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ETC International College is a leading English language, higher and further education college in Bournemouth and is your solution to learning English within an English environment. We are passionate about language learning and aim to provide professional, qualified teaching in a relaxed atmosphere.


Experience the UK like never before, learn in an authentic, but modern environment and make friendships that last a lifetime.



New to 2023, the Young Learners Homestay Programme for students aged 16-17 provides more autonomy than the junior programme. Students can enjoy the independence offered to adult students, whilst taking part in full day excursions and optional activities. Students can stay in either residence or homestay accommodation during their time at ETC. All our homestays are DBS checked and inspected regularly, whilst students staying in residence accommodation are safe and secure with CCTV and staff safeguarding on-site 24/7.

Accredited by the British Council for Teaching of English in the UK

The ISI is an approved educational oversight body authorised by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to carry out inspections following the UK’s framework for Educational Oversight. ETC International College was awarded Grade 1 (Exceeds Expectations) in all categories of their ISI Report in November 2012 and 2013, including:

Students’ welfare (including health and safety and the effectiveness of governance, leadership and management).

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Hi everyone I would like to recommend you study English language with ETC International College, I have been studying here for 7 months and I improve a lot. You can find as many great teachers here that would you help you, also you can find students from many countries!! Come here and enjoy with us!!!

This school is cheap price and there are many good teachers and students. It’s near the Bournemouth square. So it’s easy to go to pub or eat delicious food. The staffs are also so kind that you can get many helps if you need help. I recommend this school. You can enjoy British life here.

ETC school of English is the place where you learn English under high quality standards, find different alternatives to invest your free time and make new friends from all over the world. ETC language school offers an integral way of learning English and it keeps its promise.

To enrol at ETC, click the button below to complete the enrolment form. Once you have completed this enrolment form, a member of our admissions staff will contact you with further information.

You will take an English test on your first Monday studying at ETC. We use this test to learn your current level of English which helps us know in which class you would learn best.

If you would like to take an English test early we have an online test that is available. It is free to take this test.

Students must be aged 16+ years old to study on an Adult course from September to May. In June, July and August, our Junior Programme is available for students aged 12 to 17 years old.