We believe that the University of Cambridge doesn`tt need an introduction (www.cam.ac.uk). Everybody knows about Cambridge! We are happy to inform you that now you have an opportunity to study at this brilliant and historical institution by enrolling in their summer courses, which last from two to four weeks.

If you have the right qualifications, we can assist you in the application process for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, and even you do not have the needed qualifications, we can certainly help you to get them.

Global Bridge is the only representative of an internationally known educational establishment – The Regent’s School (www.regents.ac.th) in Armenia and in the region.

The ambassador of the school, who is also the Chairman of our Centre and a graduate student of the University of Cambridge, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science, has been in charge of organising a nationwide competition for the last two years in order to select the most talented students who can receive the scholarships allocated by the Chairman of the Regent’s School Dr Virachai. At the moment our Centre is preparing students for the entrance exams, which are to take place on the 26th of March.

For your information, our Chairman – Hayk Harutyunyan and the Managing Director – Anna Harutyunyan are graduates of the Regent’s School themselves.

The St-George’s School (www.st-georges.ch) was founded in 1927 and was the first British public school to be established in Switzerland. We have an honour to represent such an institution in Armenia and proudly present to you the opportunity for you to study at this wonderful school as soon as this summer. You will have an opportunity to study English or French, tour around Switzerland, visit historical cities and even take professional tennis lessons.

Courses last from 2 to 4 weeks.

If you wish to study at the St-George’s School full time, again you are in luck. We will assist you during every step of the process.

The London School of Commerce is an Affiliated Institution of UEL and an Associate College of UWIC.

The London School of Commerce provides the following Graduate and Post-Graduate Courses:

BA(Hons) in Business Studies

MSc International Tourism Management

MSc International Hospitality Management

MBA Master of Business Administration

Global Bridge acts as an Agent for the London School of Commerce in Armenia and can assist you should you wish to study at Graduate or Post-Graduate Level.

Because of an agreement between The Association of Independent Higher Education Providers (AIHEP) and The British Accreditation Council (BAC) Armenia is one of a number of (developing) countries where students are offered specially discounted rates to study in the UK.

Please contact us for more information about courses/prices etc.

EF International Language Schools

Learn a new language in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Europe

EF International Language Schools provides you with exceptional language instruction abroad in one of seven languages. Courses run from 2 to 52 weeks for students of all ages and abilities. EF operates 28 International Language Schools in nearly a dozen countries. EF schools are always in the best locations, whether it's a renovated mansion in the heart of the city or a converted art-deco hotel on the beach.

EF/Hult International Business School

Earn a top ranked accelerated MBA
Hult International Business School offers a top-ranked one-year accelerated MBA degree based in Boston, USA. The school's mission is to educate global business leaders. Hult attracts a unique student body that is over 90% international. Each MBA class is small, just 60 students per cohort and is taught by some of the finest minds in academia.

EF Brittin College

University preparation and placement

EF Brittin College offers university preparation and placement programs for students who wish to pursue degree studies abroad. Courses include A-Levels Preparation, University Foundation Year, Pre-Masters and Pre-MBA Programs. Students can study at any one of Brittin College's campuses in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia or New Zealand. Brittin College students have successfully graduated and continued on to prestigious universities like Cambridge University and London School of Economics.

Global Bridge acts as an Agent for EF in Armenia. As an Agent we can offer special prices to prospective students.
If any of the above courses are of interest to you, then please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Bucksmore has been operating for over 30 years hosting summer English Language programs for children and teenagers.

Young Learners at Bucksmore participate in a wide range of activities and go on excursions and trips at the same time as improving their English Language Skills.

Our locations are second to none including Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University and St. Hilda’s College, Oxford University.

Wilson College specialises in the fields of Business Studies, Computer Science, English as a Second Language and Health Studies.

Wilson College’s positive educational environment ensures the best academic advancement to each student

The overall aim of the college is to ensure that each student gains the qualifications, broad knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to allow for their constructive participation in a competitive global economy.

The Cambridge Education Group is a world-famous training organization and has 19 study centres in the UK including Cambridge, Canterbury and London.

CEG also has University partnerships with Imperial College London, Brunel University London and LSE (London School of Economics).

It also has study centres in Boston (USA), Hong Kong, Russia and China.

CEG offer the following courses:

Academic Courses:

GCSE, A-level, International Baccalaureate, Academic English, University Foundation, Pre-Master's Foundation.

English Language Courses:

General English, Business English, IELTS Preparation, Study Holidays for Juniors and Adults

A wide range of accommodation options are available including home-stay and Student Halls of Residence

www.ceg-uk.com

Our General English Course is designed to give students a solid knowledge of English. This course is offered at all levels and concentrates on developing the 4 skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Our highly experienced instructors encourage language use through role-play, problem solving, discussions and other activities.

This Course is offered at all Levels including Beginner, Elementary, Pre - intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

The Global Bridge philosophy is that a small number of students in groups helps the teacher to give more attention to individual students in the classroom with more flexibility in planning the course content around the individual needs of the students.

Regular testing, reports and feedback are given to students.

Individual classes with the full and continuous attention of your instructor enable students to practice and go over areas of their choice at the pace they need.

The starting level of the course will be decided by the placement test that all students at Global Bridge take.

The number and duration of the classes are flexible and are set by the student’s preference.

The levels include Beginner, Pre - intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

This type of class has many advantages:

• Course content is designed to meet the individual's specific learning goals.
• Intense speaking practice.
• Relevant and practical learning material.
• Schedule adapted to the learner's availability/preference..

Regular testing, reports and feedback is given.

Intensive courses aim to achieve results fast.

Based on the same course content as our General English/Business English course, students can maximise their time while studying at the Global Bridge Educational Center.

By meeting every day – for example, students can achieve excellent results in a relatively short period of time.

This Course is offered at all levels including Beginner, Pre - intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Regular testing, reports and feedback is given.

Our fluency courses are short, interesting courses looking at subjects from different viewpoints which encourage the students social interaction skills in English.

If your time is limited and you wish to focus just on speaking skills then these courses are especially for you since the studying process is wholly based around classroom activities.

The levels include Beginner, Pre - intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

Business English

In the modern business world everyone realizes the importance of the English language.

Our Business English course is designed according to you and your company’s specific needs and future objectives.

For Companies:

First of all we provide a free Placement Testing Servive that actually measures the real language ability of potential trainees.

Secondly we provide a needs analysis of the company and the potential students so that we can match the course to the specific needs of both the company and the trainee.

For trainees:

By working on basic everyday situations, such as answering the telephone, running meetings, making presentations, dealing with customers and corresponding professionally, running business correspondence, our Business English course is sure to help you succeed in your future business.

This course is offered at Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced levels.

Regular testing, reports and feedback is given.

English for the people employed in Tourism and Hotel Industry

This course is designed for people working in tourism and for those who want to improve their communication skills in hotel management. This course can cover the whole domain of the tourism industry or focus on particular areas depending on the students` needs.

This course is offered at Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced levels.

English for Lawyers/ILEC

This course is designed for lawyers and it aims to teach legal terminology and expressions, as well as to focus on the development of oral and written communication skills.

The course can be taken as a stand-alone course or by those wishing to take the ILEC/Cambridge Exam.

Please see the ILEC/Cambridge website for further details:
www.legalenglishtest.org
and also:
www.legalenglishtest.org/ilecschools.php

for a list of schools teaching ILEC.

English for Medical Professionals

This course is designed for medical workers and it aims to teach medical terminology and expressions as well as to focus on the development of oral and written communication skills.

This course is offered at Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced levels.

Global Bridge Educational Center has also a special study programme to meet the interests and needs of young students.
The programme is divided into four age ranges:

• Very Young Learners (with classes for 6 to 7 year olds and 7 to 8 year olds)
• Children (8 to 10 years old)
• Juniors (11 to 13 years old)
• Teenagers (14 to 17 years old).

Parents are provided with regular reports and there is also a Parent/Teacher meeting every month.

We work with a motivating approach which provides a stimulating environment for Young Learners to use English as a means of communication from the start.

IELTS is administered jointly by The British Council, IDP Education Australia and the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. IELTS scores are widely accepted by educational institutions as well as a range of purposes, such as, immigration, recruitment and entry to training courses.

We offer courses of:

• General IELTS
• Academic IELTS

The courses are taught by a British Native-Speaker, an American Native-Speaker and/or a local teacher.

The official IELTS examination is implemented by the British Council Armenia.

TOEFL is an American examination. TOEFL scores are required for purposes of admission by more than 2,400 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. In Europe, TOEFL is also used by institutions where English is the language of instruction. Many government agencies, scholarship programs, and licensing / certification agencies use TOEFL scores to evaluate English proficiency.

The official TOEFL examination is implemented by IREX in Armenia.

We offer courses of:

• Paper-based TOEFL
• Computer-based TOEFL (CBT)
• Internet-based TOEFL (IBT)

The courses are taught by a British Native-Speaker, an American Native-Speaker and/or a local teacher.

The official TOEFL examination is implemented by IREX in Armenia.

FCE, First Certificate Examination is at Level 3 in the Cambridge five level system. FCE has widespread recognition in commerce and industry, such as the public or secretarial work in banking, airlines and catering. It is also recognised by some university faculties, colleges and other institutions as fulfilling English language requirements.

The courses are taught by a British Native-Speaker, an American Native-Speaker and/or a local teacher.

The official FCE examination is implemented by the British Council Armenia.

CAE, Certificate in Advanced English is at Level 4 in the Cambridge five level system. CAE indicates a high level of language competence for candidates wishing to use English for professional or study purposes. It is recognised by the majority of British universities and higher education institutions as fulfilling entrance requirements in English language.

The courses are taught by a British Native-Speaker, an American Native-Speaker and/or a local teacher.

The official FCE examination is implemented by the British Council Armenia.

You are a professional for whom English has become a necessary tool of communication in your daily working life.
Global Bridge specialises in meeting the students’ needs. We try to respond to the ever-increasing need for English in today's business world. Reports, emails, presentations, negotiations, conference calls, leading meetings are all part of modern office communication.

The course aims to help students acquire effective business communication skills, which will equip them either for the workplace or for further study in a business-related subject. Those following the course will have the option of taking one of the Cambridge Business English certificate examinations:

• BEC Preliminary
• BEC Vantage
• BEC Higher

The courses are taught by a British Native-Speaker, an American Native-Speaker and/or a local teacher.

The official FCE examination is implemented by the British Council Armenia.

Global Bridge offers 2 day Business Writing and 2 day Presentation Skills Courses for Professionals who want to improve their business skills.

The courses are conducted by a British Native Speaker.

We have good news for everyone whose first language is not Armenian. We have Armenian classes for foreigners.

If you wish to learn about our magnificent country, which you may be visiting, or maybe you have decided to live here Global Bridge’s Armenian Course could be for you.

(Our Armenian teachers are also proficient in English too).

These courses are offered at Beginner, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced levels.

In the 21st century, in the world of information technologies, not possessing the basic computer skills is almost a crime. At our Centre you can master the Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and most importantly the Internet.

We are proud to offer an intensive course for beginners which lasts 6 weeks and which should set you on the way to full proficiency in the use of computers in business and in your personal life.

Our communicative method focuses mainly on speaking. We teach English through a very practical approach without being boring or repetitive. You will speak the language, not translate your own.

With our method, all conversation during class takes place in the target language. The students practice what they have learnt in the context of real-life situations. You acquire the new language skills the same way as you did your native — with natural ease.

Our time-tested methods will help you speak the foreign language from the very first day of class!

There is never any translation in the classroom and this makes you talk and think in the new language. Students are always amazed at how quickly and easily they learn with this method!

We combine dynamic classroom instruction with an exclusive series of video DVDs to ensure that your learning is both effective and enjoyable.

Stages for Course Enrollment

• Placement Test
• Needs revealing interview
• Free trial lesson
• Final enrollment

Student’s Portfolios

• Placement test results
• Interviewer’s comments on the starting speaking level and the needs for learning
• Progress test results
• Attendance records
• Progress reports if asked to provide
• Final test results
• Final interview results

The main emphasis is laid on communication.

Teachers

Global Bridge’s teaching staff are a mix of local and native-speaker (British/American) who have had many years experience teaching in many different countries and cultures.
Our teachers are commited to achieving excellence in the classroom.

John Conway

Director of Studies

John is a British national and has been teaching English for 15 years. He has taught in many different countries including CIS countries.

John specialises in IELTS and Business English and is an IELTS examiner.

Lori Nicholson

Senior English Trainer

Lori is an American national and has taught English in Armenia for 3 years. Lori specialises in Cambridge Exams and TOEFL and works with teens and adults.

Shmavon Azatyan

English Literature and Composition Skills Specialist

Shmavon gained his MA in English from the University of Louisiana (USA) and has been teaching English for 7 years. Shmavon teaches English Language and Literature and specialises in Composition Skills.

Mariam Tonoyan

Senior Maths Trainer

Mariam teaches maths in English and has 16 years of teaching experience. She divides her time between teaching at the Polytechnic Institute and teaching at Global Bridge.

Gayaneh Tonoyan

Maths Trainer

Gayaneh teaches Maths in English and has 9 years of teaching experience. She divides her time between teaching at Global Bridge and teaching at the Slavonic State University.

Karine Terterian

English Language Trainer

Karine has been teaching English for 4 years and started her career at The Institute for Foreign Languages after V. Brusov.

Karine specialises in teaching ‘teens.

Approach

Our communicative approach focuses mainly on speaking.
Our aim is for you to speak the language, not just be able to translate it or do grammar exercises.

Using the communicative method, all conversation during class takes place in the target language. The students practice what they have learnt in the context of real-life situations.

You acquire the new language skills the same way as you did in your native language – by asking and answering questions in the target language.

Our time-tested methods will help you speak the target/foreign language from the very first day of class.

There is never any translation in the classroom and this makes you talk and think in the new language immediately.
Students are always amazed at how quickly and easily they learn with this method.

We combine dynamic classroom instruction with an exclusive series of video DVDs to ensure that your learning is both effective and enjoyable.

Global Bridge enables you not only to acquire your knowledge in classroom settings, but also to practice what you have learnt by means of communicating with other students studying at Global Bridge at a more relaxed atmosphere. The English Club is the place where you can meet new people, talk only English, participate in debates, roundtables, competitions, quizzes, game shows, watch original films, cartoons in English.

The lively atmosphere created by our highly professional instructors will make your leaning and staying at Global Bridge even more enjoyable and effective.

"STATE RECRUITMENT AGENCY"

Global Bridge is proud to inform you that the “State Recruitment Agency" has entrusted to us the task of training those people who it designates as 'actively seeking work'. After our extensive training we will try to place them at well-paid jobs.
This cooperation shows the professionalism and quality of the services we provide.

MBA

Global Bridge is also proud to confirm that.- as of October 2009 - we have placed two students - Vahe Afandyan and Sargis Melikjanyan - at the London School of Commerce (UK). Both of these students are studying for the MBA. Global Bridge wishes them the best of luck!