International English Language Courses, Bournemouth, England

BBSI is located in the centre of the beautiful resort of Bournemouth on the south coast of England, within easy reach of all amenities. The surrounding countryside is some of the most beautiful in England and the relaxed, friendly and personal atmosphere at BBSI provides a central facility where students can base both the academic and social structures of their lives.

 

Bournemouth is a holiday town with a reputation for being sophisticated and vibrant.  The town is a regional centre for commerce, with 2 universities, and is a unique and popular place in which to live and study throughout the year.  There is a vibrant nightlife with a wide range of quality entertainment, including cinemas, concerts, theatres, night clubs, bars and restaurants.  Our shops cater for all tastes.  Bournemouth is also famous for its 7 miles of sandy beaches, beautiful parks and gardens, and its cosmopolitan atmosphere. There is also easy access to many regional cultural attractions.  Bournemouth International Airport has daily flights to numerous European destinations and there are daily sea ferries from Poole to France and the Channel Islands.

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Surrounding Area

The beautiful coastal area to the west of Bournemouth is a designated World Heritage Site. To the west of Bournemouth lies the ancient port of Poole, situated within a vast natural harbour. Poole provides access to wildlife, deserted islands and beautiful landscapes. It is also one of the busiest and most exciting places in the UK to practise water sports. To the east lies Christchurch, in a picturesque setting at the estuaries of 2 rivers. The town has a charming medieval atmosphere and is dominated by its ancient priory.

Travel Details

 

Bournemouth is less than 2 hours travelling time from London by train http://www.southwesttrains.co.uk/ .  On their first morning at BBSI, students are welcomed to the School and are provided with an appreciation of local services and amenities. Transport facilities are explained, including those bus routes between BBSI and the residential areas where our homestay accommodation is located.  Most bus journeys in and around Bournemouth take between 10 and 20 minutes.

Travel Times

We offer a transfer service from airports, seaports, and rail and coach stations to take students directly to their accommodation. 

Bournemouth Airport operates a shuttle bus which is scheduled to run hourly from 0700 to 1900.  Details are available on the following websites:

http://www.discoverdorset.co.uk/. or http://www.bournemouth-airport-shuttle.co.uk/.   The drop off points include Bournemouth Travel Interchange, East Cliff, Westcliff and the Square. 

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Orientation

On their first morning at BBSI students are shown the facilities.  There is an extensive induction programme which focuses on how to make the most of one's stay in Bournemouth, how to stay safe, where to get help if needed, how the study programmes are structured, and how to get involved in social events.  BBSI also provides a tour of Bournemouth for those students who commence their programmes at the start of an academic term.