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Kings Bournemouth
Bournemouth
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Choose Kings Bournemouth1 One of the best beaches in the UK
2 University city with relaxed lifestyle
3 City centre campus with residence
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People you’ll meet
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Kings Bournemouth St. Peters (school and residence)
Town Centre Residence
Bournemouth Pier
Bournemouth International Centre
Bournemouth Square: shops, banks, bars, restaurants, etc.
Kings Beach Residence
Train and Bus Station
Andrew Short Principal
Hannah Farmer Student Services Manager
Joel Cutting Assistant Director of Studies
Alex Clark Director of Studies
Belen Sullivan Accommodation and Welfare Officer
Lucy Polley Residential Accommodation Manager
Braidley Road campus St. Peters Campus
Kings Bournemouth Braidley Road
Charminster Residence
College facilitiesWell-equipped classrooms, most with inter-active whiteboards
Two Computer Learning Centres
Leisure/activity hall
Library
On-site outdoor sports court
Three outside table tennis tables
Restaurant and cafeteria
Science lab
Art studio
College address and contact numberKings Bournemouth 58 Braidley Road Bournemouth Dorset, BH2 6LD
T +44 (0)1202 293535F +44 (0)1202 293922
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The large sports court within the grounds of 58 Braidley Road
The library at Braidley Road
The lively student cafeteria with great hot and cold food served fresh every day
Versatile space above the cafeteria used for teaching or activities
Accommodation
Many classrooms at Braidley Road have been recently renovated
51 Braidley Road, the second campus building, across the street from 58 Braidley Road
The Hall is a great space for lots of different events
The top floor of our Braidley Road campus has been renovated in a contemporary style
Kings Bournemouth’s Braidley Road campus is located in an attractive residential area, close to the city centre. Consisting of two large buildings, it is the main teaching and administration centre, and is surrounded by gardens with lawns and patios. Facilities at the campus are fantastic, with spacious, well-equipped classrooms, two computer learning centres, a leisure/activity hall and a cafeteria and restaurant. Outside, there is a dedicated on-site sports court.
Welcome to Kings Bournemouth Braidley Road
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College facilities15 classrooms
Computer Learning Centre
Private rooms for university counselling
Designated prayer room
Lift direct to floor
White boards in 10 classrooms
Large student zone with sofas and 65 inch flatscreen tv
Free wifi
Hotspot counter
College address and contact numberKings BournemouthSt Peters QuarterSt Peter’s RdBournemouth BH1 2AD
T +44 (0)1202 293535F +44 (0)1202 293922
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St. Peters campus has been recently renovated throughout
Classrooms at St. Peters are spacious and light
The campus has a modern ‘New York loft’ feel
Accommodation
St. Peters campus in central Bournemouth
Modern interior design features make a welcoming study environment
Reception staff are always ready to help students and visitors
Our brand new building at St Peters Quarter is located in the heart of Bournemouth city centre. Occupying the entire top floor of a centrally located building, it boasts bright, spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a computer learning centre and a large social area. The building has been entirely refurbished to provide an ultra-contemporary loft feel, complete with exposed brickwork, steel columns and ceiling.
Welcome to Kings Bournemouth St Peters Quarter
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English Courses at Kings Bournemouth
English for Fluency and Experience
English for Professional Success
English for University Success
English for Exam Success
Intensive CourseThis is our most popular course. It is designed to increase fluency in as short a time as possible and can be customised to deliver the outcome you want through our range of Special Interest Groups.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
1 28
Diploma in International BusinessThis course is ideal if you want a recognised, stand-alone business qualification, or to progress to a degree fo-cused on business or management. Run in partnership with the CTH.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
5 21*
International Business FoundationThese course is ideal if you want a recog-nised, stand-alone business qualification, or to progress to a degree focused on business or management. They are run in partner-ship with the Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
4 21*
Cambridge English: First (FCE) / Advanced (CAE)These courses are specifically designed to prepare you thoroughly for all papers in the Cambridge exams — some of the best known and most respected formal qualifications in English.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
5 – 7 20/28
Compact CourseThis is a broad General English course which is specifically designed to improve your over-all language skills whilst giving plenty of free time to explore your new city location.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
2 20
English Plus Business and FinanceThis course will improve your English skills for a wide range of business and financial contexts. It combines General English with specialist Business and Finance-related top-ics and the option to prepare for the Cam-bridge BEC exam.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
4 28
IELTS PreparationThis course has 28 lessons per week which include Special Interest Groups in IELTS preparation. It develops your general lan-guage skills while also providing specialist preparation for the IELTS exam.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
4 28
Diploma of EnglishThis long-term course is the best value way to achieve real fluency. You can gain specific subject knowledge through Special Interest Groups or can even study a specialist semes-ter designed for university entry or profes-sional development.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
1 28
English Plus Sports ScienceThis course will develop your English while also teaching sport terminology to enhance your knowledge of the science behind sport. You will also improve your performance in your own sport.
Entry fromKings Level
Lessons per week
4 28
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*Plus additional independent study/ homework
*Plus additional independent study/ homework
Sample Social activitiesWatersports
Altitude — high and low ropes courses
Table tennis
Cinema trips and movie nights
Boat trips
Dance class
Basketball
Mountain biking in the New Forest
Volleyball
Snowtrax — skiing and snowboarding
Nationality statistics
Sample activities calendar (click image or follow QR in bottom right corner to view current activities calendar)
Student Satisfaction
Sample Clubs and SocietiesStudent Council
Yoga/Pilates Club
Basketball Club
Watersports
Textiles Club
Chess Club
Martial Arts Club
Astronomy Club
Football Club
Badminton Club
Beach volleyball
Premier League football at AFC Bournemouth Nationality Statistics 2016 – 2017
Happy at College Teacher quality
% based on star ratings from Kings online student surveys
86% 88%
College life and community
Western Europe 28.8% Eastern Europe 14% Africa 1.8% Middle East 21.5% Asia 17.9% China/Hong Kong/Macau 1.5% Former Soviet Union 1.5% Americas 13%
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Typical excursionsPoole Harbour
Brownsea Island (Summer only)
Salisbury and Stonehenge
Portsmouth
Bath
Oxford, Windsor and Eton*
Harry Potter Studios*
Christchurch
Swanage and Corfe Castle
Winchester and the New Forest
Brighton
London Theatre trips**These excursions are offered via external excursion com-panies
Out and about in Bournemouth
Enjoy the tastes of a classic British seaside resort
Bournemouth has one of the UK’s best sandy beaches
The seafront is lively and inviting
Bournemouth has plenty of parks and green spaces
Bournemouth has a wide range of great cafes and restaurants
Walking and cycling are popular ways to get about
The perfect city for watersports
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Area surrounding St PetersSt. Peters is right in the heart of the city centre, meaning that within minutes students can reach:
Shops, bars restaurants (1 minute)
Town centre residence (3 minutes)
Beach (5 minutes)
Area surrounding Braidley RoadMeyrick Park is a five minute walk from the College, and within it there is:
a health centre
a tennis court
a golf course
two large rugby/football fields
Distances to important landmarksCity Centre and Bournemouth Balloon
10 min walk, 10 min bus (from Braidley Road); 2 min walk (from St. Peters Quarter)
Beach 20 min walk, 15 min bus (from Braidley Road), 5 min walk (from St. Peters Quarter)
Train station 15 min walk, 10 min bus
New Forest 30 min train
London 2 hr train, 2.5 hr coach
Winchester 40 min train, 1 hr bus
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Accommodation
Student Residences
In Bournemouth, there are four comfortable and attractive residences to choose from.
For students aged 18 and over, they can choose an option of half board or self catering. Our S/C residences are called St. Peters Quarter (SPQ) and Town Centre. They are both located in a central position in Bournemouth Centre and are a short 10 minute walk from Kings campuses. Kings Beach residence offers a half board option and is just 300 metres from the stunning beach, a 10 minute walk from the town centre and 20 minutes from Kings Campuses.
For students aged between 15 – 18, Charminster residence is also half board, providing both breakfast and dinner. The residence is located in a residential area just a 5 minute walk from a variety of shops and restaurants and a 25 minute walk to Kings Campuses.
We offer a range of single, twin and studio rooms and all feature private bathrooms.
Homestay
Our many homestays are located around Bournemouth town centre and the surrounding residential areas. We offer a wide range of family homes with a choice of single and twin rooms. There are also a number of executive families on offer. The majority of our homestay providers have been hosting Kings students for many years.
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