Courses

Experience Bournemouth

A summer of fun for older teenagers

This course is perfect if you want your child to:

Enjoy some individual freedom but still within a safe and secure environment.
Learn new skills in English in fun and interactive lessons.
Have a packed programme of optional activities, sightseeing and excursions.

The essentials

Key facts

Locations

Age range

12 – 17 Bournemouth
14 – 17 London (Beckenham)

Minimum entry level

Elementary

Maximum class size

Duration

Under 16s: 1 – 3 weeks (maximum 3 weeks; 1 week bookings accepted for specific dates, please refer to location page)
Age 16+: 1 – 4 weeks (1 week bookings accepted for specific dates, please refer to location page)

Start dates

Bournemouth: 14, 21, 28 June, 5, 12, 19, 26 July, 2 & 9 August 2026
London: 28 June, 5, 12, 19, 26 July 2026

Arrival/ departure day

Sunday

Lessons

15 hours per week
Monday – Friday, 9:15 – 12:45 or 13:45 – 17:15

What's included

15 hours of English lessons per week
Daytime sports and activities programme (on- or off-site)
2 evening activities per week (these may take the form of extended afternoon activities)
One full-day excursion per week, entrance fee included
Half-day excursions and/or local visits each week (varies by location)
Welcome party and orientation
Placement test
Internet access at Summer Centre
Weekly laundry service
End-of-course certificate

English lessons

Your child will be tested on arrival and placed in the right class for their age and English ability.

We offer 6 levels, from Beginner to Advanced.

The lessons will often include games, songs, group work, films, projects and magazine work to make learning more fun.

There are regular progress tests throughout the course, and at the end your child will receive a certificate to mark their learning achievement.

Learning is through engaging and fun activities including projects, games, and group work. These encourage confidence, collaboration and, of course, communication.

There is also a weekly review of materials studied.

Activities and excursions

Excursions

One full-day excursion per week, entrance fee included, plus half-day excursions (varies by location).

Sports and activities

Sports and activities programme from Monday to Friday, with daytime and evening activities.
Activities located both on-site and off-site.

N.B. transport costs included for Kings Bournemouth
Students studying at Kings London will each need to independently pre-purchase an Oyster Card on the TFL website or use a contactless method of payment via a debit or credit card in order to travel on the London underground and buses.

Choice of up to 3 activities per session.