Other Languages
Discover the additional languages offered
Click on the below to find out more about the classes available for each of these languages.
Russian
Russian is an incredibly important language on the world stage, and one that is highly sought after. Therefore, learning Russian is a highly rewarding and highly regarded skill, and will continue to be for years to come.
Portuguese
Portuguese is the official language of eight countries and is also widely spoken in Asian countries such as Macau. It is the sixth most widely spoken language in the world, with more than 230 million speakers.
Japanese
When studying Japanese, you become not only proficient in the language but also gain an insider view of the culture. Understanding the Japanese work ethic, their business etiquette, and knowing which cultural faux pas to avoid can often make or break an important relationships.
Chinese Mandarin
Learning Chinese has many benefits across the spectrum, from gaining cultural insight to better business opportunities, from making lifelong friendships to travelling. In fact, there has never been a better time to learn Chinese than today!
Korean
With more than 75 million speakers, Korean is useful as its country is a trend-setter in more than one way. Korean alphabet is very easy and the language itself will help you uncover new career prospects while understanding the culture and ride the Korean wave!
Arabic
Arabic is the native language of the region that shaped many world events and international policies. Arabic is also spoken by 300 million people spread all over the world. It is one of the top 5 most spoken languages.
Hebrew
Hebrew is a language both ancient and modern. It is the primary language of over five million people and it is spoken by over nine million people worldwide. Prior to its revitalization, Hebrew served as a connector of communities around the world and thus powerfully exemplifies the capacity of language to unite people across time and space.
learning the bell way
Our approach
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.
The combination of your hard work, regular practice and commitment to lessons – and our 65 years of teaching expertise – is guaranteed to see you aim high, exceed your expectations and become a confident user of the language.
Location and Facilities
Located just a few minutes walk from the United Nations, Bell at Colombettes has been home to our teaching in Geneva for over 25 years. We teach nursery, young learners and professionals at this location.
Why choose Bell?
Here are just a few reasons why we think Bell is the right school for you.
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Track record of success
As a leading language school and education provider, Bell has a successful track record in delivering unforgettable learning experiences to students across the globe since 1955, when its first school was established in the famous academic city of Cambridge.
For over 25 years, we have combined this international expertise with our knowledge and experience to Geneva, developing a strong reputation in delivering expertly-designed programmes underpinned by The Bell Way for students of all ages.
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Ideal location
Bell Colombettes is located at the heart of the international district, home to the Palais des Nations complex of UN offices in Parc de l’Ariana and World Trade Organisation.
For you, that means convenient car drop-off points and easy transport links – by train, tram and bus – making the nursery an ideal location for parents who live, work or commute to the Right Bank (Rive Droite) – including Servette and Petit-Saconnex, Paquis and Nations, Saint-Jean, Charmilles and Grottes and Saint-Gervais districts.
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Learning the Bell Way
Each student’s learning is guided by the 6 principles of The Bell Way. A learning approach model that we developed alongside an Emeritus Professor from the University of Cambridge.
The Bell Way is core to everything we do at Bell, enhancing student’s progress and suc,cess in achieving their goals.
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Teaching expertise
All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced, meaning that you can expect the highest standard of education and professionalism to guide you in your language course with Bell.
We are also dedicated to continually innovating and improving how we teach. All our teachers are encouraged to innovate their teaching practice and methodologies through classroom research, and as a result, some of our teachers have become published authors and are invited to speak at international, industry-leading education events – including the high-profile IATEFL in UK.
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Outstanding student care
We offer a high standard of support and care for all our students. With a student:staff ratio of 1:8 (1:6 for bilingual nursery), we are proud to offer comprehensive guidance and support to all participants in our classes – from the beginning until the end:
- Dedicated teachers and teaching assistants are available at all times
- Trained first aid staff members throughout the school
- Safeguarding and criminal record checks on all staff
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Corporate training
We have a successful track record of taking the bespoke needs of our clients to coordinate or design and deliver courses that exceed their expectations. We deliver measurable outcomes and a memorable experience for all our partners, organisations, corporations, and individuals.
HOW TO APPLY
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