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BATH
Formerly known as Kaplan Languages Group
BATH
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Why Study in our Bath School?
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About Positively Languages Bath
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Courses and Students
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Accommodation in Bath
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Health and Safety
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Laws, Local Customs & Rules
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Bath
Holiday Policy
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ABOUT BATH
WHY STUDY IN OUR BATH SCHOOL?
Roman heritage, Georgian architecture and picturesque streets give the city its distinctive character, complemented by museums, galleries and a lively food and cultural scene.
• 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.
LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO Address
5 Trim Street, Bath, BA1 1HB Phone
WHY 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 CITY PERSONALITY: Vibrant and dynamic entertainment expected of a university city; exceptional hospitality, dining, and shopping opportunities; rich literary associations LANDMARKS: Bath Abbey, Roman Baths, Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge, the Circus, Queen Square 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 TRANSPORT OPTIONS: Buses, trains NEARBY CITIES TO VISIT: • Bristol - 15 minutes away, £12 return ticket • Oxford - 60 minutes away, £23 return ticket
+44 (0)12 2544 8840 Emergency contact +44 204 652 6699
SCHOOL INFORMATION School Director Mark Lloyd Total number of teachers 10–15 (Full time teachers: 3) Languages spoken by staff Spanish, French
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Disclaimer: All the information on this school guide is for reference. Please contact your advisor for the latest information
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ABOUT POSITIVELY LANGUAGES BATH
LIVING COST (SAMPLE PRICES) Bottle of water £1.50 Coffee £3.30 Meal out for two £30 Sandwich £3.50 Takeaway pizza £8 Local transport ticket £15 / week
COURSES PROVIDED: General English, Semi-Intensive English, Intensive
SAMPLE CLASS TIMETABLES
English, Academic Year Abroad, Business Supplementary, IELTS Supplementary Exam Preparation, Juniors Programmes, Tailored Group Programmes, Teacher Training LEVELS OF ENGLISH OFFERED: Elementary, Lower Intermediate, Intermediate, Higher Intermediate, Advanced OTHER SERVICES: Visa support, travel support, airport transfer, University Placement Service (see price list for details) Alternative transfer options: by A4 bus, by coach SCHOOL FACILITIES: Heating, Wi-Fi (free), top up SIM cards, study center, garden, prayer room, student lounge, interactive whiteboards. At no extra cost. SCHOOL MATERIALS: P+ Course Books, P+ Learning Space. P+ Extra for Semi-Intensive and Intensive students. BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: Be sure to check your email the week before your start date for your class and orientation schedule! Also, don’t forget to complete the placement test and send in any required documents.
Language Foundation lessons
MORNING
AFTERNOON 13:45-15:15 15:15-15:30 15:30-17:00
09:15-10:45 10:45-11:15 11:15-12:45
CLASS BREAK CLASS
Specialist Skills lessons
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Positively Social Club Only the cost of the drinks Coffee, cake & conversation afternoon £3 Local museum visits (Jane Austen Centre, Royal Crescent, House of Frankenstein) From £10 Roman Baths Museum £12 Thermae Bath Spa £28 Day trip to Stonehenge & the Cotswolds £45
MORNING (MON-FRI)
AFTERNOON (MON-THU)
11:15 - 12:45
13:45 - 15:15
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: You should plan to attend class and orientation on your first day. Please bring your passport (and visa information if required) NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 2 NUMBER OF FLOORS: 4 NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS: 13 (0 without windows) WHEELCHAIR / DISABLED ACCESS: No
SCHOOL LOCATION AND TRANSPORT
SAMPLE SOCIAL SCHEDULE
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
DAYS
FIRST WEEK
SECOND WEEK
1 minute 2 minutes 2 minutes 2 minutes 5 minutes
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Themed walking tour
Themed walking tour
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
MONDAY TUESDAY
Positively Social Club evening Positively Social Club evening
Coffee, cake & conversation Museum visit + preparation lesson
Cookery workshop
WEDNESDAY
Museum visit + preparation lesson
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
FRIDAY
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
Full day excursion (school or student led)
Full day excursion (school or student led)
N/A
10 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
SATURDAY
1 minute
N/A
THE CITY CENTRE
Number of social activities per week: 3-4. Excursions might be school or student led
For the most up-to-date prices, please visit www.firstbus.co.uk
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BATH
SCHOOL GUIDE
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Enhance your English in an immersive environment. Whether you want to upgrade your language fluency, prepare for university or gain career skills, you will have 6, 9 or 11 months to study the language, live like a local and make lifelong friendships. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD HIGHLIGHTED PROGRAMME
Courses & STUDENTS
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE • Semi-Intensive • Intensive • Multi-Destination Year
SEE THE AYA BROCHURE
“Bath is an incredible city with a lot of culture, and it is very beautiful. We had a lot of walking activities and cafeteria conversations with different levels and different nationalities.” Francois from Brazil
TOP 10 STUDENT NATIONALITIES: Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Italy, Spain, Brazil, South Korea, Thailand, Japan, Switzerland STUDENTS PER CLASS: 11–16 (Maximum: 17) MINIMUM AGE: 16 years old AVERAGE AGE: 22-25 years old STUDENTS PER AGE GROUP:
• 18-21: 15% • 22-25: 35% • 26-30: 25% • Over 30: 25%
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ACCOMMODATION IN BATH
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ACCOMMODATION IN BATH
ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD RESIDENCE
AVON STUDIOS
KITCHEN
STUDIO
COMMON AREA
NOISE RESTRICTIONS? Yes, after 23:00 SMOKING ALLOWED IN THE RESIDENCE? No, outside in the designated smoking area only 24-HOUR SECURITY? No, out of hours team to be called for students due to check in or any issues ROOM CLEANING: On arrival only LINEN CHANGING: On arrival only MINIMUM AGE: Over 18s only AVAILABILITY: From 05/09/2025 to 28/08/2026 MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS: One week CHECK-IN: Saturdays & Sundays from 16:00 CHECK-OUT: On Saturdays by 10:00 ROOM DEPOSIT? No, but all students must sign a Code of Conduct on their first day
ADDRESS: Midland Road, Bath, BA1 3BZ ACCOMMODATION TYPE: Private studio rooms with kitchenette and ensuite bathroom BEDROOM: Small double bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, storage and ensuite bathroom. All bedding is provided and included in the price. Towels and hairdryers are not provided KITCHEN: Microwave oven, hob, dining table. All crockery and utensils included SERVICES: Wi-Fi, laundry room (£3.80 per wash and £2.30 per dry) FACILITIES: Study areas, pool table, vending machine, bike storage. All included in the weekly price. LANDMARKS NEARBY: Roman Baths, Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey VISITORS OR GUESTS ALLOWED? Yes, 2 nights maximum. All visitors must sign in and out at reception daily
HOMESTAY INFORMATION
PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION
Only students aged 18 and over can go into private accommodation. If you are 16 or 17 years old you will be housed in a homestay and should be home by 23:00 each night. SOME TIPS TO FIND YOUR OWN APARTMENT OR SHARE A HOUSE WITH FRIENDS: • The Regional Accommodation Coordinator can provide a list of local letting agencies • Check whether the accommodation you are going to see is in a safe area • Take a friend with you when you go to view any accommodation • If you are sharing an apartment or house find out who has access to it • Make sure to ask the landlord to see a copy of the gas safety certificate, to check that all cookers and electric fires are safe, and that smoke alarms are fitted. • Make sure your room is secure and that you have insurance for your laptop, camera, TV and other valuable items • If you rent your own accommodation you will be expected to pay Council Tax.
THINGS YOU NEED TO BRING: Toiletries, prescription medication, mobile phone and laptop SERVICES INCLUDED: Bed linen, towels, laundry once a week (free of charge), telephone use for emergencies MEALS PROVIDED: Yes Breakfast: Usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice, or coffee. Hosts will usually ask you to prepare your own breakfast Lunch: You will be responsible for buying your own lunch at school, from a local restaurant, or the local shops Dinner: You will usually eat dinner with your host, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host WHERE ARE THE HOMESTAYS LOCATED? Weston, Oldfield Park, Twerton, Bathwick WILL THE HOMESTAY ARRANGE TO PICK YOU UP FROM THE AIRPORT? No DISTANCE TO SCHOOL: Homestays are approximately 20-45 minutes on foot or 30-40 minutes by bus. The maximum travel time from all homestay options is 60 minutes TRANSPORT 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
TIME TO...
ON FOOT
BY BIKE
BY BUS
16 minutes 2 minutes 6 minutes 14 minutes 6 minutes 1 minute 24 minutes 16 minutes
6 minutes 1 minute 2 minutes 4 minutes 2 minutes 1 minute 8 minutes 5 minutes
13 minutes
THE SCHOOL
N/A N/A
THE NEAREST CAFÉ / RESTAURANT
THE NEAREST SUPERMARKET
6 minutes
THE NEAREST POST OFFICE
N/A N/A
THE NEAREST ATM / BANK
THE NEAREST SPORTS CENTRE
11 minutes 11 minutes
THE NEAREST HOSPITAL
THE CITY CENTRE
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HEALTH & SAFETY MEDICAL INSURANCE: All students must have
LAWS
• No one under the age of 18 in the UK may buy or consume tobacco or alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy tobacco or alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18 • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks • You will need international ID to enter bars, clubs or pubs (e.g.passport, ID card, driving licence) • Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal
within the UK legal framework and criteria of our educational oversight and accrediting bodies. We endeavor to ensure a safe, positive and pleasant study and home environment for all students. We show an additional duty of care towards our students who are legally minors, monitoring them more closely than other students and requesting all parents or legal guardians of Under 18s to sign a Parent/Legal Guardian Consent Form. • All Positively staff and hosts adhere to our Safeguarding Policy, which includes training and regular guidance • All staff and hosts in regular contact with Under 18s are subject to rigorous recruitment procedures and necessary police checks • Each Positively school has a named contact person for Under 18s who meets the students on a regular basis, explains the legal status of Under 18s, monitors any accommodation issues and liaises with the homestay and students’ parents if necessary • We ensure there are activities in the school which are suitable for Under 18s to participate in and inform Under 18s about learning and socializing outside of the classroom
medical insurance for the duration of their stay in the UK. You need to organize your own medical insurance before you travel. Positively Languages does not offer travel and medical insurance in the UK, but you can either use the link on the Positively Languages website to book travel and medical insurance directly with an insurance provider, or can choose your own. IF YOU GET SICK: If you fall ill while in the UK you should visit a doctor. You can ask the Student Services Manager or your host where the nearest doctor is. If you have a minor illness you can ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. Remember to bring any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may need to register with a local doctor. PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGS: We strongly recommend you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, mobile phones and laptops. Personal items cannot be covered by Positively Languages homestay or residence insurance. UNDER 18 STATEMENT: Positively Languages recognises its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of students aged under 18,
LOCAL CUSTOMS
• In the UK, everyone, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or background, is treated equally and with respect. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment where all students feel welcome, valued, and supported • Always stand in line and wait your turn when buying tickets, at a bank or post office, or waiting for a bus. Keep to the right when standing on escalators • Chatting to strangers in public areas is a great way to practice English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. Although most people are friendly, some may be reluctant to speak with strangers • “Please” and “Thank you” are widely used in the UK. Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information
POSITIVELY RULES
MEDICAL COSTS Medical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. Minimum medical costs are as follows: CONSULTATION WITH A DOCTOR: £40 PRESCRIPTIONS AT A CHEMIST: £9.90 per item DENTAL TREATMENT: £50 EYE TEST OR NEW GLASSES: £30
EMERGENCY SERVICES Call 999 in case of fire, medical emergency or if you need the police Call 111 for non urgent medical advice
• If you leave your Positively Languages course, the government may revoke your student visa and advise you to return home • You must attend all classes. If you do not attend your classes your representative will be informed. If a student is under 18, parents will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendance you will be sent home and no refund will be given • Be on time for all your lessons • Always tell Positively Languages if you are going to be absent from school for any reason and tell your host if you are going away overnight • If you commit a criminal offence or have to be severely disciplined, you will be sent home and no refund will be given. We will also inform the immigration authorities
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HOLIDAY POLICY
UK PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
1st January 2026 3rd April 2026 6th April 2026 4th May 2026 25th May 2026 31st August 2026
NEW YEAR
GOOD FRIDAY
EASTER MONDAY
EARLY MAY BANK HOLIDAY SPRING MAY BANK HOLIDAY SUMMER BANK HOLIDAY
25th December 2026 28th December 2026
CHRISTMAS DAY
BOXING DAY
CONTACT US
SCHOOL CLOSURES: The school will be closed from 21st December 2026 to 28th December 2026 with an additional closure for New Year’s Day on 1st January 2027. ACADEMIC YEAR ABROAD STUDENTS: There are preset session breaks for all Academic Year Abroad students. These dates depend on your start date and cannot be changed. Please check with the school if you are not sure when these are. 1st January 2027 These dates are observed as holidays in the year. If you arrive on a week where the Monday is a holiday, your first day of school will be a Tuesday NEW YEAR
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