The Bournemouth's language school sector is increasing its profits as the recession takes hold around the world.
Local English language schools promote the conurbation as a world class centre of excellence for UK based international education.
Big profits or substantial losses are equally possible for language schools in Bournemouth as they rely on international student fees to prop up their finances.
Economic forecasting research commissioned by the British Council said that past experience shows that demand for higher education increases during an economic downturn, as more people seek to ride out the recession by studying to improve their qualifications and career prospects.
There are a number of factors that may impact on the students' choice of study destinations: domestic education provision, price sensitivity, exchange rate fluctuations, etc.
The reception administrator at Bournemouth Business School International, Tracey Grayling, says that the credit crunch does not really affect them. "The amount of students increased by 20 % comparing to January 2008. The reason might be that large amounts of students come from Arabic countries, which have not been exposed to the financial crisis."
Director of studies at Bournemouth School of English, Anna Robinson, also said that they are safe from the recession. At their surprise, they have 40 % more students signed up for general English course than the same time last year. "The weakness of the British pound makes it easier for students to take language courses in the UK," she added.
Brain Brownlee, Anglo European School director, agrees with the point regarding the drop in the British pound: "the exchange rate has a huge impact on the decision to take a language course abroad. More people could not only improve their English language skills, but can also enjoy an unforgettable time in Bournemouth. We currently have the same amount of students as last year, but expect to be busier in a short time. "
Mr S Freeman, Vice Principal of Westbourne Academy School of English, declined to comment.
Local English language schools promote the conurbation as a world class centre of excellence for UK based international education.
Big profits or substantial losses are equally possible for language schools in Bournemouth as they rely on international student fees to prop up their finances.
Economic forecasting research commissioned by the British Council said that past experience shows that demand for higher education increases during an economic downturn, as more people seek to ride out the recession by studying to improve their qualifications and career prospects.
There are a number of factors that may impact on the students' choice of study destinations: domestic education provision, price sensitivity, exchange rate fluctuations, etc.
The reception administrator at Bournemouth Business School International, Tracey Grayling, says that the credit crunch does not really affect them. "The amount of students increased by 20 % comparing to January 2008. The reason might be that large amounts of students come from Arabic countries, which have not been exposed to the financial crisis."
Director of studies at Bournemouth School of English, Anna Robinson, also said that they are safe from the recession. At their surprise, they have 40 % more students signed up for general English course than the same time last year. "The weakness of the British pound makes it easier for students to take language courses in the UK," she added.
Brain Brownlee, Anglo European School director, agrees with the point regarding the drop in the British pound: "the exchange rate has a huge impact on the decision to take a language course abroad. More people could not only improve their English language skills, but can also enjoy an unforgettable time in Bournemouth. We currently have the same amount of students as last year, but expect to be busier in a short time. "
Mr S Freeman, Vice Principal of Westbourne Academy School of English, declined to comment.
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