Seonaid

Seonaid is the Managing Director and Founder of The Bristol Language Centre. Seonaid studied at a Japanese university and taught and coordinated educational exchange programmes in Japan for a number of years.

She understands the challenges of learning a language and living in a foreign country and will do everything she can to ensure that your time at The Bristol Language Centre is enjoyable and productive.

Seonaid is responsible for marketing and sales and is often away on business promoting BLC. Please feel to drop in to her office if you have any questions or concerns about BLC, or e-mail her directly at s.birkett@thebristollanguagecentre.co.uk

Seonaid is located at BLC in the Sales, Marketing and Finance Department on the second floor.

The Bristol Language Centre has a professional, friendly and efficient team.

Between us we speak English, Japanese, French, Polish, Spanish, Korean, Italian, Swedish and Czech so we will be able to answer any enquiries!

Paul

Paul is the Centre Manager and Welfare Officer at The Bristol Language Centre. Paul is a qualified English language teacher and has been in the English teaching business all his working life. He has held senior management positions in language schools both in the UK and in France. He speaks fluent French and has many years experience providing care and education for young people.

Paul is responsible for the day to day management of BLC and makes sure everything runs smoothly.  He provides support to students and staff and will take care of your well being while you are at the school.

Paul is located in the Centre Manager’s office near the student lounge.

Jo

Jo is the Office Manager and Sales Officer at The Bristol Language Centre. She deals with student and agent queries and helps keep the admin office running smoothly.

Jo is based in the Sales, Marketing and Finance Department on the second floor. 

Joanna

Joanna is the Accommodation Officer at The Bristol Language Centre.

Joanna arranges accommodation for all our students and will make sure that you are happy when you are here.

Joanna is based in the Sales, Marketing and Finance department on the second floor and can assist with student accommodation.

Please contact her if you are interested in becoming a host.

Irene

Irene sits at Reception and will welcome you to the school. She can assist with your photo ID, letters you need for opening a bank account, information about Bristol or a bus pass.

Irene can help with any of your questions about BLC or living in Bristol.

Matt

Matt is the Director of Studies at The Bristol Language Centre.  He manages the teaching team and will make sure that you have a personal study plan. He is responsible for the professional development of our teachers, and helps plan our courses and keep the library up to date.

Matt is based near the teacher's room and you can speak to him if you have any questions about your studies.

Jarka

Jarka is the Financial Controller at The Bristol Language Centre and she deals with all school finance.

Jarka is based in the Sales, Marketing and Finance Department on the second floor.

Jenny

Jenny is the Assistant Director of Studies. Along with our Director of Studies, she helps manages the teaching team and will make sure that you have a personal study plan. She also assists with the professional development of our teachers, and helps plan our courses and keep the library up to date.

Jenny is based near the teacher's room and you can speak to her if you have any questions about your studies.

The Late Cactus

The Late Cactus is an important member of The Bristol Language Centre team.

He sits on reception desk and the rule is that if you're late you have to sit on the cactus for the length of time that you are late.

Usually gets the students running into class, but for those that forget the record so far is 28 minutes (remember Raul? Ouch!)