Situated in the popular seaside resort of Bournemouth, with direct access to the beach, this school impresses with its stunning coastal location. Its strengths lie particularly in its academic achievements and strong sports programme.
Curiosity, commitment, creativity, and community — these are the values Bournemouth Collegiate School stands for. The atmosphere on campus is refreshingly down-to-earth, which we love, as well as appreciating the warm and friendly community that makes international students feel truly welcome.
The Sixth Form at Bournemouth Collegiate School ranks among the top 2.5% in the UK for student progress — a real testament to the power of personalised support. Passionate athletes also find themselves well catered for, thanks to the school’s sports academies and excellent facilities for water sports.
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Quick Overview
Number of students: 402
Boarders: 57
Students in Sixth Form: 100
Average class size: 7
Boarding fees per term: £ 44,370 pro Jahr
The most important sports on offer besides the traditional team sports: badminton, rowing, basketball, swimming, rugby, tennis, triathlon, football
Nearest airports: Bournemouth Airport (15 minutes), London Heathrow (90 minutes)
https://www.bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk
Key Strengths at a Glance
eight sports academies
Pre-A-Level and IGCSE programmes for international students
beautiful location in the seaside town of Bournemouth
own Sixth Form Centre
Bournemouth Collegiate School – Photo Highlights
Bournemouth Collegiate School in Detail
Academics
The academic results at Bournemouth Collegiate School are strong: in 2022, 22% of A-level grades achieved were A*-A. Students can choose from 25 different subjects, including Product Design, Music Technology, Russian, Sport, Textiles, Chinese, and Psychology. The Sixth Form Centre is a particularly special space for senior students, featuring study corners, a café, and a garden that encourage them to socialise and work together outside the classroom — something the students really enjoy!
Co-curricular Activities
The school offers a wide range of activities including self-defence, yoga, surfing, a book club, and a computer club. Students also enjoy a variety of excursions and trips, both local and international — past destinations have included Corfe Castle, theatre trips to London, and journeys to Iceland. The centre of Bournemouth itself is also a popular spot for an afternoon out, with its famous pier, historic town hall, and ‘Castlepoint’ — the largest shopping retail park in England.
Sport
Bournemouth Collegiate School boasts eight sports academies: Badminton, Basketball, Rugby, Swimming, Tennis, Football, Rowing, and Triathlon, making it exceptionally strong in sport. Facilities include a sports hall, fitness studio, an Olympic-standard basketball court, and pitches for football, netball, rugby, athletics, and volleyball. Thanks to its seaside location, swimming and rowing can even take place in open water. Training is led by experienced coaches, such as Helen Troke, a World Championship bronze medallist in Badminton.
Creative Opportunities
In addition to art, painting, design, drawing, and alternative media, students can get involved in the school musical. The set and costume club combines art and theatre, allowing students to contribute either on stage or behind the scenes. The improvisation club invites students to create and perform their own plays. The school choir, music technology club, band, and pop choir provide plenty of opportunities to make music and develop their own projects. There is also a dance programme offering styles such as salsa, contemporary, and street dance.
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Conclusion: Bournemouth Collegiate School
Bournemouth Collegiate School is a friendly boarding school on the South Coast of England, offering an excellent sports programme alongside strong academic support, with a focus on the individual. Its relatively small community sticks together and extends a warm welcome to international students.
We’re also happy to advise you on other boarding schools in England. You’ll find an overview on our Boarding Schools in England page.
With our years of experience and close relationships with schools, we can offer you:
• authentic, first-hand insights
• strong connections with Admissions Offices
• years of expertise in school placements
• support with visa-related questions
What Makes Akademis Stand Out?
- We remain your trusted contact throughout your child’s stay, well beyond the placement process.
- We provide support with guardianship, visa applications and recognition of qualifications within your home country’s education system.
- We offer fully tailored advice. Our school recommendations are unique to each child and can run to 40 pages in length.
- Families receive our 30+ page boarding school guide, packed with practical tips and insights.
- We prepare your child thoroughly for entrance exams and interviews to maximise their chances of success.
- We arrange school visits, ensuring you have the opportunity to experience each school first-hand.
Every boarding school has its own character and ethos. Having personally visited more than 100 schools, we understand these nuances. We also work with schools that do not pay commission, ensuring that our advice remains independent and always in the best interest of your child.
Our roots lie in the UK. For years, we have placed 200–300 families annually into British boarding schools. While our portfolio now includes schools beyond Britain, the UK remains at the heart of what we do.
Our tailored approach results in exceptional acceptance rates. For example, in 2022/23, all seven students we placed at the highly selective Malvern College received offers – a 100% success rate.
We arrange for prospective families to speak with our current students to hear first-hand accounts of life at a UK boarding school.
