Kings-Bournemouth
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| Country & city | Bournemouth, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Courses | 7 |
| Accommodation | 7 |
| Address | 58 Braidley Road, Bournmouth, Dorset BH2 6LD England |
| Official website | www.kingseducation.com(opens in a new tab) |
About the School
Bournemouth is a lively, international university town and resort on the south coast of England, two hours from London. Bournemouth is famous for its long sandy beaches, beautiful parks and vibrant international atmosphere. It has excellent restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, pubs, bars and shops. From Bournemouth you can easily reach the beautiful south coast and the New Forest, Bath, Oxford, Salisbury, Stonehenge, Winchester and Brighton. Kings Meyrick Park runs classes all year round and is located in an upscale residential area a 5-minute walk from the center of Bournemouth. The school offers year-round courses for adults and summer vacation courses for teenagers aged 14 and over. Kings Meyrick Park consists of two elegant, old-style buildings and has outstanding facilities, including spacious gardens, a terrace, 2 dining rooms, a basketball/volleyball court, table tennis, classrooms with large video screens, free email and internet, a self-study room, a computer center and a library. Homestay is available all year round. School accommodation (university residence) is available in the summer. Transfers are available from all London airports. There are also convenient bus and train connections to central London and the airports. Courses offered [English Language] ㆍ IELTS Preparation ㆍ Intensive Course ㆍ Vacation Course ㆍ English Plus Business and Finance ㆍ Beginners' Intensive Course ㆍ Cambridge English: FCE/CAE ㆍ Diploma of English [University Preparation] ㆍ GCSE ㆍ A-level/ Extended A-level ㆍ Advanced Level Foundation/ Extended Foundation ㆍ Tourism and Hospitality Management Foundation ㆍ Level 4 Diploma in Hospitality Management ㆍ International Business Foundation ㆍ English for Academic Study [Summer vacation courses] ㆍ Vacation Course/ Vacation Extra
School Features
- Guaranteed English improvement: We guarantee that all teachers hold CELTA or DELTA (English teaching qualifications) (UK university), a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) master's degree (US university), or equivalent qualifications and experience. Kings also specializes in exam preparation. Many Kings teachers are also examiners. Kings Oxford is an official IELTS test center. Long-term study center: On our intensive and super-intensive English courses, the longer you study, the more benefits you receive. Benefits for enrolling for 24 weeks or more:
- Benefits for enrolling for 12 weeks or more
- Guaranteed walking distance to school (see Panel 6)
- Free university application support service
- Free grammar book Benefits for enrolling for more than 12 weeks:
- Free study opportunities until you reach your goals set in advance.
- Classmate, a specially designed study information guide (online supplementary study system)
- Up to 4 free tutoring sessions per week (including a 1.5-hour session with a teacher)
- One-on-one meeting with a study course coordinator
- Personalized study plan. All benefits are given to students who attend all classes and complete all assignments. Admission guarantee: For applications received between August and May, Monday to Friday, we guarantee to process them within 24 hours. Diverse student nationalities
- Students from 81 countries have studied at Kings.
- Students from 10 countries made up 65% of all students.
- The remaining 35% are students from 63 countries. Activities guarantee: Kings offers numerous special activities, events and trips all year round. You can choose from a variety of activities every week, and at least 2 of them are guaranteed to be free. There is also an activities manager to help you have a fun and exciting day. Accommodation options: When you enroll in an intensive English course of 24 weeks or more, we provide accommodation within walking distance of the college for the duration of the course. Internet fees are also included in all accommodation costs. * This does not apply to the Kings Oxford - St Michael's campus, and excludes the peak summer season. Classmate (supplementary study): Classmate is a study companion that is always with you. It supplements teacher-led lessons with multimedia content. Latest technology: Kings continually invests in the latest technology - Wi-Fi, interactive whiteboards, online video/audio and mobile broadband - to enhance students' learning experience. Outstanding locations: [Kings Boston Center] Located in one of Boston's most upscale suburbs. It is only 20 minutes by public transport from downtown Boston and has excellent facilities, including on-campus residences. [Kings Los Angeles Center] Located near the fantastic Hollywood Sunset Boulevard, a 5-minute walk from Hollywood's main attractions. The residence is a 15-minute walk away. [Kings Bournemouth Center] Excellently located in the center of the seaside town, 5 - 10 minutes' walk from shops, the beach and entertainment, with outstanding college facilities for study and leisure. [Kings London Center] 20 minutes from central London. With ample transport, shopping and entertainment, and many homestays within walking distance, commuting is convenient. [Kings Oxford Center] A newly refurbished campus in the city center. It has the latest technology, with interactive whiteboards installed throughout. Many of Oxford's attractions are within walking distance.
Highlights
- Innovative and diverse curriculum
- Guaranteed English improvement program
- Online supplementary education and study programs
- Guaranteed walking-distance residence assignment for each center
Courses & Tuition
| Course | Target | Type | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$469 | week |
| Diploma of Intensive English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 28 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$380 | week |
| General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$380 | week |
| Diploma of General English | Age: 16 and over, Lessons per week: 20 lessons, Class size: 14-15 students | 20 lessons/week; 24-31 weeks | about US$310 | week |
| IELTS Preparation | Target age: 16+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 14 students | 28 lessons/week; 2-11 weeks | about US$469 | week |
| Advanced Level Foundation | Target age: 17+, Lessons per week: 28 lessons, Class size: 12 students | |||
| Academic Study Program | Age: 17 and over, Lessons per week: 20-25 hours | 26-33 lessons/week; 1-3 terms | about US$12,390 |
Accommodation & Costs
| Type | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Homestay 16+ (Single Room, HB, Shared Bathroom) View details Accommodation and price information . Single room, en suite bathroom / Half-board: ￡320 per week . Homestay accommodation: Internet access is included. . Laundry: One clothes-washing service per week is included. Twin room information (low season) . Low season: January 4 - June 14 and August 9 - December 27 . During low season, twin rooms are available only to groups. However, this does not apply when a couple or friends request to share. . Individual students will not be assigned to a twin room during low season. . If no other student is booked to share the twin room, the student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$272 |
| Homestay 16+ - Single room, HB, shared bathroom (peak season applies: 6/14-8/9) View details Accommodation and price information . Single room, en suite / Half-board: £355 per week . Homestay accommodation: Internet access is included. . Laundry: One clothes laundry service per week is included. Twin room information (low season) . Low season: January 4-June 14 and August 9-December 27 . During the low season, twin rooms are offered to groups only. However, an exception applies when couples or friends request to share. . Individual students will not be assigned to a twin room during the low season. . If no other student is booked to share the twin room, the student will be upgraded to a single room. | about US$310 |
| Kings Charminster Residence U18 (single occupancy, HB, en suite) View details . Off-peak season (1/4~6/28, 8/2~12/27): twin room HB ￡215 Residences include internet access within the posted price (subject to our fair use policy). Laundry facilities are available at student residences for an additional fee. Room retention fees for all student residences are charged in full. | about US$494 |
| Kings Charminster Residence U18 - Single Room, HB, en suite (peak season applies: 6/28-8/9) View details . Peak season (6/28~8/9): Twin room HB £255 Accommodation includes internet access within the posted price (fair use policy applies). Laundry facilities are available in the student residence for an additional fee. The room retention fee for all student residences is charged in full. | about US$564 |
| Kings Town Centre Residence 18+ (single room, self-catering, en suite) View details The accommodation includes internet access within the published price (fair use policy applies). Laundry facilities are available in the student residences for an additional charge. Room retention fees for all student residences are charged in full. | about US$380 |
| Kings Town Centre Residence 18+ - Single occupancy, self-catered, en suite (peak season applies: 6/28-8/2) View details. Internet access is included in the listed price for residences (fair use policy applies). Laundry facilities are available in student residences for an additional fee. The room retention fee for all student residences is charged in full. | about US$418 |
| Mederia Hall Summer Residence 16+ (available 6/28-8/9, Single Room, En suite) View details Internet access is included in the published price for the residence (fair use policy applies). Laundry facilities are available in the student residence for an additional fee. Room retention fees for all student residences are charged in full. | about US$557 |
Local Expenses
| Item | Tuition | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (non-refundable) | about US$108 | Once |
| Airport pickup (2025: ￡222/trip)(branch) (Heathrow Airport → Bournemouth) | about US$294 | Once |
| Airport pickup fee (Heathrow Airport) | about US$285 | Once |
| 1:1 lesson (45 minutes) | about US$101 | 1 lesson |
| Pre-paid lunch (Mon–Fri) | about US$57 | 1 week |
| Letter of acceptance issuance fee | about US$70 | Once |
| Homestay surcharge (Christmas) | about US$108 | 1 week |
| Express delivery fee (Courier fee) | about US$82 | Once |
| Student Insurance | about US$8 | 1 week |
| Study English in the UK (Short-term study visa) - 6-11 months of study (equivalent USD applied) | about US$271 | Once |
| Student Visa - study of 11 months or more (equivalent USD applies) | about US$664 | Once |
| IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) (medical insurance) - for stays in the UK of 6 months or more (equivalent USD applied) | about US$1,310 | 1 year |
| eTA (under 6 months) | about US$20 | Once |
Facilities
28 classrooms, wireless internet, interactive whiteboards, library, snack shop, dining room, small theater, indoor gymnasium
Activities
volleyball, football, table-tennis, crazy golf, swimming, archery, mini-cruise, cycle ride, forest walk, beach games, cinema, cabaret, quizzes, bingo, karaoke, cream teas, art club, talent show, boat trip, picnics, beach parties, barbecues, sight-seeing
Surroundings
The school is located in a residential area called Boscombe, a 10-minute walk from central Bournemouth, yet there are many large shopping malls nearby. The Bournemouth Korean church, a swimming pool, a bowling alley, a gym, a large grass field, beautiful parks, the city library, the Bournemouth University library, shopping centers and more are close by, making it very convenient.
Amounts are reference prices converted to US dollars at the rates below. Actual payment amounts depend on the exchange rate and the timing of payment.
Applied rates (our standard quote rates): 1 GBP = about US$1.27 · 1,000 KRW = about US$0.67
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