Our Courses

Exam Preparation Courses

IELTS for university access, Cambridge to enhance your CV, OET to kickstart your career in healthcare - whatever exam you plan on sitting, BSC has a course to help you practise and prepare.

IELTS preparation

Start Date: any Monday, or specific start dates in Brighton Course Length: minimum 1 week Min. Level: B1 Available in: all locations 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 dedicated to the skills, language and exam practice you need to achieve your desired result. Add 10 afternoon lessons of Skills for Academic Success to fully prepare yourself for the exam, university and future study.

General English Plus Exam Preparation

Start Date: any Monday Course Length: minimum 1 week Min. Level: B1 Available in: all locations Combine General English 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 General English plus one two-hour private lesson per week. Guided study advice and exam practice will also be provided.

Cambridge Exam Preparation Courses B2 First (FCE) and C1 Advanced (CAE)

Start Date: check specific location Course Length: 6 or 4 weeks Min. Level: FCE = B2 CAE = C1 Available in: London, Manchester, York Internationally recognised certificates of English language proficiency, these qualifications help enhance your CV and university applications and can provide a real focus for personal growth and achievement in your language-learning journey. Course components: 20 lessons of General English plus 10 exam focused lessons in the afternoon with further guidance for self study and revisions.

OET (Occupational English Test) Preparation

Start Date: first Monday of the month Course Length: minimum 1 week Min. Level: B2 Available in: Manchester (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 need to pass this exam. Using OET material from respected publishers 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: 20 morning lessons dedicated to the skills, language and exam practice you need to achieve your desired result. Add 10 lessons of Skills for Success to fully prepare yourself for the exam and your future career.

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.

English for Tourism and Hospitality

Start Date: check specific location Course Length: 2 weeks Min. Level: B1+ Available in: York and London 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 For the budding art critic, cinephile or all round culture vulture – this course will expand your vocabulary and give you the opportunity to review, critique and converse confidently in all things art and culture.

English for Social Media Marketing

Start Date: check specific location 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 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 daily tasks. Learners will explore situations such as meetings and networking, writing emails, reports and proposals. Feedback will also be given on sample work documents through homework projects and assignments.

Course Location

Overview

Course Name London Brighton Manchester York

General English

IELTS Preparation

OET Preparation

Cambridge B2 First Preparation

Cambridge C1 Advanced Preparation

Skills for Academic & Career Success

English plus Exam Preparation / plus Private Lessons ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Private Lessons only

English for Tourism and Hospitality

English for Arts and Culture ✓

English for Social Media Marketing

English for Business Professionals