Publish an internship
en
View School
Languages > Learn English > in Bournemouth, United Kingdom > Reviews of ETC International College  
Write Review

ETC International College reviews

ABOUT
ETC International College offers a variety of courses to improve English language, business skills and office skills. At this English Language School all courses are taught by experienced teachers and are designed to get the most out of your stay in the UK.
Read more >
Languages taught: English
Phone: 01202 559044
Address: 24 West Hill Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom
26 reviews
Recommended by
84%
4.25 / 5 based on 26 reviews
Recommended by
84%
Teaching
Atmosphere
Location
Service
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
11 – 20 of 26
Next Previous
Useful  |  0
Mary
United Kingdom
Course: 10 weeks, 20 hours/week, homestay, January 2018
Overall
This is a terrible school where the teachers are bullied and put down continuously, not by the academic management but by the Directors. The marketing team are absolutely horrible and they use false advertising to get the students into the college, take their money, and then provide them with a terrible experience. I have personally witnessed the marketing department even write 'fake' reviews about themselves on social media! At least 5 of the reviews are fake reviews, giving themselves 5 stars! It's hard to find any students who can say they receive excellent quality experience, mainly because the Company takes the student's money and doesn't provide the service. The poor teachers, who work really hard, are paid less than minimum wage while the Directors swan around in luxury cars. The Company also gives out long term visas to students who don't even attend the College, and then the marketing department gives them certificates claiming that they attended the classes. DO NOT work or study with this Company.
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
I feel sorry for the teachers, they earn less than the minimum wage as they don't get paid for preparation or marking
Cons
false advertising from the marketing department, brochure says max 16 students per class but they often have up to 22 students in a class. ETC International College also gave my friend a student visa for 12 months and giving him certificates every month.....but he has absconded and is living in Scotland!! This must be against immigration rules surely! The Director shows off absurd wealth with his fancy cars while the teachers cannot afford to even feed themselves or their families because they are paid less than the minimum wage! I know one of the teachers cannot afford any electricity and has nearly frozen to death this winter because of the such low pay.
Useful  |  1
Dani
Course: 2 weeks, 15 hours/week, private flat, July 2014
Overall
Talking about a place to enjoy learning English I can say ETC school gave me all I was looking for. Quality in their teachers beatiful ambient and a lot of activities to enjoy a free time, the have a beatiful beach :). Im so happy to meet ETC school and their people.
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
Location

Staff

Activities
Useful  |  1
Rebeca
Course: 6 weeks, 15 hours/week, residence, October 2014
Overall
If you are imterested in learnt English and have a great time this is a good place to do it!!
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
great time

great location
Useful  |  0
Paco
Course: 48 weeks, 19 hours/week, residence, January 2014
Overall
That is a school where I'm learning English since January last year, when I arrived here I could't say anything in English and now I can have a conversation with British people, althougt I should study more. Tha's great experience for meet people from over the world and improve your English!! :)
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
great experience
Useful  |  1
Soon
Course: 18 weeks, 15 hours/week, homestay, September 2014
Overall
I love my school mates are very kind and friendly!!! Love ETC!!
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
kind and friendly!
Useful  |  1
Laura
Course: 3 weeks, 18 hours/week, homestay, January 2015
Overall
Very good school with lovely and nice people! I had a great time and met many friends. Love ETC
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
Friends from around the world
Useful  |  1
Selman
Course: 8 weeks, 15 hours/week, shared flat, December 2014
Overall
Classes are nice and teachers are very polite when they ar explaining something so i am here right time right place...
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
teachers are polite

good activities - bath london brighton!
Useful  |  0
Julian
Course: 48 weeks, 18 hours/week, homestay, August 2013
Overall
ETC is great place for leaning English with comprehensive and competent teachers. I definitely recommend this place !
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
great place for learning

great activities!
Useful  |  0
Rebeca
Course: 3 weeks, 18 hours/week, residence, September 2014
Overall
Talking about a place to enjoy learning English I can say ETC school gave me all I was looking for. Quality in their teachers beatiful ambient and a lot of activities to enjoy a free time, the have a beatiful beach :). Im so happy to meet ETC school and their people.
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
Lots of great activities
Useful  |  0
Rosalina
Course: 18 weeks, 15 hours/week, residence, December 2014
Overall
in my opinion 
ETC is the best school in Bournemouth, I have learnt English with different teachers. I recommended to everyone who want to improve your English. Thanks for everithing
Read more >
My progress
Speaking
Listening
Reading
Writing
Pros
best school in bournemouth

i have learnt lots of english
11 – 20 of 26
Next Previous