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                          WESTBOURNE ACADEMY 2020-2021

                     WESTBOURNE ACADEMY
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WESTBOURNE
  WESTBOURNE
           ACADEMY 2020-2021
              ACADEMY 2021-2022                                                                                                                   WESTBOURNE
                                                                                                                                                    WESTBOURNE
                                                                                                                                                             ACADEMY 2020-2021
                                                                                                                                                               ACADEMY 2021-2022

                                                                                                        Why choose
  Welcome                                                                                               Westbourne Academy?
   Improve your English in England! Improve your understanding of British culture, compare it
   to your own culture and other cultures from around the world. You can do all of these things                                               General English, IELTS
   at our international language school in Bournemouth.                                                   Quality school at good prices       Preparation, Cambridge FCE &
   Speaking English today is an essential skill to be able to communicate globally as well as                                                 CAE courses
   improving your career prospects. Join us and improve your English skills with the support of
   our friendly, experienced and qualified teachers, visit wonderful places in England, and enjoy                                             Free online materials for
   the great variety of activities we have to offer.                                                      Short walk to the beach
                                                                                                                                              students
   One of the strengths of Westbourne Academy is the warm welcome we offer to all our
   students.
   We wish you a successful and enjoyable experience in the UK.                                           Carefully chosen and regularly
                                                                                                                                              24-hour emergency support
                                                                                                          inspected accommodation

                                                                                                          Free WiFi in the school and all     On site café offering freshly
                                                                                                          accommodation                       prepared food at good prices

                                                                                                          Social programme offering
                                                                                                          interesting and varied activities   Friendly staff and school
   Richard                Mark              Erin                Eloise               Vanessa              every week and staff-led            atmosphere
  Managing               Head of        Head of               Director of           Head of               excursions
  Director               School       Administration           Studies           Accommodation
                                                                                                                                              Supported by New City
                                                                                                          Free course materials with your
                                                                                                                                              College, a large, successful,
                                                                                                          course
                                                                                                                                              government college in London

        Contents
         Location 4 I Student Resources & Facilities 5 I Courses 6+7 I Accommodation 8 I Arrival 9
         I Culture, Sport and Social Programme 10-11 I Westbourne Academy & Bournemouth 12-13       |
         Enrolment Procedure 14 I University & College Advice 15
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     WESTBOURNEACADEMY  2020-2021                                                                                                                                      WESTBOURNE
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                                                                                                                                                                                  ACADEMY 2020-2021
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               Ideal Location                                                                            Student Learning
               Westbourne Academy is in a beautiful location within walking distance from the
                                                                                                         Resources
               sandy beaches of Bournemouth, and only a few steps away from the picturesque

                                                                                                                                                                                                        STUDENT LEARNING
                                                                                                         •   Intake test and welcome information on your first day
               shopping centre of Westbourne.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           RESOURCES
                                                                                                         •   Friendly, qualified teachers
LOCATION

               In this safe and friendly part of Bournemouth, you will find banks, a post office,        •   Interactive whiteboards in the main classrooms
               traditional English pubs, international restaurants, and great shopping facilities.
                                                                                                         •   Use of coursebooks and free materials
                                                                                                         •   Modern teaching materials. The students can access free online supplementary
                                                                     Bournemouth town centre and             learning materials as part of this course
                                                                     Poole are only 20 minutes by bus.
                                                                                                         •   Regular progress tests to assess your level

                                                                     These towns are world famous        •   Tutorials with your teachers every 8 weeks to guide your learning
                                                                     as international holiday resorts
                                                                                                         •   Talk to the academic managers at any time
                                                                     where you can find many
                                                                     exciting attractions.               •   Leaving Certificate at the end of your studies (students attending a course for 4
                                                                                                             weeks or more will receive an additional report from their teacher)
                                                                     Bournemouth is also a popular       •   FREE WiFi available throughout the whole school
                                                                     area for education, with over
                                                                                                         •   FREE use of the self-study facilities (Listening Centre & Reading Centre)
                                                                     30,000 students, it is the most
                                                                     popular place to study English in
                                                                     the UK, after London.

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     WESTBOURNEACADEMY  2020-2021                                                                                                                                   WESTBOURNE
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                                    No. of                   Maximum                                  General   Exam   End of Course
               COURSE                           Hours                     Ages          Levels                                       Additional Info
                                    Weeks                    Class Size                               English   Prep    Certificate

                                                                                                                                      The lessons cover the most important aspects of
                                             13 hours and                             Beginner to
               General Main                                                                                                           learning English, including vocabulary, grammar and
               English
                                     2+       20 minutes        16         16+         Advanced         ✔                   ✔         pronunciation, which will help you improve your
                                              (20 lessons)                          (CEFR A1 – C2)
                                                                                                                                      speaking, listening, reading and writing.
COURSES

                                             18 hours and                            Elementary to
               English Plus          2+       40 minutes        16         16+         Advanced         ✔                   ✔         General English Course + extra practice.
                                              (28 lessons)                          (CEFR A2 – C2)
                                                                                      Elementary
                                             26 hours and
                                                                                       to Higher
               Extra Intensive       1+       40 minutes        16         16+
                                                                                     Intermediate                           ✔         General English Course in the morning and afternoon.
                                              (40 lessons)
                                                                                    (CEFR A2 – B2)
                                                                                         (FCE)
                                                                                     Intermediate
               Cambridge
                                             18 hours and
                                                                                       to Higher                 ✔          ✔
               First (FCE)                                                           Intermediate                                     These examination courses include preparation and
                                              40 minutes                             (CEFR B1-B2)
               and Advanced         10-15                       16         16+                                                        practice for the Reading and Use of English, Listening,
                                              (28 lessons)
               (CAE) Exam                                                             (CAE) Higher                                    Writing and Speaking components of the exam.
               Preparation                                                          Intermediate to
                                                                                    Advanced (CEFR               ✔          ✔
                                                                                         B2-C2)

                                                                                                                                      This course is for students who need to take the
               Cambridge                     13 hours and                           Intermediate to
                                                                                                                                      Academic IELTS exam to apply to an English speaking
               IELTS Exam             8       20 minutes        16         16+         Advanced                  ✔          ✔         University. This course focuses on the practice of
               Preparation                    (20 lessons)                           (CEFR B1-C2)
                                                                                                                                      exam techniques to prepare for the IELTS exam.

                                                                                                                                      This programme is designed for students with similar
                                             13 hours and                            Elementary to                                    ages and interests and includes vocabulary, grammar
               Junior
               Programme
                                     1+       20 minutes        16        14 - 17      Advanced         ✔                   ✔         and pronunciation, which will help you improve your
                                              (20 lessons)                          (CEFR A2 – C2)                                    speaking, listening, reading and writing. Optional
                                                                                                                                      social/activity programme (at additional cost)

              For further information on all our courses (including 1 to 1), please
              see our website.

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        WESTBOURNEACADEMY  2020-2021                                                                                                                   WESTBOURNE
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ACCOMMODATION

                                                                                                                                                                                         ARRIVAL
                Accommodation                                                          Arrival
                                                                                       Westbourne Academy can arrange a taxi service from most UK airports to the
                                                                                       homestay on request.
                All Westbourne Academy accommodation includes:
                                                                                       There is also good public transport by train or coach from all airports to Bournemouth.
                •   Free WiFi                        •   24-hour emergency telephone
                                                                                       Homestay providers are carefully selected for their friendliness as well as their
                •   Breakfast and Dinner every day       service                       experience in taking care of students.
                •   Lunch at weekends (Saturday      •   Support from our Head of
                                                                                       Your homestay provider will:
                    and Sunday)                          Accommodation / Welfare
                                                         Officer                       •   Welcome you when you arrive               •   Explain to you how to get to
                •   One laundry wash a week                                                                                              Westbourne Academy
                                                     •   A place to study in your      •   Give you information about the area
                •   Opportunities to practise your                                         you will be staying in                    •   Have meals with you and help you
                                                         bedroom
                    English                                                                                                              practise your spoken English
                                                     •   Bedroom cleaned weekly
                •   Learn about British Culture                                        On your first day at school, you will have a test so we know your English level and
                                                                                       can place you in the correct class. You will then have an induction which will give you
                                                                                       useful information to help you enjoy your time at Westbourne Academy.
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          WESTBOURNEACADEMY  2020-2021                                                                                                                   WESTBOURNE
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                                                                                                                                                                    ACADEMY 2020-2021
                                                                                                                                                                        ACADEMY 2021-2022

                      Culture, Sports and                                                             Culture, Sports and
                      Social Programme                                                                Social Programme
& SOCIAL PROGRAMME
   CULTURE, SPORTS

                      The school organises a full and exciting programme, giving students             These are just some of the            There are also guided, full
                      the opportunity to make friends and practise their English outside the          facilities and activities available   day excursions to destinations
                      classroom. Below are a list of activities and approximate prices.               near Westbourne Academy which         including:
                      KEY                                                                             we can help you to participate in.
                                                                                                                                            •    London £££
                      £     up to £10
                                                                                                      •   Regular 5k park runs FREE
                      ££    £11 - £20                                                                                                       •    Bath and Stonehenge £££
                      £££   £21 - £45                                                                 •   Tennis and squash £
                                                                                                                                            •    Oxford £££
                      Sports and activities organised by staff include:                               •   Yoga classes £
                                                                                                                                            •    Salisbury/Winchester £££
                      •   Football FREE                        •   Summer BBQs £                      •   Martial arts classes £
                      •   Table tennis FREE                    •   Open top bus evening tours £                                             •    Jurassic Coast £££
                          Beach volleyball FREE                    Indoor mini golf £                 •   Bicycle hire £
                      •                                        •                                                                            •    Brighton £££
                      •   Discussion evenings FREE             •   International cultural parties £   •   Gym monthly membership ££
                      •   Movie Nights FREE                    •   Interactive quizzes £
                                                                                                      •   Rugby matches ££
                      •   Laser quest £                        •   Splashdown water park ££
                      •   Indoor Climbing £                    •   Theatre trips £££                  •   Golf £££
                      •   Bowling £                                                                   •   Many water sports including
                                                                                                          swimming, windsurfing,
                                                                                                          sailing, stand-up paddle
                                                                                                          boarding, surfing, kayaking
                                                                                                          £££

                                                                                                                                                Please see our website
                                                                                                                                                for the monthly activity
                                                                                                                                                programme

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                                                     ACADEMY 2020-2021
                                                         ACADEMY 2021-2022

                     Westbourne Academy
                     & Bournemouth
WESTBOURNE ACADEMY
  & BOURNEMOUTH

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        Enrolment Procedure                                                                            University
                                                                                                       and College
                                    Choose Westbourne Academy                                          Advice Service
                                          for your studies
ENROLMENT
PROCEDURE

                                                                                                       Bournemouth has two universities.
                                                                                                       More than 30,000 English students
                                                                                                       attend them.
                                     Decide if you want to book
                                    directly or through an agency                                      Westbourne Academy has close
                                                                                                       connections with these universities
                                                                                                       and colleges and provides a free
                                                                                                       service, which assists students
                                                                                                       through the
                                                                                                       entire application process.
                                                                                                       This service includes:
               Agency                                                      Direct                      •    Giving advice on the different
                                                                                                            types of universities and colleges
                                                                                                            in Bournemouth.

               Contact                                                                                 •    Providing advice to the student
                                                                Complete our website
             your chosen                                                                                    on the appropriate course
                                                                  Enrolment Form
               agency                                                                                       relevant to the student’s needs.

                                                                                                       •    Giving advice on which English
                                                                                                            examinations are necessary to
                                                                Westbourne Academy will confirm             enter universities or colleges.
              Follow the                                         availability and ask you to make
               agency                                          the payment for the enrolment fee.
                                                                                                       •    Help with completing the
             instructions                                                                                   application form and interview
                                                                                                            preparation.

                                                                                                       •    Arranging interviews.

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