Our Courses
All students follow a Core Programme of 20 lessons (15 hours) per week. You can then choose one or two additional subjects from the Options Programme, to study a further 4 or 8 lessons (3 or 6 hours) per week

General English
Our students want to learn English for lots of reasons – for study, business, or just for pleasure. At Beet, your lessons will include important vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Cambridge: English: B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE) & C2 Proficiency (CPE)
Cambridge English examinations are recognised by employers and universities all over the world. Beet has been running Cambridge English examination courses for over 40 years, and thousands of students have passed their exams after studying at the school.
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Bildungsurlaub (BU), which translates to Educational Leave is a program run by the German Government, allowing paid workers to take time off each year for full-time study. We’re proud to be able to offer our English Language courses here at Beet
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Our students want to learn English for lots of reasons – for study, business, or just for pleasure. At Beet, your lessons will include important vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. You will improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing.
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Options Programme
This has been designed for students who would like to study an Intensive or Extra Intensive Course. Please note: All options are subject to availability so please check with us first if there’s an option you particularly want to study. Choose 1 Option – If you’ve selected an Intensive Course of 24 lessons per week (18 hours) Choose 2 Options – If you’ve selected an Extra Intensive Course of 28 lessons per week (21 hours)
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International Academic Year (IAY) 24, 34 or 44 Weeks
This is the most flexible long-term course you can study. During the early part of your course you will talk about your learning needs with an academic manager, who will make a personal study plan with you. We can review and change this as you progress. The biggest benefit of studying the IAY course is your freedom to move between all 3 main courses: General English, Cambridge English & IELTS Exam Preparation, for free!
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These are tailor-made courses designed for closed specialist groups, also referred to as Project Alpha. They’re aimed at trainee or qualified professionals who require intensive, industry-specific English. Please contact us for more information.
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Online & Hybrid Courses
This option is only available for closed groups or for students in the event of visa or Covid-related complications. Groups are able to study General English, Cambridge English B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), or IELTS examination preparation from the comfort of your own homes. In exceptional circumstances, where students are temporarily unable to attend face-to-face lessons, we are able to provide hybrid lessons; this means that some of your classmates could also be online and some will actually be in the Beet building! You can enrol for lessons starting ANY Monday (excluding Cambridge English Examination Courses). The minimum course length is 20 lessons (1 week), and there is no maximum. For longer courses, you will have a level test every 4 weeks. When you enrol at Beet, you will also receive 1 year’s subscription to Beet Online (our online learning platform). If we have students joining us online, hybrid social activities will be offered.
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Core Programme
All courses are of fixed length, apart from our summer B2 First (FCE) & C1 Advanced (CAE) courses which are between 4 & 8 weeks (depending on your own availability and level).
If you are unsure whether your English level is high enough, please contact the school or your educational consultant who will arrange for you to take a test.
If your level is a little too low, you can join a General English Course before you start the exam course.
On the first day, you are given a comprehensive test to identify your exact level. You are then placed in a class of students at your level, all preparing for the same examination. For some Cambridge English exams there may be several “micro-levels”, each at a slightly different level from the others, and ranging from ‘C’ to ‘A’ grade expectations.
Your course will build your confidence and accuracy in all forms of the language. You will receive extensive training in examination techniques, and sit at least one mock examination. Your speaking will abilities will be personally assessed by senior members of the teaching staff on most courses.
All Cambridge English teachers at Beet have many years of experience delivering the preparation courses, so you can be assured that we have extensive knowledge of the requirements of the Cambridge English examining board.
Beet is a major centre of Cambridge English examination courses, producing excellent results.
Success at Beet is due to four main qualities:
High student motivation
Constant monitoring of each student
Detailed course planning
Innovative teaching
About us
Beet was established by its founder, Clive Barrow, in 1979 with just 3 students! Since that time it’s grown in size but firmly remains an independent, family-run school. We aim to help each and every one of our students to achieve their English language goals in a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our students’ happiness is our priority, they come first!
We operate an open-door policy at all times which means our students are always able to come to us whenever they feel the need. They don’t need an appointment to talk to us; we are always on-hand to help!
Award-Winning Bournemouth
Situated in a residential area within easy access of Bournemouth centre and our miles of award-winning beaches, Bournemouth is a bustling town with plenty to do and see and easy access to the countryside and London.
We have a programme of fun evening events and lectures and weekend excursions run by our teachers. This is why so many of our students call Beet their second home!
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One of the things our students love most about Beet is our social programme! Learning English doesn’t have to stop when your lessons do so why not join us after hours too? Our fantastic teachers are offering a variety of brilliant activities for you to enjoy each week! From fascinating lectures to quizzes, music nights, art classes and more, we’ve got it all covered! Take a look at what we’ve got going on this week!
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