A five-minute walk from Bournemouth's beaches, with its own indoor swimming pool and seven miles of golden coastline on the doorstep. Founded in 1899, the school offers standard shared-room accommodation on campus or premium single-ensuite rooms at Lyme Regis House, a short shuttle ride away.

Location
Bournemouth, England
Ages
8-17 (Standard); 12-17 (Ensuite)
Accommodation
Residential or Ensuite
Founded
School buildings date to 1899
15hrs English / week
1full-day excursion / week
2half-day excursions / week
7evening activities / week

Courses offered: Classic Course · Classic Plus: Watersports

Accommodation

Two accommodation standards: shared rooms with shared bathrooms on the main campus, or single-ensuite rooms at the separate Lyme Regis House residence (shuttle bus to and from the college). Full board, hot lunch and dinner, is provided Monday to Friday in the school canteen.

Excursions

One full-day excursion a week (destinations have included London, Oxford and Bath) and two half-day excursions (Winchester, Stonehenge, Salisbury among them). Optional add-on excursions such as Windsor Castle or Brighton can be booked separately.

Sample Programme

A Real Week on This Course

Illustrative of a typical week on this course. Exact activities and excursion days vary by intake and are confirmed with your group leader on arrival.

Sample week at Bournemouth Collegiate School
DayMorningAfternoonEvening
SundayArrival, induction & campus tour—Welcome evening & ice-breaker activities
MondayPlacement test & induction lessonWalking tour of BournemouthWelcome disco or drama-based games
TuesdayEnglish lessonsIncluded half-day excursion: StonehengeQuiz night
WednesdayEnglish lessonsFootball, tennis or arts & craftsInternational night
ThursdayEnglish lessonsIncluded half-day excursion: WinchesterCasino night or English conversation club
FridayEnglish lessons“Mini Olympics” or drumming workshopBeach party disco or sports
SaturdayIncluded full-day excursionLondon, walking tour & Thames boat cruiseChill-out evening: films & board games

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