English Preparatory School

Intensive One-Year English Language Program

In person on our Brussels campus · 1 year · Ages 17+ · Certified program

Duration1 Year

Age17+

CertificateYes

Class sizeMax 12 students

LanguageEnglish

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English classroom at Brussels College — Max students per class

Fluency and confidence for degree study.

The English Preparatory School at BC is an intensive one-year, in-person program designed for students aged 17 and above. Delivered on our vibrant Brussels campus, it focuses on mastering grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and both spoken and written communication. Whether you continue to a U.S. degree, a UK degree top-up or an NCC Education or French RNCP qualification, all taught in English, this preparatory course helps you enter your chosen field with the fluency and confidence you need.

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Program objectives & learning outcomes

An immersive curriculum

Our immersive curriculum combines daily seminars, interactive workshops, and real-world practice under expert native-English instructors. Cultural integration activities—such as local field trips, academic writing clinics, and peer-collaboration labs—acclimatize you to university life in Belgium.

Master English grammar and expand academic vocabulary.

Develop clear, confident spoken communication in seminars and group discussions.

Refine academic writing skills for essays, reports, and presentations.

Enhance listening comprehension through authentic lectures and multimedia.

Acclimatize to Belgian academic culture via cultural workshops and field trips.

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Content

What you will study

Modules are offered at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels.

01 Grammar foundations and advanced structures

02 Immersive speaking workshops and pronunciation labs

03 Critical reading & text analysis sessions

04 Academic writing clinics: essays & reports

05 Listening comprehension via lectures, podcasts, and debates

Teaching & certification

Instructor and certificate

Your instructor

The English Preparatory School at BC is taught by a highly qualified native English-speaking instructor, who will be assigned prior to the start of the program. Our instructors are experienced in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and are dedicated to helping students achieve advanced fluency and top results in IELTS and other recognized English proficiency exams. You can expect expert guidance in grammar, speaking, listening, reading, and writing, using proven, student-centered methods.

Certification & advancement

Graduates receive the official English Preparatory School Certificate, validating advanced proficiency across reading, writing, speaking, and listening. This credential is a stepping stone towards any of the routes reached through Brussels College, or global career paths.

Study in English, in Brussels

Programs on all the routes reached through Brussels College are taught in English, so this program gets you ready for the classroom from day one.

One year, in person on campus

Classes of maximum 12 students

Official English Preparatory School Certificate

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