IH Bristol
International House Bristol, 2 Queens Avenue, Clifton,, Bristol, England BS81SE, UK
IH Bristol
We prepare our English students for Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE and CPE (proficiency) exams*
In addition to General English classes in the morning, you have 10 Cambridge Exam classes in the afternoon.
These classes will help you to:
‒ Practise the different tasks you have to do for each part of the exam
‒ Learn personal strategies to do the task more effectively
‒ Organise your learning
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
IH Bristol 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.
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 9 students |
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 23 years old (20 in the summer) |
Named “Best place to live in the UK 2017” by Sunday Times Magazine, Bristol is a friendly, safe attractive city with a long and colourful history.
With a population of 500,000 it’s the cultural and commercial capital of the South West.
It’s home to a diverse community of artists, musicians, media, financial and high tech companies.
Bristol has two excellent universities, hundreds of pubs and restaurants both modern and traditional, museums, cinemas and green space. Bristol was European Green Capital in 2015.
For “shopaholics” Cabot shopping centre and St Nicholas Market has everything you need
There’s always something going in Bristol - music festivals, europe’s largest hot air balloon festival, a harbour festival, food festivals and more.
For sports and outdoor activity fans, Bristol has two football teams, a rugby club, gyms, swimming pools, climbing, horse riding, mountain biking and a watersports centre in the harbour.
Bristol is surrounded by places of interest: Bath, Oxford, Cardiff, Stonehenge and Stratford-Upon-Avon are all close and London is just 90 minutes away by train.
The two IH centres offer light and airy classrooms, a well-stocked study room, wi-fi and internet access and even private gardens. The School is the IELTS and Cambridge Exam Open Centre for the South West of England and it has exceeded expectations of independent inspection bodies. The School is also a teacher training centre which leads to continuing improvement.
The nationality and age mix at IH Bristol varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 23. In the summer, the average age is 20.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
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.
IH Bristol is based in a vibrant, affluent area of Bristol famed for its fine buildings, green open spaces and a wide choice of shops, cafes, restaurants and bars to help you get the best experience of living in England.
Bristol is a friendly, safe city with a rich history as a trading port which is now a centre for creative, financial and high technology industries. With two thriving universities, it is a young and lively place. Big enough to offer great shopping, places to see and lots of cultural entertainment but still small enough to get around easily and not feel lost.
Bristol is also the cultural and commercial centre of the South West of England with its unspoiled countryside, rugged coastline and famous ancient monuments like Stonehenge. Bristol is surrounded by interesting places, such as Cardiff, Bath and Oxford. Even London is only a 90-minute train ride away.
It was a great experience that allowed me to learn a lot of new english vocabulary. Also, you can make a lot of friends and that helps to improve your speaking and get more comfortable with the language.
Show details » Read more...The classes, teachers and fellow students were all really nice, yet i feel like I haven't really been challenged in class. The availability of activities was great and I enjoyed participating.
Show details » Read more...I really enjoyed my experience in Bristol. Teachers are amazing, the classes are practical and useful to our daily life if we want to live or study abroad. The Accommodation office isn´t the best one, it could be more organized. Overall it was amazing, the students are really open minded and friendly. Thank you IH Bristol
Show details » Read more...Thanks for the feedback, we're glad to hear that the teachers and classes met your expectations. Thanks also for your feedback on the accommodation - we'll take that on board and try to improve!
Truly everything was awesome! The location of the school is near the best places in Bristol ( Clifton Suspension Bridge, city center, shops, Bristol docks and great restaurants) and still it managed to be in a quiet street, so you can fully focus on absorbing the new language skills served by very experience and patient teachers. When it comes to the accommodation, it was fantastic! The family, where I stayed, were great at every aspect of daily life. They helped me with everything I needed and gave the most precious gift, homey feeling. Thank you guys.
Show details » Read more...Thanks for your great review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your time in Bristol and at the school!
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Bristol. These homes are often between 10 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
Student residences are more suitable for an independent student, who is looking for clean, basic accommodation at an economic price. All students must be 18+. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Student residences often do not include any meal plan. Learn more about student residence accommodation
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 . 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 £ 60 when you register.
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 Bristol based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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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