The Bristol Language Centre

School description

The UK is the natural choice for learning English and it is a beautiful country steeped in history. Coming to the UK will allow students to hear a variety of accents and dialects which will enhance their learning of the language. Bristol is a very cosmopolitan city, with visitors and residents from around the world. The popluation is a good mix of professionals and students. Many places are within easy reach of one another - Bristol is under 2 hours from London by train and an hour's flight from Edinburgh, home to the world-renowned International Festival. The BLC is based in the city centre of Bristol, just a short walk from the city’s main shopping centre, best cinemas and restaurants. Studying at the school is a fantastic opportunity to learn English in one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in England. Bristol offers many festivals, museums, music events, good nightlife, beautiful architecture and nearby countryside and seaside. The city is close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bath, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Wales as well as Stonehenge, Cheddar Gorge, Cardiff and is under 2 hours by train from London.

Year opened	2004
Number of classrooms	18

Accreditations

  

Facilities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers :	Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification :	All
Teachers with college degrees :	All

University partners

BLC has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in UK. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Bath Spa University
Brighton University
Buckinghamshire New University
Canterbury Christ Church University
De Montfort University Leicester
Gloucester University
Kingston University
Swansea Metropolitan University
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at The Bristol Language Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

BLC teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany	3%
France	8%
Other	89%

School schedule

BLC does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates	Year round
School holidays	4 Jun, 5 Jun, 27 Aug, 24 Dec - 1 Jan