders during activities, lunches at school and journeys.

Accommodation

Students are hosted in carefully-selected host families which are used to hosting young international students. Students share a double room with another student (of different nationality) and full-board is provided. However, the school reserves the right to place students in private rooms if the host family has an odd number of students or if students ages do not match. Two friends who enroll together can request to stay in the same family.

The journey between the school and host families is ensured by a special transfer service. This services ensures daily commutes (up to 4 times a day) with two to four supervisors per bus, depending on the  group’s age.

Fees

The fee structure for this program is detailed in the table to the right.  Fees include:

• English course program (20 lessons per week)
  
• Full supervised activity program
  
• Supervision 24/24
  
• Accommodation in a shared room in a host family
• Full-board (3 meals a day)
  
• Daily school bus pick-up for travel between host family and school
• Certificate of participation at the end of the program
• All taxes and enrollment fees

Optional additional costs:

• Transportation to Bournemouth from Brussels/Paris/Mons/Calais (see below)
  

Dates 2010

Premium program is only available during summer vacation (July and August) and for a duration from 2 to 8 weeks.  

Trips are from Sunday to Saturday (except if transportation is arranged by us) and courses begin each Monday (28/6-22/8). For group travel dates, please see section below.

The school is closed: 2-5/04, 03/05, 31/05, 30/08 and during Christmas holidays.
 

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Transportation from Brussels, Mons, Calais or Paris to Bournemouth

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Group Travel

During the months of July and August and during Belgian Easter vacation, we organize weekly supervised round trip transportation between Brussels, Mons, Paris or Calais and Bournemouth. The trip includes:

• Accompanied group travel to Bournemouth
• Return transportation for all participants in the junior programs, transportation upon arrival for all others
  
• An extra night of accommodation in the case of Sunday returns

 

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Departure stops include Brussels (Central Station, depart at 9:00 AM), Mons (the Q8 stop on the Bruxelles-Mons highway) and Calais (ferry terminal P&O, rendez-vous around noon in front of the reception). Arrival is scheduled for 6:30 PM. Caution: these times can vary. Precise details will be provided in your confirmation packet, along with the relative accommodation information, which should arrive approximately 15 days before your departure.

Upon return, the bus generally arrives at 3:00 PM in Calais, 5:30 in Mons and 6:00 in Brussels.

• Departures 2010:
  
  • Easter: Sunday 04/04, Saturday 10/04
    
  • Summer: Sunday 27/06*, Saturdays 03/07*, 10/07, 17/07*, 24/07, 31/07*, 07/08, 14/08* and 21/08.
• Returns 2010:
  
  • Easter: Sunday 11/04, Saturday 17/04
    
  • Summer: Sundays 04/07*, 11/07*, 18/07*, 25/07, 01/08*, 08/08, 15/08*, 22/08 and Saturday 28/08.

*Dates available for accompanied travel to and from Paris

Individual Travel Organized by Langues Vivantes / Easy Languages

Besides the aforementioned dates, we can arrange travel by air to Bournemouth/Southampton departing from either Brussels or Paris. Fees (see table) may vary with the price of flights, depending on the date of booking.

Student Arranged Travel

Students may also arrange their own commute to England. We can arrange transportation to or from the Bournemouth airport or train station for a small fee. Contact us for more details.
 

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