Bell English Adult Courses

We’re ready when you’re ready

Since 1955, we have provided unforgettable learning experiences to over one million students and teachers around the world, and we’re not stopping now.

Our schools in both Cambridge and London are open, and we are ready to welcome you whenever you’re ready and able to join us. Check out our video to see what our ideally located Cambridge and London schools have to offer.

We deliver both online and face-to-face courses, for young learners, adults, university preparation and teachers. Whatever you choose, our aim is for you to feel confident, energised and transformed by your time with Bell.

Education is at the heart of everything we do.

In 1955, we opened our doors with one vision – a world united by intercultural understanding.

We believe in the power of language education to transform lives, remove barriers and unlock the world for our students.

How can we help you?

With over 65 years of teaching experience, we can support you, your group or team, or your entire institution to achieve your full potential.

Our courses support you to achieve your goals.

Our full range of programmes will support your success in learning, life and work. Whatever your age and language level, Bell provides learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom to suit your learning style.

Developing you as an individual and as a group.

We are group specialists. We have a successful track record in taking the bespoke needs of our clients to coordinate, design and deliver measurable outcomes and a memorable experience for your group.

Wherever you need us.

Our courses are delivered in the UK. But sometimes, it may be more beneficial for us to come to you.

We are highly experienced in delivering bespoke courses and overseas consultancy services to help you achieve growth and success in the educational sector.

Investing in a better future (for everyone).

All profits from Bell are reinvested into the incredible work of our charitable arm – The Bell Foundation. Established in 2012, the Foundation focuses on helping people overcome exclusion by developing their English as an additional language.

Learn the Bell Way

Our approach to learning – The Bell Way – ensures that every course at Bell is consistently delivering a robust educational experience.

It has been influenced by over six decades of experience and shaped by an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. It will make you a better learner, build your confidence and ensure you achieve your learning goals.

Based on six core learning principles, The Bell Way underpins all our courses in line with its objectives, so it’s worth exploring how we specifically apply our approach to your young learner, adult, university pathway, or teacher training and development course.

Your six core learning principles

• We will give you regular feedback ASSESSMENT AS LEARNING You will work with your teacher to review your successes and identify areas for development to ensure you succeed.

• We will show you a clear path to your goals CLARITY OF LEARNING In every lesson and activity, you will know exactly what your aims are, how to achieve them and what to do next.

• We give you lifelong learning skills ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING We never stop learning or striving to be the best we can be, setting ourselves high expectations and challenging goals, just like the ones we set you.

• We want you to be the best you can be HIGH EXPECTATIONS Our teachers will always give you their best and we expect the same from you.

• We will help you to learn everywhere LEARN EVERYWHERE We will show you how to achieve your goals faster by including learning in every part of your day.

• We will adapt your learning to suit you UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL Your teacher will work with you to create a personal study plan, designed around your goals.