English Language tuition, The Bournemouth and Poole College

Current International Students

News, Events and Useful Information

The International Office

Here to help, advise and support.

Request a College Letter

If you require a College Letter for a Bank, to register with a Doctor’s Surgery, to obtain a Visa for the EU, Confirmation of Study or for any other reason, please use our online form

Holiday / Going Away Form

If you require a letter confirming our agreement to your time away from The College you need to complete our online form; please be aware that we need at least two working days in order to produce your letter

2023-24 Term & Holiday Dates

Term & Holiday Dates 2023-24
Autumn Term04 September - 15 December 2023
Half-Term (no classes)23 - 27 October 2023
Christmas Holiday18 December 2023 - 01 January 2024
Spring Term02 January - 28 March 2024
Half-Term (no classes)12 - 16 February 2024
Easter Holiday29 March - 12 April 2024
Summer Term15 April - 27 June 2024
Half-Term (no classes)27 - 31 June 2024
Additional Summer Term for English Language classes only: 01 July – 23 August 2024
Bank and Public Holidays
• Christmas Day: 25 December 2023
• Boxing Day: 26 December 2023
• New Year's Day: 01 January 2024
• Good Friday: 29 March 2024
• Easter Monday: 01 April 2024
• May Day bank holiday: 06 May 2024
• Spring bank holiday: 27 May 2024
• Summer bank holiday: 26 August 2024

2024-25 Term & Holiday Dates

Term & Holiday Dates 2024-25
Autumn Term02 September - 13 December 2024
Half-Term (no classes)28 October - 01 November 2024
Christmas Holiday16 December 2024 - 02 January 2025
Spring Term02 January - 04 April 2025
Half-Term (no classes)17 - 21 February 2025
Easter Holiday07 - 21 April 2025
Summer Term22 April - 26 June 2025
Half-Term (no classes)26 - 30 May 2025
Bank and Public Holidays
• Christmas Day: 25 December 2024
• Boxing Day: 26 December 2024
• New Year's Day: 01 January 2025
• Good Friday: 18 April 2025
• Easter Monday: 21 April 2025
• May Day bank holiday: 05 May 2025
• Spring bank holiday: 26 May 2025
• Summer bank holiday: 25 August 2025

Highlights – popular local events through the year

You will know by now that Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding area has a lot to offer the overseas visitor; here is a reminder of some of the local events and festivals that shouldn’t be missed:

AnnuallyEventVenue
SeptemberBournemouth Arts by the Sea FestivalLower Gardens, Town Centre & Seafront
OctoberRun BournemouthBournemouth Seafront
November to January Christmas in Bournemouth - Market, Ice Rink & moreBournemouth Square and Lower Gardens
AprilBournemouth Bay RunBournemouth Seafront
MayBournemouth 7's FestivalBournemouth Sports Club, Christchurch
JunePoole Harbour Boat ShowThe Quay, Poole
JulyBourne Free Pride (LGBT) FestivalBournemouth Triangle
JulyBritish Beach Polo ChampionshipsSandbanks, Poole
AugustBSO Proms in the ParkMeyrick Park
July/AugustSummer LiveBournemouth Square
AugustGreat Dorset Steam FairBlandford Forum
August/SeptemberBournemouth Air FestivalBournemouth Seafront

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