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ENGLISH
FOR ADULTS
2018
London, Oxford, Brighton, Manchester, York,
Edinburgh & Dublin
1
GREAT THINGS
START HERE
Andrew Roper
Managing Director
Every week, hundreds of eager, curious new students come
through our doors, looking for the key to their future. They recognise
that to be taken seriously on the international stage, they have to be
able to use the world’s no.1 international language.
Well, they’ve come to the right place. In all of our schools, our teachers
and support staff have a wealth of international living and working
experience. They can easily empathise with students and the difficulties
they regularly face. But the caring doesn’t stop when our students leave
the classroom.
As well as our wide range of English classes, we also organise an array of
social activities which provide our students with the perfect opportunity
to meet one another, socialise, take part in fun activities, see fascinating
places and of course, practise their English.
CONTENTS
London Central. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
London Hampstead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Oxford. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Brighton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Manchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Edinburgh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dublin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BSC Success Stories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Course options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
General English. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Exam preparation (IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, Cambridge FCE & CAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Business English | Work experience & career services. . . . . . . . . . . . 44
English plus Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
myBSC – study platform & portal to the BSC world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
FAQs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
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Glasgow
EDINBURGH
Dublin
GALWAY
DUBLIN YORK
Leeds
MANCHESTER
LIMERICK KILKENNY
CASTLE Liverpool
CORK
Birmingham
STRATFORD- CAMBRIDGE
UPON-AVON
THE Luton
COTSWOLDS Stansted
OXFORD
Learning English in BATH
Heathrow
LONDON
exciting locations in Bristol
STONEHENGE
CANTERBURY
the UK & Ireland Gatwick
BRIGHTON
We offer high-quality courses
and facilities in seven of the
most exciting locations in the
UK and Ireland.
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London Bloomsbury –
New Central London Location
We have moved to a charming Georgian style premises in prestigious
Bloomsbury Square, in the heart of London.
James Baker | School Director
Our new central London school has the vibrant
city on its doorstep, with exciting things to do
around every corner.
KEY FACTS
Free WiFi Cafeteria Self-Study Centre
throughout hot & cold perfect for
Exterior of our London school
the building food available extra practice
Outstanding location
Many of London’s sights are within walking distance of our school, which is located in the
View boards Job Club IT Centre heart of the city, close to the British Museum and within easy reach of Covent Garden. Holborn
in-class IT write CVs & study with
covering letters technology
underground station is just 5 minutes’ walk from the school.
Student lounge Garden Internships
a calm place peace, quiet unpaid positions
to relax & fresh air available
Recently refurbished, our school offers modern learning facilities, a brand new
study centre and student café in central London.
Learning facilities Study centre School café & terrace
Our school is spread over two neighbouring The study centre is equipped with the latest The school benefits from its own garden with
sites on prestigious Bloomsbury Square in learning technology and provides a quiet outdoor furniture. In addition, our in-house
with a total of 19 year-round spacious, modern space for students, perfect for café is a great space to eat lunch, drink a coffee
comfortable classrooms. At peak times, completing homework tasks or accessing or socialise with friends from the school in a
we can also provide a number of additional social media. relaxed and welcoming atmosphere!
classrooms on the same square.
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Enjoying a sunny day
in Bloomsbury Square
Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
16-17:
At BSC London Central, we firmly believe that
our students make us who we are. 31-39:
40+:
8%
10%
5%
20
Italian
%
17
French
%
8
German
%
In the UK’s cosmopolitan capital, it is essential average age:
to track evolving trends, and teach our students
up-to-date English in an ever-changing world.
26-30:
17%
26
years old
18-25:
60% 8
Swiss
%
7 %
Brazilian
5
Spanish
%
4 %
Japanese
3
Saudi
%
3 %
South Korean
Number of students (weekly average) Length of stay (weeks)
Sep
100
155
200 300
Mar
100
130
200 300 24+:
13%
3 %
Russian
73 Total number
of different student
nationalities
Oct 185 Apr 115 13-23:
6% average stay:
Nov 210 May 125
Dec 155 Jun 120 6 1-4: Gender
60%
5-12: weeks
40 60
Jan 130 Jul 200 % %
21%
Feb 155 Aug 205
Total number of students taught 2016/17: 1,591 male female
UNIVERSITY Fancy a walk?
COLLEGE LONDON
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LONDON’S MUSEUMS GALLERIES MUSIC EVENTS PARKS
5 1 2 3 4 5
TOP FREE London’s 50+ Some of Lots of pubs There are London is
THINGS free museums London’s have free live always exciting famous for
TO DO include the British, free galleries: The music. There are free things to see glorious parks such
Natural History, National, National also free classical and do in London, as Regent’s Park,
London’s full of Science, London Portrait, Saatchi, concerts at St. Martin from film screenings St. James's Park,
great things to do. Film, and Chocolate Tate Modern, Tate in the Fields, and to talks, book Hyde Park, Green
These five will cost museums, Museum Britain, Whitechapel, summer big screen readings, historic Park, Holland Park
you nothing at all – of London, and Serpentine, and opera at Trafalgar walks and and Kensington
just the ticket. the V&A. Photographers’. Square. stand-up comedy. Gardens.
THE COST OF THINGS IN LONDON Discovering London
Some say London is the centre of the world! The city has so much history, heritage, and culture,
Weekly Travelcard Zones 1-3���������������������������������£38
and so much to see and do with world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace
West End musical������������������������������������������������from £25 and the London Eye. Enjoy London’s nightlife, shopping, fine restaurants and the wide-open spaces
Premier League match������������������������������������from £35 of Europe’s ‘greenest’ city. London also enjoys an eclectic mix of people and cultures, making it a
Madame Tussauds����������������������������������������������from £24 truly cosmopolitan city.
London Eye������������������������������������������������������������������������� £22 Weekly social programme
Ministry of Sound��������������������������������������������������from £6 The school runs an exciting weekly social programme. A typical month may include trips to the
Return coach ticket to Oxford����������������������from £18 cinema, a monthly boat party on the River Thames, a visit to the Houses of Parliament, or a picnic
or sports afternoon in Regent’s Park or on Hampstead Heath. In addition, there are weekend trips
Return train ticket to Brighton�������������������from £27
to places of interest, such as Bath and Stonehenge, Cambridge, Oxford and even Paris, Scotland or
Pint of beer in Soho���������������������������������������������������������� £5 Amsterdam. A small charge (£3 - £25) is made for some activities, while others are free of charge.
Prices for full-day and weekend trips around the UK & Europe range from £35-£280.
The Southbank The London Horseguard’s Parade
Eye
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Year-round residence,
Student Castle
Standard student house
Year-round residence,
Student Castle
Accommodation – Useful tips and advice
what you need to know We always try to place students on a direct Students enrolled on a course of 14 weeks or
Some of our homestay accommodations are Underground line to the school. Holborn station more can save up to 30% by applying for an
booked via our experienced partner agencies is 5 minutes walk from the school and is served 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
UK Guests, All About Homestay, AA Homestay UK by the Piccadilly and Central lines. For further information please enquire at the
or London Homestays. In addition, London The most cost-efficient way to travel within school’s reception on arrival.
Nest is our year-round residence provider. London is to buy a weekly or monthly
All accommodation is inspected by our Travelcard. Please see the Transport for London
Accommodation Officers on a regular basis and website, www.tfl.gov.uk for up-to-date prices.
is within reasonable and safe walking distance
from a tube or train station. Student house and
residence accommodation options are only
available for students aged 18 or over.
HOMESTAY STUDENT HOUSE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY • All year round • All year round • All year round
LOCATION S The majority of our families S The majority of our student houses • L ocated near Aldgate East, Aldgate
are located in zones 3-4 and are located in Zone 3. Areas include & Tower Hill Zone 1 underground
occasionally 5. Leyton and Leytonstone. stations, Liberty Plaza provides easy
E Zones 2-3. Areas include:
access to central London and the
school.
Willesden Green, Westbourne Park
and West Hampstead. • Close to shops, markets, restaurants,
bars and galleries in Shoreditch and
Brick Lane.
HOME TO SCHOOL: average S & E 45-60 minutes S 45 minutes • A
ldgate East/Aldgate/Tower Hill:
public transport journey 30 minutes
BOOKING OPTIONS S & E Single room • Single room • Single en-suite room
S Shared room (only available • Shared room (only available
to 2 students booking together) to 2 students booking together)
MEAL PLANS • Half board • Breakfast only • Self-catering: kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers, cutlery,
S Self-catering cooking utensils, linen
BATHROOM S Shared S Shared. Typically student houses • All rooms are en-suite
E Private bathroom have two bathrooms
INTERNET ACCESS • Internet access is available at • Free internet access • Free internet access
& OTHER FACILITIES most homestays. Please check • Access to common rooms and modern
with us at the time of booking. on-site gym
OTHER INFORMATION • Bed linen and towels provided • Only available to students over 18 years old
• Bed linen is provided (but please bring your own towels)
S Standard E Executive
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London Hampstead –
live like a local
Filled with culture, fun and local London life, your Hampstead
experience will be both truly international and classically British.
James Baker | School Director
With excellent transport links & a residential
feel, Hampstead gives you the chance to escape
the crowds and experience local London life.
KEY FACTS
Free WiFi Cafeteria Self-Study Centre
throughout hot & cold perfect for
the building food available extra practice
An exclusive area of London
Established in 1977 and located in one of the city’s most desirable boroughs, BSC London
Interactive Library Internships Hampstead – formerly known as Hampstead School of English – is a short walk from
Whiteboards find reference unpaid positions
in-class IT material here available
Hampstead Village and West Hampstead’s cafés, boutiques, bars and restaurants.
Common rooms Outdoor patios Job Club
a calm place socialise here between write CVs &
to relax & after lessons covering letters
Our students enjoy excellent levels of personal care and attention from a friendly team
of highly committed and dedicated staff, helping you maximise your progress in English.
Outdoor patios Library and study centre Spacious common room
The school has two beautiful outdoor patios The library and study centre is a dedicated quiet The school has two common rooms connected
for students to enjoy between classes and at space, complete with comfortable seating and to the outdoor patios, including a café serving
lunchtimes. Popular social spaces during the a large range of educational resources. Run by hot and cold refreshments, and a games room
summer, the patios are enclosed and private, student volunteers, there is also the chance with table tennis and a piano. Spacious and
and there is plenty of seating for everyone! to get involved and practise your English with modern, both spaces are popular areas for
fellow students. students to relax in.
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Hanging out in West Hampstead
Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
16-17:
At BSC London Hampstead, we welcome a
diverse mix of ages and nationalities and 40+:
19%
5%
20
French
%
12
Italian
%
9 %
Brazilian
are experienced in adapting to a range of average age:
language levels.
Our friendly teams are here to make sure you
31-39:
13%
28
years old
18-25:
45% 6 %
Japanese
6 %
South Korean
5 %
Turkish
have a pleasant and enjoyable stay in our
26-30:
exciting and vibrant capital city. 13% Min. age: 16
4 %
Spanish
4
Swiss
%
4
German
%
Number of students (weekly average) Length of stay (weeks)
Sep
100
144
200 300
Mar
100
119
200 300
13-23:
24+:
6% 3 %
Polish
65 Total number
of different student
nationalities
4%
Oct 147 Apr 138
Nov 124 May 148 average stay:
Dec 81 Jun 146 5-12: 6 1-4: Gender
25% 65%
weeks
38 62
Jan 136 Jul 290 % %
Feb 158 Aug 251
Total number of students taught 2016/17: 1,056 male female
Fancy a walk?
There are many iconic London locations
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LONDON • Abbey Road: 30 minutes by bus
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WEST HAMPSTEAD
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WEST HAMPSTEAD
STATION
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WEST HAMPSTEAD
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THE COST OF THINGS IN LONDON
Weekly Travelcard Zones 1-3���������������������������������£38
Open-top bus sightseeing tour�����������������������������£26
The view from the Shard�������������������������������������£25.95
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre������������������������from £5
Sherlock Holmes Museum����������������������������������������£15
Dinner out including drinks��������������������������£15-£25
Pint of beer���������������������������������������������������������������������������� £5
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
31 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Southbank and Hampstead Free time to Picnic in Hyde Park The British Trips to UK Trips to UK
Covent Garden Walking Tour explore Cost of your own food Museum destinations and destinations and
Walking Tour FREE FREE weekend trips weekend trips
FREE to Europe to Europe
From £25-£299 From £25-£299
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Camden Walking Pub Night Picnic in the park Free time to The National Trips to UK Trips to UK
Tour Cost of your own drinks Cost of your own food explore Gallery destinations and destinations and
FREE FREE weekend trips weekend trips
to Europe to Europe
From £25-£299 From £25-£299
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Westminster and Big Hampstead Free time to Picnic in the park Imperial War Trips to UK Trips to UK
Ben Walking Tour Walking Tour explore Cost of your own food Museum destinations and destinations and
FREE FREE FREE weekend trips weekend trips
to Europe to Europe
From £25-£299 From £25-£299
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Boat trip and Pub Night Picnic in the park Free time to Wembley Stadium Trips to UK Trips to UK
walking tour of Cost of your own drinks Cost of your own food explore Tour destinations and destinations and
Greenwich £19 weekend trips weekend trips
£16.50 return boat trip to Europe to Europe
From £25-£299 From £25-£299
Sample programme from July 2017
10Fortune Green Studios
Accommodation – what you Useful tips and advice Travel tip
need to know London Hampstead now offers new The most cost-efficient way to travel within
Homestay and studio accommodation are self-catering studio apartments exclusively London is to buy a weekly or monthly
available at the school. Our friendly and for Hampstead students. Travelcard. Please see the Transport for London
welcoming homestay hosts are located about With self-service check-in, you have the full website, www.tfl.gov.uk for up-to-date prices.
30 to 45 minutes on average from the school by flexibility to arrive at your own convenience. Students enrolled on a course of 14 weeks or
public transport, and our modern self-catering The studios are large, bright and open-plan, more can save up to 30% by applying for an
studios are located only 5 minutes from the complete with cooking facilities, private 18+ Student Oyster photocard.
school on foot. bathroom, double bed, study desk and high- For further information please enquire at the
Our Accommodation Officer inspects all speed Internet connection. There is also school’s reception on arrival.
accommodation on a regular basis and is a local supermarket, park and gym located
available to offer advice and support. across the road.
HOMESTAY STUDIOS YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY • All year round • All year round • All year round
LOCATION Predominantly Zones 2-3 • Fortune Green Studios, Zone 2 • L ocated near Aldgate East, Aldgate & Tower
Hill Zone 1 underground stations, Student
Castle provides easy access to central
London and the school.
• C lose to shops, markets, restaurants, bars
and galleries in Shoreditch and Brick Lane.
HOME TO SCHOOL: average S Maximum: 30 to 45 minutes. • 5 minutes by foot • A
ldgate East/Aldgate/Tower Hill:
public transport journey Up to 60 minutes in the summer 30 minutes
and other busy periods.
E Average: 25 to 45 minutes
BOOKING OPTIONS S & E Single room • Single or double • Single en-suite room
S Shared room (only available
to 2 students booking together)
MEAL PLANS • Half board • Breakfast only • Self-catering: kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers,
S Self-catering cutlery, cooking utensils, linen
BATHROOM S Shared • All rooms are en-suite • All rooms are en-suite
E Private bathroom
INTERNET ACCESS • Internet access is available at • Free high-speed internet access • Free internet access
& OTHER FACILITIES most homestays. Please check • Shared washing machine • A
ccess to common rooms and
with us at the time of booking. facilities (payable locally) modern on-site gym
OTHER INFORMATION • Bed linen and towels provided • Bed linen and towels provided • Only available to students over 18 years old
• Access to complimentry laundry • 24-hour self-service check-in
facilities available weekly • Supermarket and state-of-the-art gym located opposite
S Standard E Executive
11Oxford – the UK’s
no.1 student city
40,000 students and 39 historic university colleges make Oxford
a magical place to study English.
Radcliffe Camera
Clive Brown | School Director
We are delighted to offer you brilliant facilities
in an exciting and world-famous university city.
Welcome to Oxford!
KEY FACTS
Free WiFi Coffee Shop Self-Study Centre
throughout hot & cold drinks perfect for
the building & snacks available extra practice
A city made for students
Oxford has a deserved worldwide reputation for the quality of its education. Oxford University
Specialist Teacher Internships In-class IT is consistently ranked in the top three in the world. The city has a renowned literary heritage.
Training Centre unpaid positions projector with
year-round courses available Apple TV in all rooms JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Philip Pullman and Lewis Carroll are just a few of the famous writers to
have been based in Oxford.
The city sits on the banks of the Thames and boasts a variety of world-famous museums, galleries
and libraries. Besides the traditional, there are hundreds of modern restaurants, pubs, clubs and
Student lounge Roof terrace Job Club
a calm place peace, quiet write CVs & riverside cafés to enjoy. Oxford also benefits from excellent road and rail links to London
to relax & fresh air covering letters
(50 minutes) and the rest of the UK.
Interactive Classrooms: All of our 17 classrooms have projectors, making it possible to
stream content from classroom iPads, laptops or even mobiles on to the whiteboards.
Modern and central premises Student lounge Free Wi-Fi
We are located in the heart of the city in the The Den, our student lounge, is fully integrated Free Wi-Fi throughout the school. iPads
historic St. Giles district, just a few minutes from with technology. In this space, students now are available at the student lounge and
Christ Church College, where Harry Potter was have the ability to access social media on the study centre.
filmed. Cornmarket, with its shops and cafés, is school iPads, do their homework on laptops,
just 50 metres away. access content streamed on to our big
The modern décor compliments our stylish screen TV, play the video games consoles,
facilities, making this an ideal learning or even table football!
environment.
12Study Centre
Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
40+: 16-17:
At BSC Oxford, we offer you a home away
from home. 31-39:
8%
9% 13%
15
French
%
13
Italian
%
10
Danish
%
Our dedicated Student Services team is here 26-30: average age:
to make sure that all students feel supported
during their stay with us.
9%
25
years old
18-25:
61% 8
German
%
5 %
Japanese
5 %
Spanish
4 %
Swiss
3
Saudi
%
2 %
Brazilian
Number of students (weekly average) Length of stay (weeks)
Sep
100
155
200 300
Mar
100
130
200 300 24+:
8% 2 %
South Korean
55 Total number
of different student
nationalities
Oct 185 Apr 115 13-23:
14%
Nov 210 May 125 average stay:
Dec 155 Jun 120 8 1-4: Gender
5-12: weeks 62%
47 53
Jan 130 Jul 200 16% % %
Feb 155 Aug 263
Total number of students taught 2016/17: 1,043 male female
Fancy a walk?
WALTON
Oxford is a perfect walking city. Here are
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walking times from the school to transport
UNIVERSITY
OF OXFORD links and some top places of interest.
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• Christ Church College: 7 minutes
W O RC E S
• Radcliffe Camera: 5 minutes
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B E AUM
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COLLEGE
• Oxford railway station: 10 minutes
STATION
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BRIDGE OF SIGHS
• Ashmolean Museum: 2 minutes
EN ST
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CORNM
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13Punting on the River Thames
THE COST OF THINGS IN OXFORD
DID YOU Oxford University is the world’s oldest English-speaking
university, dating back to 1249. Famous alumni include
1-week bus pass..............................................................£16
Monthly bus pass.....................................................£55.50
KNOW ? Sir Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web.
Christ Church College..................................................... £8
Return bus ticket to London
with Student ID.................................................................£14 Seeing the city, making friends
Harry Potter walking tour............................................. £5 This is a hugely important aspect of every student’s stay with us. Our aim at BSC is to provide as
Bicycle hire per week...................................................£30 many opportunities as possible to meet other students and get to know the city.
Open-top bus sightseeing tour..............................£15 Our weekly social programme is packed with cultural, sporting and leisure activities, including visits
Pint of beer............................................................................ £4 to a University college, film club, conversation club, theatre trip, greyhound racing, football, punting,
University of Oxford Museums............................. Free museum visits and much more.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY
31 JULY 1 AUGUST 2 3 4 5 6
Oxford Walking Tour International British Afternoon Pub Tour Bicester Village York – Dracula &
FREE Night: Spain FREE Tea £3.50 Book Club FREE Designer Shopping Harry Potter £165
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Oxford Walking Tour Movie Night BSC Football Pub Tour Museum of Amsterdam &
FREE £6 £3 Book Club FREE Natural History Bruges
& Pitt Rivers FREE £145
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Oxford Walking Tour River Cherwell International Night: Pub Tour Christ Church Paris & Versailles
FREE Punting £4 India FREE Book Club FREE College £4.50 £165
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Oxford Walking Tour Atomic Burger BSC Football Pub Tour Laser Kombat Warwick Castle & Isle of Wight &
FREE £7.50 £3 Book Club FREE £5.95 Stratford-upon-Avon Portsmouth
£45 £45
28 29 30 31 1 SEPTEMBER 2 3
Bank Holiday Oxford Walking Cheeky Nando’s
School closed Tour Night
FREE £7.50
Sample Social Programme August 2017. A small charge (£3-£15) is made for some activities, others are free of charge.
Prices for full-day and weekend trips around the UK & Europe range from £30-£250.
14Year-round residence
typical kitchen
The Mews
reception
City centre residence
Accommodation – what you need to know Useful tips and advice
All the accommodation is inspected by our Accommodation Officers on Oxford is the ideal cycling city, it’s easy to hire bikes for a day or even for
a regular basis and is within reasonable and safe walking distance of a your entire stay. Get your bike from one of Oxford’s many bicycle shops.
bus stop. The residence accommodation options are only available for Safety is essential; you will have to buy insurance and rent a helmet, lights,
students who are over 18 years old. and lock. Please ask at reception for more details.
We offer three different types of accommodation according to your needs.
All options offer safe, secure and friendly accommodation.
HOMESTAY CITY CENTRE STUDENT HOUSE YEAR-ROUND/SUMMER RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY • All year round • All year round YR Cavalier House
SR The Mews (8 July - 19 August)
LOCATION S & E • The Student House is located in the YR Cavalier House is located 15-20
city centre of Oxford and offers a minutes away from the school by public
All hosts are within safe and
great variety of shopping facilities in a transport.
reasonable walking distance from
retail park nearby
a bus stop SR The Mews is located 20 minutes
away from the school by public
transport. It is right on the doorstep of
vibrant Cowley Road, and you’ll love
its painted buildings and lively café
culture.
HOME TO SCHOOL: average S 30-40 minutes • Average journey time to school is 20 YR 20 minutes
public transport journey minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bus
E 25 minutes SR 25 minutes
BOOKING OPTIONS S & E Single room • Single en-suite room • Single en-suite room
S Shared room (only available
to 2 students booking together)
MEAL PLANS • Half board • Breakfast only • Self-catering: kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers, cutlery,
S Self-catering cooking utensils, linen
BATHROOM S Shared • All rooms are en-suite • All rooms are en-suite
E Private bathroom
INTERNET ACCESS • Internet access is available at • Free internet access • Free internet access
& OTHER FACILITIES most homestays. Please check
with us at the time of booking.
OTHER INFORMATION • Bed linen and towels provided • Only available to students over 18 years old
• Bed linen is provided (but please bring your own towels)
S Standard E Executive YR Year-round residence SR Summer residence
15Brighton – the
UK’s coolest city
Outdoor living, walking on the beach, sitting on a café terrace,
exploring designer shops – heaven!
School entrance
Richard Turnbull | School Director
Brighton is a fantastic city in which to improve
your English, meet people from all over the
world and have fun!
KEY FACTS
Free WiFi Cafeteria Self-Study Centre
throughout hot & cold perfect for
the building food available extra practice
Young, fun and trendy
Known as ‘London-by-the-sea’, Brighton has two universities and reputedly the youngest population
Seaside town Internships In-Class IT in the UK. It offers the buzz of a large cosmopolitan centre in a relaxing seaside setting. There is
relaxed town with unpaid positions Computers &
metropolitan buzz available projectors in all rooms much to explore: the famous pier with its fairground attractions, the Marina with its waterside cafés,
bars and health clubs and the Sea Life Centre. Brighton & Hove is on the south coast of England.
There is a regular direct train service to London, which takes just 49 minutes.
Ideal location
Student lounge Spacious garden Job Club
a calm place great for write CVs & Close to Brighton and Hove train stations and within easy reach of the city centre, we are near to
to relax socialising covering letters
all the major attractions of the city centre and even the beach, which is a 10-minute walk away.
We are next to our sister school, Hove College, which offers specialist diploma courses
in Web and Graphic Design that can be combined with General English programmes.
Bright classrooms In-house café Job Club
The school has 14 classrooms, all with windows The school has its own café where students Our job club is held fortnightly where you can
and natural light, many of which with views can have a meal and socialise during breaks get free advice about how to write a successful
over our fantastic garden. All have in-class and after lessons. The food is freshly made CV, the best places to look for work, tips on
networked computers and projectors, some in-house and provides a good value-for-money effective interview skills and how to set yourself
with interactive whiteboards. lunch option. up with a bank account and NI number.
There is a well-equipped study centre with
learning resources, computers, and free Wi-Fi is
available throughout the school.
16School garden & terrace
Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
40+:
Students come to Brighton to improve
their English for their future careers, for
31-39:
7%
6%
16-17:
18%
20
Italian
%
13
Swiss
%
10
German
%
future academic studies, to be able to travel 26-30:
9% average age:
around the world, or just to open doors of
future opportunity.
23
years old
18-25:
60% 10
Dutch
%
10
French
%
7 %
Spanish
We work closely with all our students to help
them with their personal goals. Min. age: 16
5
Saudi
%
4
Czech
%
4
Turkish
%
Number of students (weekly average) Length of stay (weeks)
Sep
100
84
200 300
Mar 100
100 200 300
13-23:
24+:
5% 3 %
Japanese
50 Total number
of different student
nationalities
8%
Oct 109 Apr 116
Nov 86 May 130 average stay:
Dec 72 Jun 144 5-12: 7 1-4: Gender
14% 63%
weeks
42 58
Jan 64 Jul 222 % %
Feb 84 Aug 225
Total number of students taught 2016/17: 1,230 male female
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17Students at Brighton beach
BSC Brighton - a great place to connect with the world
BSC Brighton has a wonderful, spacious café and garden area which is the hub and life of the school.
Break times and lunch times are a great opportunity to meet people from all over the world to
practise your English and learn about new cultures. We have a table tennis table and table football
and often hold student competitions.
The café serves a delicious range of food freshly made every day, catering for all kinds of tastes and
dietary requirements. Our chef grows some of the ingredients in our own vegetable garden and
other ingredients are locally sourced.
Students in the school garden
THE COST OF THINGS IN BRIGHTON
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Bicycle hire per day����������������������������������������������£10
Bicycle hire per week��������������������������������� £15-£25
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Fish & chips on the seafront��������������������������£7.50
The social programme includes regular barbeques and
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Packed social programme
British Airways i360�������������������������������������� £13.50 Our weekly social programme offers a fantastic range of events. Brighton is the perfect place to enjoy
Brighton Museum����������������������������������������������£6.50 the best of British sun and seaside. Whether it’s volleyball on the beach beside Brighton’s famous
Sea Life Centre��������������������������������������������������������� £7 pier, barbeques in the back garden of the school’s premises, or even wandering around
Cinema ticket���������������������������������������������£7.50-£10 the magnificent Royal Pavilion, our students and staff have a great time.
LazerZone������������������������������������������������������������������ £6 A small charge (£3-£15) is required for some activities, while others are free of charge.
Bowling�����������������������������������������������������������������£6.50 Prices for full-day and weekend trips around the UK & Europe range from £15-£280.
Beach volleyball������������������������������������������������������ £4
Sea kayaking�����������������������������������������������������������£10
18Typical student Typical student
house bedroom house kitchen
Typical student
house bedroom
Useful tips and advice Accommodation – what you
There is an excellent bus system in Brighton and One Stop Travel on North Street sells bus and need to know
Hove, and we can provide you with a map of the train tickets, and is a perfect resource for more All the accommodation is within reasonable
bus routes. There is a lot of information about transport information. and safe walking distance of a bus stop directly
routes and timetables here: connected to the school, and is regularly
www.buses.co.uk inspected by our Accommodation Officers.
We want you to feel at home in the UK – and we have a good range of
accommodation options for you to choose from to suit your needs and budget.
HOMESTAY STUDENT HOUSE SUMMER RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY • All year round • All year round • July & August only
LOCATION S & E • All our student houses are • Phoenix Halls: located in the centre
conveniently located within walking of Brighton just half a mile north
Most homestays are a bus ride away
distance – or a short bus ride – of the of the famous Brighton pier. The
school. There is a large supermarket residence is easily accessible by bus
and plenty of convenience stores, and on foot.
restaurants and cafés in the nearby
area.
HOME TO SCHOOL: average S & E 40 minutes • 15-25 minutes on foot, or a short • 30 minutes
public transport journey bus ride
BOOKING OPTIONS S & E Single room • Single room • Single en-suite room
S Shared room (only available
to 2 students booking together)
MEAL PLANS • Full board • Half board • S
elf-catering: kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers, cutlery,
• Breakfast only S Self-catering cooking utensils, linen
BATHROOM S Shared • Shared. Typically student houses • All rooms are en-suite
have two bathrooms
E Private bathroom
INTERNET ACCESS • Internet access is available at • Free internet access • Free internet access
& OTHER FACILITIES most homestays. Please check • Access to living areas and garden • Access to common rooms
with us at the time of booking.
OTHER INFORMATION • Bed linen and towels provided • A £150 deposit is required to cover • Only available to students over
possible loss or damage to the 18 years old
contents and/or property. • Bed linen is provided (but please
• Only available to students over bring your own towels)
18 years old.
• Bed linen is provided (but please
bring your own towels)
S Standard E Executive
19Manchester – the UK’s city
of sport and innovation
Voted one of the world’s friendliest cities and Top 10 Best Cities in Travel,*
Manchester is an exciting hub of sports, creativity and technology.
Karen Page | School Director
A warm welcome to BSC Manchester! All staff
really look forward to assisting you whilst you
are staying in this fantastic city.
KEY FACTS
Free WiFi Refreshments Self-Study Centre
throughout vending machines perfect for
the building available extra practice
An international city
Situated in the centre of one of the UK’s most cosmopolitan cities, BSC Manchester – formerly known
Specialist Teacher Internships Interactive as Manchester Academy of English – is the perfect place to study whilst experiencing life in a lively
Training Centre unpaid positions Whiteboards
year-round courses available in-class IT
and exciting British location.
The so-called ‘Capital of the North’ boasts a great sports scene and was recently voted ‘Best Sporting
City in the UK’ by ESPN. It is also home to BBC and ITV’s ‘Media City UK’ and has a large music culture.
Student lounge Table football + Job Club
a calm place table tennis and X-box write CVs &
to relax in the student lounge covering letters
Over 25 years old, the school is the longest-established private English language
school in the city, as well as being the only Eaquals-accredited school in Manchester.
Bright classrooms Large student lounge Table football and games
Covering four floors of a beautiful Victorian The modern and spacious student lounge on In the student lounge you can also play table
building, the school benefits from a lot of light, the first floor is popular for socialising. With football, X-box or watch movies on the plasma
contributing to a bright and happy atmosphere! plenty of comfortable seating, as well as coffee screen TV. We regularly invite students along for
and refreshments, it is the perfect place to hang table football tournaments and movie nights as
out with new friends in between classes or at part of the social programme.
lunch time.
*Voted one of the world's friendliest cities by Rough Guides users (2015); and Top 10 Best Cities in Travel by Lonely Planet (2015 and 2016).
20Bright and modern classrooms
Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
16-17:
A warm welcome to our Manchester school in
the heart of the city!
40+:
12%
8%
12
French
%
12
Spanish
%
12 Italian
%
Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in 31-39: average age:
9 7 5
14%
% % %
the UK. With so much to do and see, we are sure 27 18-25:
49%
you are going to enjoy your stay. years old
26-30: Saudi Swiss Kuwaiti
17%
Min. age: 16
3 %
South Korean
3
Portuguese
%
3
Oman
%
Number of students (weekly average) Length of stay (weeks)
Sep 111
100 200 300
Mar
100
148
200 300
13-23:
24+:
4% 3 %
Turkish
69 Total number
of different student
nationalities
6%
Oct 129 Apr 131
Nov 115 May 133 average stay:
Dec 94 Jun 130 5-12: 5 1-4: Gender
19% 71%
weeks
57 43
Jan 123 Jul 200 % %
Feb 132 Aug 180
Total number of students taught 2016/17: 1,151 male female
SPACEPORTX
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21Trip to the National Football Museum
THE COST OF THINGS IN MANCHESTER
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Monthly bus pass����������������������������������������������������������� £61
Open-top bus sightseeing tour����������������������£17.50
Chill Factore Indoor Ski
and Snowboarding�������������������������������������������������������� £20
Manchester City Football Match�������������� from £22
Dinner in the Northern Quarter��������������������£7-£12
Pint of beer���������������������������������������������������������������������£3.50
Street art in the Northern Quarter
A vibrant social programme
Examples of social activities include
conversation club, film nights, bowling,
visits to art galleries and museums, football
stadium tours, and weekend trips across the
UK in association with Smile Adventures, to
places such as Edinburgh, Stratford Upon Avon,
London, Stonehenge.
A small charge (£3 - £15) is required for some
activities, while others are free of charge.
Prices for full-day and weekend trips around
the UK & Europe range from £20 - £280.
You will make friends from many different countries
during social activities in and around Manchester.
22Liberty Point, year-round student residence
Accommodation – what you Useful tips and advice
need to know Liberty Point student apartments are located Manchester, with easy public transport links
Homestay and residential options are available within 10 minutes of the school on foot, to the school.
at Manchester. All the accommodation is with 6 students per apartment and fully- M.A.R.S.A is our student house, available
inspected by our Accommodation Manager on equipped kitchens. exclusively to Manchester students. It is a
a regular basis and is within reasonable walking When booking homestays, we always try well-maintained house and communal areas
distance of a bus stop. to meet students’ requests, and our hosts are are cleaned weekly. There is also a fully-equipped
often located in the popular residential areas of kitchen, as well as laundry facilities and a living
Prestwich, Middleton, Alkrington and South room with a large flat screen TV.
HOMESTAY STUDENT HOUSE YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY • All year round • All year round • All year round
LOCATION • The majority of our families are • L ocated within a residential area • S
tudent residence campus located
in Prestwich, Middleton, of North Manchester within 5 minutes’ walk of Piccadilly
Alkrington and South Manchester, Train Station
with easy public transport links
to the school
HOME TO SCHOOL: average • 30 - 45 minutes • 15 minutes by bus • 10 minutes on foot
public transport journey
BOOKING OPTIONS S Single room or shared room • Single room • Single
(only available to 2 students • Shared room (only available to
booking together) 2 students booking together)
MEAL PLANS S Full Board • Self-catering: kitchens are modern and equipped with cookers, cutlery,
cooking utensils, linen
S & Half Board
BATHROOM S Shared S Private or shared • Private bathroom
INTERNET ACCESS • Internet access is available at • Free internet access • Free internet access
& OTHER FACILITIES most homestays. Please check
with us at the time of booking
OTHER INFORMATION • Bed linen and towels provided • B ed linen provided but please bring • B ed linen provided but please bring
• Access to complimentry laundry your own towels your own towels
facilities available weekly • Only available to students over 18 • Only available to students over
• Study desk, washing machine, years old 18 years old
living room, TV • Study desk, access to washing • Study desk, access to launderette,
machine, common room, large flat living room, kitchen TV
screen TV, kitchen
S Standard
23York – the UK’s most charming
and historic city
Small and friendly, the city of York is bursting with history,
from its narrow cobbled streets to its ancient City Walls!
Rebecca Mason | School Director
Our friendly team looks forward to welcoming
you to our school – they will help you develop
your English and ensure you have a great time.
KEY FACTS
Historic City Self-Study Centre Specialist Teacher
fascinating things perfect for Training Centre
to see & do extra practice year-round courses
The heart of England
With a large student population, there is a fun and social atmosphere in this beautiful English city.
Free WiFi Interactive Common rooms Small and convenient, it is easy to find your way around by foot and you will quickly get to know the
throughout Whiteboards a calm place
the building in many classrooms to relax
best local restaurants, bars and cafés!
Housed in delightful Georgian buildings on a quiet street in the city centre, our school – formerly
known as English Language Centre York – is the ideal location from which to explore this ancient and
intimate British city.
Library Outdoor patios Job Club
find reference socialise here between write CVs &
material here & after lessons covering letters
With a wealth of academic and student welfare experience, the school celebrates
20 years of teaching in 2018, and is the only Equals-accredited school in York.
Library and study centre Classrooms Student common room
Our York school offers a self-study centre There are 23 classrooms in the school, divided Students normally socialise in the common
and library equipped with a large range of between four school buildings on either side room, playing table tennis or chatting over
educational resources to help you with your of a quiet street. The classrooms are of a good coffee between class.
studies. size and many include interactive whiteboards
The room is also a great break-out area for or projector screens.
students to work on class projects!
24Our students 2016/2017 Age range Top 10 nationality mix
16-17:
Welcome to the historic heart of England!
The school is proud to have so many
40+:
19%
6%
16
Italian
%
14
Saudi
%
10
Spanish
%
long-standing, talented and dedicated staff who average age:
all take pride in their school. We look forward to
welcoming you to York very soon.
31-39:
16%
29
years old
18-25:
45% 8 %
Kuwaiti
6
Qatari
%
5 %
Swiss
26-30:
14% Min. age: 16
3 %
Brazilian
3
Japanese
%
3 %
South Korean
Length of stay (weeks)
Sep
100
169
200 300
Mar
100
156
200 300
13-23:
24+:
11% 2
Omani
%
50 Total number
of different student
nationalities
6%
Oct 200 Apr 131
Nov 160 May 114 average stay:
Dec 132 Jun 144 PR 10 1-4: Gender
EC 43%
EN weeks
51 49
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% %
Feb 149 Aug 233
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Every week the school organises a variety of
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social activities that are perfect for meeting new
Monthly bus pass������������������������������������������������������������£49 people and practising your English. Activities
Boat trip����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� £9 include table tennis, museum trips, live music
Open-top bus��������������������������������������������������������������������£13 nights, theatre and cinema trips.
York Minster & Tower���������������������������������������������������£15 A small charge (£5-£20) is required for some
York’s Chocolate Story�����������������������������������������£11.50 activities, while others are free of charge.
Pint of Beer���������������������������������������������������������������������������� £5
Prices correct as of September 2017.
Subject to change.
26Accommodation – what you need
to know
Our homestay and residential accommodation
is inspected on a regular basis and is within
reasonable walking distance of a bus stop.
With our homestay hosts you will benefit from
an authentic opportunity to practise English in
real-life contexts. Our hosts come from diverse
backgrounds and will look after you well during
your stay in the UK.
The school has a dedicated Welfare and
Accommodation Officer who is there to support
you throughout your stay.
The best way to travel around York is by bus
or on foot. There is a good bus network and all
homestay families are located close to a bus
Communal Hub at Vita stop that links directly to the school.
Bedroom at Student Castle Private bathroom at Student Castle
STANDARD/EXECUTIVE HOMESTAY VITA STUDENTS RESIDENCE STUDENT CASTLE RESIDENCE
AVAILABILITY S & E All year round • All year round • All year round
LOCATION S & E All our families are located • L ocated only 15 minutes from the city • 10 minutes’ walk from two
within a 6-mile radius of the city centre on foot, Vita Student is also close supermarkets and City Centre
centre and are accessible by direct to nearby amenities as well as the city's attractions
bus routes main attractions.
HOME TO SCHOOL: average S & E 45 minutes • 15 minutes on foot • 10 minutes on foot
public transport journey
BOOKING OPTIONS S & E Single room • S
elf- contained single Studio apartment • Single
with a private bathroom and fully fitted • Share an apartment with 4 other
S & E Shared room. (Only available
kitchen and study space
to 2 students booking together. Small international students
number of rooms available – please
check at the time of booking.)
MEAL PLANS S & E Half Board • S
elf-catering: modern kitchens • S
elf-catering: kitchens are modern
equipped with cookers, cutlery and and equipped with cookers, cutlery,
cooking utensils. Free 'Grab and Go' cooking utensils, linen
breakfast every weekday
BATHROOM S Shared E Private bathroom • Private bathroom • Private bathroom
INTERNET ACCESS S & E Internet access is available • F ree internet • Free internet
& OTHER FACILITIES at most homestays. Please check • SMART TV with internet access in
with us at the time of booking. each apartment
OTHER INFORMATION S & E Bed linen and towels • B ed linen provided. Please bring your • B ed linen provided. Please bring
provided own towels your own towels
• Only available to students over • Only available to students over
18 years old 18 years old
• Access to laundry facilities, on-site gym • Access to laundry facilities, on-site
and common rooms gym and common rooms
• 24 hour security • 24 hour security, free and unlimited
use of the residence’s bikes
S Standard E Executive
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