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BSGS CollegeLondon, England UK

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

16 students - overall rating
141 Christian St - E1 1RS London - see on map
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Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 10%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 45%
>50 years 5%

Location: BSGS College London is located in the vibrant and multicultural Whitechapel of East London. The school is minutes away from the lively Whitechapel Market, several cafes and traditional pubs, with the Whitechapel Gallery also within a 10-minute walk from the school's front door. The area has become a focal point for Asian cuisine, Street art, Street food and thrift shops. The Whitechapel Underground Station is also close by, providing a great means for travel to and from the school as well as to the rest of the city.

Methodology: The teaching at BSGS College is different from many schools as they work with the Callan Method. The Callan Method is based on speaking and listening, whilst learning new grammar and vocabulary. It aims to have non-native speakers, speaking English as quickly and efficiently as possible. The method uses repetition as a means of memorising the context of new grammar and vocabulary, allowing students to acquire language skills quickly whilst ensuring all is being understood throughout the process.

Course selection: The school offers Full-time and Part-time courses in the morning, afternoon and evening, with the possibility of a flexible schedule, should students need to arrange their courses in conjunction with work rotas or other personal commitments. BSGS also supply courses for Cambridge Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE), as well as an IELTS
Exam Preparation course.

English Courses

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General Language
English with the Callan Method 20Popular English course
20 lessons per week
|
14 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
140£133£
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English with the Callan Method 10
10 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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70£67£
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English with the Callan Method 16
16 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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110£105£
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Direct Method using DLP Pro
10 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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100£95£
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Exam Preparation Course 6Recommended English course
6 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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45£43£
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IELTS Preparation Course 10Recommended English course
10 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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70£67£
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Our prices for BSGS College include

  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

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Student opinions about BSGS College, London

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating of
BSGS College, London
16 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Facilities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Social activities
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Organisation
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Most of the teachers and receptionists at the school can understand more than 2 languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, Italian and French. They have a lot of knowledge about languages. It may be unfair for students from Asian countries though.”
Insider tip: “The school has unisex toilets and no Wi-Fi for students. ”
Review details
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 12 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Mariko Takagi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
43 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are just great. Always helpful and full of energy. I loved the way they were teaching us.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The Callan method course was really inspiring, loved the way of teaching. Peter, the teacher, was amazing, really enjoyed the lessons. C1 lessons were with Sam. As well as Peter, he was a fun to be with. Did enjoy both courses very much. Thank you for that.
Course: English with the Callan Method + Cambridge C1 - 1 week
Review date: 1. Nov. 2021 by Lucie Jemelková
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I liked it a lot, my teacher Sam was great. You learn a lot and he makes the class very fun.”
Review details
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 31. May. 2022 by Concepción Del Cerro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Open timetable, good and interesting teachers, all levels with books that can borrow.”
Disliked
“Nothing.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Repeat and learn.
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 [English] - 1 week
Review date: 5. Feb. 2024 by Isabel Jorge
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very satisfied, school that I recommend”
Review details
Course: English with the Callan Method 10 - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2023 by Xavier Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Perfect well known teacher”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Clever and good
Other comments Very good teaching team
Course: English with the Callan Method 20 - 1 week
Review date: 8. Aug. 2023 by Tobias Baron
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of BSGS College compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 BSGS College LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

BSGS College (BSGS)

Accreditations and Quality seals
Student Visa SponsorASIC Accrediated as well as Callan Method and DLP Pro
English teacher qualifications
65% hold a university degree
85% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at BSGS College and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoJCB - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2006
Legal name/parent company
BSGS College Limited | Tax registration ID: 10723181

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Library

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Lockers

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Career guidance service (free)

  • Career guidance service (paid)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Guidance for further higher education (paid)

  • Internship placement guidance service (paid)

  • Job placement guidance service (free)

  • Job placement guidance service (paid)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • BSGS College is a 2-minute walk from the East London Mosque and the London Muslim Centre (one of the largest mosques in the UK with capacity for 5,000 people).

  • Classroom equipment

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
Ground floor premise with easy disability access

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 97
Throughout the year: 78
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 12
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 30%
Spain 5%
China 4%
Italy 4%
Korea 3%
Turkey 3%
Switzerland 1%
France 1%
Other nationalities 49%

Information for all courses offered by BSGS College

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 20 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
02 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
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.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
90 £ one way
160 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
150 £ one way
280 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
120 £ one way
220 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
90 £ one way
150 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
120 £ one way
240 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Football (soccer)1 km
Music1 km
Squash2 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis2 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

We have regular meets with teachers and students so that they can enjoy a drink and practise conversational skills.

Adults - Paid activities

Regular tours and trips usually in the Summer. We also work with local tour operators to have a selection of events you can pre book.

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Questions and answers about BSGS College

  • “If you access the BSGS College profile on our website, you will see -just below the school name- both the address and a location map.”
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 01, 2022
  • “BSGS in London offers a flexible schedule to its students. Students can change the hours at any time, according to their availability. Each class consists of 2 lessons of 50 minutes each with a 10-minute break in the middle, giving a total of 100 minutes of lesson time. For example, from 11:00 - 13:00, Lesson 1 begins at 11:05 a.m and finishes at 11:55. The break begins at 11.55 and finishes at 12:05. Lesson 2 starts at 12:05 and ends at 12:55.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023
  • “I'm sorry, but we currently do not have an online payment link for credit card transactions. However, you can settle your balance through bank transfer.”
    Adam O’Connell, Office Management Team from BSGS College - Oct 11, 2023

FAQ about BSGS College, London

  • “If your current English level is A2 (or higher) you can start your English programme any Monday.”
    Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - May 16, 2022
  • “Yes, it's true! The school offers courses using the Callan method. This is a fast-paced, dynamic approach to language learning. It consists of guided conversations with native speakers. During the course, students are encouraged to speak in class from the outset. Students actively practise English throughout the lesson, speaking all the time.”
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 05, 2024
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at BSGS College varies from 8 students (Direct Method using DLP Pro) to 14 students (English with the Callan Method 20)
  • 65% of teachers at BSGS College hold a university degree. 85% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at BSGS College comes from Brazil with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (5%) and China (4%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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