International students


Bedford College is a welcoming and friendly environment where you can learn a range of skills that will help you to succeed in the future.

Bedford College has been running English language courses for international students for over 40 years and offers a range of full-time and part-time English language courses for international students throughout the year. Our well-qualified and experienced English language tutors encourage active participation and will work with you in a supportive and highly focussed atmosphere to ensure that your individual needs are met.

To ensure individual attention, the average class size is up to 12 students and classes are usually no larger than 15.

Full-time classes are for a minimum of 15 hours per week, and part-time classes are offered between 3 and 6 hours per week, daytime and evenings.

Download the international students' prospectus below to find out more about studying at Bedford College.

Click here to download the international students' prospectusWe also offer IELTS preparatory courses several times a year.

Courses are offered on a flexible basis so that students can enrol throughout the year.

We offer EFL courses at five levels and lead to the following Cambridge Main Suite examinations:

  • Cambridge University Key English Test (Elementary level)
  • Cambridge University Preliminary English Test (Low Intermediate level)
  • Cambridge University First Certificate in English (High Intermediate level)
  • Cambridge University Certificate in Advanced English (Advanced level)
  • Cambridge University Certificate of Proficiency in English (Advanced Plus level)
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)


Bedford College also offers an EFL summer school.

EFL courses are delivered in the centrally based Skills Bank on Bedford High Street, which means that all town facilities are right on your doorstep.

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