Frank’s inspiration came from his time as a prisoner of war during the Second World War. In the harsh conditions of the camp, he taught his fellow prisoners Spanish and French, a simple act of defiance that quickly led to the creation of a secret university which taught a broad range of subjects.
After the war, Frank Bell returned to England where, reflecting on his experiences, he became convinced that the route to international co-operation and understanding lay in learning. This led him, in 1955, to open his first language school in Cambridge, which still operates today.
Since then, Bell has grown with schools in both Cambridge and London, to an internationally recognised, high-quality education business which unlocks the world for its students through learning English and learning in English.
In China, Bell support students, teachers and educational institutions to engage in transformative language learning across the curriculum, at home or abroad in the UK.
