About us
Inspiring global spirits for over 70 years.
Inspiring global spirits
The coming together of Eurocentres and Bayswater represents a new era in international education. Our collective experience represents a powerhouse in today’s international education sector.
We’re passionate about growing communities of global thinkers and explorers, at home and abroad – whatever their story. We set up Bayswater Education because we want young people from every walk of life to get a buzz from discovering new cultures, exploring new flavours, and learning what’s out there. We think of them as global spirits, like ourselves.
Our mission
Our mission to inspire and educate begins in our beautiful, modern classrooms and extends to communities and cultures across the globe. Designed for today’s young people, our network of centres offers a chance to learn valuable vocational skills, inspire life-changing experiences and teach them the value of giving back.
Giving back
Our One for One initiative means that when a student signs up, we give a place to a less fortunate student. So, they’re not only improving their own life, but someone else’s too. Just a few months studying in one of the world’s most exciting cities can spark transformation on every level.
Our Promises
We are your home away from home
We want to make sure you have the best time possible with us. We’re here to support you, at every step of your journey.
Your success is ours
It’s our job to meet your needs and give you what you need to succeed. Your goals are ours too.
More power to you
We’re a student powered community, listening to you and celebrating your efforts and achievements.
Inspiring global spirits
Why we do what we do – to empower all young people to create the life they want to live.
Bayswater is For
Global Citizens
We look beyond our borders; we embrace new cultures and are richer for it. We give access to education from the heart of London to the rest of the world. You are all welcome.
Guidance
We take care of the little things at every step of your journey. From enrolment to graduation, we want you to know there’s always someone here to help.
Students
Everything we do is geared toward student success and safety. We know that confidence is an essential tool in learning and are here to encourage that confidence. Our focus is on the good you are doing.
Serious Fun
Your overall experience is important to us and we know fun is a large part of adventure. We aim to introduce you to like-minded people so that your friendships are our legacy.
Business for good
We provide the skills to change people’s lives. For every student we teach, we will teach another from a disadvantaged background. We provide classes beyond our borders and extend our commitment to education to regions where they are most needed.
Our history
1948
Erhard Waespi founds his first language school in Bournemouth.
1970
Bayswater London and Brighton open (as Eurocentres)
1973
Bayswater Paris opens (as Eurocentres Paris)
1974
Bayswater Toronto opens (Stafford House Toronto)
1990
Eurocentres aids in the development of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and is commended by the Council of Europe Language Policy Unit for its contributions
1997
Bayswater Calgary opens (initially as Omnicom Calgary and then as Stafford House Calgary)
1998
Bayswater Cape Town opens (as Eurocentres Cape Town)
2007
Bayswater Cyprus opens (as English in Cyprus)
2017
Bayswater Education is founded by Stephan Roussounis and James Herbertson
2020
Bayswater acquires Eurocentres and Language Study Centres, a leading Summer Camp provider (now called Bayswater Summer)
2022
Bayswater expands to Canada by the acquisition of 2 Stafford House centres in Toronto and Calgary and ELS Vancouver
Our Leadership Team
Accreditations
Global Stories
Looking to learn more?
To find out more about our fresh approach to global learning, talk to us today
© Bayswater Education Limited | All Rights Reserved | Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy | Participant Agreement