Welcome to ETC International College – Specialist in English Language Courses in Bournemouth

The British Council inspected and accredited ETC International College in June 2011. The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching and welfare and accredits organisations which meet the overall standard in each area inspected (see www.britishcouncil.org/accreditation for details). This large private language school offers courses in general and professional English for adults and vacation courses for under-16s and young adults aged 16-17). Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, academic management and the leisure programme. The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme.    For more information on the British Council, please visit their website.

ETC International College is a Tier 4 Sponsor and is licensed by the Home Office to enrol international students under Tier 4 of the Points Based System.

ETC is a member of English UK, the world’s leading language teaching association. By studying at an English UK school you can be assured of the quality of teaching and the high standard of care you will receive during your stay.

RALSA (the Regional Accredited Language Schools’ Association) RALSA has existed for more than 25 years and was established on the fundamental principle of promoting Bournemouth as a centre of educational excellence. The primary objective of all RALSA schools is to offer quality English language tuition to international students in safe, secure and professionally-accredited institutes. The Association operates as a committee and provides a forum for members to discuss matters of educational and professional interest. www.ralsa.org.uk RALSA has existed for more than 25 years and was established on the fundamental principle of promoting Bournemouth as a centre of educational excellence. The primary objective of all RALSA schools is to offer quality English language tuition to international students in safe, secure and professionally-accredited institutes. The Association operates as a committee and provides a forum for members to discuss matters of educational and professional interest. www.ralsa.org.uk IEF (the International Education Forum) IEF (the International Education Forum) England is renowned for its internationally recognised qualifications and the expertise of its teaching staff. It is against this background that the International Education Forum was established to promote the Bournemouth and Poole area as a world-class centre for excellence in international education. The Forum is a unique partnership between the public and private sectors. It is made up of local education providers with strong and proven track records in their individual fields. The Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole are also actively involved through their Tourism Offices. At a local level, the Forum has taken up the challenge of the Prime Minister’s initiative to promote UK education to a world-wide audience. The educational organisations involved in this innovative project are Bournemouth University, The Arts University College at Bournemouth, the Bournemouth and Poole College, Accredited English Language Schools, and White House Guardianships (which offers a placement service into local private and state-run high schools). This co-operation between such a wide range of partners aims to ensure that international students receive maximum benefit from their stay in Bournemouth and Poole. The Principal of ETC International College, David Jones, is currently Chair of the International Education Forum and represents the international education sector at meetings of the Bournemouth Tourism Management Board and the Bournemouth Tourism Marketing Group. www.studybournemouthpoole.co.uk England is renowned for its internationally recognised qualifications and the expertise of its teaching staff. It is against this background that the International Education Forum was established to promote the Bournemouth and Poole area as a world-class centre for excellence in international education. The Forum is a unique partnership between the public and private sectors. It is made up of local education providers with strong and proven track records in their individual fields. The Boroughs of Bournemouth and Poole are also actively involved through their Tourism Offices. At a local level, the Forum has taken up the challenge of the Prime Minister’s initiative to promote UK education to a world-wide audience. The educational organisations involved in this innovative project are Bournemouth University, The Arts University College at Bournemouth, the Bournemouth and Poole College, Accredited English Language Schools, and White House Guardianships (which offers a placement service into local private and state-run high schools). This co-operation between such a wide range of partners aims to ensure that international students receive maximum benefit from their stay in Bournemouth and Poole. The Principal of ETC International College, David Jones, is currently Chair of the International Education Forum and represents the international education sector at meetings of the Bournemouth Tourism Management Board and the Bournemouth Tourism Marketing Group. www.studybournemouthpoole.co.uk Dorset Business (The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Dorset Business (The Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry) ETC International College is one of a very small number of international schools and colleges to have become a member of Dorset Business. Membership of Dorset Business gives ETC valuable access to industry guidance, networking opportunities, training opportunities for its staff, plus business development and marketing opportunities for the college as a whole. www.dcci.co.uk ETC International College is one of a very small number of international schools and colleges to have become a member of Dorset Business. Membership of Dorset Business gives ETC valuable access to industry guidance, networking opportunities, training opportunities for its staff, plus business development and marketing opportunities for the college as a whole. www.dcci.co.uk Federation of Small Businesses Federation of Small Businesses The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches. www.fsb.org.uk The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK’s largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms. Formed in 1974, it now has 200,000 members across 33 regions and 194 branches. www.fsb.org.uk Investors in People Investors in People ETC International College has held the Investors In People award since 2002. ETC is one of the only private language colleges to hold this award in the country. Investors in People specialises in transforming business performance through people. It has helped us to achieve our objectives by targeting our chosen business and staff training and development priorities. www.investorsinpeople.co.uk