Bournemouth Business School International (BBSI) was founded in 1992 and is one of the most accredited Business Colleges and English Language Schools in England. The Institute provides high-quality and effective academic, business and professional training to international students.
The primary aim at BBSI 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 Courses. Our English language courses are of the highest quality and offer a wide range of General English, Academic English and Business English courses at different language levels. 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.
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 specialist courses, and obtain academic and business qualifications.
Academic Summary. BBSI is open throughout the year and provides a learning environment with a correct balance in emphasis between training ethos and social atmosphere. Trainees are encouraged to take responsibility for their own development and self-motivation is high, which engenders rapid progress in professional skills and the acquisition of accurate and fluent communication skills. Training methods are functional and practical, our courses are of sound structure and content, and we employ a wide range of effective teaching methods to suit different types of learner. Interactive techniques, for example, stimulate interest, inspire motivation, increase the efficiency of the learning process and achieve the highest possible levels of retention. Our aim is to make the UK learning experience as enjoyable as possible, while also structuring our courses so that the learning process is both efficient and effective.
Assessment & Grading. To assess students' academic progress accurately and fairly, BBSI employs a system of continuous-assessment that has been developed as a rigorous alternative to a formal examination system, and is designed both to support study and to contribute to the motivation of students. Assignments are set regularly to assess the achievement of learning outcomes. These assignments may be in the form of written essays, reports, or case studies; progress tests; research and analysis projects; preparation and delivery of presentations; business simulations; or portfolio work. To ensure grading is consistent and fair, careful guidelines are set and double marking is standard procedure to meet BBSI and NCFE quality management requirements.
BBSI Foundation & Background
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Assessment & Grading
BBSI Key Staff