Bournemouth Business School International Foundation and Background

Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI) was founded in 1992.  A Business and English Language College in the UK, the Institute provides effective academic, business and professional training to international students. BBSI is open throughout the year and prides itself on providing a learning environment with a correct balance in emphasis between training ethos and social atmosphere. The primary aim of the School 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 varied 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.  English and business English courses are offered at a range of 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.  The School 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.  BBSI includes a comprehensive University Placement Service to over 80 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 theIELTS 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 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 high levels of retention. The School employs up-to-date 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 School is certified with the National Quality Assurance ISO 9001 quality management standard. In addition, BBSI is accredited by the British Council and is a Registered Centre of 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 management programmes are accredited by such professional institutions as the Chartered Management Institute.  This scope of accreditation is recognition of BBSI´s academic and professional commitment to excellence