Bayswater Education, the owner of Bayswater College in London, has acquired a language school in Liverpool, The Language House.
A seven-year-old business, the training provider offers courses in English, Spanish and French in the centre of the popular northern city. Stephan Roussounis, Managing Director of Bayswater Education said, “we are very excited to bring Bayswater College to the northwest of the UK.”
The school will be rebranded to Bayswater later this year to join and continue to teach all three languages currently offered.
But Bayswater will develop a wide range of programs beyond language only, noted Roussounis.
“Our focus on developing a wide range of programs and positioning ourselves as a college and not an English language school is indicative of a shift in the adult market,” he said.
“People increasingly have a higher level English but still want an experience abroad that will benefit their career.”
“People still want an experience abroad that will benefit their career”
Industry veteran Roussounis told The PIE that he was confident in future prospects for UK providers catering for an international clientele.
“We strongly believe in the UK as a destination, and though we were not in favour of Brexit by any means, we believe in the UK as a premium destination for an international education experience,” he said.
Referencing impending post-study work rights due for 2021, he added, “I am sure there will be opportunities in the labour market with the introduction of new immigration routes to the UK that will require a minimum level of English.”
Started in 2013, by Vincent Moog and Sonia Diaz, the school has seven bright, spacious classrooms, a student lounge, library and kitchen in a building that used to be a music shop where the Beatles used to buy their instruments.
The coming months will see the school rebrand to Bayswater College Liverpool, and begin to offer a similar portfolio of its courses to London, including digital marketing
Sarah Byrne, an experienced industry professional from Liverpool, will be joining the Bayswater team as Principal of the Liverpool college.
“Liverpool offers a fantastic blend of culture, friendly locals and great value and makes a superb alternative to London,” she said. “I’m delighted to bring my experience and local knowledge to the Bayswater team.”
