BSC Algeria
British Study Centres Algeria offers high-quality, communicative and student-centred English courses with highly experienced and qualified native English teachers for students aged 16+.
The school is located in the new city centre in one of Oran's most desirable neighbourhoods, Akid Lotfi. The school is a short walk from two famous parks, shops and cafés, situated in the largest exhibition centre in Algeria.
Our students enjoy excellent levels of personal care and attention from a friendly team of highly committed and dedicated staff to help them maximise their progress in English.
- General English
- Business English
- IELTS Preparation
- English for Specific Purposes
- One-to-One Lessons
Throughout the building
With computers and books for self-study
With beautiful sea views
School Facilities
The school has an array of facilities run by an experienced Student Services team offering both a successful learning and teaching environment for students and staff respectively. We offer both group and one-to-one classes.
Classrooms
At the school currently, there are four modern, spacious and comfortable classrooms with all the necessary equipment for effective language teaching, such as whiteboards and speakers. All our rooms are air-conditioned.
Café & Restaurant
The school benefits from the communal café at the premises which serves a range of delicious food and drinks. All our students have the opportunity to eat lunch, drink a coffee and socialise with friends in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
Outside Areas
The exhibition centre boasts beautiful and peaceful gardens with stunning views of the coastline where teachers can provide lessons outdoors in autumn and spring, and where students go can before or after class to practise their English.
Our Teachers
"Music and literature are very important to me. My students have given me lots of great suggestions to explore, so that keeps me busy."
Mark, Director of Studies
"I've been a teacher since 2003. I've worked at universities and in language schools in many countries, but the wildlife and environment here are very special for me."
Kristina, Teacher
"I love hiking and reading books. My favourite thing about Algeria is the friendly people."
Sean, Teacher
Location
BSC Algeria is proud to have permanent residence at the internationally renowned Centre de Conventions d'Oran, which holds several events per month including the NAPEC (North Africa Petroleum Exhibition & Conference) and includes a big auditorium for concerts, cinemas and more.
British Study Centres Algeria, Centre de Convention d'Oran, Les Genets, Chemin de la Wilaya, Route 75, Oran, CW75, Algeria
Tel: +213 (0)554 100 726 Email: [email protected]
Courses
We provide our students with a number of options in General English courses to suit all levels and needs.
General English
General English forms the core of our teaching programme. Morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday lessons are based around a coursebook. Teachers consider the students' learning needs and preferences and can focus on specific topic and language areas.
| Course levels | Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) |
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Business English
This practical course is designed to both improve your level of English and widen your knowledge of specific vocabulary in a work context and business situations. The business English component covers, but is not limited to, meetings, negotiations, advertising, marketing, presentations, business communication and decision-making.
Morning, afternoon, evening and Saturday lessons are based around a coursebook.
| Course levels | Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1) |
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Exam Preparation
IELTS is an increasingly popular exam taken by students who plan to study at university in the UK, either for a first degree, Master's or PhD. We offer a bespoke course which helps you prepare for the exam. The course is aimed at developing the core English skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking to help our students achieve their potential in the official IELTS test. We prepare you for both the Academic and the General English papers.
| Course levels | Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1) |
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English for Specific Purposes
The school offers a range of courses in English for Specific Purposes (ESP), including:
- Medical English
- Legal English
- Maritime English
Each of these can be taken at a variety of levels, and in one-to-one or group classes.
| Medical English | Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1) |
|---|---|
| Legal English | Intermediate (B1+) to Advanced (C1) |
| Maritime English | Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1) |
One-to-One Lessons
The content can be negotiated between student and teacher. This gives students an opportunity to work on areas which are of particular interest or concern. Our students can opt for English for Specific Purposes, such as Medicine or Law.
We can arrange classes at various times to fit your schedule.
| Course levels | Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) |
|---|
Next start date
22 Sep 2018
Minimum age
16 years
Class size
Maximum 14
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Total lessons
48
Total hours
40
Price (group)
67,500 DA (22,500 DA per month)
Price (one-to-one)
5,000 DA per lesson
Course book
3,000 DA
Placement test
1,500 DA
Group Course Options
Students can opt for an intensive course or a semi-intensive course depending on their work and study commitments.
Intensive
| Duration | 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Lessons per week | 16 |
| Total input | 40 hours |
| Days | Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu |
Semi-intensive
| Duration | 12 weeks |
|---|---|
| Lessons per week | 4 |
| Total input | 40 hours |
| Days | Sat or Mon, Wed |
Levels
At BSC Algeria, we have 6 different levels (Beginner to Advanced) which are mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Each level is made up of 120 hours. Homework is in addition to the total number of course hours and we do advise our students to make time for further self-study to ensure fast progression up the scale.
| CEFR | Our Level | No. of Lessons | No. of Hours |
| A1 | Beginner 1 | 48 | 40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Beginner 3 | 48 | 40 | |
| A2 | Elementary 1 | 48 | 40 |
| Elementary 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Elementary 3 | 48 | 40 | |
| B1 | Pre-intermediate 1 | 48 | 40 |
| Pre-intermediate 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Pre-intermediate 3 | 48 | 40 | |
| B1+ | Intermediate 1 | 48 | 40 |
| Intermediate 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Intermediate 3 | 48 | 40 | |
| B2 | Upper-intermediate 1 | 48 | 40 |
| Upper-intermediate 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Upper-intermediate 3 | 48 | 40 | |
| C1 | Advanced 1 | 48 | 40 |
| Advanced 2 | 48 | 40 | |
| Advanced 3 | 48 | 40 |