Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS)
The Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS) opened in 1998 to provide high quality English language tuition in a beautiful and natural environment. It is fully accredited with NEAS Australia and also a member of the prestigious IALC (Association of International Language Centres). The quality and effective delivery of our academic and student support services are very important to us. Our staff are experienced and multilingual people who ensure every student greatly benefits from their experience with BBELS.
1 Carlyle St, Byron BaySnapshot
14 classrooms
Good nationality mix
library available
kitchen available
180 students per month
computer lab available
Certifications
Wifi available
wheelchair access
About Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS)
The Byron Bay English Language School (BBELS) opened in 1998 to provide high quality English language tuition in a beautiful and natural environment. It is fully accredited with NEAS Australia and also a member of the prestigious IALC (Association of International Language Centres). The quality and effective delivery of our academic and student support services are very important to us. Our staff are experienced and multilingual people who ensure every student greatly benefits from their experience with BBELS.
Teaching standards are high. Teachers motivate students to achieve solid progress in the studies. An “English Only” policy, strict class start times and homework form an important part of our BBELS student experience. BBELS Campus has its own 2 level /storey building with 14 comfortable air-conditioned classrooms, covered outdoor common space, large upstairs balcony for conversation groups and our famous Friday night school parties, smart TVs in classrooms, semi commercial kitchen for lunches and cooking classes, free computer / internet and high speed WiFi facilities, activities and travel desk and accommodation services, bike hire service, student LaneWay cafe.
BBELS is located 1 minute walk from the Byron Bay bus stop, right in the centre of Byron Bay CBD. Supermarket, banks, post office, shops, cafes etc are all within 2 minutes walk from the school building. The beach is a 5 minute walk from the school building.
Select a course
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General English (full time)
Type of course General English
Name of course General English (full time)
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes
Start You can start the course on any Monday
Overview
Our General English course is a text-based course using the internationally renowned New Cutting Edge as its core text at all levels from Elementary to Advanced. This is supplemented by a wide range of other materials focussing on the four macroskills of Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, plus the use of locally focussed worksheets and task-based activities.
The teaching method is communicative. The aim at all levels is to give students the language tools to communicate in English in real-life situations.
The strengths of the course revolve around encouraging the students to interact in English not only within the smaller community of the school itself, but also within the broader community of Byron Bay.
Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
duration Consult one of our agencies
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English Plus Surfing
Type of course English & Sports
Name of course English Plus Surfing
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes
Start Consult one of our agencies
Overview
Students study part-time General English and join a 2 week surf course for 4 afternoons (2.5 hours per day) each week. Our professional surfing school provides surfboard/body-board, wet-suit, rash vest, sunscreen and transport. It's great fun and very safe!
This course is exclusively for BBELS students and most suitable for beginner or elementary surfers. The content of the course includes: surf safety and rescue, basic water skills, refining techniques, paddling and catching your own waves, basic maneuvers - turning on forehand and backhand, wave selection skills, reading the conditions, a review day and expression session. Your first steps to becoming a real surfer!!
Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
duration Consult one of our agencies
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Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation
Type of course Cambridge Preparation
Name of course Cambridge CAE Exam Preparation
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes
Start Consult one of our agencies
Overview
Cambridge examinations provide successful students with an internationally recognised certificate of English Language proficiency. Our CAE course prepares students for the Cambridge Advanced Examinations held each year in March, June, August and December. Lessons cover a variety of topic-based language suited to ‘real life’ situations which students can use outside the classroom. The course focuses on exam techniques for reading, writing, listening, speaking and the use of English, including regular practice exams.
BBELS has been a market leader in the provision of Cambridge exam preparation courses in Byron Bay since 2001. We are proud of the high quality of our Cambridge teaching services.Students are expected to be motivated to pass the Cambridge exam. Cambridge courses require active participation and consistent class attendance, as well as regular homework completion.
Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced
duration Consult one of our agencies
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Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation
Type of course Cambridge Preparation
Name of course Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes
Start Consult one of our agencies
Overview
Our FCE course prepares students for the First Certificate of English Cambridge Examinations held each year in March, June, August and December. Lessons cover a variety of topic-based language suited to ‘real life’ situations which students can use outside the classroom. The course focuses on exam techniques for reading, writing, listening, speaking and the use of English, including regular practice exams.
BBELS has been a market leader in the provision of Cambridge exam preparation courses in Byron Bay since 2001. We are proud of the high quality of our Cambridge teaching services.
Students are expected to be motivated to pass the Cambridge exam. Cambridge courses require active participation and consistent class attendance, as well as regular homework completion.
Levels offered Intermediate
duration Consult one of our agencies
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IELTS Exam Preparation
Type of course IELTS Preparation
Name of course IELTS Exam Preparation
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes
Start Consult one of our agencies
Overview
Our 8 - 12 weeks full time IELTS Exam Preparation course prepares students to take the IELTS examination. The course focuses on the Academic module - the four components of the examination: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking plus vocabulary building. Speaking and listening components are the same for the Academic and the General training module.
Our IELTS courses are taught by experienced IELTS examiners or Cambridge teachers.
Important - students are expected to be motivated to achieve preferred scores in the IELTS exam. BBELS exam courses require active participation and consistent class attendance, as well as regular homework completion.
Levels offered Intermediate, Advanced
duration 8 - 12 weeks
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BBELS Teen Program
Type of course General English
Name of course BBELS Teen Program
Timetable Morning classes, Afternoon classes, Weekends
Start Consult one of our agencies
Overview
The school offers ""Summer camp"" style programs for international teenagers. Byron Bay is a safe and friendly town. Our homestays are also close to the school and extremely welcoming to young international students. There are also a range of indoor and outdoor activities that create a fun learning environment.
Minimum age is 15 years. The program is only available in July and August for a maximum of 6 weeks. The program inclues:
* part time General English weekdays from 9.00am - 12.30pm
* afternoon activities from 1.30pm weekdays + 1 day on weekend
* guardian^ homestay - single room, 2 meals w'days/3 meals w'ends
* return Brisbane or Gold Coast airport transfers
* tuition materials
* supervision with all arranged activities
* BBELS T-shirt
* language support in Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Portuguese,
Levels offered Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced
duration Consult one of our agencies