Our English Courses in Bristol
BLC offers a range of daytime courses which are based on a communicative teaching approach. Courses are made up of 20 or 30 lessons of 45 minutes per week.
Please note that all of our daytime courses are subject to availability at the time of application. Some courses only run within set dates, including the Cambridge Exams, TOEIC, TOEFL and Business. Please see below for full details.
*Please apply by 5pm Tuesday for classes starting the following Monday.
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Business English, the University Foundation programme and all other courses are open to students age 18 and over. Students aged 16 and 17 can join the Intensive Classes (Intensive English, PET, FCE, CAE, IELTS, TOEIC or Business). Those aged 13-17 can also choose the Junior Summer Programme.
These courses are for anyone who wants to improve their English, either for further studies, business, or personal requirements. The courses are imaginative and stimulating and use the most up-to-date teaching methods and materials. Based on a communicative teaching approach, class programmes focus on quickly developing effective skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Watch Video: General And Intensive English Courses
| Start Date: |
Any Monday |
| Course length: |
1 - 52 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
30 (Intensive);
20 (General); |
| Level: |
Elementary to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! This course is for more advanced students who wish to take the internationally recognised IELTS test. This course is of particular interest if you want to go on to study at university in the UK, Australia or New Zealand. The course focuses on exam practice and techiniques to help you achieve the highest grade possible. Year round courses are combined with General English and Intensive summer programmes are specially tailored for students intending to study at university in the Autumn.
Watch Video: University Preparation Courses
| Start Date: |
Any Monday during term time |
| Course length: |
1 - 48 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
30 |
| Level: |
Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! The Bristol Language Centre is offering students the opportunity to study an excellent foundation programme.
The BLC Foundation programme is the perfect preparation for students planning undergraduate study in the UK and many students have progressed to local universities. This programme includes academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and cultural orientation.
Watch Video: University Preparation Courses
| Start Date: |
17/9/12 |
| Course length: |
39 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
30 |
| Level: |
IELTS 4.5 or equivalent |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! This course is designed for individuals or groups of professionals who need to develop important skills such as giving speeches or presentations, note taking and report and letter writing. The course will improve your knowledge of business language and communication for personal or professional requirements. You can decide which area you would like to specialise in and the course uses the most up-to-date teaching methods and materials, including e-mail and internet resources.
The deadline for applications for the autumn term is 2nd September.
Watch Video: Business English Courses
| Start Date: |
Any Monday between 26/3 - 20/4, 18/6 - 7/9 and 5/11 - 30/11/12 |
| Course length: |
4-12 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
30 |
| Level: |
Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! PET (Preliminary English Test), FCE (First Certificate in English), CAE (Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
These courses are for students who wish to take the internationally recognised PET, FCE, CAE TOEFL or TOEIC examinations. These courses will improve your level of English, job opportunities and chances of university entrance. They are highly intensive programmes of language development which focus on the major skills that are required for the examination, including pronunciation and study skills.
Watch Video: Examination Preparation Courses
(*) This is the ideal length of time but you can choose the length of course according to your needs.
| Start Date: |
3/1, 19/3 or 17/9 for PET, FCE and CAE | 26/3, 18/6 or 5/11 for TOEIC | 2/7 - 31/8 for TOEFL |
| Course length: |
10-12 weeks for Cambridge, 4 - 12 weeks for TOEIC(*) |
| Lessons per week: |
30 |
| Level: |
Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! The Bristol Language Centre EAP programme is for academically qualified students who need to improve their English language level before starting a degree programme at a UK university. Students learn academic study skills which are vital for success on a university course. You will develop academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills, while learning to adapt to life in the UK.
It is a twelve week programme, with start dates in January, April and September 2012.
* Entry level IELTS 4.0
Watch Video: Examination Preparation Courses
| Start Date: |
9/1, 9/4 or 24/9 |
| Course length: |
12 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
30 |
| Level: |
Pre-Intermediate to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! Throughout July and August The Bristol Language Centre runs summer courses which offer intensive tuition in groups combined with a social activity programme, for juniors. In this way, you can improve your English, while learning about British life and culture, in a relaxed atmosphere. The morning English language programme uses up-to-date materials including movies, songs and theatre performance. Students will produce their own magazine during the course.
Download BLC Summer Juniors Homestay Programme 2012 here
| Start Date: |
Any Monday from 2/7 - 10/8 2012 |
| Course length: |
2-5 weeks |
| Lessons per week: |
20 lessons of 45 minutes plus social activity programme |
| Level: |
Elementary to advanced |
| Class size: |
Maximum 14 students |
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Apply now! For students who wish to supplement their class lessons, feel they have a particular language requirement, or are studying English for a specific purpose, one to one lessons are available on request.
| Start Date: |
Any weekday |
| Course length: |
As required |
| Lessons per week: |
One to one lessons are taught outside of the daily timetable and are subject to teacher availability. Once one to one lessons are confirmed, the fee will be included in your enrollment documents. |
| Level: |
Elementary to advanced |
| Class size: |
1 |
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