Watch Video: University Preparation Courses

The Bristol Language Centre is proud of its links with local and national UK universities and colleges, and recognises that studying English language at The Bristol Language Centre is only the first step on a student's educational pathway.

University Counsellor

Have you met our University Counsellor Natasha? Natasha is one of our teachers so can help you choose the best University for you and will tell you all about the direct University progession routes that we offer at BLC. Natasha is located in the admin office on the 2nd floor and is available to meet with you in the afternoons. 

Click on the link to read an interview with Natasha:

Download our Interview with Natasha here

University Preparation Programmes

The Bristol Language Centre offers free guidance on university courses and UK application procedures. We can help you to progress to a recognised Bachelor or Master's degree course at on of the UK's leading universities such as:

• University of Bristol
• University of Bedfordshire
• University of Essex
• University of Salford
• University of Worcester

Creating your Future!

Studying at The Bristol Language Centre will help you to prepare for Higher Education in the UK. The Bristol Language Centre offers a range of programmes which will ensure that you are well prepared for your further studies.

You can study General or Intensive English, IELTS, EAP, Pre-masters or university foundation programme* at the school to prepare you for a course at a UK university. The length of many of these courses can be adapted to suit your needs.

*subject to validation.

University of Bristol

The University of Bristol University is one of the UK's and World's top universities.
The Bristol Language Centre is recognised by the University of Bristol and has been formally approved and trained to provide advice and counselling on its programmes and to assist with applications to the university.

Example 1

You arrive in the UK in mid-July and start classes with The Bristol Language Centre. You may already have a confirmed place at a UK university but would like to improve your English language and study skills before starting the course. After 6 weeks of Intensive English language tuition you go on to your chosen university programme

Example 2

You arrive in the UK at the beginning of June with a conditional offer from a university. You study a 12 week intensive IELTS and academic study skills course before taking the IELTS exam at the end of August. Provided you achieve the required IELTS score you start university in September.

Example 3

You have received a conditional offer from a university or you have decided that you need to spend a year in the UK, to improve your English and your academic study skills before going on to university the following September. You will have the opportunity to improve your English and study skills, as well as learn to adapt to life in the UK. If required we will assist with guidance on university courses and applications. If you achieve the required IELTS score you can progress onto your chosen course the following September.