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Classic Program for 40+

Kaplan International: Bath
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40+ English Courses are special English language programs designed for people over 40. They offer you the chance to learn English in an overseas location, with other mature students. The course will help you to boost your communication, reading and writing skills and build your confidence when in English-speaking countries.

A light course load of 20 General English lessons (15 hours of tuition) and three organized social events a week means you’ll get a good balance of lessons and sightseeing, and get the chance to mingle with other mature students of different nationalities. Accommodation options are diverse, and can be adapted to suit individual needs.

General English classes

Our experienced teachers are all certified and qualified in teaching English and our lesson content and curricula are carefully designed to improve students' reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will join students of all nationalities and ages in classes which correspond to your level of English. On your first morning you will take a Kaplan International College test to make sure that your level of English is correctly assessed and you are put in the right class.

Activities

You will enjoy a varied programme of social activities in the company of other students from your age group. Our Classic Programme social activities schedules are drawn up specifically with the 40+ age group in mind. Typical weekday activities include visits to Bath Abbey, the Victoria Art Gallery and the Jane Austen Centre, a traditional cream tea at Sally Lunn’s House, a visit to the Thermae Spa Centre and a boat trip on the River Avon. Local excursions to Bristol, Stonehenge or Bradford-upon-Avon can also be included. Recent destinations for Classic Programme full- day excursions have been to Oxford, Stratford-on-Avon and Salisbury.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2 weeks
Start dates
12 May 2025 and 01 Sep 2025
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

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 times

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:45 PM
Break
12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon session
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Bath.

Class size

Average 12 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 40 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

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.

Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Kaplan International: Bath varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

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.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025

School location

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.

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Reviews

67% recommend

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"Overcrowded"

Piotr Borowiec, student from Poland

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.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
2 Sep 2024 - 13 Sep 2024
Would you recommend this school?
No
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great time at Kaplan and Bath is a wonderfull place"

Anja Elshof, student from Netherlands

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 .

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
9 May 2022 - 20 May 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Talk talk talk"

Francesca Pisani, student from Italy

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.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
25 Jun 2018 - 13 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Kaplan International offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Twin) - 2 students must book together

£ 205
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
£ 205
Join our homestay program and live with a British family during your time in Bath. Share meals with your hosts and practice your English outside of school.

Homestay (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 225
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 225
Join our homestay program and live with a British family during your time in Bath. Share meals with your hosts and practice your English outside of school.

Homestay with private bathroom (14 meals/week) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 285
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 285
Join our homestay program and live with a British family during your time in Bath. Share meals with your hosts and practice your English outside of school.
student-residence

Student residence Castle Studio (No Meals) Min. age 18 (Single)

£ 490
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 33–34 Pulteney Road, Bath BA2 4EZ, UK
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Distance to school: 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 490
Located right in the heart of Bath, Castle Studiosthese spacious studio apartments are designed in a fresh, modern style. The bright, airy rooms include a double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and kitchenette, where students can prepare their own meals.
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Visa support

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.

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Flights and airport transfer

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.

Travel insurance

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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