How our courses work
Course Information
Course Structure
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.
Core Programmes
– General English
– Cambridge English Exam Preparation
– IELTS Preparation
Options Programme
Choose 4 or 8 additional lessons from our list of ‘options’.
– Intensive Course
4-lesson Options Programme
– Extra intensive
8-lesson Options Programme
Timetable
Your core lessons are normally in the morning, from 09:00 to 12:30. Options are then between 13:30 and 15:00. Occasionally, dpending on student numbers, start times can vary from between 20 to 30 minutes later than the published time.
Occasionally, during busy periods, we operate a zigzag timetable. This means your Core lessons will be in the morning one day, starting at 09:00, and in the afternoon the next day starting at 14:30. Options remain in the middle of the day, between 12:45 and 14:15.
The number of students in each class varies, but the average class size is 10. The normal class maximum is 13, but this can increase to 14 during July & August.
Please note: All 45-minute lessons are combined to form 90-minute sessions.
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!
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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Weekly Social Programme
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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