Last updated: 24 June 2024

KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGESBATHWHY CHOOSE TO STUDY IN OUR BATH SCHOOL?
5 reasons to study here
• Situated in a historic building in the heart of the city
• Has a peaceful courtyard garden ideal for relaxing and socializing• Juniors program for students aged 12-17• Ideal base for one-day excursions to the historic and exciting cities of London,
Oxford, Cardiff, Salisbury and Bristol• Offers discounted one-to-one lessons in addition to regular classes

Location and contact information
ADDRESS:

5 Trim Street, Bath, BA1 1HB

PHONE:+44 (0)12 2544 8840

EMERGENCY CONTACT:+44 (0)77 8891 8943

AT THIS ADDRESS SINCE:

1997

PROVIDING ENGLISH COURSESSINCE:

1996

School information
PRINCIPAL:

Mark Lloyd

TOTAL NUMBER OF
TEACHERS:

10-15 (Full time teachers: 5)

LANGUAGES SPOKEN BY
STAFF:

French, Spanish, Japanese

Accreditations and memberships

Disclaimer
All the information on this fact file is for reference. Please contact youradvisor for the latest information.

BATH

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ABOUT THE SCHOOLNUMBER OF BUILDINGS:

2NUMBER OF FLOORS:

4TOTAL NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS:

13 (Classrooms without windows: 0)

SCHOOL FACILITIES:Heating, Wi-Fi (free), top up SIM cards, study center, garden, prayer room, student lounge/common room

WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS:No

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:NoOTHER SERVICES PROVIDED:

Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, UPS (University Placement Service)

EXTRA COST OF OTHER SERVICES:

N/ANUMBER OF COMPUTERS AVAILABLE:

6 (plus additional chrome books available for student use)

LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED:

Beginner, Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency

FIRST DAY AT SCHOOL:

Orientation starts every Monday at 08:30. This includes a placement test and a presentation of ourstudent app with information about student services, welfare, and leisure opportunities. On their first day,students are expected to bring their passport, a pen, and some paper.

SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLE
MorningAfternoon

CLASS:

09:15 - 10:45**

BREAK:

10:45 - 11:15

CLASS:

11:15 - 12:45

CLASS:Classes may take place
during busy periods

BREAK:N/A

CLASS:Classes may take place
during busy periods

SAMPLE SPECIFIC SKILLS CLASS TIMETABLE
Morning class(Monday to Friday)

Afternoon class(Monday to Thursday)

N/A

13:45 - 15:15***SCHOOL MATERIALSMATERIALS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS:

K+ Course Books, K+ Learning Clubs, K+ Learning Space, K+ Extra,
Chromebooks, Interactive whiteboards, student mobile app
IS THERE A BOOK DEPOSIT?

Yes
IS THERE A MATERIALS FEE?

NoBATH

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Courses and students
COURSES PROVIDED AT THIS SCHOOL:

General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive English, Academic Year, Academic Semester, BusinessSupplementary, IELTS Supplementary Exam Preparation, Classic Program (40+), Juniors

SPECIAL / EXTRA COURSES PROVIDED:

Tailored Group Programs and Teacher Training

AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS PER CLASS:

11–15 (Maximum class size: 15)

MINIMUM AGE OF STUDENTS:

16

AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS:

22–25

STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:

18-21: 15% / 22-25: 35% / 26-30: 25% / Over 30: 25%

TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES:

Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Japan

School location and transport
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:5 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

N/A

N/A

10 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:1 minute

N/A

N/A

N/A

Line or Number

Cost

Duration

Airport to city center by bus:

A4

£16.5055 minutes

Airport to city center by train:

N/A

N/A

N/A

International train station to city center:

N/A

N/A

N/A

AIRPORT TRANSPORT
CLOSEST AIRPORT:Bristol AirportBATH

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ABOUT BATH
NAME OF LOCATION:BathFAMOUS LANDMARKS:

Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, the Circus, Queen Square

CUISINES WITHIN A 20-MINUTE WALK:

An extensive selection of international cuisines

TRANSPORT WITHIN A 10-MINUTE WALK:

Trains and buses

TOP 5 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS CITY:

Situated in a UNESCO World Heritage site; located near Roman Baths Museum and Thermae Bath Spa;surrounded by stunning Georgian architecture; brimming with rich cultural and literary heritage; first-rate
visitor provisions and services

WHAT MAKES THIS CITY UNIQUE?

Perfect location for access to London, Oxford, Wales, Cornwall and the South Coast; short distance fromStonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral/Magna Carta

ALTERNATIVE THINGS TO DO:

Bathe in the UK's only natural hot thermal pools; capture spectacular views from a hot-air balloon; explore
a different festival every week of the year

CITY PERSONALITY:

History and cultural heritage; vibrant and dynamic entertainment expected of a university city; exceptional
hospitality, dining, and shopping opportunities; rich literary associations; UNESCO World Heritage status
for its Roman and Georgian architecture

Examples of nearby cities to visit
BRISTOL

Travel time: 15 minutes, price of return ticket: £12

OXFORD

Travel time: 60 minutes, price of return ticket: £23

Regular social activities
KAPLAN SOCIAL CLUB

Only the costof drinks

ROMAN BATHS MUSEUM£12THERMAE BATH SPA£28

DAY TRIP TO STONEHENGE & THE COTSWOLDS£45

COFFEE, CAKE & CONVERSATION AFTERNOON£3LOCAL MUSEUM VISITS (ROYAL CRESCENT; HOUSE OFFRANKENSTEIN; JANE AUSTEN CENTRE)

from £10

Typical 2-week social schedule
Days

First week

Second weekMON

Themed walking tour

Themed walking tour

TUE

Kaplan social club evening

Kaplan social club evening

WEDCoffee, cake & conversation

Cookery workshop

THU

--FRI

Museum visit + preparation lesson Museum visit + preparation lesson

SAT

Full-day excursion* (school orstudent led)

Full-day excursion* (school orstudent led)

Number of social activities per week: 3-4*Excursions might be school-led or student-led

LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES FOR ITEMS IN THIS CITY)
Bottle of water: £1.50

Coffee: £3.30

Can of coke: £1.20

Meal out for two: £30

Takeaway pizza: £8Sandwich: £3.50

Local bus ticket: £15/week

Cinema ticket: £12BATH

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ACCOMMODATION IN BATHSTUDENT CASTLE STUDIOSADDRESS:

33–34 Pulteney Road, Bath, BA2 4EZ

WEBSITE:"http://www.studentcastle.co.uk/locations/bath-student-accommodation/features/
Disclaimer: All the information on this residence file is for reference. Please contact your advisor for thelatest information."

ACCOMMODATION TYPE:

Student halls, individual studio apartments, double room(s), en-suite bathroom(s), shower, private kitchen
for the apartment, communal lounge/common area for the halls/hostel, study area for the halls/hostel,dining area for the apartment, TV in the common area

SERVICES AVAILABLE:

Laundry (extra charge), Wi-Fi, linen (towels not included)

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:

N/A

BEDROOM:

Wardrobe/closet, desk, lamp, chair

KITCHEN:

Pots & pans, cooking utensils, cutlery & crockery, oven, stovetop, kettle, fridge, freezer

FACILITIES:

Gym (free), laundry facilites, bike room

EXTRA COST OF FACILITIES:N/AFAMOUS LANDMARKS NEARBY:

Bath Spa

VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED?

YesNOISE RESTRICTIONS?

Yes (From 23:00 every day)SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE?

No

24-HOUR SECURITY?

Yes

ROOM CLEANING:

Cleaned on arrival, common areas cleaned weekly

LINEN CHANGING:

Linen changed on arrival

AVAILABILITY:

For students 18+

MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS?

No minimum

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT TIMESCheck-in: from 15:00 / Check-out: 10:00

ROOM DEPOSIT?

No - Card details taken on arrival and charged only when damage occurs
By foot

By bike

By busBy subway/train

Time to the school:

10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest café / restaurant:

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest supermarket:

5 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest post office:10 minutes

5 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest ATM / bank:

5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest sports center:5 minutes

2 minutes

N/A

N/A

Time to the nearest hospital:

45 minutes

15 minutes

25 minutes

N/A

Time to the city center:5 minutes

1 minute

N/A

N/A

Time to the main airport:

N/A

N/A

70 minutes

N/A

For the most up-to-date transport prices, please visit the First Bus Website

BATH

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HOST FAMILY INFORMATION

THINGS STUDENTS NEED TO BRING:

Toiletries, prescription medication, mobile phone and computer

SERVICES INCLUDED:

Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies

EXTRA COST OF SERVICES:NoMEALS PROVIDED:YesÂ€¢ BREAKFAST:

Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee.
Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast.

Â€¢ LUNCH:

You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local
restaurant, or the local shops.

Â€¢ DINNER:

You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare yourown meal with food supplied by your host.

WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK UP
THE STUDENT FROM THE AIRPORT?

NoTRANSPORT TO SCHOOL:

Your host will help you to find your way to and from school on your first day and will show you how to use
public transport.

WHERE ARE THE HOST FAMILIES LOCATED?

Weston, Oldfield Park, Twerton, Bathwick

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Homestays are up to 50 minutes' commute time by bus or on footBATH

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