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BristolWelcome to Bristol– A brilliant place to studyN

amed “Best place to live in the UK 2017”by The Sunday Times Magazine, Bristol
is a friendly, safe, attractive city with along and colourful history.

With a population of 500,000, it’s the cultural andcommercial capital of the South West.
It’s home to a diverse community of artists,musicians, media, financial and high tech companies.
Bristol has two excellent universities, hundreds ofpubs and restaurants, both modern and traditional,
museums, cinemas and green spaces. Bristol was
European Green Capital in 2015.
For “shopaholics”, Cabot Circus shopping centre
and St Nicholas Market have everything you need.

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There’s always something going in Bristol - music
festivals, Europe’s largest hot air balloon festival,a harbour festival, food festivals and more.
For sports and outdoor activity fans, Bristol has
two football teams, a rugby club, gyms, swimming
pools, climbing, horse riding, mountain biking and awatersports centre in the harbour.
Bristol is surrounded by places of interest: Bath,Oxford, Cardiff, Stonehenge and Stratford-UponAvon are all close and London is just 90 minutes
away by train.

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as cool, classy andsupremely creative
THE SUNDAY TIMES2017© DESTINATION BRISTOLBRISTOL’S “TOP FIVE” THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Clifton Suspension Bridge and SS Great Britain– Brunel’s iconic Bristol landmark and the world’s
first iron ocean-going liner
Explore the historic floating harbour – on foot,by bike, by ferry! Discover Bristol’s maritime
history while enjoying the huge variety ofharbourside pubs and restaurants.
Visit a museum or art gallery – M-shed, The
Arnolfini, @Bristol and more – take your pick
Go to a free festival – The International Balloon
Festival, Harbour Festival, St Paul’s Carnival …
Do a graffiti tour – Bristol is the home of “Banksy”
and many of his original pieces can still be seen
(if you know where to look!)03

About IH Bristol

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stablished in 1987, our two centres arelocated in Clifton – one of Bristol’s mostpopular and elegant areas, which is also
home to Bristol University.
Mainly residential, Clifton also has a huge varietyof shops and restaurants. It’s a safe and friendly
environment and there’s a definite “student vibe”
in the air.
The city centre/harbour is a 15-minute walk. There
are also frequent bus services to all parts of Bristol.
The school has a warm and friendly atmosphere andis fully equipped with comfortable seating, interactive
whiteboards, computers & free wi-fi access.
Both centres have a students’ room and large
private gardens – ideal for summer barbecues,
parties and outdoor activities, so everyone gets toknow each other from their first day.

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NATIONALITY MIX

Jan 2014 – Dec 2016

n Italian 18%
n Kuwaiti 13%
n Saudi 13%
n Korean 12%
n Spanish 11%
n Swiss 5%
n French 3%n Thai 3%
n Libyan 3%
n Brazilian 2%
n Chinese 2%
n Turkish 2%
n German 1%n Others 12%

We have capacity for over 100 students, spread
across nine classrooms, so as well as offering
programmes for individuals, we can also
accommodate groups throughout the year.
All students can use our free study room. It’s available
every afternoon after classes from Monday toThursday and includes a tutor on hand to guide you.
E-LEARNING / SELF STUDY

Elegant, leafy and filled withchic boutiques, cosy cafes,
beautiful buildings andiconic attractions, such as
Clifton Suspension Bridge
and Bristol Zoo Gardens,
Clifton is one of Bristol’s
most exclusive suburbs
and picturesquequarters
VISIT BRISTOLAll our students can use our e-learning programmefrom the time they enrol with us until three months
after the end of their course. This blended course helpsstudents to make greater progress and to track theirimprovements while they are studying. The extensive
online materials can help with General, Intensive, Oneto-One and Exam courses and allow every student tomake the most of their time at IH Bristol.
FREE EXERCISES
Available via our website and phone app, there are
hundreds of free exercises to practise your grammar,
vocabulary and use of phrases, or answer questions
as they will be presented in the Cambridge ESOL
exams. You won’t find these anywhere else.
EXAMS
If you’re interested in taking an exam, we’re an
official Cambridge, IELTS and Trinity exam centre,
so you can take your exam here at IH Bristol!

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General English& Exam Preparation Courses

WYou decide:

ith our flexible system of classes ande-learning, you can plan a programmethat suits your needs and budget.

when to start or finish your course
how many extra hours to study privately
in addition to your lessons
if you want to study for and take aninternationally recognised exam

GENERAL & INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Our Intensive and General English courses helpstudents improve all their skills (reading, writing,speaking and listening) and learn the grammar,
vocabulary and cultural knowledge necessary
for living in the UK and using English in aninternational context.
We focus on practical, effective and naturalcommunication and we guarantee each class will
study at least 100 new words and phrases each week.

CAMBRIDGE & TRINITY PREPARATION& EXAMSOur Cambridge Exam Preparation Course is theperfect choice if you want to achieve great results inPreliminary, First, Advanced or Proficiency.
We focus on:
key exam topics

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the different writing tasks
regular practice of reading, speaking andlistening
the most useful grammar, vocabulary andfunctional language required
effective exam strategies

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IELTS PREPARATION & EXAMS
We prepare students for both General IELTS andAcademic IELTS, the exam required by many
universities and academic institutions worldwide.
Our classes help you to:

FEATURES OF OUR TEACHING
Project 100 – we’ll teach you over 100 new &useful words and phrases each week
Phrase of the day – explore a popular/typicalEnglish phrase to help you sound more natural

practise the different tasks you have to do foreach part of the examCultural Question & Project – to help you
discover more about life in the UK

learn personal strategies to do the tasks more
effectively

Weekly progress tests & tutorials – to help you
assess your progress

learn the large amount of new vocabulary
required for the examorganise your learning
ONE-TO-ONE LESSONS
Ideal for students who want intensive help, or busy
professionals.
One-to-one English courses are usually combinedwith a General English course programme, but it isalso possible to have a programme of only one-toone lessons.

Conversation Club – discuss topics inEnglish with your fellow students in a relaxedenvironment
8 different levels from beginner to proficiency– maximum 12 students per class
Minimum 2 different teachers – on every
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Course Timetables
GENERAL ENGLISH
20 x 45 minute lessons per week
Mornings: coursebook- focusedlessons and grammar& vocabulary lessons
Afternoons: free self-study in
our study room or explore Bristol
with your friends
INTENSIVE ENGLISH
30 x 45 minute lessons per weekMornings: coursebook-focusedlessons and grammar& vocabulary lessons

GENERAL ENGLISH& CAMBRIDGE EXAM
PREPARATION
30 x 45 minute lessons per week
Mornings: coursebook-focusedlessons and grammar& vocabulary lessons
Afternoons: coursebook-focusedlessons and a number of othermaterials to help you practise
the Cambridge exam tasks
and prepare effectively

Afternoons: skills lessons
focused on reading, writing,speaking and listening
GENERAL ENGLISH & IELTS
EXAM PREPARATION
30 x 45 minute lessons per week

08Mornings: coursebook-focusedlessons and grammar& vocabulary lessons
Afternoons: coursebookfocused lessons and a numberof other materials to help youpractise the IELTS exam tasks
and prepare effectivelyBristol is an amazing
place. I feel lucky for the
beautiful experiences
lived with International
House Bristol, thanks
to my teachers Mandy,Patrick and Lucy. You willbe always in my heart.
CHIARA, ITALY

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I spent a memorable monthin IH Bristol. My lessons
were fantastic and the social
programme created some
unforgettable moments.
OMAR, MOROCCO

Other Courses
GROUP COURSES
We offer a range of English
courses for groups of all ages allyear round, including:General English + Activities(Cultural & Social)
Exam Preparation
Specialist Courses (e.g. English& Photography, English forBusiness)
Junior Programmes
Teacher Training
Just tell us a bit more about what
you are looking for and we willcontact you to discuss.

FOREIGN TEACHERS OFENGLISH
Our two or three-week intensive
Foreign Teachers of English (FTE)
course enables teachers whoalready have some experience togain greater in-depth knowledgeof the job and discover the latest
teaching techniques.
It’s both thought-provoking andpractical – and a great holiday
too! Brush up your idiomatic
English, increase your repertoireof practical activities for yourclasses and develop your culturalawareness of life in Britain.

09Gain valuable practical experience
WORK PLACEMENTSof using English in the workplace.
We have great connections in all
sectors of the vibrant business
community in Bristol, including
the creative media and electronics
and aerospace industries.

Social ProgrammeO

ur Social Programme offers an excellent
chance to practise the English you havelearnt in the classroom, plus help you get toknow your fellow students a little better.
Each week we organise a varied programme ofafternoon and evening activities to make the mostof what Bristol has to offer.
Attractions in Bristol are all about the ‘B’s: wehave Brunel, boats, bridges, bikes and beautiful
countryside. Everywhere you turn there issomething wonderful to see and do in Bristol.
OUR REGULAR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Museum Visits
Harbour Tour / Boat Trip
Pirate Walk
Street Art / Grafitti Tour
Barbecue Parties
International Food Parties
Pub Nights
Language Swaps

10Visits to the SS Great Britain
Suspension Bridge Walks
FootballBowling
Indoor Climbing
Harbour Tourby Bikeihbristol.com

ON SATURDAYS, WE ARRANGE FULL-DAY
VISITS OUTSIDE BRISTOL, INCLUDING:London
OxfordBathStonehenge
Stratford-upon-Avon
Waterfall Walk in Wales
Surfing in Devon
Cycle Trip to BathGlastonbury
Avebury Stone Circle

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AccommodationM

ost of our students stay in homestay
accommodation with a British hostfamily. This allows you to share family
meals and experience English culture first hand.

OUR HOMESTAY LOCATIONSBlaize castle Estate

SOUTHMEAD
Southmead
Hospital

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SEA MILLSSTOKE PARKHENLEAZESNEED PARKThe Downs
REDLANDST ANDREW’SRiver Av

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Bristol Zoo
Gardens
CLIFTON
The Bearpit
Leigh Woods
CliftonSuspension
BridgeUniversityof Bristol
Bristol Museum& Art Gallery

Cabot Circus

BRISTOLST PHILIP’S

Castle Park

Brandon Hill

Our homestay hosts are families, couples and single
people. We have chosen them for you because they
have clean, comfortable homes near the school andthey offer a friendly welcome to our students. We
want you to feel like one of the family. This is a great
way to help you practise your English naturally. We
visit all our host families regularly to make sure theaccommodation they offer is of the highest standard.
When you arrive, your host will show you how to get toschool on the first morning. Most hosts live within 2030 minutes of the school on foot or by public transport.

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Self-catering
homestayaccommodation,
where you live witha family but buy andcook all your food, isalso available. Thisis a little cheaper.

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Homestay families provide two meals a day,included in the price of your accommodation. Youhave a private bedroom with somewhere to put yourclothes, and a table to work at. Every day, you eat
with members of the host family at breakfast andin the evening and you can have meals together atweekends. We never put two students who speak
the same language in the same home (unlessrequested), so you will have plenty of opportunity
to practise your English and get to know more about
the British way of life.

Self-Catering Apartments/RoomsWe have teamed up with two of the best
local student housing companies, bothof which offer good value, good quality,
safe and fun places to stay in Bristol.
CLIFTON SHORT LETS
Private rented rooms in shared houses, flexible
dates, all year round.
Clifton Short Lets offer flexible accommodation
within a five-minute walk of the school.
International House students receive a 10%
discount on their rates, which include wi-fi, bills,council tax and VAT, by using the code ‘INTHOUSE’.

These options
are only
available
to students
aged 18 years
and overTo enquire or book, call +44 (0) 0117 923 7947
or via their website: cliftonshortlets.com
Prices start from around £140 per week
UNITE STUDENT HOUSING
Unite Students offer dedicated student homes inBristol city centre, which come fully equipped withall the modern conveniences a student needs– a combination of security, study space andsocial areas.
We recommend either Orchard Heights
or Blenheim Court.
To enquire or book, call+44(0) 117 302 7421 oremail orchardheights@
unitestudents.com
Prices start from around£110 per week

I loved Bristol and its terrific vibe!
Bristol is a city big enough to haveplaces and activities for all types but
not so big as to make you feel “lost”.
MARIANO, ARGENTINA

13Getting to Bristol

Bristol International Airport is a 30-minutebus or taxi drive from the centre ofBristol and has direct connections
with over 100 destinations worldwide.
There are direct coach connections fromCentral London, Heathrow Airport andGatwick Airport. Trains run hourly fromLondon Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads.

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Useful websites
BRISTOL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
bristolairport.co.uk
TRAINS
gwr.com
COACHESnationalexpress.com
uk.megabus.com

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