Elac Study Vacations Bath Spa University — summer school in the UK

Bath and Bath Spa University

The city of Bath, a World Heritage Site, is one of the jewels of England. The compact city centre which is surrounded by seven hills like Rome, developed around its hot spring water. It is a fascinating blend of Roman, medieval and Georgian architecture, combined with a thriving shopping centre and excellent leisure facilities.

The city has a great many things to see and do, such as museums, parks, the Thermae Bath Spa, cinemas and theatres. It is also near to many places of interest, such as Oxford, Bristol and Stonehenge nearby. The city has a great selection of shops as well as plenty of excellent restaurants and cafes to suit all budgets.

Our course takes place at Bath Spa University, a spacious campus just four miles outside Bath. Period and modern buildings blend together against a beautiful backdrop of fields, lake and woodlands, designed by well-known architect Capability Brown in the 18th century..

Modern facilities include state-of-the art classrooms, ICT suites, and both indoor and outdoor spaces for drama, art and music, as well as sports fields. There are plenty of green areas, perfect for sitting with friends, studying in the sun, or admiring the view.

Accommodation

Residential Accommodation

Residential accommodation is in purpose-build blocks, conveniently located close to the main study area. All rooms are single. Some are en-suite and some share bathroom facilities. All accommodation has communal kitchens and common rooms, and secure entry.

Homestay Accommodation

Elac hosts are chosen with great care by our Homestay co-ordinator, who visits every host initially, takes references and inspects the accommodation provided. She then visits them again every two years. Hosts must also comply with British Council standards, including having a current DBS Certificate (a police check confirming their suitability to host under 18s).

Our hosts provide a warm welcoming atmosphere for our students where they can really feel at home. Students can expect a comfortable bedroom with somewhere to study and shared bathroom facilities. Some students will sleep in bunk beds.

Students staying with local hosts are provided with bus passes and travel to and from Bath Spa University on local buses, or private buses provided by Elac.

Catering

Catering (Residential Students)

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are taken at the University restaurant, a spacious building in the heart of the campus. Hot and cold options are available, as well as vegetarian dishes and a salad bar.

Catering (Homestay Students)

Students eat breakfast and an evening meal daily with their hosts. Our hosts are happy to cook according to our student’s dietary needs and/or allergies. A packed lunch is provided for excursions by the homestay provider.