Category: Courses

Our Vacation Courses are designed for young people (16-17 years old) who wish to improve their language ability in a limited number of weeks and at the same time enjoy an active and interesting holiday in England.

20 English language lessons per week are combined with organised excursions, sports and leisure activities to provide the perfect blend of study and recreation.

Typical full-day excursions

1 full-day excursion per week included in the fees.

Selected from:

• London coach/sightseeing tours which may also include:
  • Visit to the London Eye
  • Visit to Covent Garden
  • River Thames boat cruise
  • Visit to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery
  • Visit to the Natural History/Science Museum and Harrods
• Harry Potter Studio Tour near London
• The City of Bath – visit to the Roman Baths
• University City of Oxford
  • Christ Church College, the Natural History Museum and time for shopping
• Bristol
  • Brunel’s SS Great Britain ship and Bristol City Museum
• Salisbury and Stonehenge
• The Roman City of Bath and Wookey Hole Caves and Papermill
• Kingston Lacy
  • 17th Century House/Gardens and Lulworth Cove
  • Winchester, Beaulieu and the New Forest National Park
  • The New Forest National Park to include the waterside town of Lymington and Breamore House

The full-day excursions, included in the fees, take place on Saturdays. On Sundays full-day excursions and on weekdays half-day excursions are organised to interesting destinations at extra cost (from £20).

Typical sports and leisure activities selected from:

• Walking tour of Bournemouth
• Bournemouth Oceanarium
• Cinema
• Ten-pin bowling
• Anglo casino
• Arts and crafts
• Beach games
• Basketball
• Badminton
• Boat trip
• Board games
• Team challenges
• Table tennis
• Roller disco
• Swimming
• Anglo Olympics
• Photography challenge
• Digital scavenger hunt
• Ceramic art workshop
• Karaoke
• Shopping trip
• Ice skating
• Laser Quest
• Football
• Movie making
• Treasure hunt
• Talent show
• Volleyball
• Quizzes
• Dance workshop
• Drama
• Mini golf

A selection of other sports and leisure activities are available at extra cost (from £5). These sports and leisure activities can be booked and paid for in Student Services.

Anglo-Continental is pleased to offer English language programmes to parents who wish to study English or simply observe and attend the activities and excursions with their child attending a Young Learners or Young Adult Course.

Parent and Child Supplement (Young Learners Courses)
We can arrange for parents to participate in the Young Learners Programme as follows:
• Attend three activities with your child per week;
• Observe two activities per week;
• Attend one excursion with your child per week;
• Lunch with your child at the school Monday to Friday.

English Language Courses for the Parent
With our extensive range of English language courses for adults of all levels from General English, Business and Specialised English to Professional and Executive English language programmes the parent (or grandparent) can improve their English while their child (or grandchild) follows their own English language programme with activities and excursions.

English Language Courses for Young Learners (10 – 16)
Young Learners (aged 10 to 16 years) have a choice of English language programmes in January, March and April as well as in June, July and August.

English Language Courses for Young Adults (16+)
Young adults (aged 16+ years) have a choice of English language programmes throughout the year.

Accommodation
We can arrange the same homestay accommodation for parents and children or, if preferred, accommodation can also be arranged with separate homestay families. Alternative accommodation arrangements can also be arranged for parents and children in hotels, guest houses or flats. Please visit our website www.anglo-continental.com/accommodation-options for details of accommodation and alternative accommodation options.

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Transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport in 2025

Anglo-Continental coach transfer (on Sundays only): Price £150 per person return, when travelling together. Private car transfer: Price £440 per car return, when travelling together (2 passengers including luggage). Prices from other points of arrival/departure on request.

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Courses available to combine:

Young Learners Courses Adult Courses

Anglo-Continental has a separate school building dedicated exclusively to young learners and vacation students. There are comprehensive educational facilities, with recreational areas on the campus and nearby.

These courses consist of 20 lessons per week + a comprehensive sports, leisure and excursion programme.