Wiseward’s Partner Schools: Anglo-Continental
Wiseward is not one stand-alone company. We work with a tapestry of foreign language schools to give you as much variety in your travel and language immersion as possible. In the coming weeks I will be taking you on a journey across Europe and highlighting some of the fantastic locations that our partner schools are based in, together taking an in-depth look at some of the great courses and language experiences that they offer.
What unites almost all of our excellent partner institutions is their IALC accreditation. It is the gold standard for schools, teachers and learning. It means that they have to meet certain specific quality standards. One of the most important of these criteria, to Wiseward, is that they are ‘independent of a large chain or corporate group’. This means that our partner schools are more intimate, with smaller class sizes, encouraging one-to-one tutoring and a more tailored language learning experience. These schools have a boutique and bespoke feel about them while offering high-quality teaching in lovely locations.
Why is travel and immersing yourself in the culture of the country necessary in language learning?
Perhaps the most powerful driver of successful language learning is the social aspect of immersion, offering benefits that go far beyond textbooks and grammar drills. Engaging with native speakers in everyday situations fosters authentic communication, builds confidence, and helps learners internalise the rhythm and nuances of a language. A study published in System (2016) found that students who developed close interpersonal relationships during study abroad programs experienced significantly greater gains in fluency and listening comprehension than those who did not. These social interactions create real emotional stakes, which enhance memory retention and motivation. Conversations over meals, shared experiences with host families and spontaneous chats with locals provide context and meaning that deepen understanding and make learning more intuitive. Not only are you kickstarting your language learning, but you’re also growing your interpersonal skills, enhancing your empathy and creating lifelong connections that solo study cannot provide.
Bournemouth, England
As the weather is getting sunnier, this week I thought I’d take you to the sunny seaside town of Bournemouth!
Bournemouth is a coastal resort town in Dorset, England, known for its seven miles of sandy beaches and mild climate, making it one of the UK’s most popular seaside destinations. The town features the historic Bournemouth Pier, Lower Gardens, and a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. It is also a gateway to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located just to the west, known for its geological history encapsulating 185 million years of Earth's history. Bournemouth is home to several museums, including the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum and hosts annual events such as the Bournemouth Air Festival. With direct train services from London taking around two hours, it is easily accessible for a weekend getaway or extended stay.
Our partner school in Bournemouth is Anglo-Continental, one of the UK's oldest and most reputable English language schools. Anglo-Continental has over 70 years of experience teaching English and has welcomed more than 400,000 students from over 120 countries. Anglo-Continental enjoys one of the largest English language school campuses in the UK, with an amazing 84 classrooms, most equipped with interactive whiteboards, Multi-Media Learning Centre with internet access, lecture rooms with DVD/video and computer projection equipment, modern, spacious Student Centre with sun terrace and award-winning gardens and on-site restaurant with a 5-star food hygiene rating. It is a family run organisation and their English language courses are taught by teachers who have a recognised English language teaching qualification i.e. CELTA, Trinity College TESOL Certificate or equivalent.
If you’re looking for a holiday, Bournemouth Beach has topped the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2023 for Best Beaches, voted in the top 25 beaches in Europe. Bournemouth is home to 12 kilometres of sandy beaches and over 800 hectares of beautiful parks, gardens and extensive leisure facilities. With a wide variety of shops, stores and boutiques, and an exciting choice of theatres, cinemas, concert halls and clubs, you will never be bored between your language lessons. Anglo-Continental provides it all, coastline, dependability and education!
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Why Book with Wiseward?
You might well be asking yourself why book your language immersion course with Wiseward? Why not book direct? There are a number of reasons:
1. Our Team
We have extensive knowledge of each and every course that we feature on our website. Language immersion programmes are not ‘a one size fits all’. All the courses we offer are of the highest quality and led by passionate people with a love of languages. Talk to us, tell us what you are looking for, and we can help you choose the right course, at the right price, in the right location that meets your specific needs.
2. The Cost
You benefit from our expert advice at no more than the cost of booking direct.
But how does Wiseward generate income and pay its bills if the above is true?
Essentially, our income comes directly from our partner schools who we know intimately, who we trust and who we have worked with for many years. Every year we sit down with our partner schools and discuss rates and offers and how we can add value to their programmes. These discussions benefit you. They ensure that we receive a fair referral fee for matching you with their school and their courses. Importantly it guarantees that there is no innate bias towards certain schools or courses, which means that you get fair and impartial advice from us as to which school to go to, and which language course we think fits your needs best, based on our discussions with you.
3. Added Value and Price Promise
Often our partner schools will offer us better deals than the published rates, as well as value add-ons. We will always pass all of these benefits on to you. And even with all this extra support and transparency, if you find the price of the course at one of our partner schools lower than on our site, we will always match it.
Our partner schools are what make us Wiseward. We check in regularly with them to ensure that we are providing you with pedagogical excellence and rich cultural insight. We specifically look for schools that offer something innovative, new exciting and memorable such as French and cooking, Italian and wine tasting, Spanish and dance, etc. These are enriching experiences that we think not only help create better global citizens but broaden perspectives. The courses we offer not only encourage, stretch and support your language learning but aim to excite and involve you in new cultures and customs. Whether you're aiming to boost your career, explore a new country or simply speak with confidence, our trusted schools and expert support make it all possible. With us, your language journey isn’t just educational — it’s unforgettable.