Kaplan International: Bath
5 Trim Street, Bath, BA1 1HB, UK
Kaplan International: Bath
Why choose this course?
This thorough and adaptable course is excellent preparation for students planning higher education, university entry or work in other countries. IELTS is the most popular English language qualification, particularly if you’re heading to the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand or Canada.
Each week you receive:
• 20 English Lessons
Reading, writing, listening, conversation and grammar through an integrated skills approach
• 8 IELTS Preparation Lessons
Verbal skills and test-taking strategies to assist with all sections of the IELTS exam
Program length: 2 – 10 weeks
Opening of Classes: Frequent start dates which vary by location
Teachers trained in test-preparation instruction will strengthen students' English and test-taking skills so that they can score higher on their exams. Test strategies are taught in class, and practice tests and vocabulary are built in class time, to improve each student's skills.
Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 12 students |
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
The college is set in beautiful buildings, offers a comprehensive range of courses and excellent learning facilities, and benefits from a great location in the heart of the scenic city of Bath.
Bath is one of the most important historical cities in Britain, famous for its stunning Georgian architecture, Roman Baths and glorious valley setting. Like Oxford and Cambridge, Bath is a university city offering an enormous range of cultural attractions and a lively student community.
One of the most visited, best-preserved cities in Britain, Bath combines period splendor with a modern and dynamic city centre. Go punting on the river Avon, visit one of the many independent restaurants and shops, or take a trip to the nearby lively commercial centre of Bristol with its shopping area, renowned music scene and famous zoo.
Our Bath college is based in comfortable historical buildings right in the heart of the city, less than one minute walk away from shops, cafes and restaurants. Pleasantly furnished classrooms are complemented by a computer centre and library, together with a common room where students can relax over a cup of tea or coffee. A tranquil courtyard garden offers a sanctuary in which to work or socialise outside.
The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Bath varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
Kaplan International does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Kaplan International Bath is set in beautiful buildings, offers a comprehensive range of courses and excellent learning facilities, and benefits from a great location in the heart of the scenic city of Bath.
Famous for being one of the world's most beautiful and elegant cities, Bath has everything from trendy independent shops to exclusive designer boutiques, from cosy cafés to world-class restaurants and dynamic bars and clubs, and from beautiful parks to the UK's only natural thermal spa and the magnificent Roman Baths Museum and Royal Crescent, all within a short walk of our centrally-located school. And only 15 minutes away by train is the lively city of Bristol, with many additional attractions including the famous Bristol Zoo, the Harbourside, and a world-famous music scene.
Our Bath college is based in comfortable historical buildings right in the heart of the city, less than one minute’s walk away from shops, cafés and restaurants. Pleasantly furnished classrooms are complemented by a computer centre and library, together with a common room where students can relax over a cup of tea or coffee. A tranquil courtyard garden offers a sanctuary in which to work or socialise outside.
Cons:
Two days were lost - first, organisational one and last, with shortened lessons and a pub visit. I paid for school, not forced conviviality. In other schools the selection and organisation took maximum two hours.
Groups were overcrowded, 15 people per class. There were too few teachers for the number of students. Too much of interaction was with other students, whose mistakes were not corrected.
One-on-one lessons: no didactic proposals from the teacher, he had no plan for the lesson and no initiative.
It'd be better to introduce EU standards for language schools.
Pros:
I liked the trip to Oxford and tour of Bath. The teacher of the group classes was very good.
It was a small class, with students from different countries and different ages, Young and older. The teachers were involved and professional.
The school is in the centre of Bath. It is a small school , the teachers know every student by name.
In the afternoon I took part in excursions organized by Kaplan. I like most off them, but we visit many museums.
I have been there for 2 weeks and I had a great time. Bath is really nice. There are many things to do in Bath and the surrounding is beautiful to bike of hike .
The lessons were really easy to understand no matter the topic you were studying, all the teachers were so kind and welcoming to every single student and they always tried their best to create a friendly atmosphere among the students so we could socialize quicker.
Show details » Read more...Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Bath. These homes are often between 25 - 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from Kaplan International. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 40 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Bath based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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