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Destination

Seaside resort in the south of England

Bournemouth is without question one of the finest student towns on England’s southern coast. It is a beautiful town with great facilities, and an important centre of tourism, education and business. Public transportation is very well-organised, offering an excellent network of buses and trains extending throughout Britain and to many parts of Europe. Southampton airport is very close and London is only 100 minutes away by train.

Bournemouth hosts numerous events during the year, and especially in the summer: firework displays from the pier, laser light shows, the Musicmakers festival, the Flowers by Candlelight festival, etc. Bournemouth has several theatres and concert halls, with plays, pop and classical concerts, musicals, operas, ballets and comedy shows throughout the year. With over thirty night clubs and discotheques, including the two largest night club venues in the south of England, Bournemouth boasts a dynamic nightlife. There are also some 180 restaurants and cafés offering every type of international cuisine. All this contributes to making Bournemouth one of the most popular places to learn English in the UK.

We offer group transportation to Bournemouth from Antwerp, Paris, Brussels, Mons or Calais every weekend during Easter and summer vacation. See the Travel section for more details.

School

BBSI (Bournemouth Business School International) is a high-level English language and business school. Each year, it welcomes a wide variety of international students wishing to improve their English in England and perfect their knowledge of particular subject areas for their studies or their own professional goals.

Founded in 1992, BBSI has received many honours and awards. The school is recognized by the British Council, English UK and the International Association of Language Centres. It has also received the ISO 9001 quality certification. BBSI is also an authorised Cambridge Exam test centre as well as a recognised centre for many professional certification programmes, including the Chartered Management Institute and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply.

Situated in the heart of Bournemouth, BBSI is open year-round and offers a welcoming environment for students, a solid academic infrastructure and a relaxed social ambiance.

Activities

BBSI offers a range of activities in the afternoon, evening and weekend. Some are free, some you have to pay for (on site). Some examples: welcome parties, trips to London or Bath, bowling, picnics, barbecues, visits to museums, karaoke nights, conversation club, etc..

Courses

Classes are made up of small groups of 15 students maximum during the high season and 12 during the rest of the year. One lesson is 45 minutes long. Courses run Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM and from 1:15 to 4:30 PM. Students are welcome to use the school facilities during their free time, including the computer labs and audio-visual material. Each student is assigned a tutor to support and supervise his or her academic progression.

General English Courses take place year-round and begin each Monday.

Minimum level required: elementary for the semi-intensive and intensive courseload, intermediate for the super-intensive courseload.

Minimum session: 2 weeks, year-round

• Semi-intensive course load (20 lessons),
• Intensive course load (24 lessons)
• Super-intensive course load (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Grammar & Functions (10L), Vocabulary Development (2L), Reading & Writing Skills (4L), Speaking & Pronunciation Skills (4L). Intensive courseload only: Speaking, Reading & Listening Skills (4L)
  
  Super-intensive courseload only : Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE or BEC) or English Language Workshop (6L)

Specialized English Courses take place year-round for the two first ones, and/or for all the other courses, only in the summer, from June to September. They begin every Monday.

The following specialized English courses are available :

• Academic English & IELTS Examination
• General English, Computing & IT
• Communication & Business Skills
• International Business English
• Finance & Business Skills
• Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills
• International Law & Business Skills
• Diploma, Certificate & University Preparatory Courses
  

For more information of the components of each of these courses, please read below:

• Academic English & IELTS Examination
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 4 to 12 weeks, year-round Super-intensive courseload (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Grammar and Functions (10L), Vocabulary Development (2L), Reading and Writing Skills (4L), Speaking, Listening and Pronunciation Skills (10L), IELTS Exam Preparation and Academic Study Skills (6L)

• General English, Computing & IT
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 4 to 12 weeks, year-round Super-intensive courseload (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Grammar & Functions (6L), Vocabulary Development (4L), Reading & Writing skills (4L), Speaking & Listening Skills (4L), Pronunciation (2L), Computing & IT Skills (10L)
  
  Computer and IT : word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation, Microsoft AccessTM, database design, forms & reports, queries & SQL, commands & macros, business modeling, computer configuration, types of computers, operating systems, binary system, programmeming & languages, computer networks, computer viruses, internet viruses, electronic communications, using a computer effectively & managing files, web-design theory, website-building (Microsoft FrontpageTM), introduction to PhotoshopTM, concepts of information & computing technology, publishing in HTML, information & effective communication

• Communication & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 4 to 12 weeks, year-round Super-intensive courseload (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Communication and Business Skills (20L), Cambridge Exam Preparation or English Language Workshop (10L)
  
  Skills : oral communication, presentation/PowerPoint TM, business correspondence, telephone skills, negotiating, reporting, meetings/debating.
  
  Business Topics : finance & banking facilities, international trade, law & Incoterms, market research & advertising, customer services, branding, travel, organisation structure, cultural awareness, recruitment, quality, business ethics, leadership, innovation

• International Business English
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 1 to 12 weeks, year-round Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): International Business English (20L) Intensive courseload only: Business Skills* (10L)
  
  International Business : Management Training, Recruitment, Finance & Banking, International Sales & Trade, Marketing
  
  

• Management & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 2 to 12 weeks, summer only (June-September) Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Management (20L) Intensive courseload only: Business Skills* (10L)
  
  Management : managing information & communicating for results, strategic planning, customer focus, planning & change, knowledge management, management of change, organisational culture, introduction to quality management, TQM, customer-service management, using & controlling resources, international & current affairs, health & safety

• Marketing & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 2 to 12 weeks, summer only (June - September) Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Marketing (20L) If Intensive course: Business Skills* (10L)
  
  Marketing : customer needs & the marketing process, segmentation & behavior, global marketing management, pricing strategies, product engineering, market research, distribution systems, advertising, public relations, direct marketing, global marketing management, e-Commerce (b2b networks), relationship marketing, strategy & analysis, business English language development
  
  

• Finance & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 1 to 12 weeks, summer only (June-September) Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Finance (20L) Intensive courseload only: Business Skills* (10L)
  
  Finance : financial statements, ie balance sheets, cash flow & profit & loss accounts, financial ratios, analysis & comparative, international accounts, sources & types of business finance, stock exchanges & financial markets, investment-portfolio management, financial planning, corporate banking, financial services for individuals & businesses, assets, liability & capital-performance assessment, classification of costs

• Hospitality, Tourism & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: intermediate Sessions from 1 to 12 weeks, summer only. Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): Hospitality and Tourism (20L) Intensive courseload only: Business Skills* (10L)
  
  Hospitality and Tourism : customer service, accommodation services, careers & destination management, hotel front office, structure of the hospitality & tourism industries, duty management, personnel management, tour operators, tourism management, travel geography

• International Law & Business Skills
  
  Minimum level required: high intermediate Sessions from 1 to 12 weeks, summer only (June-September) Super-intensive (30 lessons)
  
  Course breakdown (per week): International Law (20L) Business Skills* (10L)
  
  International Law : English legal system, commercial law, contract law, european law, company law, consumer protection, human rights, damages & liability, current affairs & the Law, criminal law, international law, international trade

• Business Skills:

• Writing: E-mail skills, letters & memos, effective reports, action minutes, advertising & promotion
  
• Presenting: effective openings, structure & delivery, selling products & services, dealing with questions, troubleshooting
  
• Meetings: planning, organising & setting targets, facilitating meetings, handling conflict & difficulties, achieving consensus, decision making & follow-up
  
• Telephoning: establishing contact, taking & leaving messages, making arrangements, checking, clarifying & problem solving
  
• Negotiating: research & information exchange, setting & achieving targets, bidding & bargaining, win-win & closing, sales techniques
  
  

Diplomas, Certificates and University Preparatory Courses

These intensive long-term courses consist of 30 lessons per week. The sessions of 12, 24 or 36 weeks begin in September, January, March and June.

At the end of the 12 week session the participant receives a certificate, at the end of the 24 week session the participant receives a superior certificate and at the end of the 36 week session the participant receives a diploma.

Diplomas are issued by BBSI and by the NCFE, an official British accreditation institution. The courses also prepare students for the Cambridge Exams (IELTS, FCE, CAE, BEC, etc.).

The areas of study are:

• Management & Business Administration
  
• Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations
  
• Finance & Financial Services
  
• Hospitality Management & Tourism
  
• Legal Studies, International & Commercial Law
  
• Science, Technology, Computers & IT

Accommodation

For a truly immersive experience, we offer a stay with a host family. Breakfast and an evening meal are provided monday to friday. It is up to the student to purchase lunch during the week, which can be done either at the school's cafeteria or at the many local sandwich shops or restaurants. Students receive full board at the weekend.

The majority of our host families have been looking after students for years and are quite accustomed to it. They are regularly inspected by representatives of the school and are almost entirely the reason students leave with fond memories. (If you are a former student and wish to return to a host family you have stayed with in the past, please indicate this on your enrolment form.)

The families are generally situated in a residential area roughly 20-30 minutes walk from the school, or close to a bus stop. Bus journeys are straightforward and simple, and the families will be able to tell the students which buses to take.

Travel

Group Travel

During July and August, as well as during the Belgian Easter Holiday, Easy Languages organises a weekly trip from Antwerp, Brussels, Mons, Calais, and Paris to Bournemouth. More information here.

Individual Travel Organised by Easy Languages

We can arrange (unaccompanied) flights to England outside of the traditional dates. These can be reserved from Brussels or Paris to Southampton Airport. The prices in the table are indicative and subject to availability.

Travel Organised by the Student

The student is alternatively allowed to arrange his or her own transport to England. In some cases, a payable transfer from Bournemouth, Southampton, and London airports can be arranged (see table).

VISA Information

For non-EU residents, you can apply for a Student Visitor Visa to enter the UK. It is valid for 6 months, even if you intend to stay for less time. It does not entitle you to work. We do not include any VISA application fees in our prices. You will receive a confirmation letter to apply for a visa after payment of total tuitionand accommodation.

For more information, either inquire at your local British Embassy or consult the following website: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk

Prices & Dates

Prices include:

• The chosen programme and courseload
  
• Accommodation in a private room in a host family
  
• Full board during the weekend (3 meals a day) and half board during the week
  
• Academic materials and books (except long-term courses which include certficates / diplomas)
  
• All taxes and enrolment fees
  
• Certificate / diploma
  

Prices do not include:

• Transportation to and from Bournemouth
  
• Midday meals during the week
  
• On site transportation
  
• Academic materials and books for long-term courses wich include certficates / diplomas
  

Dates 2012

Sessions of 4 to 12 weeks start every Monday.

The summer courses run from July 2nd to September 21st.

The certificate and diploma programmes begin on January, March, June and September.

The programs begin on Sundays and end on Saturdays, except if transportation is arranged by coach travel of Easy Languages (check the dates of our trips from Brussels and Paris).

The school is closed on: 02/01, 06/04, 09/04, 07/05, 30/05, 04/06, 05/06, 27/08, 25/12, and 26/12.