The institution having an international orientation, the courses are fully taught in English, while some seminars may be given in other languages depending of the visiting lecturer’s nationality (always translated in English when necessary).

English language is the undisputed “Lingua Franca” of the world. It is the mean of communication within and between international corporations, and it is the language of choice in most publications devoted to the art of management, economics and business administration. As our teaching programmes are carried out in English, students should have good understanding of the language to start their studies. That’s why each candidate must undergo a language assessment before enrolment.

For those students whose mother tongue is not English, the level of English (as a second language) acquired during their high school education is generally sufficient for the beginning of the undergraduate programme. The programme is structured so as to ensure that fluency in English is reached progressively by participating in all the courses. This is why our students master written and spoken English by the end of their studies.

OTHER LANGUAGES

In accordance with the principles laid out in the Bologna Agreements, studying languages is part of “Transversal skills and knowledge development”. As the institute prepares the students to join the international business world, and recognizing the importance of communication, with future customers and colleagues from many parts of the world, BBI places a strong emphasis on language skills within the programmes offered.

There are no prerequisites for taking language courses. Classes are streamed and put the emphasis on oral and then written communication. Depending of the number and the language abilities of the candidates, the following options are offered: Dutch, French, Spanish, German, Chinese and Japanese.