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BLS English Bury St Edmunds, England UK

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Price at School 294£
From 280£ per week
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What we like about the school
  • Recreation area with table tennis.
  • Two courtyards where students can relax and socialise.
  • Junior centre has private spacious gardens for students to socialise between classes.
What we dislike about the school
  • Course books are GBP 30 each.
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BLS English was founded with the simple philosophy of teaching with passion. Since then, the school has grown sustainably, but there remains a strong commitment to delivering learning opportunities of the highest quality.

Location: BLS English Bury St Edmunds is located in the traditional and inviting town of Bury St. Edmunds, in England's Suffolk area, in the southeast of England, close to Cambridge and within travelling distance of London. The school is housed in a local residential area close to the town centre. There are several bars, eateries and local shops nearby, in addition to commercial shopping and shopping centres. Attractions within walking distance include the Moyse's Hall Museum, the Cineworld cinema complex, Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral and the Abbey Gardens.

Course selection: In addition to General English taught over various schedules and intensities and available to students of all levels, BLS English provides one-to-one tuition, a variety of Junior/Teen programmes such as Summer Camps and Exam Preparations (IELTS, FCE), and Teacher Training courses.

Getting around: Bury is a great town to walk around. The school's central location is within walking distance of many of the town's main sites of interest. Bury St. Edmunds train station is a 17-minute walk from the school, with London a 2-hour train journey from there.
  • The language school BLS English was founded in Bury St Edmunds, England UK in 1995.
  • Legal name / parent company: The Bury Language School Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 3454480
  • Abbreviated name of school: BLS Bury St Edmunds

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by BLS English

Comments about courses

Minimum age is 18 years old during high season from 03 Jun to 30 Aug.

Airport transfer fees:

  • Stansted: GBP 135 each way
  • Heathrow/Gatwick: GBP 215 each way
  • Luton: GBP 130 each way

    Assisted check in on departure (compulsory for under 16s): GBP 60.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 £ per course level.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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BLS English (BLS)

“Our aim is to inspire learning in everything that we do – motivating lessons, interesting trips, engaging activities and a fun social programme. ”
– 
Patrick Murphy
Director of BLS English
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at BLS English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 7
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 15
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses - In summer: 110
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 110
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 2
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 14 years
Throughout the year: 16 years

Top student nationalities

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Horse riding
Rugby

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Paid activities

Example costs:

- Theatre: GBP 12
- Cambridge Trip: GBP 20
- London Trip: GBP 25
- Bowling: GBP 8
- Brewery Tour: GBP 15

Accommodation

Map  

8 Springfield Road - IP33 3AN Bury St Edmunds
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FAQ about BLS English ,

  • English courses at BLS English start at 280 £ for General Course course with 21 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BLS English varies from 1 students (One-to-One Intensive) to 15 students (Semi-Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at BLS English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BLS English comes from Spain with a 38% representation, followed by students from Italy (29%) and Russia (5%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • BLS English offers courses from 10 years (Junior English & Activities Course - Homestay (August), 28 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 14 during the summer and 16 for the rest of the year.

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