ABOUT US

Global Bridge Educational Centre was founded in late 2007. After only a short period of time, the student body of our Centre consisted of over 100 students and has grown every year since then. We believe that our Centre now offers the best language courses in Yerevan and Armenia.We only employ fully qualified and experienced teachers and are the only privately run school in Armenia that employs native-speaker (British/American) teachers. Besides, we provide educational counseling to help our applicants realize their academic dreams.

Please click on one of the links to find out more about what Global Bridge has to offer

In Armenia we represent the following globally acknowledged institutions:

BLOOMSBURY INTERNATIONAL

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We are glad to inform you that now you can improve your English at one of the best and prestigious language schools in London. Bloomsbury International is accredited by British Council, English UK, Excellence in Language Education, and is also an authorised test centre. It is a friendly English language school in the centre of London. The centre has a wide range of quality English language courses including General English, Exam Preparation for TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, FCE, CAE,Business English & One-to-One tuition. You are sure to find the perfect course for you.


Bloomsbury International is the perfect mixture of the old and the new. It is situated in a beautiful building; so special it is protected by government order and may not be changed in any way. Inside, although many of the original features remain, the building has been completely renovated and offers 21st century comfort and technology, including wireless computer connections and the latest audio-visual study aids.


Innovative approach, a number of social activities, friendly professional staff guarantee immediate improvement of your English.


www.bloomsbury-international.com


If you would like to enrol in one of the Bloomsbury International courses, please feel free to contact us at info@globalbridge.am or 010 523916.

CEG – THE CAMBRIDGE EDUCATION GROUP

logo_CEG_01.gifThe 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

ST-GEORGE’S SCHOOL (SWITZERLAND)

stgeorge.jpgThe 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.

THE REGENT’S SCHOOL (THAILAND)

rs_logo.gifGlobal 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 Regent's School graduates are awarded with International Baccalaureate (IB) upon graduation.

Since 2007, the language centre has been organizing a nationwide competition in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science 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.

Our Chairman - Hayk Harutyunyan and the Managing Director - Anna Harutyunyan are graduates of the Regent's School themselves.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (UK)

cam_logo.gifWe believe that the University of Cambridge doesn`tt need an introduction (www.cam.ac.uk). 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.

 

 

BUCKSMORE – CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY/OXFORD UNIVERSITY

bucksmore.jpgBucksmore 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 (UK)

wilson.jpgWilson College specialises in the fields ofBusiness 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.

EF (EDUCATION FIRST) INTERNATIONAL

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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/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 and 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.

LONDON SCHOOL OF COMMERCE - UNIVERSITY OF WALES (UWIC)/ UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON (UEL)

lsc.jpgThe 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.

www.lsclondon.co.uk

SERVICES

The following features make our courses different:

  • Friendly and relaxed atmosphere
  • Practical, highly dynamic, motivating, participative classes
  • Tailor made syllabus, completely based on the clients’ needs
  • Foreign language atmosphere from the very beginning
  • Personalized approach
  • Modern methods of teaching
  • Students’ feedback in the form of questionnaires
  • Accompanying video course for all the levels and courses

ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS

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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.

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GENERAL ENGLISH

 

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,ElementaryPre - intermediateIntermediateUpper 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 feedback and tests given to our students check the efficiency of our work.

 

ONE TO ONE INDIVIDUAL TUITION OR PRIVATE CLASSES IN ENGLISH

 

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 BeginnerPre - intermediate,IntermediateUpper 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 feedback and tests given to students check the efficiency of our work.

 

INTENSIVE ENGLISH COURSES

 

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 BeginnerPre - intermediateIntermediateUpper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

We check the efficiency of our work through questionnaires and regular feedback from our students and alumni.

 

CONVERSATIONAL COURSES FOR ENGLISH

 

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 BeginnerPre - intermediate,IntermediateUpper Intermediate and Advanced levels.

 

ENGLISH FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

 

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 Service 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 ElementaryPre-intermediate,IntermediateUpper intermediate and Advanced levels.

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 ElementaryPre-intermediate,IntermediateUpper 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 ElementaryPre-intermediate,IntermediateUpper intermediate and Advanced levels.

We check the efficiency of our work through questionnaires and regular feedback from our students and alumni.

 

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY

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We are happy to inform you that we have recently launched educational consultancy to help you apply for a degree or professional development courses abroad. If you intend to apply for short-term trainings and/or a degree abroad, we can help you with your application

What we offer

• education consultancy
• placement services

Do you plan to apply for a degree? Do you face some problems with the application process? If your answer is "Yes", we can help you realize your academic dreams.

We are pleased to inform you that now we have started arranging weekly briefings on the summer programmes that we offer and education system in the UK.

If you would like to register for our briefings, please contact us at info@globalbridge.am or call our reception from Monday - Saturday.


Summer programmes          every Tuesday and Thursday at 16.00
Education system in the UK  every Friday at 16.00

EXAM PREPARATION COURSES

Our Center also offers a large number of exam preparation courses, for students and others, who need help to English to study abroad at a university, for example, or because of certain visa requirements.

COMPUTER LESSONS

 

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 WordExcel 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.

 

ARMENIAN LANGUAGE COURSES

 

This course is designed for those whose first language is not Armenian.

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 BeginnerElementaryPre-intermediateIntermediateUpper intermediate andAdvanced levels.

Currently we run only individual classes.

 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

 

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.

 

CAE - CERTIFICATE IN ADVANCED ENGLISH

 

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.

 

FCE -FIRST CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

 

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.

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

 

BEC – BUSINESS ENGLISH CERTIFICATE

If you are professionals for whom English has become a necessary tool of communication in your daily working life, this course is for you.

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.

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

 

TOEFL - TEST OF ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

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, Canada and European countries. 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.

The official TOEFL examination is implemented by IREX in Armenia.

 

IELTS - INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM

 

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.

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

 

OUR METHODOLOGY

Highly effective, conversational style of teaching characterizes our company's language instruction.

OUR METHODS OF TEACHING

 

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.

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

 

TEACHERS AND METHODOLOGY

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Then main emphasis is maid on communication

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.

 

EF SUMMER PROGRAMMES

ef-logo.jpgGlobal Bridge Educational Centre and Education First International Language Schools are pleased to announce exciting summer courses for Armenian students in the UK (Bournemouth, Cambridge and Bristol), Ireland (Dublin), USA (New York, Seattle and Santa Barbara), Malta (Saint Julian's), Singapore (Singapore) and New Zealand (Auckland). We can help you spend your summer in a pleasant and useful environment.

Age: 13 - 16
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks
Months: 14 June - 22 August

Get ready to see the world with EF!

You'll learn a new language while living among native speakers, traveling to the coolest places and having the time of your life with your new EF friends from around the world!

You can choose to live in the comfort of EF homestay or enjoy the full student-life experience of EF Junior residences.

NB. EF International Language Schools arranges summer courses and language courses for adults as well in France, Spain, Italy, China, UK, USA, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, Germany and Malta.

For additional information, please feel free to contact us at info@globalbridge.am or call our reception from Monday - Saturday

 

 

News

FRENCH CLUB

Now you can practice your French in a lively and more relaxed environment. Our French club is a place where you can meet new people, talk only French, participate in different debates, roundtables, competitions, quizzes, game shows, and other interesting activities.


The lively atmosphere created by our highly professional instructors will make your leaning more enjoyable and effective.


If you would like to enroll in our club, please contact our reception.

 

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.