Bell International College, Cambridge

English language courses in Cambridge

Click to expandGeneral English courses

Hours per week

Core
Explore
15, 21 or 25
1
24

1

Combine 1 to 1 tuition with any of our courses

1 to 1

Private study with your own personal tutor.
Ideal for adults who wish to address specific language learning needs.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
15
1
24

12

Christmas Course

A two week course combining a traditional English Christmas with English language tuition.
Ideal for students who wish to continue their studies during the Christmas holidays.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
15 or 21
1
24

12

Intensive English

An intensive general English course.
Ideal for adults who want to learn and develop their English.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
1
24

12

Intensive English plus Football   NEW!

Improve your English skills and develop your confidence on the pitch with this new course combining English language learning with football coaching and a visit to a premiership stadium.
Ideal for learners with a passion for football.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
4
1
24

12

Intensive English plus 1 to 1

Combines Intensive English with 4 hours of 1 to 1 tuition.
Ideal for adults who want to develop their English skills and focus on specific areas of their language learning.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
15 or 21
1
24

12

Intensive English Semester Programme

Spend 22 weeks developing your language skills and receive a long-term study discount.
Ideal for adults who want to learn and develop their English.

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Click to expandExam Preparation courses

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
4
1
24

12

Intensive IELTS Exam Preparation

Provides intensive preparation for the IELTS exam. Improves overall language ability and helps develop skills and techniques needed to pass the exam.
Ideal for students who need IELTS to enter a British university or for employment purposes.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
4
1
24

12

Intensive Cambridge Exam Preparation

Improves overall language ability and helps develop skills and techniques needed to pass the exam.
Ideal for students who need a Cambridge ESOL exam for employment purposes.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
4
1
24

12

Fast-track FCE Exam preparation

Improves overall language ability and helps develop skills and techniques needed to pass the exam.
Ideal for adults who wish to take the Cambridge ESOL FCE exam.

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Click to expandAcademic and University Preparation Courses

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
1
28

15

University Foundation Programme

A full-time 36 week course, which combines English language learning with academic skills and subject modules, such as Business Studies, Economics, Law and many more.
Ideal for international students preparing for study at a university in the UK.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
1
28

12

Masters Preparation Programme

Full-time two or three term Pre-Masters programme combining English language learning with academic skills and subject modules: management studies and marketing.
Ideal for international students preparing for a Masters programme in the UK.

Hours per week

Core
Explore
21
1
28

15

Academic Preparation Programme

A two-term preparation programme, based on the University Foundation Programme, focusing on English language development with academic skills and subject modules.
Ideal for international students preparing for university (who may already have secured a place at an institution), or who want to improve their academic skills.

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CELTA courses

Bell runs courses for the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). The CELTA is the most highly regarded and widely recognised qualification for new English language teachers.
Ideal for those who want to become a teacher of English as a Foreign Language.

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Higher Education Advisory Service

Our advisers will guide you through every stage of the university application process from choosing the right course at the right university to completing your application form, providing references and writing your personal statement.

This service is included University Foundation in the and Masters Preparation Programme. In addition, a counselling session can be booked by any Bell student at an additional charge.

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Course summary

"Core" study programme which is obligatory and consists of:

Click to expandGroup tuition

The hours of group tuition (time spent in the classroom) varies for each course.

Click to expand1 to 1 tuition

For maximum results you can purchase additional 1 to 1 tuition which can be built in to your “core” study programme.

Click to expandDirected study

Your teacher will set a personalised programme of study for you to complete each week in your own time. You can complete this in the study centre or at home. Your attendance will be recorded and your progress measured.

"Explore" study programme
including additional free modules such as:

Click to expandLectures (optional)

These cover a variety of topics from discussions on current affairs, British life and culture and the English language.

Click to expandGuided study (optional)

Take advantage of a variety of learning materials and advice from teachers in the study centre. The number of guided study hours for each course is our recommendation, however you can also access the study centre at other times.

Study programme elements for each course are shown in hours per week.

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