Prospectus 2024

Our college locations
Each of BSC’s UK destinations has its own unique personality.
Discover which is the right one for you.

At BSC Education, our vision is to provide our students withstepping stones to their future by delivering outstanding
and transformational learning experiences.

Our courses at a glanceContents
Our courses at a glance 		3Choose BSC 		5

Our Courses		

6-15

Exams at BSC Education		

16-17

What our students say 		

18-19Your study journey		

20-21

Our Progress Guarantee		

22-23

Academic Partnerships		

24

Tailored programmes for groups 		

25

Professional Diploma in digital marketing

26

Course location overview		

27

Learning English around the world 		

28-29

BSC Central London		

30-31

BSC Brighton		

32-33

BSC Manchester		

34-35

BSC York 		

36-37

BSC Edinburgh 		38-39

Accommodation		40-41
Early booking offers 		

42

FAQs		432

LondonBrighton

Manchester

York

Edinburgh

Coming soon... destinations outside the UK

Malta
Accreditations & Memberships

BangkokEnglish Language
Training

Skills for Career andAcademic Success

Exam Preparation andEnglish Focus

English for SpecificPurposes

Page 8From breakthrough toadvanced, our English
Language Training courses
give you the skills youneed to communicate withconfidence.

Page 9Project-based preparationand development toenhance the key skills
required to flourish in theworld of work or study. A
perfect accompanimentto our English Language
Training.

Page 10
Discover our IELTS
preparation course or our
English Language Training
with an added personalised
component. Perfect for
those who want to prepare
for a specific exam, or
improve their businessvocabulary.

Page 12Focused English courses
helping you to develop
your vocabulary andcommunication skills withparticular careers andinterests in mind.

One-to-One
Private lessons are available at all colleges to suit yourneeds and daily routine. Lessons are 60 minutes long andthe content is agreed between student and teacher.

CELTA Courses
Page 14-15
Interested in starting a career in English Language Teaching?
Our CELTA courses will give you the qualification you needto teach anywhere in the world.

3

Choose BSC
At BSC Education, you will benefit from a learning experience that will set youon the path to a bright future. We inspire and support you to accomplish more.
Wherever you want to go, we can help you get there.
Great Things Start Here…
Prepare for career successSpeaking English is essential to succeedon the international stage. However themodern workplace demands more than that
if you really want to shine. That’s why we’vedeveloped our Skills for Career Success and
ESP courses to give you qualities that will
increase your employability and take yourcareer to the next level.

Experience educational excellence

Getting into the right university and securing
a good qualification is a key stage in yourpath to success. When you choose BSC, you
can rest assured that you are studying witha highly-rated college with an emphasis on
exceptional quality teaching. With our Skills
for Academic Success course, we can also
prepare you to excel in your education.

Live life to the full

We believe that education is about more thanjust a classroom: it’s about the opportunity tohave incredible experiences in some of the
UK’s most iconic destinations. So, when you
study at BSC, we have Student Experienceteams in every college to help you get themost out of your time with us.

4

Become a truly global citizen

Forming long-lasting internation links isincreasingly important, and and at BSC you’ll
have the chance to meet people from allover the world. We see ourselves as a global,
connected community and our extensive
network of successful alumni is testament
to that approach. Our conversation classes
are themed around the UN’s Sustainable
Development Goals, encouraging all of us toengage in global issues and recognise our rolein being active global citizens.

Feel supported
Student welfare is of paramount importanceto us. We have a welfare-focussed team ineach college (trained in safeguarding andmental health first aid) to assist students withany problems they may experience while
away from home. What ever you need, be thispractical support such as opening a UK bankaccount or finding a doctor, through to more
pastoral care such as settling into a new home,
our teams are here to look after you.

5

BSC Education’s digital pledge

Our courses
We offer a broad range of courses that have been carefully
designed to cater for all needs and objectives.

From the latest classroom technology
to the creation of digital portfolios, BSC
Education is committed to providing you
with a 21st century learning experience.

Over the next few pages you can find more information about
our English Language Training, Exam Preparation and specialist
courses to help you make the right choice.

Here’s why we are committed to going digital

For your education

All courses include

Coursematerials

Personal
First-day
myBSC account placement test

Collaboration
Hub

Communication
workshops

Employability Progress report
workshops
1-to-1 tutorial

End-of-course
report

BSC certificate
of attendance

50
50 minutelesson time

Interactive
lessons

Progresstracking &guarantee

Individual
assessment

Qualified &professional
teachers

Real-worldtasks

Learning outside
the classroom

Self-regulated
learning

Known as ‘self-regulated learning’, research shows that
digitalisation gives you more control over your studies and creates
an environment where you are more aware of and accountable foryour progress. BSC’s online learning platform, myBSC, allows for
personalisation and flexibility; choose what you study and when
and track your progress as you work towards your learning goals.

myBSC online
study platform

Each step of your journey with BSC will befacilitated through the use of apps, e-books andonline learning platforms. Here are the ways that
BSC promotes digital literacy for all:• Encouraging the use of e-books instead of physicalcoursebooks in class*• Group projects with a digital outcome (podcast,infographic, video, presentation)

myBSC:

This online study platform is not
only your portal to the BSC world,
but allows for self-regulated
learning before, during and after
your stay.

6• Creation of digital portfolios to demonstrate progressand showcase work

You can:

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Find out about your BSC college and its iconic location
Complete your pre-arrival level test
Set learning goals
Track progress and view tutorials
Access exam practice material
See what’s happening on the social programme
Give feedback during and after your course
Keep practising and improving after you leave

myBSC• Free Communication Workshops on using digital tools• Purchase and prepare for online and computer-based
exams• Extend your studies with a qualification in DigitalMarketing (see page 26)

3 months access to
myBSC post course*e-books from our publishing partners are available at a
discounted price through a dedicated portal.

For your career

Improving your English improves your employability. Wherever
you are on your professional journey, you will be using digital
tools daily to study and work. Knowing how to navigate thesetools in English will give you a head start and look great on yourCV. Free BSC workshops on how to use Microsoft Office, Google
Workspace, Canva and other programmes will give you theopportunity to put your language into practice in an authentic andapplied way.

For your future

We don’t know what the jobs of the future look like, but digital
literacy is one of the key skills identified by universities andemployers as essential for success. Remote working andchanging trends in international business travel will require allof us to develop our digital skills and communication – BSC
promises to prepare you for a more successful future, fully
equipped for whatever changes may come.
To be able to fully participate in this, we ask that you bring yourlaptop or tablet with you.

7Start dates: Every Monday
Course levels: Breakthrough* to Advanced (A1 to C1)
Maximum class size: 14
Minimum course length: 1 week
Minimum age: 16
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Number of lessons: Choose from 15, 20, 25 or
30 lessons a week
*Breakthrough level is available in
London, Manchester and York.

8

Session 1b
English Language Training
IELTS • ESP

30 lessons

Break (10 min)Session 2
English Language Training
IELTS • ESP

12.00-12.50
5 lessonsSession 3

Skills for Success • ESP
Break (20 min)Afternoon
Course14.30-15.20
5 lessonsSession 4
Skills for Success • ESP

Time Slot

Communication Workshops, English
Focus & Private Lessons,Social Programme

14.30-16.10

The lunchtime lesson provides an opportunity for fluency
practice with lots of communicative activities. As well as every
day speaking and listening transactions, each week’s themeis linked to one or more of the UN’s Sustainable Development
Goals to encourage debate, discussion and global citizenship.

Our afternoon classes are suitable for anyone and everyone
who wishes to further develop their English in a postpandemic, 21st century context. Focussing on the key skills
required by universities and employers, you will work on fun,real-world projects with digital outcomes showcased on yourdigital portfolio.

Session 1aEnglish Language Training
IELTS Preparation • ESP

13.30-14.20
5 lessons

On Monday to Friday mornings you work with a coursebook
and cover all English language skills and systems. This
provides you with a varied and engaging syllabus. Teachersand students plan together to ensure everyone’s needs
are met. There is also an option to take this class in theafternoons.

In partnership with National Geographic Learning

09.00-10.40
10 lessons

Lunch Break (40 min)Afternoon session

Morning ClassCOURSEBOOK – sessions 1 & 2

Afternoon Classes
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS – sessions 3 & 4

Monday to Friday

11.00-11.50
5 lessons

English Language Training – daily schedule

Lunchtime ClassSPEAKING & LISTENING – session 2

Time Slot

Break (20 min)15 lessons

KEY FACTS

Day Course

25 lessons

Whether your goal is to communicate effectively, progress your career or enter
the academic world, our interactive courses will not only improve yourEnglish skills but ensure you have a lot of fun along the way.

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

20 lessons

English Language Training
and Skills for SuccessSession 1
English Language Training • OET
20 min Break

16.30-17.20

Session 2
English Language Training • OET

IELTS
IELTS students will have exam focused classes for sessions
1 & 2, joining the English Language Training programme in
the afternoons if they are on a 25 or 30 lesson booking.

The Skills for Success Series
In partnership with National Geographic
Learning, these two courses have a primary
focus on the skills and learning strategies
required for academic and career success in anever-changing world.

Skills for Career Success

Develops the confidence and skills you need toexpress yourself powerfully in English and is ideal if
you wish to enter the world of work or advance yourcareer at home or abroad.

Skills for Academic SuccessPrepares you to work effectively and confidently in an
academic setting and is ideal if you wish to continue
your studies in an English speaking environment or
prepare for an exam.
These ground-breaking, innovative courses make up
the afternoon lessons of our intensive(25 and 30 lesson) courses.

English for Specific Purposes
ESP focuses on specific careers and areas of interest.
You will spend time on visits, tours and research, plus
some guided study and homework tasks.

9

Exam Preparation andEnglish Focus courses

IELTS Preparation

English Focus for Exams

Start Date: Any Monday

Exams include: Cambridge B2 First, Cambridge C1Advanced, TOEIC, TOEFL, LanguageCert,

We know that many of you have specific areas of English that you
wish to improve, or particular exams you need to take to achieve
your life goals. Our IELTS or OET Preparation and English Focus
courses will help you progress.

The IELTS (International English Testing System) test
gives you a globally recognised qualification to help you
access university courses or obtain a visa to study.
Course components: 20 morning lessons dedicatedto the skills, language and exam practice you need toachieve your desired result.

Course Length: Minimum 1 week
Min. Level: B1
Available in: All locations

Add 5 or 10 afternoon lessons of Skills for Academic
Success to fully prepare yourself for the exam, university
and future study.

OET (Occupational English Test) Preparation
Start Date: Check specific location
Course Length: 1 week
Min. Level: B2
Available in: All locations(Manchester is our Premium OET Preparation Provider &Exam Centre)
Used to assess the medical English skills of healthcare
professionals around the world, our preparation course
gives you a better understanding of what you needto pass this exam. Using OET material from respectedpublishers as well as bespoke content created in-house,
our professionally qualified and experienced teachers
will plan the lessons to ensure you get personalised
feedback and support on the specific areas you need to
improve before your test day.
Course components: 15 lessons dedicated to the skills,
language and exam practice you need to achieve yourdesired result.
Combine with our English Language Training to maximise
your communication skills and chances of success.

Exam to be specified upon booking.
For any exams not listed here, please contact us.

Start Date: Any Monday
Course Length: Minimum 1 week
Min. Level: According to exam
Available in: All locations
Combine our English Language Training with focussed
one-to-one lessons - our experienced teachers can help
you prepare for any exam you hope to take, all year
round.
Course components: 20 lessons of English Language
Training plus four exam-focussed private lessons per
week.
Guided study advice and exam practice will also be
provided by your teacher and on the myBSC online
learning platform.

English Focus for BusinessStart Date: Any Monday
Course Length: Minimum 1 week
Min. Level: A2
Available in: All locations
Combine our English Language Training withfocussed one-to-one lessons – our knowledgeable
and experienced teachers will provide engaging andauthentic activities to improve your business vocabulary
and communication
Course components: 20 lessons of English Language
Training plus four business-focussed private lessons per
week.
Guided study advice and extra practice will also be
provided by your teacher and on the myBSC online
learning platform.

To book your exam preparation course please visit bsceducation.com

1011

ESP courses
English for Specific Purposes

These two-week courses focus on specific careers and areas of interest. Intensive
in nature, you will spend 25 lessons per week in the classroom and 5 lessons on
visits, tours and research, plus some guided study and homework tasks.
You will gain new vocabulary and real-life project experience to help develop
confidence and expertise in the language required to succeed in these fields.
Add a course of our English Language Training beforehand for the perfectlanguage study experience.
Open Courses
With set start dates across our college locations, thesecourses are open to everyone – groups and individuals.

English for Tourism and Hospitality
Start Date: Check specific location
Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: York, London and Edinburgh
A perfect course for anyone who works in hotels, restaurants,
retail and tourist attractions that wishes to improve their English
in order to better welcome, understand and problem solve for
their guests and customers.

English for Art and Cultural Studies
Start Date: Check specific location
Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: Brighton and Edinburgh
If you love art, music, or theatre and want to improve yourEnglish, this is the course for you. You will expand yourvocabulary and review, critique and converse confidently in all
things art and culture.

12

English for Social Media Marketing

Closed Group Courses

Start Date: Check specific location

We also offer these exciting, highly specialist courses forgroup bookings throughout the year.

Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: Manchester
This course will help those who need to use appropriate English
when posting on social media. Whether it’s to promote a small
independent business, or as part of a job for a large corporate
organisation, this course will give you confidence to use English
accurately and professionally in this rapidly developing area.

English for Business Professionals
Start Date: Check specific location
Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: Manchester and Edinburgh
This course will suit all those who work in a more formal
business environment who need the vocabulary and reallife practice to feel confident using English in their dailytasks. Learners will explore situations such as meetings andnetworking, writing emails, reports and proposals. Feedback will
also be given on sample work documents through homework
projects and assignments.

English for Law
Start Date: On request
Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: London
This course will suit all those who work in a legal setting, private
or public, who wish to improve their vocabulary, reading andresearch skills to help them in their careers. We have taught
many successful courses to groups involved in civil, criminal,
forensic and patent law and have the expertise to help you makemore of the wealth of material and case studies in the English
language as well as improve your spoken presentation andnegotiation skills.

*English for AI Prompt Engineers
NEW for 2024

Start Date: On request
Course Length: 4 weeks
Min. Level: B2
Available in: Brighton and Manchester
We’re excited to be launching our English for AI Prompt
Engineers course in 2024. This course will equip students with
the English language skills necessary to create effective prompts
and to evaluate the output of generative AI tools. Demand forthese skills will rapidly increase in the coming years.

*English for Football Coaches
NEW for 2024

Start Date: On request
Course Length: 2 weeks
Min. Level: B1+
Available in: Manchester or online
This course has been developed specifically for people alreadyworking, or preparing to work as a football coach. From grassroots football to the professional club, this course will improve
the specific vocabulary and communication tools required foryou and your players to thrive in the beautiful game.

13

CELTA and TEFL courses
At BSC Education, our team have decades of teacher
training experience between them.
Whether you choose to take your CELTA online orin-person at one of our Training Centres in York or
Manchester, you can rely on us to give you all the
support you need to succeed.
We also offer TEFL online as an option if you want toteach abroad or see whether CELTA is right for you.

Our Career Support Scheme

We will give you a helping hand finding yourfirst teaching job with a guaranteed interview
at a BSC College or Young Learner centre in
the UK, Malta or Thailand. We also partner withrecruitment specialists around the world to help
you find the right job for you.

Course content
New for 2024 - Mixed Mode CELTA

The same qualification combining both face toface and online teaching practice, giving you areal competitive edge!

PROGRAMME DETAILS
Destinations: Manchester, York and Online
Intensity

Full-time CELTA
courses

Course Length

Face-to-face

4 weeks

Fully online

5 weeks

5 weeks

Details

Part-time CELTA
courses

Mixed mode

• Six hours’ assessed teaching practice per candidate
supervised by a course tutor

12 weeks

12 weeks• Peer observation of teaching practice (i.e. watching the othercandidates’ lessons)• Six hours’ directed observation of lessons

Available at: Manchester & YorkYou should also allow for 80 additional learning hours for course
preparation, reading, research, assignment writing and lesson
preparation.

Input and Teaching Practice: online using Microsoft Teams
Input and Teaching Practice: 3 weeks online using Microsoft
Teams and Cambridge online learning platform
2 weeks in-college
Input: using Cambridge online learning platform

Entry requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:• 18 years old and over

Teaching Practice: online using Microsoft Teams• Educated to a level suitable for higher education or university(A levels or equivalent)

Input: using Cambridge online learning platform• Competent in both written and spoken English (C1 minimum)

Teaching practice in college and online using
Microsoft Teams
Available at: Manchester and York14

• Supervised lesson planning

Input and Teaching Practice: in-college

Available at: Manchester & York
Fully online• Tutorial support and consultation

Feedback on teaching practice

Delivery Mode

Mixed modeYour CELTA course at BSC will include at least 120 hours ofcontact between candidates and course tutors, as well as:• Successful completion of an interview and a language
awareness test

Online courses
You will need access to a computer (not tablet), a stable Internet
connection, headphones and microphone and a quiet place tostudy and deliver teaching practice.
For all part time courses you will need a computer (not tablet) anda quiet place to study.

GET IN TOUCH

We have helped thousands of people start their teachingcareer – you can be next. +44 1273 977 702
celta@bsceducation.com

Thinking about CELTA but want to
explore the world of TEFL a bit more
before committing?
Sign up for takeTEFL, our 140 hour, online,
fully digital course today bsceducation.com

15

Exams at BSC Education
At BSC we don’t just prepare you for your English exam, ourManchester and Brighton colleges also allow you to take a variety
of exams in familiar surroundings.
We work closely with our preferred partners Mobile Testing
Solutions (MTS) to ensure a smooth and positive experience
for all exam takers.
You don’t need to attend a course to sit your test at ourcentres, but students who have had the right preparation
are more likely to pass first-time. Check our course pages
to find out more about our Exam Preparation courses.

Have a question about an upcoming
test or want to book online?
Visit bsceducation.com

Manchester Exam Centre

Looking to take an English exam?

Why choose BSC Manchester?

Then choose BSC Manchester. We run regular English exams at
our new Manchester college location in our purpose built exam
facility.

• Established exam centre in Manchester

BSC Manchester is an established authorised exam centre forCambridge Assessment English and the Occupational English
Test (OET), running examinations throughout the year.
Check our course pages to find out more about our exam
preparation courses and view our college and exam room via our
360 degree view on our Manchester page at bsceducation.com• Rated excellent and fully compliant in our most recent
inspections• Exam dates available throughout the year
• Purpose-built test centre in the heart of the city centre• Experienced test day teamEvery year, we help thousands of students achieve their English
language goals and succeed in their chosen English exam. You
can be next.

MTS

MTS is a global exam services company and experts inthe fields of paper-based and computer-delivered testing.
They have centres in or near BSC Colleges. Visit theirwebsite to find out more: www.mtsglobal.uk.com

LanguageCert

Brighton Exam Centre

BSC is proud to be a LanguageCert Examinations Partner. Through
BSC, you can purchase vouchers to book an online or Secure
English Language Test (SELT) LanguageCert exam. These exams arerecognised by UK Visa and Immigration (SELT only) and by an evergrowing number of international Higher Education establishments.

Our Brighton College is also an MTS exam centre

Get in touch today to find out more.

• IELTS

A variety of English language exams, both paper and computerbased, are available to take in the Brighton college through ourpartners MTS.
• APTIS ESOL
• LanguageCert SELT for UKVI

16

17

We’re here to help you
achieve great things
What our students say...
“After a few weeks of studying at BSC, my English ismuch better. I have more vocabulary and feel more
confident speaking now. It’s so important for me
because I travel for work and need to use English in
my daily life. Everyone who has a chance to have thisexperience should come and study at BSC.”
Helton, Brazil“I’ve been here for 6 weeks
and it was one of the bestexperiences I ever had. The
teachers are cheerful, nice toyou and everybody is lovely.
You can make friends pretty
easily. Brighton as a city isvery nice, people are always
smiling and everybody isrespectful. BSC is a very
good college. You can learn
a lot here, different cultures,
different type of people andEnglish. I’d definitely comehere again in the future.”Alp, Turkey

18“Brighton is very
beautiful and it is cooler
than London and it isquiet and has halalrestaurants for Muslims
and it is safe. This
college is very good.
I have made greatfriends and the teachers
are also very nice.”

Studying at BSC has been an
incredible experience and I
couldn’t have asked for a better
place to study English. The vibrantatmosphere, diverse culture, andfriendly people made my learningjourney unforgettable. BSC is notjust a place to study – it’s a place tothrive and grow!
Abdullah Almejbel, Kuwait

Hajaj, Kuwait“The BSC Manchester team gave me a lot of tips andthe best teachers to prepare for my IELTS exam. I
need a high score to get into the university here and
now I feel ready. The college offers a lot of activities
for the students so you can make friends and get
to know new places. Everyone is so friendly here at
BSC so don’t hesitate if you want to study here!”
Nicole, Peru

“I like spending time with people fromall over the world. The BSC teachers havehelped me a lot to improve my English
skills which will help me with my futurestudies and job. I had great fun here too!”“I have been here for just two weeks and I improved a lot in myspoken English. Everyone here is very friendly so I wasn’t shy inthe classes and I wasn’t scared of other people’s opinions. The
teachers also helped me a lot so I think BSC Education is a greatcollege to learn English.”Jáchym, Czech Republic“I had the best time here
at BSC. I had the great
opportunity to take English
lessons with very goodteachers and to meet amazing
people from different
countries. The college took
us to lots of great places, art
exhibitions, crazy golf and
the Pier. We had a great time.
I want to say a big thank you
because I feel that my English
has improved a lot and I had
the chance to live this uniqueexperience in England in areally fun city.”

Sofia, Italy

Panita, Thailand

19

Your study journeyYour Great Things Start Here experience begins before
you arrive, continues throughout your time with us andcarries on long into the future.
We have added personal touches to enhance youroverall experience and make you feel special at every
stage of your journey.

1Book yourcourse20

2Start studying

You can now start using
myBSC to take a level
test and create yourpersonalised
study plan.

Getting to College

Tea and biscuits

Our teams are committed to ensuring thatyou have a safe and problem-free journey
to college on your first day. You will receive
detailed information about your journey tocollege and our Student Experience teams
are available to help and support you if you
have any problems finding us on your firstmorning.

Join your friendly college
team for tea and biscuits every
Tuesday. This is a chance foryou to meet other students.
put your english into preacticeand try some traditional British
snacks.

3

Arrival atyour destination

We recommend arrivingon a Saturday to ensure
you have time to settle
into your new home.

4Your first day

We’re here to help you
find your way.
You will be warmly welcomedby our team and shown aroundthe college. You will complete
a placement test, including a
speaking assessment with one of
our teachers to assess your level
and you will be in class by the
first break.

5

First weekat college

We welcome you and arehere to offer you support
and give you advice.
We offer welcome
activities to help you
meet other students.

Keeping in touch
Our students tell us they make friends for life at BSC so we wantto make it easy for you to keep in touch with the people you meetduring your trip. You will be able to connect with other students
and receive updates from our team through our BSC alumni grouponce you leave.
As well as having access to myBSC for 3 months after you leave,
you can also book online lessons or discuss your future language
requirements on a video call with one of our team members.

6

7

8

9

Continued
engagement

Continued
learning

Graduation

Keep
in touch

Communication
workshops to help
you with your career,pronunciation andcommunication skills.
Practise yourEnglish on the social
programme and in
day-to-day life.

Regular tutorials
with your teachers.
Monitor your study
plan with myBSC.

Receive yourcertificate andend of course
report. Celebrate
your achievementwith a graduation
ceremony at yourcollege.

21

BSC’s Progress Guarantee
our pledge to your success
At BSC, we are 100% committed to your success. We have monitored, tracked and analysed
progress in-depth over a number of years. This means we are confident we know what it
takes to improve and reach the level you are capable of.
Our teaching methods and co-curricular activities are designed to help you reach your goals,
so if you commit to following your personal learning plan and the actions outlined below, we
will guarantee that your English level will improve within the specified timescale.

What WE will do:

What YOU will do:• Pre-arrival placement test, withfurther checks on arrival

Action 1: Attendance – to learn andimprove, you need to be in class. To
guarantee your progress you must attend
a minimum of 95% of your lessons.

• Create a Personal Learning
Plan (PLP) with you• Provide weekly progress tests toconsolidate learning and end of level tests• Give you a one-to-one tutorial every
4 weeks to review and update your PLP• Provide a varied and focused calendar
of workshops and social activities

Action 2: Participation – by actively
participating in all class activities, and regularly
joining our communication workshops andsocial programmes (three per week minimum)
you will put your language into practice anddefinitely improve. We ask you to maintaina score of 9/10 for class participation.
Action 3: Demonstration – show us
what you can do and see your progressfor yourself! Regular use of myBSC
and completion of all homework tasks
will guarantee your improvement.

If you follow the above actions, and your English does not improve accordingly*, we will offer you 4 weeks of free tuition(20 lessons per week), plus a two-hour one to one academic coaching session in order to maximise your progress further.
*Attainment concerns must be raised with the College Manager at least 2 weeks prior to departure

22

Progression timelines
25/30 LESSONS PER WEEK

EXAM

Elementary (A1/A2)

Elementary (A1/A2)
IELTS 0-2.5
TOEFL iBT 8-23

10 WEEKS
Pre-Intermediate (A2+)

10 WEEKSIntermediate (B1)

20 LESSONS PER WEEK

10 WEEKS

20 WEEKS

IELTS 3.0-3.5
TOEFL iBT 24-56
Cambridge A2 Key

IELTS 4.0-5.0
TOEFL iBT 57-86
Cambridge B1 Preliminary
B1 Business Preliminary

10 WEEKS

12 WEEKS
Pre-Intermediate (A2+)

12 WEEKSIntermediate (B1)

12 WEEKS

24 WEEKS

12 WEEKSIntermediate Plus
(B1+/B2)30 WEEKS

10 WEEKS
Upper Intermediate(B2/B2+)40 WEEKS

IELTS 5.5-6.5
TOEFL iBT 87-109
TOEIC 785-944
Cambridge B2 First

10 WEEKS
Advanced (C1)50 WEEKS

10 WEEKS
Proficient (C2)60 WEEKSIntermediate Plus
(B1+/B2)

36 WEEKS

12 WEEKS
Upper Intermediate(B2/B2+)48 WEEKS

IELTS 7.0-8.0
TOEFL iBT 110-120
TOEIC 945-990
Cambridge C1 Advanced

12 WEEKS
Advanced (C1)60 WEEKS

IELTS 8.5-9.0
Cambridge C2 Proficiency

12 WEEKS
Proficient (C2)72 WEEKS

23

Academic
Partnerships
An increasing aspect of our work has
involved creating partnerships withhigher education establishments,
providing pre-sessional, in-sessionaland bespoke language courses fortheir international students.

Tailored programmes for groups
We have a proven experience in delivering EAP (English for
Academic Purposes) and ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
programmes to thousands of students, through successful
partnerships with institutions such as:• Kings College London (KCL)• Buckinghamshire New University (BNU)• Ecole de Management de Normandie (EMN) – Oxford andDublin Campuses
We can adapt our programmes to suit different needs, whether
you choose bespoke programmes, online or hybrid learning,
and are flexible to the needs of our clients.
• As an experienced provider of University Pathway
Programmes, BSC understands the pressures and demands
on university students studying in a language other thantheir own and uses this expertise to support the creation anddelivery of each course• The hallmarks of 21st Century education - adaptability,
flexibility, creativity, with a collaborative approach and atrusted partner by your side
• Partnering with a range of exam bodies, including PeopleCert,
Pearson and DMI - all global leaders in the assessment andcertification of professional skills - we offer a range of exams
that give students a trusted qualification to take into their
futureTo find out more about becoming a valued BSC partner, pleasecontact partnerships@bsceducation.com

At BSC we are able to tailor any of our courses to offer
your group outstanding learning and cultural experiencesin any of our year-round colleges.
From our flagship English Language Training
course to Exam Preparation, English for SpecificPurposes to particular areas of Teacher Training,
we will gladly work with you to ensure your groupgets exactly what they need.
Your students can study in closed groups, or join
our existing English Language Training classes.
We can include exams, activities and excursions,accommodation and more. Whatever you
need, you can be sure to still receive the sameprofessional academic expertise and BSC ‘GreatThings Start Here’ experience.

Examples of recent tailored
programmes include:• English plus TOEIC (for Engineering
Students from France)• English for Legal Professionals (for alarge, government sponsored group from
Kazakhstan)• English for Food and Wine(for hospitality professionals from Italy)• English plus cultural programme forteenagers (for groups from Brazil andKuwait)• Teaching IELTS Reading & Writing (forTeaching Assistants in an English private
school)• Assessment and Progress Tracking in
English Language Teaching (for school
principals from Belgium)

Get in touch with us today to start theconversation groups@bsceducation.com

Kings College London

24

25

Professional Diploma
in digital marketing
We are excited to announce our official partnershipwith the Digital Marketing Institute, the global
standard in Digital Marketing Certifications.

Course Location Overview
Course Name

LondonBrighton

Edinburgh

Manchester

York

Online**English Language Training
Skills for Success
IELTS Preparation

DMI has over 220,000 members worldwide in 135 countries
and a Global Industry Advisory Panel made up of industry
professionals working in companies such as Meta, LinkedIn,
Google, IBM, HubSpot, Kantar and more. All DMI programmes
are developed with their council of leading global marketeers,
ensuring they continue to be the world leader in digital marketingskills development.
BSC will be launching the partnership with a suite of self-guided,
blended, and face to face courses, starting with the Professional
Diploma in Digital Marketing, followed shortly by our DMI
Specialist courses in Social Media Marketing, Search Marketing,and Digital Strategy and Planning.
These courses can be combined with English Language courses,
giving our students the opportunity to study English and focus onan additional area of professional development.

Assessment
Assessment is one two-hour exam. These are administered byour testing partner, Pearson Vue.
The exam is split into three sections. Candidates need toachieve a minimum of 60% to pass the exam. Your examination
fee is included in the price but subsequent re-sits due to failed
attempts will incur a fee of approximately €60 or local currency
equivalent payable directly to Pearson Vue when you book yourrepeat attempt.

Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing
Approximately 30 hours of learning content

OET Preparation
English Focus for Exams

1

Introduction to Digital Marketing

English Focus for Business2

Content Marketing

Private Lessons

3

Social Media Marketing4

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

5

Paid Search (PPC) with Google Ads

English for Arts & Culture

6

YouTube and Display Advertising

English for Social Media Marketing

7

Email Marketing8

Website Optimization

9

Analytics Using Google Analytics

Edinburgh Festival Programme

10

Digital Marketing Strategy

English for Law*

English for Tourism & Hospitality

English for Business Professionals

English for Football Coaching**

COMING SOON

Additional Professional Development courses, dates,
and locations. Launching in early 2024.

English for Prompt Engineers*
Tailored Group Courses*
CELTA
takeTEFL*These courses are available for closed groups only**BSC Education only offers select courses online – Teacher Training or Tailored Group Courses.
Please contact us if you’d like to know more

26

27

Learning English
around the world
The UK is still the number one choice forinternational students who want to learn
English, but with BSC you can also choose
from other popular global destinations
and receive the same expert tuition andoutstanding experience. Find out more
about our iconic locations over the next
few pages.

EDINBURGH

Famous for: The iconic castle and the
Edinburgh Festival.
Choose BSC Edinburgh for: A dynamic
college in a cultural, cosmopolitan city.

YORK

Famous for: Medieval history, chocolate and great
street names including Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate.
Choose BSC York for: A friendly college in an historic
British city.

MANCHESTER

Famous for: World famous football clubs, industry
and iconic music scene. The city’s emblem is the busy
worker bee.
Choose BSC Manchester for: A highly rated college inthe UK’s home of sport, music and innovation.
Brighton

LONDON

Famous for: Historic landmarks, red double decker
buses and a world-leading theatre district. 40% of
London is green space and open water.

Great Things Start Here…

Choose BSC London for: A vibrant college in one of
the world’s most popular tourist destinations.

BRIGHTON

Famous for: The Pier, the seaside and fish & chips
Choose BSC Brighton for: A welcoming college in atruly diverse, inclusive and international city.

LondonBANGKOK

Famous for: Historical temples,night markets and vibrant city
culture.

Malta

28

EdinburghChoose BSC Bangkok
for: A warm welcome andinternational experience inamazing Thailand.

MALTA

Famous for: Beautiful beaches, delicious
food and warm hospitality.
Choose BSC Malta for: A friendly
college in a stunning building to explore
an exciting Mediterranean culture.

29

BSC Central London

Great things start at BSC Central
LondonSet in the heart of this dynamic,
cosmopolitan city, BSC London is just a
short walk from world-famous sites
including Covent Garden, Oxford Street,the British Museum, St Paul’s Cathedral andthe River Thames.

Immerse yourself in this energetic city and discoverwhy 9 million people call London home.

College facilities

NearbyTube stop

In front of college

Shops and Restaurants

2 minutes

Leather Lane and Hatton Garden

5 minutes

British Museum

15 minutes

Covent Garden

15 minutes

Centrallocation

Collaborationhub

Academic workshops
specialist centre

Employability
workshops“This place is more than learning English, I am learning all about theculture in London and exploring the city with international friends. The
BSC teachers here are really motivating and enthusiastic and they lookafter you – I feel my personality has also developed! I will join myuniversity course confident in my English and making new friends.”
Sine, Turkey

Student resource
centrePopular Nationalities
BrazilFranceThere’s no place quite like
London; full of history, heritageand culture combined withan eclectic mix of people.
Whether you’re looking for
shopping, restaurants, nightlife or
famous landmarks and museums,
London really has it all.

Germany
World-famous
landmarks

Exciting
capital city

Social Programme

Accommodation

The college runs a varied weeklysocial programme. A typicalmonth can include boat tours on
the River Thames, visits to the
British Museum, Natural History
Museum, or Science Museum,
and walking tours of the city.

Student Residence, Homestay
and Shared House options
available.
Visit bsceducation.com
for further details.

See bsceducation.com
for sample programmes.

Italy
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
TurkeyMulticulturalcharacter

BSC London, North Building, Staple Inn Buildings, 335 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7PX

30

More information about BSC Central London can be found online at bsceducation.com

31

BSC Brighton
Great things start at BSC Brighton
BSC Brighton is just a short walk from
Brighton train station and has a wide rangeof shops and restaurants in nearby Seven
Dials.

College facilities

NearbyBars and cafés

2 minutes

North Laine

5 minutes

Brighton railway station

8 minutes

Royal Pavilion

9 minutes

Brighton Pier

20 minutes

Centrallocation

Collaborationhub

Academic workshops
specialist centre

Employability
workshops

Soak up the atmosphere at this famous seaside city
whilst making friends from all corners of the globe.

“It was a nice experience and I enjoyed it. BSC was an excellent
college. Thank you for helping me improve my English somuch as it will help me with finding a job. Thank you BSC.”
Mohammed, UAE

Student resource
centrePopular Nationalities
BrazilFranceBrighton is a vibrant seaside destination full of
culture, unique attractions and exciting festivals
for you to discover. Wander through its quirky
lanes, enjoy afternoons at the beach or takepart in the city’s frequent activities and events.
Often known as ‘London by the sea’, you’ll findplenty of fantastic places to eat and drink here.
Plus, if you want to experience the real London
and all its famous attractions, you can be there
in less than an hour by train.

Germany
Lots of festivals
and events

Seasidelocation

Accommodation

Our weekly social programme
offers a wide range of events rangeof events, whether walking toursof the city, attending festivals andevents, or showing students where
the best cuisine can be found.

Student residence, shared houseand homestay options available.
Another option is a shared house.
Visit bsceducation.com
for further details.

See bsceducation.com
for sample programmes.

Italy
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
TurkeyLively andwelcoming

BSC Brighton, Vantage Point, New England Street, Brighton, BN1 4GW

32Social ProgrammeMore information about BSC Brighton can be found online at bsceducation.com

33

BSC Manchester
Great things start at BSC Manchester
Located in the centre of Manchester, ourcollege is the perfect place to study English
whilst experiencing life in a lively and exciting
location. This is a newly converted historicbuilding with bright and spacious classrooms.
BSC Manchester also boasts an impressive
rooftop terrace! Students enjoy relaxing in
the Collaboration Hub and also exploring themany cafés and restaurants nearby.

Manchester is known for many things: industry,science and academic achievements, world famous
bands and of course, football!
Everyone from Manchester will tell you it’s thebest city in the world and it’s easy to see why.
The city’s symbol is the bee, representing theenergy, community and spirit that you’ll find here.
Known as the ‘capital of the North’ Manchester
boasts two of the biggest football clubs in theworld – United and treble winners City and ishome to MediaCityUK – an international hub fortechnology and innovation.
There is a thriving music scene to enjoy as well
as a wide variety of bars, restaurant andactivities.
34

NearbyCollege facilities

Islamic Centre and Mosque

4 minutes

Canal Street

5 minutes

Piccadilly Train Station

5 minutes

Manchester Art Gallery

8 minutes

Manchester Cathedral

14 minutes

National Football Museum

14 minutes

Centrallocation

Collaboration
hubStudent Resource
centreEmployability
workshops

RoofterraceSpecialist teacher
training centre

Visit bsceducation.com to check out
Young Learner courses that we offer inpartnership with Manchester City FC!’.

Popular Nationalities
BrazilItaly
FranceHub of sport,
technology & innovation

Lively city
centreThrivingmusic scene

BSC Manchester, 7 Chatham Street, Manchester, M1 3AYSocial Programme:

Accommodation:

Japan

There’s plenty to do in Manchesterand our social programme offers
many activities including
conversation club, film nights,
bowling and visits to galleries andmuseums. You can also bookweekend trips to a range ofdestinations across the UK.

Student residence andhomestay options available.

KuwaitVisit bsceducation.com
for further details.

See bsceducation.com
for sample programmes.

Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
ThailandTurkeyMore information about BSC Manchester can be found online at bsceducation.com

35

BSC YorkGreat things start at BSC YorkHoused in delightful Georgian buildings
on a quiet street in the city centre, ourcollege is the ideal location from which
to explore this culturally rich city.

NearbyCollege facilities

Betty’s Tea Room

2 minutes

Ouse River Boat Cruises

5 minutes

The Jorvik Viking Centre

5 minutes

York Minster

6 minutes

City Walls

8 minutes

York Mosque and Islamic Centre 20 minutes

Explore the museums, monuments and medievalarchitecture of one of England’s most historic cities.
The city of York is bursting with history,
from its narrow cobbled streets to its
ancient city walls and the awe-inspiring
York Minster.
It’s a small, friendly city that’s easy to
get around and students will find a wide
range of restaurants, cafés andattractions to enjoy.

“I decided to study at BSC York to improve my IELTS score. It has
now increased from 5 to 6 – I’m very proud of myself! When I firstarrived I was a little nervous but now I think of BSC York as mysecond home – I love this place!”
Ned, Thailand

Collaboration
hubStudent Resource
centreEmployability
workshops

Outdoorspace

Academicworkshops

Popular Nationalities
BrazilChina
Italy

Historic city

Easy toget around

Social Programme

Accommodation

KuwaitEvery week the college organises
a variety of social activities thatare perfect for meeting new
people and practising your English.
Activities include meals out,
museum trips, live music nights aswell as theatre and cinema trips.

Student residence andhomestay options available.

Japan

Visit bsceducation.com
for further details.

See bsceducation.com
for sample programmes.
Friendly andwelcoming

BSC York, 7 New Street, York, YO1 8RA

36

Centrallocation

Saudi Arabia
Spain
Switzerland
TaiwanThailandMore information about BSC York can be found online at bsceducation.com

37

BSC Edinburgh
Great things start at BSC Edinburgh
Located on historic Palmerston Place, BSC
Edinburgh is just a 5-minute walk to
Edinburgh Haymarket train station andclose to the main attractions and sights ofthe city centre.
Edinburgh’s geographical position andtransport links make it easy to explore thefamous highlands and coast as well as
Glasgow, Scotland’s second city.

Culture, literature, history and beauty –wonderfully diverse Edinburgh has got it all!
The capital of Scotland and one ofEurope’s most beautiful cities,
Edinburgh boasts a rich history just
waiting to be discovered.
Overflowing with culture and famed for
its theatre and annual arts festival,
Edinburgh is fun and vibrant; theperfect place to meet new people
whilst studying English, and continuing
your learning journey.

38

NearbyCafes & restaurants
Haymarket Station
Chabad of Edinburgh
Princes Street
Dar al-Arqam Mosque
Edinburgh Castle
National Museum of Scotland

College facilities
2 mins5 mins12 mins
15 mins
15 mins
20 mins
25 mins“BSC Edinburgh College is close to my train station and has lovely views
from the classrooms. I’m learning new things in English and the classes
are enjoyable and helpful which makes me feel motivated. The staff are
friendly and well-qualified plus my teacher Catriona very supportive.
All in all, my experience here in Edinburgh has been unforgettable!
Sukhraj, India

Centrallocation

Collaboration
hubStudent Resource
centreEmployability
workshops

Outdoorspace

Academicworkshops

Popular Nationalities
Italy
Switzerland
Spain

Famous Edinburgh
Fringe Festival

City Centre - UNESCOWorld Heritage Site

Social Programme

Accommodation

Edinburgh is an exciting city withlots to do. We offer activities
throughout the week that may
include a city walking tour, Scotch
Whisky Experience, live music,
pub nights, conversation club,
bowling and much more.

Student residence andhomestay options available.
Visit bsceducation.com
for further details.

See bsceducation.com
for sample programmes.
Vibrant
university city

BSC Edinburgh, 28 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AL

More information about BSC Edinburgh can be found online at bsceducation.com

FranceGermany
KuwaitSaudi Arabia
South Korea
Japan
Brazil39

Accommodation
We are proud to offer high-quality accommodation during yourstay with us. From your first week and throughout your stay withus, we will make sure you feel happy with your accommodationand comfortable in your chosen city.

Vita, Manchester

Student Residence
Available: All locations

Homestay
Available: All locations

Make friends and enjoy a vibrantsocial life in an international student
residence. Our residence options areeither within walking distance to ourcolleges or are easily accessible via
public transport.

Single or Twin room in a family home,with access to a shared bathroom.

Student House
Available: Brighton

Homestay +Available: All locations

In a student house you will sharefacilities with other adults who may
be studying or working. Some houses
offer the option of a private
bathroom. A student house is perfectfor those seeking a taste ofindependence in their chosen city.

Single room in a family home, withaccess to an en-suite or private
bathroom.

Vita, London
Vita, York

Living in homestay accommodation
will provide you with the change tolive within a home environment andexperience culture first hand.

Vita, YorkBritannia Study Hotel, Brighton

For full accommodation details and to see options available at all ourcolleges please visit bsceducation.com

Vita, York40

Britannia Study Hotel, Brighton

Vita, Manchester

Vita, Manchester

41

Early booking offers
Enjoy up to 25% off all
English Language Training and
IELTS courses in 2023 and 2024

When can I start the course?
The majority of our courses start every
Monday throughout the year.
How long can I study for?
The minimum is 1 week but you can study
for as long as you want – up to 1 year if
you wish!

Check out our offers below:
20% off tuition when you book up to
8 weeks in 2023 and 2024

Can I do course work on my mobile
phone?
No, you need to bring a laptop or tablet
for certain activities which are not mobile
phone compatible/adaptive.

25% off tuition
when you book 9 weeks or more

What is the minimum age?
16 years old. Please note that there is anadditional student support supplement(£15 per week) for all 16-17 year olds.

Get your discount when you book before
30th November 2023.
Offer Terms and Conditions• Valid for bookings made before 30th November 2023.
• All bookings must be for a minimum of two weeks.
• Discount is on courses only. Accommodation and extras
not included.
• This offer is only valid for English Language Training or
IELTS courses• This offer cannot be combined with any other promotions
currently available.
• Discounts do not apply to private lessons.
• Discounts do not apply to Young Learner programmes.

42

Here are some of the most common questions.
For anything else please get in touch.

This is a great time to improve yourcommunication skills and develop your career
opportunities with us.

Free registration fee for Edinburgh andBrighton colleges when you book 9 weeks ormore (varies by region)
For more information and additional offers,
contact your Regional Manager or our Direct
Sales team via bsceducation.com

FAQs

How do I book my course?
You can easily book and pay for yourcourse online. Alternatively, you cancontact us on info@bsceducation.com fora list of authorised BSC representatives inyour country.
Do I need to pay a deposit?
Yes. We ask for a deposit of 20% tosecure the course and accommodation if
you require it. Full payment must be
received in full 28 days prior to the course
start date. Bookings made within 14 daysof arrival must be paid in full at the time ofbooking.

Do I need a visa to study at your college?
Your course length, type and place ofstudy affect which visa to apply for. Please
consult the UK Government website orcheck with a British Consulate or embassy
in your country of residence.
How many students are there in eachclass?
We have a maximum of 14 students perclass.
Where do the other students come from?
From all over the world! We have students
from Europe, South America, Asia andAfrica. Depending on the time of year, wehave up to 35 different nationalities in ourcolleges at any one time!
Tell me about your teachers
We select our teachers very carefully.
They are all professionally qualified andexperienced in teaching English as aforeign language and all have many moreskills that they bring with them to theclassroom. Our teachers bring energy andenthusiasm to their lessons, making yourlanguage learning journey stimulating andenjoyable.
Are all course materials included?
Course materials for English Language
Training classes are available for use
while studying at BSC, at no extra charge.
Discounts are available for any books

purchased through BSC or partner
portals. Students studying Skills for
Success receive a book to keep uponcompletion of the course. All students will
have access to myBSC during their stayand for 3 months post-departure. To
optimise your study journey, we strongly
recommend bringing your laptop or tablet
for use in class and at home.
Will I receive an end of course
certificate?
At the end of your course, you will receivea certificate as part of your graduation
ceremony. This certificate will state thetype and duration of your course, yourattendance percentage as well as thelevel at which you studied.
Is there internet access available?
All BSC colleges and accommodation
include Wi-Fi internet access.
What should I do if I need to talk tosomeone about any aspect of my stay?
If you need to talk to us about yourcourse, accommodation or any otheraspect of your stay, please let us know assoon as possible. You will find detailed
information about the complaints
procedure and who to contact on our
website.

Insurance. Before you arrive in the UK, we strongly recommend that you take out insurance for your own financial and personal
security. You can take out your own insurance or take out the international student policy offered by Endsleigh which has been
specifically designed for overseas students studying in the UK. Insurance is available from £6.80 per week. Organising this isextremely easy and can be done at the same time as booking your course.

43

Coming soon...
We are very excited about our new colleges in Malta and Bangkok,
Thailand, which will be opening in early 2024. Both colleges are in beautiful,central locations, and we will be offering a range of courses including:
English Language Training
English for Specific Purposes

Skills for Success
University Pathways

Discover more!
Stay connected with us
Follow us on social media and check out the BSC blog
for tips, tricks and useful advice about learning English.
You’ll also find awesome videos, student success stories
and news about upcoming events in our colleges!
Facebook: facebook.com/bsceducationgroup
Instagram: instagram.com/bsc_education
YouTube: youtube.com/@BSCEducationGroup
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/school/bsceducation

BANGKOKMALTA

Famous for:
Historical temples, night markets
and vibrant city culture.

Famous for:
Beautiful beaches, delicious foodand warm hospitality.

Choose BSC Bangkok for:A warm welcome and international
experience in amazing Thailand.

Choose BSC Malta for:A friendly college in a stunningbuilding to explore an exciting
Mediterranean culture.

Contact details
Tel: +44 (0)1273 977 702
info@bsceducation.com
bsceducation.com

For more information bsceducation.com

4445