ADULT COURSES
Unlock your future with English
Stand out in the job market crowd. Succeed in your academic studies at university. Travel to (or even live in) more places around the world.
Whatever your ambitions, our build-your-own courses will help you to achieve your personal goals, exceed your expectations and succeed in taking those exciting next steps in life.
Develop your general English
We will work with you to create a personal plan to help you strengthen your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Let us help you become confident in using English in a range of different situations – at school, university, work or when travelling and socialising.
IELTS
INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM
Get this qualification for entry to higher education institutions (often required in UK), visa and immigration, work or personal development. We will work with you to create a personal plan to help you strengthen your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Let us help you become confident in using English in a range of different situations – at school, university, work or when travelling and socialising.
Cambridge exam
B2 FIRST AND C1 ADVANCED
Get this qualification for work, entry to higher education institutions or personal development. At Bell, our exam preparation courses focus on developing you, as an individual, so you have the skills and confidence to achieve your desired score or grade.
Let us help you become confident in using English in a range of different situations – at school, university, work or when travelling and socialising.
Available at Bell Cambridge only.
An integrated approach to language learning
On all our courses, we design individual study plans – using the six principles of The Bell Way – to help you maximise your time at Bell and achieve your learning goals.
Be challenged and supported
Our unique learning approach – The Bell Way – is core to everything we do at Bell. It was developed by our academic team alongside an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. It is based on six core principles that shape all our programmes.
The combination of your hard work, regular practice and commitment to lessons – and our 65 years of teaching expertise – is guaranteed to see you aim high, exceed your expectations and become a confident user of the English language.
YOUR DIGITAL LEARNING TOOL
Bell online
Once you start your course with Bell, we give you exclusive log in access to your very own digital learning environment. An online assessment will tailor the content to your level of English.
- A bank of learning resources to support self-study and language practise
- Your weekly plans written by your teacher to ensure you have a clear learning pathway
- Shared materials from teachers, specifically selected for you or your class
- Weekly tutorial notes that record your self-reflections and your teacher’s recommendations
- Interactive activities to match the same topics you are studying in class each week
- Uploaded work or audio recordings for teacher feedback or group discussion
- Your up-to-date progression graph to see your assessed levels throughout the course
- Upcoming Learning in Action events, local information and general advice when exploring the UK
Language in action programme
We believe that integrating different activities and cultural experiences into your learning programme has multiple benefits to you as a learner, and as an individual. That is why we organise a selection of workshops, local excursions and full-day trips for you at no additional cost. Our adult courses have a dedicated Language in Action programme where students choose their activities, offering you the opportunity to develop your skills, experience something new and see a full range of interesting places and communities.
Bell Cambridge:
- Workshops, clubs and team sports (Mon-Thurs)
- Regular social evenings
- Weekly local excursion
- Full-day trip every two weeks
Bell Cambridge LiA Programme September 2024
Bell Cambridge LiA Programme October 2024
Bell London:
- Regular social evenings
- Weekly local excursion
- Full-day trip every two weeks
Student welfare and support
Our international student community thrives when students feel safe and supported throughout their experience at Bell. We provide an outstanding level of care to students. Your well-being will always be our top priority.
STUDENT WELFARE
A supportive learning environment
Our approach is simple. We create a strong support system around students, so that they have the space, strength and confidence to create real impact through their studies.
Our Bell community – of fellow students, staff and teachers – are here to support your wellbeing throughout your time at Bell (and beyond).
Please note that the minimum age of our adult schools is 16. However, Bell occasionally accepts 15 year olds on the basis that they are in the same school year as their 16 year old classmates. Any 15 year olds will not be taught in classes that contain students 18+.
Student services
Our student services team offer a high standard of care for all our students – including confidential advice and counselling at any time. We provide extra support to our under-18 students, including weekly meetings with our team to discuss your experience. Other services include:
- Booking or paying for tuition, exams, or accommodation
- Sickness and absence
- Setting up a bank account, registering at a doctor or dentist, opening up a bank account, or money transfers
- City orientation and local information
- Public transport information, airport transfers or booking city taxis
Higher Education Advisory Service
If you are considering applying to a UK university, or going on to study on our University Foundation programme, we encourage you to speak to our dedicated University Counselling Manager who can help you find the course and university that is right for you.
We can also guide you through you university application, help you write a successful personal statement, and provide support connecting with UK universities.
Adult english courses
Our courses support people at any age, language level and goal. With courses available throughout the year, we are confident we can support you to achieve success.