Student Stories

Our Courses

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

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

All courses include:

Personal myBSC account

First-day placement test Collaboration Hub Communication workshops

Job club workshops Progress report 1-to-1 tutorial End-of-course report BSC certificate of attendance

Our Courses at a Glance

General English

Page 16 From breakthrough to advanced, our General English courses give you the skills you need to communicate with confidence.

Skills for Career and Academic Success

Page 16-17 Real-world preparation and development to enhance your communication skills for work or study. A perfect accompaniment to our General English programme.

Exam Preparation Courses

Page18 & 19 Intensive or with a General English component; we offer courses to help you pass the exam you need for study, work or personal achievement.

English for Specific Purposes

Page 20 Focused English courses helping you to develop your vocabulary and communication skills with particular careers and interests in mind. One-to-One* Private lessons are available at all colleges to suit your needs and daily routine. Lessons are 60 minutes long and the content is agreed between student and teacher.

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50 minute lesson time Interactive lessons Individual assessment Progress tracking & guarantee Qualified & professional teachers Real-world tasks Learning outside the classroom

myBSC:

This online study platform is your portal to the BSC world. Ideal for practice and self-study before, during and after your stay. You can: • Build your study skills pre-arrival • Complete your pre-arrival level test • Develop a study plan • Track progress and view tutorials • Access exam practice material • Keep practising and improving post-departure

Your Study Journey

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

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Getting to College

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

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Book your course Start studying

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

Arrival at your destination

Arrive on a Saturday to ensure you have time to settle into your new home. Welcome activity

Welcome Activity

It is important to us that you feel welcomed, supported and excited from the moment you arrive. On the Sunday before your course starts, you are invited to take part in our welcome activity to meet other students and get to know some of our team. There is also Tea & Biscuits on Tuesday where you have the opportunity to meet and socialise with teachers and students from different classes. You can continue to socialise with students and practice your English by signing up for our weekly activities programme.

Your first day

We’re here to help you find your way. You will be warmly welcomed by our team and shown around the college. You will complete a placement test to assess your level and will be in class by the first break.

Student Ambassadors

Our Student Ambassadors will welcome you on your first day and are here to offer you support and give you advice. They are an integral part of the BSC family and work closely with the Student Experience team to ensure that you feel supported and have a memorable experience at BSC.

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Keeping in Touch

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

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First week at college

Our Student Ambassadors will welcome you and are here to offer you support and give you advice. We offer welcome activities to help you meet other students.

Continued engagement

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

Continued learning

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

Graduation

Receive your certificate and end of course report. Celebrate your achievement with a graduation ceremony at your college.