BATH SPA UNIVERSITY
Residential accommodation | Course dates: 1st July – 12th August 2024
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Key Facts
- Beautiful, historic city centre
- Great shopping, sports and leisure facilities
- Multi-National programme
- Modern, full-board residential accommodation
- Centre located in a stunning campus environment
Bath and Bath Spa University
The city of Bath, a World Heritage Site, is one of the jewels of England. The compact city centre which is surrounded by seven hills like Rome, developed around its hot spring water. It is a fascinating blend of Roman, medieval and Georgian architecture, combined with a thriving shopping centre and excellent leisure facilities.
The city has a great many things to see and do, such as museums, parks, the Thermae Bath Spa, cinemas and theatres. It is also near to many places of interest, such as Oxford, Bristol and Stonehenge nearby. The city has a great selection of shops as well as plenty of excellent restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets.Our course takes place at Bath Spa University, a spacious campus just four miles outside Bath. Period and modern buildings blend together against a beautiful backdrop of fields, lake and woodlands, designed by well-known architect Capability Brown in the 18th century..
Modern facilities include state-of-the art classrooms, ICT suites, and both indoor and outdoor spaces for drama, art and music, as well as sports fields. There are plenty of green areas, perfect for sitting with friends, studying in the sun, or admiring the view.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in purpose-build blocks, conveniently located close to the main study area. All rooms are single with en-suite facilities. All accommodation has communal kitchens and common rooms, and secure entry.
Catering
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at the University restaurant, a spacious building in the heart of the campus. Hot and cold options are available, as well as vegetarian dishes and a salad bar.
Educational Excursion Programme
Key Educational Excursion Features
- Direct trains from Bath Spa to London
- Bristol educational excursion includes a Street Art walking tour and visit to the Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Included entry to the Roman Baths
On a two week programme students go on full days educational excursions to London, Bristol and Bath, with entry into the Roman Baths. On a three week programme students go on a full day educational excursion to Oxford and have free time in Bath.
London
Our educational excursion to London will begin with a walking tour of the city – the best way to see all the world-famous landmarks. Whether this is our student’s first visit or not, we’re sure that they will want to have a chance to see Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and much more. At the end of the sightseeing tour, students have some free time to visit some shops and buy souvenirs.
Bristol
Our visit to Bristol begins with a chance to view and walk across the Clifton Suspension Bridge, built by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Following this we will visit another of Brunel’s achievements, the SS Great Britain, the first iron hulled ship to cross the Atlantic. There will be free time to visit Cabot Circus, Bristol’s prestigious shopping mall, follow the ‘Banksy trail’ (Bristol’s famous graffiti artist) in the city, or to visit a city museum.
Bath
Bath is a fascinating city and there are many places to explore. Our visit includes a tour of the famous Roman Baths, with an audio guide available in different languages. There is then a walking tour taking in the main sites, like Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and the Royal Crescent. There is also time to do some shopping and soak up the atmosphere.
Optional Visits
In a two week programme there is one Optional Visit day (in a 3 week programme there are two Optional visit days). There are a range of visits that can be booked once a group is in the UK. Please contact the head office for more information.
Course Features
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Course fees (per week):
En-suite: £985.00
Homestay: £830.00 - Accommodation: Residential and Homestay
- Course dates: 1st July – 12th August 2024
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Student ages: Trailblazers (14-17)
Voyagers (11-14) - Student nationalities: Italian, Spanish, French, Russian, Japanese, Chinese, Israeli & Latvian
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Airport transfer time:
Bristol: 45 min
Heathrow: 2 hours - Educational Excursions:
London
Bristol
Bath Spa
Optional Visit - English lessons: 15 hours per week
- Laundry facilities: Yes
- Wifi on campus: Yes
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Centre address:
Elac Study Vacations
Bath Spa University
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN
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Key Academic Features
- 15 hours of English lessons each week
- Balance of appropriate language and skills development
- Links to activities and visits in the UK
- An opportunity to work individually and in multi-national groups
- Integrated skills syllabus linked to the ALTE framework
- An opportunity to take the Trinity Spoken English examination
- An opportunity to study with at least two Elac teachers
At Bath Spa University our students receive 3 hours 20 minutes of English tuition divided over 3 lessons in the morning or afternoon, four or five days a week; a total of 15 hours per week. There is a balance between language and skills development in mixed nationality classes, with a maximum of 15 students to a class. Students use an Elac workbook which also acts as a record of the student’s stay.
There is an option for students to be prepared and entered for the Trinity Examination while on an Elac course at Bath Spa University. Preparation for the exam takes place in three additional sessions organised in the afternoons or evenings immediately prior to the exam.
There is an additional charge for entering the exam. Please refer to the “Dates and Prices” page for more details.
Activity Programme
Key Activity Features
- A wide variety of sports and activities
- Multi-national activities
- A blend of "Core Activities" and "Free Choice"
Our sports and activity programme during the day and in the evening gives students’ opportunities to enjoy a variety of sports and activities and practice their English in mixed nationality groups. Our activity leaders are experienced in encouraging students to get involved and have fun.
For all “core activities” students are organised into small multi-national groups. These activities help students gain confidence and fluency with their English as well as encouraging them to interact with more students of different nationalities. Many of these activities are linked to the lessons and excursions on the programme using engaging creative material such as mobile apps, gadgets and Internet-based technology.
Sports and Physical Activities
Students on our Bath Spa course get the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports. These include football, basketball, volleyball, aerobics and table tennis. Swimming takes place at the leisure centre in Bath.
We run inter-group competitions as well as individual competitions. Trophies and prizes are awarded at the end of the course for the winners.
We also offer aerobics and dance activities where possible.
Creative Activities
Students can also participate in the following:
- Designing T-shirts and bags
- Making key rings, book marks, painting and colouring projects
- Music and drama workshops
Evening Activities
These take place every evening. Activities include:
- Treasure and photo hunts
- Quiz nights and murder mystery events
- Talent shows and casino nights
- Discos and Karaoke
- Movie nights
Excursion Programme
Key Excursion Features
- Direct trains from Bath Spa to London
- Bristol excursion includes a Street Art walking tour and visit to the Clifton Suspension Bridge
- Included entry to the Roman Baths
On a two week programme students go on full days excursions to London, Bristol and Bath, with entry into the Roman Baths. On a three week programme students go on a full day excursion to Oxford and have free time in Bath.
London
Our excursion to London will begin with a walking tour of the city – the best way to see all the world-famous landmarks. Whether this is our student’s first visit or not, we’re sure that they will want to have a chance to see Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square and much more. At the end of the sightseeing tour, students have some free time to visit some shops and buy souvenirs.
Bristol
Our visit to Bristol begins with a chance to view and walk across the Clifton Suspension Bridge, built by the renowned engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Following this we will visit another of Brunel’s achievements, the SS Great Britain, the first iron hulled ship to cross the Atlantic. There will be free time to visit Cabot Circus, Bristol’s prestigious shopping mall, follow the ‘Banksy trail’ (Bristol’s famous graffiti artist) in the city, or to visit a city museum.
Bath
Bath is a fascinating city and there are many places to explore. Our visit includes a tour of the famous Roman Baths, with an audio guide available in different languages. There is then a walking tour taking in the main sites, like Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge, and the Royal Crescent. There is also time to do some shopping and soak up the atmosphere.
Optional Excursions
In a two week programme there is one Optional Excursion day (in a 3 week programme there are two Optional Excursion days). There are a range of excursions that can be booked once a group is in the UK. Please contact the head office for more information.