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Bath Academy

27 Queen Square, Bath, England BA1 2HX, UK
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School description

Bath Academy’s Junior Summer School offers the ideal setting for teenagers to improve their English while enjoying a fun, supportive, and enriching experience. Based in the heart of Bath—a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its stunning architecture and rich history—our city-centre campus provides the perfect blend of learning and adventure.

Our dynamic, creative lessons encourage students to actively participate, build confidence, and develop essential language skills. Lessons focus on practical English, helping students expand their vocabulary, strengthen grammar, and improve speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

We offer both residential and homestay accommodation options, along with a packed programme of exciting afternoon and evening activities—giving students the chance to socialise, explore, and create unforgettable memories.

What to Expect at Bath Academy’s Junior Summer School

At Bath Academy, we create a summer experience that’s both educational and unforgettable. Here’s what makes our Junior Summer School special:

A caring, supportive, and fun learning environment
Lessons designed to maximise student speaking time
Daily activities to keep students engaged and entertained
Exciting excursions – half-day midweek and full-day on Saturdays
A safe and secure campus with 24/7 supervision
Improved vocabulary and lots of real-life conversation practice
Comfortable homestay or residential accommodation options
Placement test and interview upon arrival to assess your level
Student packs with useful information, wristband with emergency number, exercise book
All learning materials provided
End-of-course certificate and progress report
Course Details

All levels from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1/2)
Ages 12 – 16*
Start 6th or 20th July (2-week programme)
Start 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th July (1-week programme)
15 hours tuition each week; full activity programme 4 afternoons and 2 evenings each week
One full-day excursion and one half-day excursion each week
Maximum 13 students per class

Year opened
1997
Number of classrooms
15

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Bath Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 15.

School holidays

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
None

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Housing

Bath Academy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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weekly
Age range: 12 - 17 years old
Location: Outside the city center of Bath
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 2 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
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Bath Academy arranges accommodation in Bath with caring and responsible homestay providers. Living in homestay accommodation, students are able to learn more about British customs and traditions and gain additional conversational practice.
Hosts treat the students as full members of the household, eating together and sharing the common living areas. All homestays are visited personally and interviewed in order to ensure they satisfy our criteria
visa

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 . 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.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

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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