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#mybellstory
inspiring english courses
for adults (aged 16+) 2016
60
YEARS
OF TEACHING
EXPERTISE
AURELIO
IBRAHIM
MARTINA
MUSTAFA
COLLEEN
CAROLINA
INes
Welcome to Bell
Where teachers treat you as an individual and help you
achieve your dreams by unlocking the power of English.
Since our first school opened in 1955, we’ve created success
stories for over a million students – read our student stories
and join us to start writing your Bell story today.
#mybellstory
share your
Bell story
A big thank you
Thank you to all students who studied with us in 2015. A special thanks goes
to those students and staff members who feature in this brochure.
Bell Educational Trust is a
Tier 4 Sponsor
on the UKVI register of sponsors
UNLOCK THE POWER
OF ENGLISH
YOUR BELL STORY STARTS HERE
THE BELL STORY
SO FAR...
our courses include:
“
To me, Bell is tradition
plus innovation. The school
offers a beautiful study
environment. The method of
teaching is really innovative,
it’s very interactive
Aurelio, from Brazil
”
course materials
FIRST CLASS
STUDY
LOCATIONS
regular 1 to 1 tutorials
A wide range of
study resources
HISTORIC
UNIVERSITY
CITY OF
CAMBRIDGE
22
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OUTSTANDING
EDUCATION
LEARNING
THE BELL WAY
personalised experience
with new modular
course options
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a trip or activity
every week
LONDON
A VIBRANT
CAPITAL CITY
24
12
accommodation
our courses:
effective english
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ielts exam preparation
16
cambridge exam preparation
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business english
04
city orientation tour
accommodation 260
language in action
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free scanning, printing
and photocopying
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98%
27
of students said
bell’s teaching
matched or
exceeded their
expectations
a weekly programme
of social activities
use of sports
facilities*
comprehensive
insurance
*Cambridge only.
Bell Educational Trust is a
Tier 4 Sponsor
on the UKVI register of sponsors
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THE STORY SO FAR...
#mybellstory
HOW ONE MAN’s VISION CHANGED MILLIONS OF LIVES
YEARS
1986
lasting friendships
Luisa, from Italy, became friends with Sonia Gandhi
(then Sonia Maino), now the President of the Indian
National Congress, while studying with Bell in the 1960s.
Luisa and Sonia used to visit The Varsity restaurant in
Cambridge where Sonia met Rajiv Gandhi, former Prime
Minister of India.
Bell opens its first school
in London. Today Bell
London offers Effective
English, IELTS preparation
and Business English
courses.
LEFT: LUISA, BELL CAMBRIDGE 2015
EXPERIENCE
2011
“
Generations at Bell
My father came here when he was a child. He liked
it very much so he wanted me to come here. English is
very important in the world and I need it for school and
university. At the beginning I couldn’t speak at all and
now it’s much better
Mecit studied with Bell in 1976 and went on to become
an English teacher in his native country of Turkey – his
lifelong dream. Both his son and daughter have since
studied at Bell. His daughter’s dream is to study medicine,
so Bell arranged a tour of Addenbrooke’s Hospital. She
hopes to return as an intern.
Bell Cambridge enjoys
a multi-million pound
refurbishment.
”
FRANK BELL
ABOVE: mecit and his daughter on a return visit to bell, 2015
RIGHT: InEs, from Switzerland
VISION BECOMES REALITY
I would not have got into
“university
without Bell.
Since 1955, Bell has grown from one prestigious English
language school in Cambridge to an internationally
recognised, high-quality education business which
unlocks the world for its students through learning
English and learning in English. We have taught over one
million students and teachers internationally.
They wouldn’t even have
considered me and now
I am in the best place for
business in London
sandro, from italy
I came to Bell to
“improve
my English for my
changing lives
job. The course has helped
me to improve my English
and grammar. Now I can
go back and speak English
more confidently
After Sandro finished high school with a lower grade than
he wanted, he came to Bell to get a good IELTS score to
increase his prospects. After his English course, he went
on to study on our University Foundation Programme,
gained a Distinction, and is now at one of the best
universities in the UK (Cass Business School in London).
”
bell cambridge. 1960s
1916
Founder Frank Bell was born
in Calcutta, india
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1939-1945
Right: martina, from italy
As a prisoner of war during World war II,
Frank taught his fellow prisoners
Spanish and French, which led to the
creation of a secret university. During
this time he became convinced that the
route to international cooperation and
understanding lay in learning
1955
Frank establishes the
first Bell school at
9 Cranmer Road in Cambridge
”
1986
Bell launches its FIRST young
learner summer programme at
the Leys School, cambridge,
which still runs today
2004
Bell Launches its first
University Foundation
Programme in Cambridge
2007
BELL RUNS THE LARGEST ENGLISH
LANGUAGE TEACHING PROJECT IN
THE WORLD AT KING SAUD
UNIVERSITY IN SAUDI ARABIA,
TEACHING 20,000 STUDENTS
2011
The Trust makes a multi-million
pound investment in the
original Cambridge campus to
improve facilities
2015
bell increases its university
partners to 24
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LEARNING
the bell way
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
nearly
there
Wherever you want to go in life, the global language of English will help you
get there and by choosing Bell, you’ve selected the best educational start
possible. Our unique teaching approach has been influenced by six decades
of experience and shaped by an Emeritus Professor from the University of
Cambridge. The six principles below are our commitment to your success;
they will make you a better learner, build your confidence and ensure you
achieve your learning goals.
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24-hour English
We want you
to be the best
you can be
We WILL HELP
YOU TO LEARN
EVERYWHERE
WE WILL SHOW
YOU A CLEAR PATH
TO YOUR GOALS
WE WILL ADAPT
YOUR LEARNING
TO SUIT YOU
Your teacher will work with you
to create a personal study plan,
designed around your learning needs
and goals.
In every lesson and activity, you will
know exactly what your aims are, how
to achieve them and what to do next.
• In class we adopt an approach called
‘Demand High’. We want you to finish
every class knowing you have mastered
all aspects of the topic.
• We challenge you to exceed your goals,
not just achieve them.
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CLARITY OF
LEARNING
PRINCIPLE
• You will receive a weekly class plan with
your learning outcomes for the week.
• The aims of each lesson are visible in the
classroom and marked as complete when
they are achieved.
WE BELIEVE IN
THE IMpORTANCE
OF EDUCATION
At Bell, we are all students. We are
passionate about education and never
stop learning or striving to be the best
we can be, setting ourselves high
expectations and challenging goals,
just like the ones we set you.
You will work with your teacher to
review your successes and identify
areas for development, then adapt
your aims as needed.
We’ll show you how to achieve your
goals faster by including learning in
every part of your day.
ORGANISATIONAL
LEARNING
PRINCIPLE
ASSESSMENT
AS LEARNING
PRINCIPLE
LEARNING
EVERYWHERE
PRINCIPLE
• We will give you feedback throughout
your learning journey, including regular
1 to 1 tutorials.
• We have a full range of activities and
trips for you to practise your English
outside of the classroom.
• You will receive a Bell Learning Journal
to record your aims and achievements.
• Some of our teachers are conference
speakers, researchers, webinar
presenters and published authors. Many
of our staff are teacher trainers too.
• Bell’s 2015 report from the Independent
Schools Inspectorate praised our “culture
of continuous improvement”.
• Bell has outstanding learning centres,
with qualified staff to help you navigate
the great resources on offer (all included
as part of the course).
Our teachers will always give you their
best and we expect the same from you.
HIGH
EXPECTATIONS
PRINCIPLE
WE WILL GIVE
YOU REGULAR
FEEDBACK
To MAKE YOU A
BETTER LEARNER
my plan
goals
dreams
never stop
learning
UNIQUE
INDIVIDUAL
PRINCIPLE
• We know every student is different
and that’s why all of our courses can be
personalised to suit you.
• We have a dedicated student services
team to help with anything you
need during your stay with us.
your language level: use this chart to learn about the minimum language level for your course
A1
A2
A2+
B1
B2
C1
C2
You can
understand and
use basic phrases
and expressions.
You can
communicate in
simple ways when
people speak
slowly to you.
You can take
part in simple
exchanges
on familiar
topics. You can
understand and
communicate
routine
information.
You can
participate
in short
conversations in
routine contexts
on topics of
interest. You
can make and
respond to
suggestions.
You can
communicate
in situations,
and use simple
language to
communicate
feelings, opinions,
hopes, plans and
experiences.
You can
communicate
easily with
native English
speakers. You can
understand and
express some
complex ideas and
topics.
You can
understand and
use a wide range
of language.
You can use
English flexibly
and effectively
for social and
academic
purposes.
You can
understand
almost everything
you hear or
read. You can
communicate
very fluently
and precisely
in complex
situations.
BEGINNER
ELEMENTARY
PRE-INTERMEDIATE
INTERMEDIATE
UPPER INTERMEDIATE
ADVANCED
PROFICIENT
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A PERSONALISED
LEARNING EXPERIENCe
OUR CURRICULUM
WAS RATED
Excellent
IN The LATEST
INSPECTION*
CREATE YOUR IDEAL COURSE
Your individual Bell story and learning plan begins from the moment you choose your course.
Build your experience around your language goals with a combination of modules to develop your
learning both in and outside the classroom. If you need help choosing which options are best for you,
contact our multilingual customer support team who will be happy to advise you further.
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CHOOSE A COURSE
TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS
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CHOOSE ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES
TO CONTINUE YOUR LEARNING
ENGLISH
skills
Morning lessons are challenging and
rewarding, encouraging you to improve
and practise your English among an
international community of learners.
Designed for students at every level, skills workshops allow you to focus on a
specific language skill you want to develop. You don’t need to choose which skill
to focus on until you are on the course – your teachers will offer advice on the
best options to help you excel.
Achieve language success
I want to communicate
better in English
EFFECTIVE english
focus on specific skills to reach your goals faster
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Build spoken fluency, improve your pronunciation and increase
your confidence through activities such as debating topical issues,
listening for specific information and delivering presentations.
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I want to study for
exam success
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
WRITING SKILLS
Develop your formal and informal writing skills, spelling and
punctuation through activities such as taking notes, writing for
work and effective use of dictionaries and grammar guides.
3
business
studies
LEARN OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM
TO MAXIMISE YOUR EXPERIENCE
language
in action
challenge your language skills by studying
business in english
demonstrate and improve
your everyday english
Learn to communicate fluently in English about business
as you explore topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation,
negotiations, writing a business plan, the secrets of
successful marketing and managing business change.
Practise your English with friends
through structured activities
(see page 12-13
for examples).
You will be set clear
learning objectives
so you can track
your progress.
INCLUDES
WEEKLY
BUSINESS-THEMED
LECTURES OR
EXCURSIONS
On this module, you will:
• improve your knowledge of business theories
and their application
• increase your confidence in communicating in English about business topics
• acquire the language of business through real business content
• participate in a range of visits and tours to local businesses
This module is designed for students at B1 level and above.
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CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION
page 18
I want to develop my
English skills for work
EXAM PREPARATION
Improve your language skills and learn techniques which will help
you succeed in English exams such as IELTS, the Cambridge First
and Cambridge Advanced exams.
1 to 1 tuition
ACCELERATE your learning with personalised classes
Add as much individual tuition as you need in areas completely personalised
to your learning needs and goals.
BUSINESS english
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study time
strengthen your learning
with self-study
Our learning centres are well-equipped with
books, DVDs, magazines, newspapers and online
resources to help you complete your homework
and continue your independent learning.
*Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2015
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language
in action
FREE
PROGRAMME
OF SOCIAL AND
CULTURAL
ACTIVITIES
Learn to communicate like a local with a range of activities and trips to improve
your English in real-life situations. You will be set clear learning objectives so you
can track your progress. Choose to:
• Visit historic and vibrant UK destinations such as London, Brighton, Bath,
Cambridge and Oxford
• Learn and develop skills through a range of activities from CV writing and public
speaking to orienteering, drama, film or book clubs.
View our monthly calendar of activities and excursions at
bellenglish.com/SocialProgrammes
ORCHARD TEAROOMS,
GRANTCHESTER
The Bank of England
A visit to Cambridge’s most
famous and idyllic tearooms
provides an opportunity to:
• practise making requests,
such as buying a bus ticket,
or afternoon tea
• learn the history of the
Orchard at Grantchester.
the bank of england
“ The social programmes are
”
Above, Right: Mustafa, from Turkey
Orchard Tearooms
MUSEUM OF BRANDS,
packaging and
advertising
© Museum of Brands
On this trip you will:
• learn how well-loved
brands evolved through
their creative use of
packaging and advertising
• gain an insight into
British culture.
BAKING SCONES
Scones are a traditional British
teatime treat. You will learn:
• how to make the
perfect scone
• common verbs used
in baking and the names
of ingredients
• the history and tradition of
the British cream tea.
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The UK’s central bank. On this
visit you will:
• discover the history of the
Bank, its buildings, and the
people who have shaped it
over more than 300 years
• learn common vocabulary
relating to currencies
and economics.
© Katie Chan, Flickr
© Kurt Forstner, Wikipedia
excellent. I’ve been to Brighton,
London and Oxford thanks to Bell.
I play tennis too
british dining
etiquette
A Talk at the Science
Museum, London
Your opportunity to:
• learn about what the
British consider to be
polite table manners
• practise polite conversation
• perfect the art of giving
and receiving compliments.
This talk on Medicine, Pain and
the Brain will help you:
• gaining an understanding of the
exhibits in the museum
• understand the role of
medicine today
• learn commonly used
medical vocabulary.
ASTON MARTIN
DEALERSHIP
TABLE TENNIS
FOR BEGINNERS
On this trip you will:
• learn what factors
distinguish luxury brands
• understand the role of
heritage and brand image
in marketing.
Table tennis is a fast and demanding game that requires quick
reactions. Take part in a game and learn:
• how to play and score a game
• the basic push and topspin shots, and how to serve
• the vocabulary of the main shots in table tennis.
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EFFECTIVE
ENGLISH
Communicate and succeed as a global speaker of English in a
range of different environments – at school, university, work or
when travelling and socialising.
COURSE OPTIONS
HOURS PER WEEK:
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 15
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 20
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH 25
MORNING
AFTERNOON 1
15 HOURS
5 HOURS
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
SKILLS
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
BUSINESS STUDIES
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
SKILLS
BUSINESS STUDIES
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
SKILLS
1 TO 1 TUITION
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
1 TO 1 TUITION
BUSINESS STUDIES
Bell’s Effective English course will give
you the language skills and confidence to
communicate effectively with native
and non-native speakers in a variety of
different situations. Throughout Effective
English you will:
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Enhance your pronunciation, vocabulary
and ability to apply complex grammar
structures in your everyday communication
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Voice your opinions and share your ideas
with native and non-native speakers in
a variety of different contexts
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ASK US ABOUT
ENGLISH PLUS
ART AND DESIGN
EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION
ALSO AVAILABLE
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
Highly-motivated English language learners
of all levels.
Improve your English language skills –
reading, writing, listening and speaking
HIGH
EXPECTATIONS
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
Course summary
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VIEW
AFTERNOON MODULE
DESCRIPTIONS ON
PAGE 10
course DESCRIPTION
Communicate more fluently and
accurately in English
carolina, from brazil
OPTIONAL
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
THIS COURSE IS FOR:
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“
5 HOURS
EFFECTIVE ENGLISH
CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO:
I promised myself not to speak Portuguese whilst
I was in the UK. On my first day in the UK I bought a
notebook to write an English diary, which includes
the new vocabulary I have learnt
AFTERNOON 2
Increase your confidence as a learner and
user of English.
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PROGRESS TO:
A
qualification such as IELTS or a
Cambridge Exam to demonstrate your
language skills
B
ell’s University Foundation Programme
to guarantee yourself a place at a
UK university
A
Business English course to improve
your skills for work.
• Practise your speaking skills through
role-play, debates and presentations on
current affairs
• Learn how to write different types of
communication such as reports, emails,
articles and reviews
• Listen to authentic materials such as TV
and radio programmes to develop your
comprehension skills
• Read and understand a wide range of
articles, stories and other text
• Learn new vocabulary and grammar
structures suitable for your level
• Discover how to put your language into
action outside the classroom
• Study independently taking advantage
of the extensive collection of resources
available in our study centre.
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MINIMUM Age
1616
Maximum class size
1210
MINIMUM Language level Beginner A1
START DATES
Weekly, every Monday
I chose to come
“to Bell
to improve
my English before
I start my A Levels
next month. English
is very important to
me because I want to go to
university in London to study
Industrial Engineering at
Imperial University
Ibrahim, from Iraq
”
#mybellstory
Customise your course to further
develop your skills. Choose one or more
of the following options:
• Skills workshops: speaking and listening,
writing or exam preparation
• Business Studies
• 1 to 1
Find out more on page 10.
AVAILABLE THIS
SUMMER IN CAMBRIDGE
OR LONDON
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IELTS EXAM
PREPARATION
COURSE
INCLUDES:
Develop your English skills and improve your exam technique
in preparation for the IELTS exam, a qualification accepted by
over 9,000 organisations worldwide.
COURSE OPTIONS
MORNING
AFTERNOON 1
15 HOURS
5 HOURS
5 HOURS
OPTIONAL
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
SKILLS
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
BUSINESS STUDIES
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
SKILLS
BUSINESS STUDIES
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
SKILLS
1 TO 1 TUITION
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
1 TO 1 TUITION
BUSINESS STUDIES
HOURS PER WEEK:
IELTS EXAM PREPARATION 15 IELTS EXAM PREPARATION
ONLINE IELTS RESOURCE
“
IELTS EXAM
PREPARATION 25
The best thing about the course is the teachers
take time with you when you don’t understand.
You feel important
Colleen, from Taiwan
IELTS EXAM
PREPARATION 20
”
clarity
of learning
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an
English language test recognised by over 9,000 organisations
worldwide. IELTS is commonly used by UK universities to assess
a student’s level of English.
IELTS assesses your ability to communicate in everyday English
for education, immigration and professional accreditation.
There are two versions of IELTS – Academic and General
Training. Bell offers the Academic test.
IELTS has four parts to the exam:
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Writing (60 minutes) l
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The exam fee is not included in the course fee. However,
Bell can arrange for you to take the test at an exam centre.
70%
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
EXTRA 1 TO 1 TUITION
ALSO AVAILABLE
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
course DESCRIPTION
Course summary
Learners looking for an internationallyrecognised qualification to demonstrate
their level of English.
Teachers with extensive knowledge of IELTS
exam content and structure will prepare
you for every aspect of the exam. You will
use real-life situations to help improve
your exam techniques, confidence and
communication skills. Throughout the
course you will:
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Understand how the IELTS exam works
and how to achieve the score you want
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Be confident taking the exam
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Voice your opinions and share your ideas
with native and non-native speakers in
a variety of different contexts
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Communicate more fluently and
accurately in English
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Improve your English language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking.
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Reading (60 minutes)
Speaking (11–14 minutes).
The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are completed in one
sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven
days before or after the other tests.
VIEW
AFTERNOON MODULE
DESCRIPTIONS ON
PAGE 10
THIS COURSE IS FOR:
CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO:
GUIDE TO IELTS EXAMS
AFTERNOON 2
PROGRESS TO:
N
ew challenges at university or work
B
ell’s University Foundation Programme
to guarantee yourself a place at a
UK university
A
Business English course to improve
your skills for work.
• Practise your speaking skills through
role-play, debates and presentations on
current affairs
• Learn how to write for the exam including
how to interpret data and present opinions
when writing essays
• Listen to presentations, lectures and
fellow student opinions
• Practise reading academic articles
and reports
• Develop learning skills such as
describing data and interpreting meaning
from context
• Learn new vocabulary and grammar
structures and improve pronunciation
• Practise IELTS exam questions in class
and with Bell’s online IELTS resources.
CambridgeLondon
MINIMUM Age
1616
Maximum class size
1210
MINIMUM Language level Intermediate B1
START DATES
Weekly, every Monday
The IELTS course
“at Bell
has a great
approach. You are
taught everything
you need to know
(and more) to achieve
a good IELTS score
”
KREANGKAI, from thailand
Customise your course to further
develop your skills. Choose one or more
of the following options:
• Skills workshops: speaking and listening,
writing or exam preparation
• Business Studies
• 1 to 1
Find out more on page 10.
OF BELL STUDENTS ACHIEVED
AN IELTS SCORE OF 5.5 OR MORE
THE RESULT NEEDED TO STUDY AT
A UK UNIVERSITY
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CAMBRIDGE EXAM
PREPARATION
Demonstrate your language ability to schools and
employers by gaining the Cambridge English: First (FCE)
or Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) certificate.
COURSE OPTIONS
HOURS PER WEEK:
GUIDE TO
CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
EXAM FEE
INCLUDED WITH
OUR SUMMER
FAST-TRACK
COURSE
Cambridge English: Key (KET)
CEFR LEVEL
A2
I started on an Intensive English course and
“progressed
to the CAE (Cambridge English:
Cambridge English: PRELIMINARY (PET)
B1
Cambridge English: FIRST (FCE)
B2
Cambridge English: ADVANCED (CAE)
C1
Advanced). I’ve really liked meeting people from
all different nationalities
Cambridge English: PROFICIENCY (CPE)
C2
Lars, from Switzerland
”
5 HOURS
OPTIONAL
CAMBRIDGE EXAM
PREPARATION 20
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION
LANGUAGE IN ACTION
CAMBRIDGE EXAM
PREPARATION 25
FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION
BUSINESS STUDIES
ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION
BUSINESS STUDIES
FAST-TRACK CAMBRIDGE
EXAM PREPARATION
FAST-TRACK FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION
FAST-TRACK ADVANCED (CAE) EXAM PREPARATION
THIS COURSE IS FOR:
course DESCRIPTION
Learners who want a lifelong and
internationally-recognised qualification
for work or study.
The Cambridge English: First (FCE)
certificate demonstrates that you have
the language skills to live and work
independently in an English-speaking
country or to study on courses taught in
English. As you prepare for the exam, you
will improve your confidence and develop
every aspect of your English to B2 level.
CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO:
Understand how the Cambridge exams
work and how to get the best result
Be confident taking the exam
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Voice your opinions and share your ideas
with native and non-native speakers in
a variety of different contexts
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Communicate more fluently and
accurately in English
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Improve your English language skills listening, reading, writing and speaking.
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The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
certificate demonstrates that you have
the language ability to carry out complex
research and communicate effectively at a
professional level. You will study advancedlevel grammar and vocabulary and develop
your English to C1 level.
Throughout both courses you will:
You take the Reading, Writing, Use of English and Listening
papers on the same day and will sit this at a local test centre
in Cambridge. The Speaking paper is usually taken a few days
before the paper-based exam.
Customise your course and choose
the Business Studies module to learn
to communicate fluently in English
about business. Find out more on page 10.
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OUTSIDE CLASS HOURS
FIRST (FCE) EXAM PREPARATION
Reading and Use of English
Listening
l Speaking
l Writing.
At Bell we prepare students for the First (FCE) and Advanced
(CAE) exams, and can also arrange Proficiency (CPE) exams on
request. All certificates are lifelong qualifications.
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AFTERNOON 2
5 HOURS
• Practise forms of writing specific
to the exam such as essays, reports,
letters and emails
• Read a variety of texts such as books,
reviews and magazine articles to
understand opinions and attitudes and
test your grammar and vocabulary
• Listen to spoken materials such as
interviews to identify information and
points of view
• Develop your speaking skills in pairs or
small groups
• Practise Cambridge exam questions and
receive feedback on your progress.
Exams are around 3-4 hours in total and comprise four papers:
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AFTERNOON 1
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Cambridge English is part of the University of Cambridge and
their exams are accepted by over 20,000 universities, employers
and governments around the world. They offer exams for every
level of learner so you can track your language progress:
EXAM
MORNING
15 HOURS
PROGRESS TO:
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ew challenges at university or work
A
Business English course to improve
your skills for work.
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Course summary
First cambridge exam (FCE)
Location
MINIMUM Age
Maximum class size
MINIMUM Language level
Cambridge
16
12
Intermediate B1
START DATES
03 January – 06 March (9 weeks)
03 April – 11 June (10 weeks)
02 October – 11 December (10 weeks)
Fast-track: 26 June – 30 July (5 weeks)
Course summary
cambridge advanced exam (CAE)
Location
MINIMUM Age
Maximum class size
MINIMUM Language level
Cambridge
16
12
Intermediate B2
START DATES
03 January – 13 March (10 weeks)
03 April – 11 June (10 weeks)
25 September – 04 December (10 weeks)
Fast-track: 19 June – 23 July (5 weeks)
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BUSINESS
ENGLISH
Become confident and successful using English at work
to develop your career in an international business environment
COURSE OPTIONS
HOURS PER WEEK:
BUSINESS ENGLISH 15
BUSINESS ENGLISH 20
BUSINESS ENGLISH 25
MORNING
AFTERNOON 1
15 HOURS
5 HOURS
5 HOURS
OPTIONAL
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BUSINESS ENGLISH
BUSINESS ENGLISH
BUSINESS ENGLISH
1 TO 1 TUITION
1 TO 1 TUITION
BUSINESS STUDIES
BUSINESS ENGLISH
SKILLS
1 TO 1 TUITION
BUSINESS ENGLISH
1 TO 1 TUITION
BUSINESS STUDIES
Course summary
Working people at any stage of their career
seeking a personalised programme to
improve their English skills for work.
Bell’s Business English course uses
real-life business situations to develop
your skills and show you how to apply them
in your own industry. Study alongside a
small group of international professionals.
Throughout the course you will:
Location
Improve your Business English skills –
reading, writing, listening and speaking
Acquire vocabulary and language specific
to your industry or sector
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Learn and collaborate with a network
of global professionals
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Gain an internationally-recognised
BULATS certificate to demonstrate
your skills.
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tudy for an MBA in English
A
new career or promotion
unique
individual
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• Learn how to lead and participate in
meetings
• Read and extract key points from
written texts such as emails, reports
and proposals
• Listen to authentic materials such as
business news items on TV or radio to
develop your comprehension skills
• Draft emails and reports to improve your
written communication
• Research, create and deliver
presentations
• Discuss topical business themes
with other professionals at a weekly
business breakfast
• Build language and vocabulary specific to
your industry and role
• Study independently with Bell’s
Business English online resources.
Your course includes a three-month
subscription.
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BUSINESS STUDIES
SKILLS
Communicate more fluently and
accurately in English in and outside work
Maria, from Italy
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BUSINESS ENGLISH
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SKILLS
BUSINESS ENGLISH
CHOOSE THIS COURSE TO:
My goal at Bell was to work on specific
business topics, specialising in the financial and
political sectors. The teachers adjusted lessons
to match my needs
AFTERNOON 2
London
MINIMUM Age
21
Maximum class size
8
MINIMUM Language level
START DATES
Intermediate B1
Weekly, every Monday
“
I like the flexibility
of the business
course and that
the teachers will
always help with any
questions you have.
The small groups are perfect as you
have more time with the teachers
JADE, FROM THE NETHERLANDS
”
Customise your course to further
develop your skills. Choose one or more
of the following options:
COURSES INCLUDE:
ONLINE
BUSINESS LEARNING
PACKAGE
BUSINESS
SPEAKER
PROGRAMME
BULATS
BUSINESS
TEST
WEEKLY
BUSINESS
BREAKFAST
• Skills workshops: speaking and listening,
writing or exam preparation
• Business Studies
• 1 to 1
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cambridge
a world-class university city
FIRST CLASS
STUDY LOCATIONS
Cambridge is an historic and cosmopolitan university city, famous for its
academic excellence. The Bell campus is set in beautiful grounds and within
easy reach of the city centre. It has impressive study, social and leisure facilities,
and offers a large contemporary learning centre, student games room and
indoor and outdoor dining facilities, perfect for socialising after class.
maximum capacity
LOCATION
NEAREST CITIES
l london
100km
l norwich
l oxford
CLASSROOMS WITH VIEWS OF THE GARDEN
330 students
102km
160km
AIRPORTS
l London
stansted 47km
l LONDON
LUTON 65km
l LONDON
GATWICK 154km
l london
heathrow 115km
london
CAMBRIDGE
LEARNING CENTRE WITH OVER 10,000 RESOURCES
GAMES ROOM
THE COURTYARD AT bell cambridge
cambridge: a historic university
city. Founded in 1209, THE
UNIVERSITY OF Cambridge is the
second oldest university in the
English-speaking world
COURSES
KING’S COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE
effective english and 1 to 1 tuition
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facilities
DID YOU KNOW?
The first official
game of football
was played on
Parker’s Piece,
A large public park
in the middle of
Cambridge
30 contemporary air-conditioned
classrooms with interactive whiteboards
Free wireless internet
Large learning centre
Two computer rooms
Dining room and outside eating area
Higher Education Advisory Service
Free scanning, printing and copying
Disabled access/facilities
Islamic prayer room
Games room with table tennis,
computer games, pool table and TV
On-site sports facilities including
tennis, volleyball and basketball courts
nationality mix
69
NATIONALITIES*
n ITALIAN
nbelgian
nrussian
ndutch
ngerman
nchinese
nbrazilian
nsaudi
n TURKISH
nbritish
n Other (from 59 countries)
24%
7%
4%
4%
4%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
40%
*From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015
OUTDOOR DINING AT BELL CAMBRIDGE
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london
a vibrant capital city
FIRST CLASS
STUDY LOCATIONS
bell london: A GEORGIAN TOWN HOUSE
Bell London provides the perfect setting for students choosing to study in
the vibrant UK capital. The school is housed in a classic Georgian building in
the heart of the Bloomsbury district, close to Covent Garden, Oxford Street and
the British Museum and is only one minute’s walk from Holborn tube station.
Bell London provides a supportive, friendly environment in which to study while
experiencing life in London.
THE computer study room is always popular with students
maximum capacity
135 students
LOCATION
NEAREST CITIES
l BRIGHTON
70km
l cambridge
l oxford
100km
100km
AIRPORTS
l london
CITY 13km
l london
heathrow 27km
l LONDON
GATWICK 44km
l LONDON
LUTON 54km
l London
stansted 62km
london
CAMBRIDGE
nationality mix
47
NATIONALITIES*
LEARNING CENTRE
COURSES
I chose Bell London as in my one year
“I wanted
to do and see as much as possible.
Here you develop a real bond with the
other students
”
LONDON: the first
underground system
in the world
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effective english and 1 to 1 tuition
Air-conditioned classrooms
with interactive whiteboards
Free wireless internet
Student lounge
Free printing, scanning
and copying
Computer room
Higher Education Advisory Service
Learning centre
Restaurants and cafes nearby
n ITALIAN
nbrazilian
nrussian
nfrench
nturkish
ntaiwanese
njapanese
nbelgian
nargentinian
niraqi
n Other (from 37 countries)
23%
11%
6%
5%
5%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
32%
*From 25 June 2014 to 26 June 2015
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living
in cambridge
living
in london
At Bell, we know that to succeed in your studies, you need somewhere
safe, comfortable and pleasant to stay. This is why Bell offers a range of
accommodation options. All accommodation is offered as single rooms.
For more information visit bellenglish.com
Prodigy Living
King’s Cross
18
TRIPOS COURT
PRIVATE
FREE
10
20
PRIVATE
FREE
FROM 20 FROM 30
Prodigy Living is a modern, purpose-built student residence with
great transport links to all parts of London. Accommodation is in
well-designed single studio rooms. Each studio has a private shower
room, a well-equipped kitchenette as well as living and study
space. Located close to King’s Cross mainline and underground
stations, Prodigy Living is within easy reach of Bell London and
London’s main attractions.
Tripos Court is a modern complex of seven purpose-built student
residences located close to Cambridge Leisure Park. This campusstyle accommodation has a lively international atmosphere making it
ideally suited for students aged 18-24.
sorrento residence
18
18
PRIVATE
FREE
15
20
Sorrento Residence is part of the friendly family-run hotel complex
located conveniently between Bell and the city centre. This
comfortable accommodation is particularly suitable for mature
students and has access to the facilities of the hotel next door.
bell garden house
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VINCENT HOUSE
18
SHARED/PRIVATE
FREE
2
PRIVATE
FREE
FROM 20
Vincent House is a charming, 1930s art-deco residence located
in one of London’s historic garden squares, close to Notting Hill
underground station. Accommodation is in attractive single
study-bedrooms with a private shower room. Communal facilities
include a lounge, a bar, a large garden and a small reading
room. This comfortable residence is particularly suitable for
mature students.
Located within the Bell grounds, in view of Bell Cambridge, the
Garden House is recently-refurbished and ideal for mature students
looking for a peaceful home where they can relax and study.
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HOMERTON COLLEGE
PRIVATE
FREE
10
20
Homerton College offers accommodation in spacious, single study
bedrooms with private shower and toilet. With dedicated house
supervisors, and on-site dining. (Available 26 June to 06 August.)
homestay
homestay
16
SHARED
FREE
FROM 5
26
18
MINIMUM AGE
SELF CATERING
BATHROOM
DISTANCE TO BELL BY BUS (MINUTES)
BED AND BREAKFAST
BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS
WIFI
WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES)
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SHARED
FREE
FROM 45
Staying with a local family is a great way to experience British life
and to practise your English outside the classroom. All our homestay
families are carefully vetted to ensure they offer the right environment
for you. Many of our homestay families have worked with us for many
years and often form long-lasting friendships with their guests.
FROM 10
Staying with a local family is a great way to experience British life
and to practise your English outside the classroom. All our homestay
families are carefully vetted to ensure they offer the right environment
for you. Many of our homestay families have worked with us for many
years and often form long-lasting friendships with their guests.
KEY TO
SYMBOLS
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KEY TO
SYMBOLS
18
MINIMUM AGE
SELF CATERING
BATHROOM
DISTANCE TO BELL BY UNDERGROUND/BUS (MINUTES)
BED AND BREAKFAST
BED, BREAKFAST AND EVENING MEALS
WIFI
WALKING DISTANCE TO BELL (MINUTES)
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PRODIGY LIVING
king’s cross and
st pancras eurostar
punt hire
3 to vincent house
british museum
bus
station
king’s
college
anglia ruskin
university
oxford street
carnaby street
holborn station
museum
of london
covent garden
fitzwilliam
museum
st paul’s cathedral
trafalgar square
tate modern
granTchester
meadows
botanic
gardens
london eye
train station
tripos court
sorrento
residence
ADDENBROOKE’S
HOSPITAL
Bell LOndon
20– 21 Southampton Place
London
WC1A 2BP
United Kingdom
BELL GARDEN HOUSE
Bell Cambridge
Red Cross Lane
Cambridge
CB2 0QU
United Kingdom
For enquiries please contact:
tel: 0044 1223 275598
email: [email protected]
60
YEARS
OF TEACHING
EXPERTISE
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