English is widely accepted as the international language of business. English is also ‘the’ international language - 85 percent of the Internet is in English, three-quarters of the world's mail is written in English, and it is the official language of the Olympic Games. In fact, the World Trade Organization debriefs, meets, and publicizes in English even if the representatives are from countries where English is not the native language. Top executives, managers, CEOs, and other business professionals, from a variety of corporate backgrounds, require these unique skills. English is global. Our Business English course prepares participants to negotiate a diverse business world using English in the international context providing the future leaders and business innovators of tomorrow with the right ‘toolkit’ for effective communication skills necessary for operating in a global environment.

The Business English Course helps participants who need English in their work. Language skills are developed through many stimulating, realistic and interactive activities.

In these classes, students will learn and discuss key concepts and issues relating to key business activities.

Through simulations and role-playing activities, students will practice oral English language skills for participating in meetings, leading discussions, conducting negotiations and making effective presentations. Students will also learn writing skills for business letters, faxes and memos

Some time is devoted to field trips and/or talks by guest speakers. Students are also given tasks to complete independently, such as going to local businesses and interviewing managers, working on group projects with classmates, or conducting research for presentations or discussions.

Birmingham College will provide local native speakers with a minimum of 5 years experience in teaching at university level and/or business and industry.

Birmingham College will provide all resources including course materials, presentations, CDs, DVDs, Audio & Video tapes, books, journals, and/or magazines that may be required to deliver the course

The course is delivered full-time and each course requires a minimum of 20 hours classroom teaching, one-to-one tutorial support and 40 hours of self-directed study

Please contact the College if the above dates are not suitable for you / your institute.

Please contact the College for more information.
Students who are in the UK are requested to contact the College (english@bcol.co.uk) for information regarding fees.

University / Institute are requested to contact the College ( english@bcol.co.uk ) for scholarship / discount details / special fees for a group of students.

The College will offer guaranteed accommodation at an affordable cost. The College will also provide support for participants wishing to organize their own accommodation, providing lists of suitable hotels, hostels and bed and breakfast facilities.

After completion overseas students must return to their home university/institute/country.

Students who wish to join Staffordshire University’s PG Diploma/MBA programmes will be assessed by staff from Birmingham College/Staffordshire University after completion of the programme

Students do not require taking IELTS to enrol on PG Diploma/MBA course if the required level of English is met.

Birmingham College will award the ‘Executive Certificate in Business English’ to students upon successful completion of the course. This will take place through a special ceremony

Visit the college website - www.bcol.co.uk for more information.
Application Forms are available online and in PDF and MS Word formats.

The complete Enquiry/ Application forms can be sent by:
1) Post: Birmingham College, BMI Building, 9 Margaret Street, Birmingham B3 3BS UK Tel: +44 (0) 121 212 0888
2) Fax: + 44 (0) 121 212 0666
3) Email: forum@bcol.co.uk (Scan copy or MS Word format is acceptable)

Deadlines:Applications must be electronically submitted, faxed or mailed no later than the dead line given. Please use one form per person. If you should have problems registering, please contact the College. (english@bcol.co.uk)

Payment Information: Application forms must be accompanied by full payment in order to be processed. (Payment can be made by Demand Draft/Cheque payable to Birmingham College. For Wire Transfer information : Bank: HSBC Plc Account name: Birmingham College Ltd Address 34 Poplar Road, Solihull, West Midlands - B91 3AF International bank account number: GB28MIDL40421282107341 Sorting code/Brach code: 40-42-12 Swift code: MIDLGB2155G Account number: 82107341.

Confirmation: Please allow 3 days for e-mailed confirmation of your registration.

Cancellation Policy: Notification of cancellation must be made in writing to the College. Refunds will be reimbursed within four weeks of the cancellation by bank transfer.

Fees Refund Policy: The College has 100% refund policy for which the original copy of VISA refusal letter issued by British Embassy is required. (£50 will be deducted from the deposit for administrative charges if the visa is rejected).