University of Bristol - Residential (Full-Board)

The City

Bristol is a city of enormous diversity set against the dramatic Avon Gorge, spanned by the world famous Clifton Suspension Bridge, designed and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Bristol combines cool cafés, gorgeous Georgian terraces, waterfront arts centres and monuments to Britain’s maritime heritage.

Bristol is a university city packed with exciting nightlife, fashionable shopping centres, restaurants and boutiques. It is hip, historic, innovative and rich in heritage; a special mix of qualities which, together with its international airport, has led to Bristol reaching the shortlist for 2008 European Capital of Culture.

The Course Centre

The course takes place in the University of Bristol’s Badock Hall of Residence. Situated in a pleasant residential area of north-east Bristol, our centre is just a short bus ride from the heart of the city.

Tuition

In small, manageable classes of up to sixteen, the course aims to make the most of the students’ stay in England by focussing on spoken English and giving maximum opportunity for practice both inside and outside the classroom. We include more formal lessons on grammar and vocabulary, informal Active English Practice sessions and excursion preparation lessons before the full-day excursions. The common language is of course English, so students are further motivated to learn in order to communicate with their new friends.

Activities and Excursions

Students have use of tennis courts, and there is an area for playing volleyball. There is also a bar for discos and other social events. All activities and excursions are organised and accompanied by our staff. Examples of full-day excursions are the Welsh capital city Cardiff, Bath, Oxford and the beautiful cathedral city of Gloucester. London is always included.

Accommodation

Badock Hall is situated on a delightful green and leafy campus. Just a few minutes walk from the tuition rooms, the single, lockable bedrooms have ample storage space and hand basins. There are bathrooms and toilets on every floor, and there is a card-operated telephone in every room for incoming and outgoing calls. There are small kitchens for student use with fridges, irons and ironing boards. Washing machines and driers are available for everyday laundry.

What's included in the price?

• Full-board family accommodation
• 22 lessons of 45 minutes per week (15 hours) on 4 mornings and 2 afternoons per week
• Full-day staff-accompanied excursions: 1 mid-week + 1 on Saturday (except departure Saturday). Full-day London excursion always included, with a major attraction such as Mme. Tussauds, London Eye, London boat cruise, Tower of London
• Full activity programme
• Three meals per day

At extra cost: Airport transfers / Local transport

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