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Centre School of English

Bournemouth, Dorset, England

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Centre School of English - we've got the best teachers in town!

Well, that's what our students tell Nikki in the school office!

Our School has clean, modern classrooms and a warm, friendly atmosphere.

All our teachers were born in the UK and are native English speakers...they are fully qualified, experienced professionals who love teaching - and they will do everything they can to help you improve your English while you are with us.

On your first day at the Centre School of English, you will take a short grammar test—this is to check your level of English so that we can put you in the best class for your ability. We have classes for everyone and with our help you will quickly improve your speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills.

At our School, we have a maximum of 10 students in each of our large classrooms, which means you get much more individual attention from your teacher and lots more talking time to practice your English!

The Centre School is on the edge of the safe, car-free zone in the middle of Bournemouth and only a few minutes walk from the beach, gardens, taxis and buses. There are lots of shops and cafes close to the School, as well as restaurants, pubs, theatres, cinemas and beautiful parks.

Do you like sports? You can play pool and darts in our Student Lounge, watch TV or read the day's newspapers - we also have FREE wireless internet access for our students. Golf, tennis and tenpin bowling are available nearby - and we regularly arrange our own private school excursions, class meals, sports tournaments and pub tours!

It's my first time in England...what will it be like?

You will certainly find our customs and traditions different to your own.

Our informal language too will be very strange at first...and it will take time for you to get used to British bathrooms, British food and the lovely British weather.

But during your first few weeks in England, we will help you feel at home and help you overcome the culture shock that you will feel when you come here for the first time!

What should I bring when I come to the Centre School of English in Bournemouth to study?

An umbrella!

No, we're joking...see the Bournemouth Info page for the real details!

Maria Walliser and the nice teachers at the Centre School of English, Bournemouth

During the 1980's, the Swiss National Ski Team came to Bournemouth to improve their English skills and our UK Studies Director was one of their teachers.

maria walliser swiss national ski team 1981

In the school were Maria Walliser, Erika Hess and her sister Monika - after a school party, our boss gave Erika and Monica a lift back to their host family in his car (what a kind man he was...and still is!!!).

You see, it's true...the Centre School of English really does have nice teachers!