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 New Computer Facilities
 
Anglo-Continental has purchased a total of 15 new computers to replace the current computers in the Multi-Media Learning Centre (MMLC). These computers are all equipped with the new Windows operating system, Windows 7.
Congratulations from Cambridge ESOL
Following a spot inspection by the University of Cambridge Centre Inspections Unit for ESOL Examinations, Anglo-Continental has received a letter of congratulations and has been awarded the highest rating available. In the letter, Cambridge ESOL thanked Anglo-Continental for the "positive contribution" that the school has made to their high standards.
Guido Schillig Becomes Chairman of RALSA
The Managing Director of Anglo-Continental, Mr. Guido Schillig, has been unanimously voted as the new Chairman of RALSA (Regional Accredited Language Schools Association). RALSA is an association of British Council accredited language schools in and around the Bournemouth area. The Association has existed for over 25 years and is dedicated to promoting Bournemouth as a centre of educational excellence as well as providing a forum for discussion of matters that affect international students, host families, teachers and the community in the local area. For further information regarding RALSA, please visit: http://www.ralsa.org.uk
Bournemouth Air Festival
One of the most exciting weekends in Bournemouth's calendar is returning on 19-22 August 2010! Bournemouth's Air Festival is completely free and features incredible air displays by the world famous Red Arrows, as well as many other breathtaking aircraft. On the ground, there will be over one and a half miles of trade stalls and attractions, the chance to "meet and greet" the pilots, an opportunity to watch an amphibious beach assault by the Royal Marines and the provision of a "Night Air" evening entertainment programme in Bournemouth Gardens. Over one and a quarter million visitors came to Bournemouth to take part in the 2009 event and 2010's festival is expected to be even bigger and better! For further information on the fantastic four-day festival, please visit: http://www.bournemouthair.co.uk.
BBC Politics Show South Films at Anglo-Continental
On Wednesday 19 May 2010, the BBC Politics Show South came to Anglo-Continental to interview the Managing Director Guido Schillig and to film a class of students. The focus of the filming was on the recent changes to student visa regulations, in particular the raising of the minimum level of English language required for a student applying for a General Student Visa. The film was shown as part of the BBC Politics Show South on BBC1 on Sunday 23 May 2010 at 12.00 hours. To read an article about the film, please visit: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/politics_show/regions/south/8696859.stm.
Bournemouth's Own Weather Forecast
Bournemouth now has its very own dedicated weather forecast! This is the first local service of its kind in the United Kingdom and has been set up after the Met Office wrongly predicted bad weather for the region on several occasions in the summer of 2009, which resulted in fewer visitors choosing to come to the town and more than £1 million in lost revenue. To read the latest forecast for Bournemouth, please visit: http://www.bournemouthweather.co.uk/
A Visit from Gerhard Buch, Former Student
English UK Conference
The English UK Conference and AGM was held in London on Wednesday 12 May and Thursday 13 May 2010. The conference focussed upon new regulations affecting the English language industry, trends in international education and aspects of the new Vetting and Barring Scheme. Managing Director Guido Schillig attended the conference and met with the newly elected Member of Parliament for Bournemouth West, Conor Burns. Mr. Burns has pledged that first on his agenda is Bournemouth's "language schools and the change in the visa regulations that are putting them under substantial pressure." For further information on English UK, please visit: http://www.englishuk.com
Easter Egg Hunt and Line Dancing Day
 
An Easter Egg Hunt was held at Anglo-Continental on Thursday, 8 April 2010. Easter Egg tokens were hidden all around the school and the gardens. Easter egg prizes were awarded to students who found the tokens, with the grand prize going to the student who found the golden egg token!
A fun-filled Wild Western themed afternoon was held on Thursday, 27 May 2010. Students had the opportunity of learning how to line-dance with an instructor and to have a go on the popular "Bucking Bronco" simulator in the gardens, with students competing to see how long they could stay on the mechanical bull!
To view photographs and films from our events, please visit http://www.anglo-continental.com/en/uk/news-links.html
Katia and Luigi Ferrari
 
Two generations of the Ferrari family have now studied at Anglo-Continental. Mr. Luigi Ferrari studied at Anglo-Continental in July 1966 and now, 44 years later, his daughter, Katia, has returned to complete 6 weeks on our General Intensive English (G-1.25) course. In the left-hand photograph above, Luigi Ferrari is situated second to the right of the front row. In the right-hand photograph above, Katia is situated in the middle of the front row of students. Katia has very much enjoyed her time at Anglo-Continental, exploring Bournemouth and meeting new friends.
60th Anniversary Photographs
Anglo-Continental celebrates its 60th anniversary this year! To celebrate, we will be creating a special gallery of photographs on our website. If you are a past or present student at Anglo-Continental, please send photographs of your time here at the school to us at eshaw@anglo-continental.com. We will then include the best photographs in our 60th Anniversary Gallery.
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