Accommodation
1. Host Family
2. Host Family Rates
3. Hall of Residence
4. Hotels & Guest Houses
1. Host Family
Well-selected accommodation is a vitally important factor in the success of an English language course in England. Staying with a British host family is the most efficient way to absorb those idiomatic English expressions which only occur in their natural setting in the home.
HOMESTAY
- Single room guaranteed if requested.
- No other student of the same mother tongue in the house.
- Half-board Monday to Friday (lunches are available at the College).
- Full-board Saturday and Sunday.
- The washing of light laundry - shirts, socks, underwear etc. (ironing is not included).
- The washing of heavy clothes such as jumpers and jeans is the responsibility of the student.
- Full laundry service available to Executive Homestay, ETH, Integra Summer Intensive and CLAS courses.
- Same sex, different nationality Twin Room share possible for Integra Summer Intensive.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
- Each family signs a formal agreement containing Richard Language College conditions for welcoming students.
- Please indicate carefully special requirements such as medical problems or allergies/diet requests.
QUALITY GUARANTEED
- Families situated within maximum one bus ride away.
- Special arrangements for couples (double room).
- Heating provided in the student's bedroom in the colder months.
- Careful completion of the enrolment form by the student enables the Accommodation & Welfare Officer to match the student's requirements as closely as possible with the host family receiving them.
- All accommodation selected personally by our own Accommodation & Welfare Officer.
- Each family visited/inspected by our Accommodation & Welfare Officer, who maintains a close liaison with families and students. We re-inspect our families at least once every two years to maintain quality.
- No external agency is used.
- Host family accommodation is not like being in a hotel; the student must adapt to a different way of life and family routine. Despite all the careful efforts to place appropriately, occasionally there may be 'personality clashes', which are treated sympathetically by our staff.
2. Host Family Rates
The College acts strictly as the student's agent in the provision of a Host Family.
Host Families
Accommodation is normally reserved and charged from 12.00 noon Saturday to 12.00 noon Saturday. Students wishing to arrive and depart on a Sunday may do so by prior arrangement with the College. Students arriving on a Sunday and leaving on a Saturday will be charged the weekly rate.
Extra nights booked will be charged at a nightly, pro-rata rate.
2012 Accommodation Rates (Per Week)
| CATEGORY | Description | Winter Rate | Summer Rate 16 Jun - 25 Aug | Summer Rate (sharing) 16 Jun - 25 Aug | Services (HB - Half Board) (FB) - Full Board) |
| A | Standard | £113.00 | £130.00 | HB weekdays FB weekends Light laundry | |
B | Executive | £220.00 | £230.00 | HB weekdays FB weekends Full laundry and own use of bathroom | |
C | Integra Single | £130.00 | HB weekdays FB weekends Light laundry | ||
CS | Integra Sharing | £120.00 | HB weekdays FB weekends Light laundry | ||
SCU | Self Catering | Please contact RLC | Please contact RLC |
It is the policy of the College for students to be accommodated in a single room, which is not shared with any other person. However, if a student specifically requests to share a room with a friend/spouse travelling with him/her, notice must be given to us at the time of enrolment. The accommodation rates are as follows:
Early booking, especially for the summer, gives the best possible chance of finding a family closely suited to the students' needs.
3. Self Catering
For more information about self catering facilities and prices, please contact Richard Language College.
4. Hotel Accommodation
The College is happy to assist with hotel bookings, but the contract is strictly between client and the hotel. It is the client’s responsibility to make full payment. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance to include cancellation charges. Prices listed below are approximate and are correct as at 17.10.11, but subject to change without notice. Contact your chosen hotel.
Tudor Grange Hotel, East Cliff, 31 Gervis Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3EE, tel: +44 (0) 1202 291472 http://www.tudorgrangehotel.co.uk/
Carlton Hotel East Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH1 3DN
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 552011 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 299573 http://www.menzieshotels.co.uk/hotels/bournemouth-hotels/bournemouth-hotel-carlton
Royal Bath Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2EW
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 555555 Fax: +44 (0) 01202 554158 http://www.devereonline.co.uk/
Norfolk Royale Hotel, Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6EN
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 551521 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 299729 or 294031 [email protected]
Hotel Piccadilly, Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NN
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 298024 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 298235 http://www.hotelpiccadilly.co.uk/
Mayfair Hotel, Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NW
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 551983 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 551002 http://www.themayfair.com/
Best Western, The Connaught Hotel, West Cliff, 30 West Hill Rd, Bournemouth , Dorset BH2 5PH Tel: +44 (0) 1202 298020 www.theconnaught.co.uk
San Simeon Hotel, 52 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AE
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 551935 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 551935 http://www.sansimeon.co.uk/
Thornhill Hotel, 1 Meyrick Park Crescent, Bournemouth, BH3 7AG
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 554304
Ramada Encore Hotel, 22 Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NS
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 291266 Fax: +44 (0) 1202 291854 http://www.ramadaencorebournemouth.co.uk/