Study English in Britain during the summer months, June-September. Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI) is a highly accredited business college and English school in Britain. Based in Bournemouth, on the south coast of England, BBSI offers a short summer course in General English, Computing & IT Skills, to enable students to study English in Britain, while also learning technical English and honing their computing and IT skills.
To provide maximum flexibility, our summer courses are structured so that students can join or leave their courses at any time. The course can be joined on any Monday during the period June-September annually and should be studied for 12 weeks. Those students who complete the full 12-week study option, will also gain a Certificate award from the NCFE national awarding body and can acquire the International Computer Driving Licence® (ICDL†), an internationally recognised qualification. The full 12-week course includes the full ICDL syllabus.
The course comprises 30 English lessons weekly: 20 lessons in English language, plus 10 lessons in Computing & IT Skills. The study programme provides considerable variety, serves to build confidence through active participation in discussions, role-play and conversational English. Students are tested and interviewed on arrival at BBSI and are then placed in an international class at a language level to suit their needs. The training methods are functional and practical, and a wide range of effective teaching methods is utilised to suit different types of learner. Our interactive techniques stimulate interest, inspire motivation, increase the efficiency of the learning process and achieve the highest possible levels of retention. The course is conducted around a busy social and activity programme and the maximum class size is 15.
Course Outline:
Minimum English Entry Level: IELTS 4.5 (Intermediate)
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Course Designation: EIT
Lessons Weekly: 30 (each of 45 minutes' duration)
Entry Dates: Any Monday during the period 30 June-19 September 2008.
Minimum Age: 17 years
Course Structure & Content:
6 lessons weekly in grammar & functions
4 lessons weekly in vocabulary development
4 lessons weekly in reading & writing skills
4 lessons weekly in speaking & listening skills
2 lessons weekly in pronunciation
10 lessons weekly in Computing & IT Skills
(includes the full ICDL syllabus)
Award: BBSI Certificate in Academic English & IELTS Examination Preparation
Optional External Examination‡: International Computer Driving Licence®
Course Objectives. The course objectives are to:
- develop a sound knowledge of English grammar
- acquire a broad range of relevant English vocabulary
- develop effective listening & reading skills
- build fluency & confidence in speaking & pronunciation
- integrate our students with English culture in the UK
- maximise the learning experience in the UK
- acquire necessary computing & IT skills
- prepare students for the International Computer Driving Licence® (full 12-week study programme only)
Specialist ComponentsComputers & IT
- word processing
- spreadsheets
- database
- presentation
- Microsoft AccessTM
- database design
- forms & reports
- queries & SQL
- commands & macros
- business modelling
- computer configuration
- types of computers
- operating systems
- binary system
- programming & languages
- computer networks
- computer viruses
- internet viruses
- electronic communications
- using a computer effectively & managing files
- web-design theory
- website-building (Microsoft FrontpageTM)
- introduction to PhotoshopTM
- concepts of information & computing technology
- publishing in HTML
- information & effective communication
Course Fees: £225.00 weekly
Book this course on-Line!The following summer courses are available at BBSI:
BBSI English-language courses are designed and structured at different language levels to enable international students to develop all 4 English language skills simultaneously, as well as their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary. Our system of learning also enables students at an Intermediate Level of English and above to progress to developing their communication skills in academic, vocational or professional context.
† International Computer Driving License®
The International Computer Driving License® (ICDL) is an internationally-recognised qualification that verifies practical competence in computer skills in either a professional or personal capacity and is the fastest growing international IT user-qualification. It is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a benchmark qualification in computing to enable them to develop their IT skills and enhance their career prospects. No prior knowledge of IT or computer skills is needed. The ICDL raises an individual’s level of competency in IT & computing skills; improves personal productivity, both at home & at work; requires no prior knowledge of IT or computer skills; and provides individual’s with an internationally-recognised qualification.
‡ Examination fess for those seeking to undertake external examinations are not included in the BBSI course fees.