BBSI Foundation & Background
Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI) was founded in 1992. A Business and English Language College in the UK, the Institute provides high-quality and effective academic, business and professional training to international students. BBSI is open throughout the year and prides itself in providing a learning environment with a correct balance in emphasis between training ethos and social atmosphere. The primary aim of the Institute is to both deliver and enhance the UK learning experience for international students who are seeking to develop either their academic or professional knowledge in the medium of English. In their free time, students can participate in our busy social and activity programme, or involve themselves in the comprehensive selection of leisure and sporting activities available in Bournemouth both during the day and in the evenings.
English Language Training. Our English language training is of the highest quality and offers a wide range of English courses and business English courses at different language levels. Courses are designed in modular format, so that students can enter a course at any time of the year. Training focuses on developing the 4 language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, as well as perfecting grammar and building vocabulary. Students can also study for and undertake the IELTS examination and various Cambridge ESOL examinations.
Business and Professional Training. Our Business College provides a wide range of study programmes at certificate, higher-certificate and diploma levels, as well as a popular range of university foundation and pre-Masters courses. Subjects covered include, management, business, marketing, finance, hospitality, tourism, law, science, technology and IT. The College also offers an excellent University Placement Service to top universities in England and elsewhere in the UK. All courses include extensive and supportive English-language elements. We also offer Aviation English training and ICAO English-language-proficiency testing.
Summer Courses. During the summer months in England, June-September, the BBSI Summer School in Bournemouth offers short, summer courses in English. Course duration can be from one to 12 weeks and students can undertake a variety of English language courses, prepare for the IELTS examination, or University of Cambridge ESOL examinations, or alternatively study various business English courses, or specialised courses, and obtain academic and business qualifications.
Training Ethos. BBSI training methods are functional and practical; a wide range of effective teaching methods is utilised to suit different types of learner. Interactive techniques stimulate interest, inspire motivation, increase the efficiency of the learning process and achieve the highest possible levels of retention. The School employs innovative learning methods and techniques that are designed to build confidence in individuals and achieve optimum results.
Quality & Excellence. BBSI has a policy of constant innovation. As a mark of its quality, the Institute is certified with the National Quality Assurance ISO 9001 quality management standard. In addition, BBSI is recognised by the British Council and is a Registered Centre by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Board. Moreover, the Institute is a committed member of English UK, Business English UK, and the International Association of Language Centres. Furthermore, BBSI courses are certified by the NCFE national awarding body, whilst particular specialised and professional study programmes are accredited by such professional institutions as the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply, and the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport. This international accreditation is recognition of BBSI's academic and professional commitment to excellence