International House Bath

International House, a pioneering organisation in the teaching of languages and the training of teachers of languages was founded in London in 1953, almost fifty years ago. IH has since grown into a worldwide organisation comprising over 120 schools in thirty–five countries. Our aim is the complete satisfaction of our students with all aspects of their stay at our centres. The teaching, the methodology, the books and teaching equipment, the comfort of the schools, the quality of their accommodation and their social life all must meet with nothing less than the delight of our students. To achieve this we consider the student’s interest at every stage of the planning and carrying out of our programmes. Our year-round school, on Trim Street, is located in the historic General Wolfe\'s House, an early 18th century town house in the very heart of the city. (General Wolfe captured Quebec in a famous battle in 1742.) Our second building on Milsom Street is two minutes\' walk from our Trim Street building and offers more spacious classrooms. The Roman Baths, the Pump Rooms, the abbey, shops and restaurants are all within a few minutes\' walk of the school.

Bath is one of the most visited, best preserved historic cities in Britain, combining period splendour with a modern and dynamic town centre. Like Oxford and Cambridge, Bath is home to one of Britain’s most prestigious universities and offers a rich cultural heritage, which includes a fine 15th century abbey, Roman Baths, historic houses and numerous museums and theatres. A popular spa city, Bath is renowned for its remarkable Georgian architecture.Bath is located in a glorious valley setting and is only ninety minutes from London.Courses take place in well-equipped classrooms in the town centre.

Intensive 30: These are our most popular courses. You will work on improving all areas of your English language but there will be an emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Intensive 20: You will follow the Intensive 30 Course in the morning and will be free in the afternoons for sightseeing. Combined Intensive 5&10: Intensive 30+5 hours a week of Individual Tuition (3.30 - 4.45 Monday to Thursday); or morning group lessons (Intensive 20) + 10 hours a week of individual tuition. Cambridge Examination Course: These courses prepare you for the Cambridge First Certificate and Advanced examinations. You will be made familiar with all parts of the exam: reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. English plus Voluntary Work (age 18+): Full-time English study (21 hours) in the first week. All other weeks will consist of 15 hours of morning study plus afternoon voluntary work. Students participating on this course must have at least an intermediate level of English. Individual Courses (age 21+): Students participating on the course complete a pre-course questionnaire which is used to determine the content of the course. 45 Plus Vacation Course (age 45+): Participants join the Intensive 20 course in the morning together with other students of all ages and nationalities and in the afternoon follow a programme of excursions, cultural visits and two evening activities per week. One full day excursion is included at the weekend.

Although most students stay with an English family (a host family), there is also the possibility of staying at a hotel.The benefits of staying with a family are obvious a natural environment to hear and use real English and an opportunity to fully experience British society. Host familiy accomodation offers a pleasant and relaxed environment in which you can practise your English and participate in the English way of life. IH host families are carefully chosen for the claenliness and comfort of their homes and for the warm welcome they extend to their student guests. The school accomodation and welfare co-ordinator is always available to talk to students and their host families to ensure a happy and successful stay.

A weekly programme is offered throughout the year with a minimum of two evening activities per week and one excursion every weekend. During July and August, there are optional afternoon and evening activities organised. Activities include international evenings, pub evenings, discos, indoor swimming, karaoke, salsa, bowling, ice skating and country walks. Excursions include trips to Oxford, Warwick Castle, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Cardiff, Stonehenge and Bristol. Regular weekend excursions are also organised to London.