Group English Courses at BLS

Group English Courses in Bury St Edmunds (8 years +)

BLS philosophy is to provide group English courses where students feel like individuals. Bury is perfect for young students with a safe town and hosts that drive and collect (unless they live in town). We can arrange group courses to meet your needs – sports, art, theatre, culture, whatever your students need.

  • Choose between Homestay or Residential accommodation
  • Minimum group size of 15 students
  • Accompanying Group Leaders are free (1:15)
  • Courses can take place at any time of year
  • Programme can include London and Cambridge trips (or Norwich, Ipswich, Colchester and Newmarket)
  • They include lessons, accommodation with 3 meals a day, optional sports, cultural activities and excursions


Mini Stay Courses

Take a look at our most popular courses:

The BLS Football Experience – play, train, enter tournaments and learn English while staying with local host accommodation.

The “Cambridge” Mini Stay – with a half day visit to Cambridge.

The “London” Mini Stay – with a half day visit to Cambridge and full day visit to London.

The “World of Work” Mini Stay – lessons and activities focused on preparing students for work. This includes company visits and guest speakers.

Sample Programme – 7 night London week homestay

Sample Programme – 7 night London Week Residential

Course Objectives (changes possible)

Or contact us to discuss arrange a bespoke programme for your group. There is a wide choice of extra activities and excursions available.

Our Mini Stay Group English Courses can include:

  • 15 hours (20 lessons) General English Classes
  • Afternoon activities with teachers: Tour of Bury, Selfie Challenge, Market Day Survey, Abbey Gardens Quiz, St Edmunds Cathedral and more…
  • Sports – e.g. football tournaments and FA coaching
  • Evening activities: laser quest, bowling, British food night, disco and more…
  • Visits to Cambridge, London, Norwich, Ely, Newmarket Horseracing Museum, Ipswich and more…
  • Accommodation (either Homestay or Residential)
  • 3 meals per day (packed lunch for school and excursion days)
  • All course materials
  • Course completion Certificate
  • Free Group Leaders in ratio of 1:15

Registration procedure for Group English Course Bookings:

  • Send us an email to tell us you are interested
  • We will send you our group rates with discounts
  • Choose dates
  • We provide a quotation and proposal
  • Send deposit and registration form to hold dates
  • Make final payment no later than 4 weeks before arrival
  • Receive host accommodation details and transfer details

For Group Leaders – there is the option of enrolling on our English for Teachers Course and taking best advantage of your time in England.


Bring a Group to BLS

Contact School Admissions Team for more details