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An integrated approach to language learning

Our unique learning approach - The Bell Way - ensures your child benefits from a comprehensive learning experience.
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We teach inside and outside the classroom.

Our unique learning approach – The Bell Way – is core to everything we do at Bell. It was developed by our academic team alongside an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge. It is based on six core principles that shape all our programmes.

We firmly believe that students learn faster and more successfully when they use English all the time and in a range of situations. That is why each component of our programme – lessons, activities, and study tours – plays a critical role in your child’s development.

 

Learning The Bell Way

Our six core learning principles

We will give you regular feedback

Assessment as learning

We work with your child to review their progress regularly and show them clear next steps on their learning journey. We also encourage students to develop lifelong learning skills through self-evaluation and use of reflective personal statements.

We will show you a clear path to your goals

Clarity of learning

In every lesson and activity, you will know exactly what your aims are in each lesson and how to achieve them. Every student takes home a portfolio as a record of their progress, which includes project work, ‘can-do’ statements and an end-of-course certificate.

We give you lifelong learning skills

Organisational learning

At Bell, we help students maximise their potential by teaching them learning skills so they can become more effective learners beyond their course at Bell. They gain valuable skills like note-taking, effective vocabulary recording and presentation skills.

We want you to be the best you can be

High expectations

To be really effective, lessons at Bell are challenging, interactive and enjoyable! Our teachers will use a range of teaching techniques to ensure you can participate fully in the classroom and have continued opportunities to learn, improve and practise, practise, practise.

We will help you to learn everywhere

Learn everywhere

We create an immersive language experience to embed their learning faster. Educational study tours are an integral part of the programme, where students will have tasks to do before, during, and after each tour – giving them a continuous learning experience.

We will adapt your learning to suit you

Unique individual

Learning is unique to each individual student. Our academic team, teachers and activity leaders are skilled in different approaches to learning. This allows us to shape learning around your child’s individual goals and helps their successful growth and development

Key course components

Students working together on a project
INSPIRING LESSONS

Project-based learning

Learning through projects is particularly motivating for young learners and helps them remember the language that they learn. Working in groups, students use English to produce something tangible like a short film, a story, a magazine or a business presentation.

Learning outcomes:

  • Practical everyday language such as asking polite questions, clarifying meaning, developing vocabulary and comprehension of instructions
  • 21st century skills like creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, communication and cultural awareness.
  • Techniques to improve fluency and pronunciation
  • Academic language suitable for school and university
  • Learn about British life and culture
EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Learning everywhere

At Bell, the educational activities, electives and Academies are planned just as much as the lessons, with learning outcomes to support what your child has studied in class. Students practise their English while focused on an activity, which leads to a natural and fluent use of the language. Many activities are linked to the overall project theme.

Learning outcomes:

  • Explore and develop their skills in a range of active, academic and creative electives
  • Improve English knowledge and skills such as understanding instructions and social language
  • Develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, collaboration and planning
Student and Activity Leader playing basketball
Students on a study tour in London
EXCITING STUDY TOURS

Experiencing British culture

Students learn about British life and history by exploring places of interest. Every course includes a full day trip to London, where students enjoy a walking tour, and a trip to a top London museum, in addition to the chance to visit iconic London landmarks.

Study tours are important learning opportunities outside the classroom. Students prepare for them in lessons. On the tour, students develop language and life skills through tasks such as: conducting interviews, taking part in fact-finding challenges, or completing activity sheets.

Each study tour is reviewed in class afterwards. The students discuss what they have learnt and explore the topics further, recording progress in their portfolios.