Learn English in Bristol

Bristol

Learn English in Bristol, at the heart of the beautiful West Country! A vibrant, cosmopolitan city, Bristol is within easy reach of some of the United Kingdom’s top attractions. However, you may find you never wish to leave the confines of the city, what with all it has to offer. Follow fantastic shopping at elegant Cabot’s Circus with cocktails down on the harbour, or visit the historic SS Great Britain to learn all about Bristol’s fascinating maritime legacy. You can even get to grips with science at At-Bristol, the city’s exciting science museum. One of the city’s most iconic landmarks is the stunning Clifton Suspension Bridge, a structure that solidified the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, one of Britain’s finest engineers.

Throughout the year you will find many events and celebrations taking place throughout Bristol. Two of the most popular are the Bristol Harbour Festival in July, where you can see some of Bristol’s best performers and artists, and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta in August, the highlight of which is the spectacular illumination of the balloons at night.

Accommodation

Take the stress out of arranging your trip by letting us organise your accommodation. You can stay with a host family, where you will have the most experience of speaking English on a daily basis with native speakers, or in self-catering accommodation with other students.

All accommodation is located within walking distance of the school, which is very convenient and unusual for a city such as Bristol.

Host families are very carefully selected and the majority have been working with the school for a very long time. Host families vary somewhat and may be a ‘typical’ family, or, more likely, an older couple or single lady (these tend to be the type of people who have the most time available to host students). Your hosts will provide you with your breakfast and evening meal.

Shared apartment accommodation is best suited to students in their twenties, as although it is comfortable, it does tend to be quite basic. However, this option does allow a little more independence, as you will have access to a fully-equipped kitchen where you will be able to prepare your own meals. You will share this and the bathroom with your flatmates, although you will have your own bedroom.

University residence is usually offered from the end of June until the end of September. This is also a self-catering option and, once again, you will usually have your own room and will share the kitchen, bathroom and general living facilities with the other residents.

Activities

Activities are offered very regularly by our colleagues in Bristol, to make sure that you have lots of fun whilst you are learning English! Welcome drinks, afternoon teas, Friday film clubs, excursions to places such as Longleat House and Safari Park, lectures on local culture and live music evenings are just some examples of activities offered.

How to get there

Bristol Airport, just outside of the city, is the closest airport. You can also fly into Heathrow or Gatwick Airport. Most students take public transport on arrival, but airport transfers can be arranged for an additional fee.

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Introducing Bristol

I would like to give you a small introduction to Bristol, one of my all-time favourite English cities! To give you a little bit of background, Bristol is located alongside the River Avon in South-West England and on a good day, you can see over the Severn Estuary into Wales. With its close proximity to the coast (the English seaside is just 10 miles away), Bristol has a strong maritime heritage and the city’s industry is founded on sea trade and ship building. Read more...