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Learning in Bath

Combine a visit to Bath with learning something new... take time-out to explore your interests and be inspired on a short course, study English at one of Bath's Language Schools, or stay for longer and study at university.

Bath provides an inspirational setting for learning both in and outside the classroom, with a great selection of museums and attractions bringing history to life. Walk in the footsteps of the Romans at the Roman Baths, look back on over 400 years of fashion at the Fashion Museum or visit the William Herschel Museum, the site where the planet Uranus was discovered in 1781. Many museums in Bath also offer educational programmes and activities to support teachers and students (contact individual museums for details).

Special Interest Short Courses

There are a range of special interest short courses on offer from art and creative writing to cookery and wine appreciation!

The Bertinet Kitchen - a purpose-built cookery school owned and run by French chef and baker, Richard Bertinet. Choose from a tasty range of courses including guest chef master classes and hands on bread making, to 45 minute demonstrations and even lessons for your kids!

Chocolate Initiation Workshops - enjoy chocolate tastings and master-class chocolate workshops at Minerva Chocolate in the picturesque Abbey Churchyard in Bath.

Bijoux Beads - run regular bead jewellery making classes throughout the year for beginners and the more advanced at their shop in Bath.

Shiney Company - run regular jewellery and tiara making classes at their shop near the Assembly Rooms. Classes vary from beginners to advanced level. Price includes beads and all other materials.

Etiquette - offer Saturday seminars lead by Etiquette Coach Claudia Isolda from Switzerland, learning about the art of etiquette, from how to socialise to dress code and customer contacts.

Bath Aqua Glass - offer glass blowing and stained glass courses. Have a go at the ancient art of glassblowing and make your own paperweight or try a beginners course in stained glass and make your own panel to take home. Booking required.

The Residence - offer one day cookery and flower arranging courses. Places are limited so advance booking is required.

Learn English in Bath

There is a selection of language schools in Bath providing high quality English language courses, as well as opportunities to stay with a host family offering a warm welcome to the city.

Language Schools
International House - a member of the International House World Organisation of language schools. International House Bath offers a range of English courses for adults as well as junior residential and home stay courses. Accredited by the British Council.

Bath Academy offers a range of English language courses (short and long), including preparation for IELTS, English for Business, the Medical Profession and the Armed Forces, Pre-Masters preparation and adult and junior summer schools.

Bath English Language School was founded in 1972 to provide first-class, effective, interesting and affordable language courses for students and academics. A range of courses are offered from basic, to intermediate and proficient.

City of Bath College - offer full and part-time courses in English as a Foreign Language and IELTS preparation. Accredited by the British Council.

Bath Spa University (English Centre) - offer general English courses starting all year round. Accredited by the British Council.

University of Bath (English Language Centre) - offer BALEAP accredited academic English courses, as well as short summer courses in English and Culture.

Stay with a host family
Bath Academic Holidays - Experience a holiday staying in an English teacher's home in Bath and combine language tuition with a chance to visit many interesting historical and cultural sights. A friendly and welcoming family service.

Colleges and Universities in the Bath area

University of Bath - one of the UK's leading universities, with an international reputation for research and teaching at the highest academic standards.

Bath Spa University - a medium-sized, friendly institution offering pre-degree study, undergraduate degrees and postgraduate degrees in a wide range of programmes.

City of Bath College - situated in the centre of Bath, the City of Bath College offers a range of full time, part time, higher education and international courses.

Norton Radstock College - a friendly community college set in attractive rural surroundings in Radstock, near Bath. The college offers full time programmes, part time vocational courses and flexible open learning opportunities.

Bath Academy - specialises in preparing international students for higher education in the UK and offers GCSE, A Level, University Foundation and English Language courses. Situated in the centre of Bath, the college has residential accommodation nearby.