- Bournemouth - Talbot
Bournemouth - Talbot is a friendly and welcoming school located on the South Coast of England. The helpful staff are on hand to help throughout the day covering all aspects of your stay from initial enquiry, visa applications and enrolment to host families and social programmes. The classrooms are on two floors and are fitted out to a modern and high specification. Lessons are delivered in a comfortable environment conducive to learning incorporating audio-visual teaching aids.
Message from Principal
“Capital School of English is accredited by the British Council and is a modern fully integrated language school located in a town well known for its beautiful beaches, social life and full range of sporting facilities. This makes it an excellent environment for overseas students. There is an experienced teaching staff who are all TEFL qualified and constantly challenging the students to develop and further their linguistic abilities. We look forward to seeing you very soon a Bournemouth.”
Spencer Fordham
Managing Director
Why Study at Bournemouth - Talbot
Bournemouth School has a committed and friendly team who make it a fantastic place to learn English. It is a family orientated language school which provides a more personal way to learn English and ensures students receive a warm welcome and quickly get to know their fellow students and staff. This independent school views all its students as individual projects and to this end all the students have the opportunity to flourish during their stay with us. By being medium sized it's big enough to offer a full range of courses but small enough to retain personal service.
Teaching & Administration Team
Managing director: Spencer Fordham
The school has 7 full-time teachers and 5 part-time.
Social Activities
To balance your academic programme weekly organised activities shown on the school’s social activities board include: Full-day guided excursions to different places of interest in the UK including Bath, Oxford, London, Stratford-upon-Avon, Cambridge and many more, International school parties, cinema and museum trips. Sporting activities such as football, volleyball and tennis are available. Quasar, ten-pin bowling, golf, sailing and horse riding can be arranged on request. There is also a gym and swimming pool within a 10 minute walk of the school.
Student Testimonials
Sergio, Spain ‘‘The most important thing was that I improved my English, because when I arrived I didn’t speak anything, but now I can chat with other people and I understand English people a great deal. Thanks for everything.”
Alejandro Torres Ameijeiras, Venezuela “I really had good experiences in the school learning the language, with the extra activities, the students, the teachers and the administrative staff. Definitively I would like to say thanks to Capital School of English for giving me the chance to join them and realizing the adventure to learn English.”
Extras
There is a Listening Centre and Library which is available during opening times for private study either before or after lessons. Here you can work on improving your speaking skills and pronunciation with suitable materials for all levels available.
The Internet Suite is available to all students and is now fully wireless enabled allowing you to surf the web and email friends and family - free of charge.
The Common Room is the ideal place to relax, socialise and practice your English language skills with your classmates and teachers before and after your lessons. Hot and cold drinks are also available.
Due to the continued success of Groups and the Juniors programme the school has acquired additional facilities at the nearby Arts Institute & Enterprise Centre - especially for the juniors. This will enable the school to provide a bespoke programme of study and activities, yet only 10 minutes from the main school and with easy access to Bournemouth’s premier facilities.
The minimum age is 16 at the adult school and 12 for the junior courses. The average class size is 14.
Key Facts
Number of classrooms: Adult school: 7, Junior school: 10
Average number of students studying in summer: 180, Junior Centre (12-16 years) 150-200
Average number of students studying in winter: 100 - 120
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