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Semi-Intensive English Programme - Adults

BLS English

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Course description

English Immersion courses of 15, 19 or 23 hours per week for students who want to quickly improve their level of English as part of a small, mixed nationality group. You will use the latest course books and learn through interesting discussions and traditional grammar approaches. Pronunciation is also an important component of the course. We will test you on arrival to check your level and choose your class.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
26 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Other session
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
Other session
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bury St. Edmunds.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 20 years old
(18 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

English Courses UK at BLS English run throughout the year except for a two-week break over the Christmas period. Entry into any of the BLS English courses is very flexible and it is possible to start most Mondays in the year for a minimum of 2 weeks.

Before you arrive or on your first day in school, you will be sent an English language test which will help us to choose your class before you arrive to make the most of every minute. Perhaps you have a particular reason for studying? An exam you would like to sit now or in the future? Let us know and we will help. We aim to support and advise you from start to finish.

You will have daily homework and weekly progress tests so we can check your progress and help you achieve your goals.

We want you to be happy and we do everything we can to make this experience as productive as possible.

Year opened
1995

Accreditations

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at BLS English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 18.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Bury St Edmunds has played a very important part in English history; it was here that in 1214, Barons swore they would force King John to accept the Carter of Liberties, later known as the Magna Carta, one of the most important documents of Medieval England, and was a significant step towards the English democratic and legal systems of today. King Henry VIII’s sister, Mary, is buried in St Mary’s Church and the now ruined Abbey, with its magnificent gardens, was a shrine to Saint Edmund, King of the East Angles.

Bury has a striking combination of architecture, from medieval and elegant Georgian squares, a glorious Cathedral with it’s stunning Millenium Tower, magnificent gardens, alongside ultra modern facilities.

Bury St Edmunds has excellent shopping and a wonderful street market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Leisure facilities include a multiplex cinema complex, an “arts cinema”, theatres, newly designed leisure and fitness centre, great restaurants, pubs, and cafes, in addition to quaint old-world shops.

Bury St Edmunds has a population of about 45,000 and is on a direct train line and coach service to London.

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housing

Housing

BLS English offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner (Half Board)

NZ$ 309
weekly
Age range: 10 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 309
BLS HAS 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ARRANGING GREAT HOST FAMILIES.

We inspect all homestays to British Council and ISI standards
DBS checks are in place
Become part of the home
Feel welcome
Email your hosts before arriving
Caring, interesting people
English language conversation practice
A clean, comfortable room
3 meals a day (packed lunch to bring to school)
Somewhere to study
Experience real British way of life
Walk to school or host will drive & collect (no public transport needed)
Carefully and regularly inspected (meets British Council standards)

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner ( Full Board)

NZ$ 367
weekly
Age range: 10 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 367
BLS HAS 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN ARRANGING GREAT HOST FAMILIES.

We inspect all homestays to British Council and ISI standards
DBS checks are in place
Become part of the home
Feel welcome
Email your hosts before arriving
Caring, interesting people
English language conversation practice
A clean, comfortable room
3 meals a day (packed lunch to bring to school)
Somewhere to study
Experience real British way of life
Walk to school or host will drive & collect (no public transport needed)
Carefully and regularly inspected (meets British Council standards)
student-residence

Spring Lane Cottage - Student residence (off-campus) - Single-person room - No meals

NZ$ 277
weekly
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
NZ$ 277
CENTRE 2: ADULTS SPRING LANE COTTAGE

Central town centre location
Meet other adult students
small or large rooms for different budgets
option to share with a friend
Close to sports centre, cinema, restaurants and shops
Ensuite bathroom option available
Free wi-fi zone
Self-catering kitchen with cupboard, fridge and freezer space
Supermarket 5-minute walk

Single occupancy residential rooms (no meals) from: £120-£206 per week depending on availability.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bury St. Edmunds based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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