Prestigious English and Horseback Riding - Downside School, Bath

Typical activities include:

• Arts and crafts
• Badminton
• Barbecues
• Basketball
• Bushcraft/Woodcraft
• Capture the Flag
• Casino night
• Cookery
• Dance
• Dodgeball
• Disco night
• Football
• Frisbee games
• Karaoke
• Kings' Got Talent
• Latin dances
• Movie night
• Murder Mystery
• Pool parties
• Quiz challengers
• Swimming games
• Tennis
• Touch Rugby
• Volleyball
• Zumba

• Mix of traditional accommodation embedded in the stunning main quad in addition to separate and self-contained boarding houses.

• A mix of single and twin with some triple rooms and a small number of rooms for 4-8 students; no room locks for safety.

• Modern communal bathrooms

• Boys and girls are housed in different accommodation areas/ boarding houses

• 1 – 8 beds per room

• Student:bathroom ratio 6:1

• Each house has a common room for relaxation, TV, and music.

• Students advised to use suitcase locks for valuables; we are not responsible for items in bedrooms.

• School bank available for safe money storage.

• Nighttime supervision by staff in each house, assistance with problems, and support for homesickness.

• Classrooms are conveniently on-site.

• Mandatory room vacation on departure day between 9.00 – 10.00am as per management instructions.

• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided every day.

• Lunch and dinner are usually hot; on excursion days students are given a packed lunch.

• Vegetarian always available. Others available on request.

Facilities

• 100 acres of sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other games

• Volleyball, basketball and tennis courts

• Large sports hall

• Indoor 25-metre swimming pool

• 600-seat theatre

• Art room

• Large, historic dining room and student cafe

• Campus-wide WiFi

Full-Day Excursions

• Bournemouth: Beach, sunshine, shopping, and the famous Pier.
• Cardiff: Wales' castle-rich capital city.
• Weymouth: Seaside town with sandy beaches and Sandworld exhibition.
• London: Overnight stay with tours of Westminster sights (Trafalgar Square, Downing Street, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace) and South Kensington's museums (Natural History, Science Museum).
• West Midlands Safari Park: Drive-through safari and amusement rides.
• Oxford: Historic university town with Harry Potter filming locations (Christchurch, Bodleian Library).
• Portsmouth: Seaside visit with HMS Victory tour.

Half-Day Excursions

• Bath: Explore shops, Roman Baths, and river cruising.
• Bristol: Shopping, "We the Curious" museum, and Bristol Zoo.
• Cheddar Gorge Caves: Site of Britain's oldest complete human skeleton.
• Salisbury: Historic city with an original Magna Carta copy.
• Wookey Hole Caves: Limestone cavern adventure.

• A fee applies for unaccompanied minor service.

• Students will be met at the airport by a guide or representative.

• The guide may arrive up to 45 minutes after flight arrival.

• If the guide is not found, students should visit the Airport Information Desk with their Transfer Confirmation Letter and remain calm inside the terminal.

• Students advised to carry: Passport (Visa if needed), Letter of Consent to Travel, Booking confirmation letter, Transfer confirmation letter.

• In case of flight delays or emergencies, call +44 7421 420 020.

• Heathrow Shuttle service timings: Airport departure at midday, 3pm, 7pm; Centre departure at 6am, 10am, 1pm.

• Students with parents/guardians must provide arrival/pick-up times in advance.

• We will issue a document for completion before arrival; unaccompanied travel to/from campus is not allowed.

• Arrival drop-off at the center: 3pm – 6pm

• Departure pick-up: 9am – 11am.

• N.B. All departures from Bath will be from Central London.

• Child assessed upon arrival for placement in an appropriate class according to age and English level.
• Six learning levels available, from Beginner to Advanced.
• 15 hours of English classes each week, learning though fun teaching methods including projects, games, and group work to boost confidence, collaboration, and communication.
• Between 9.00 - 12.30 or 14.00 - 17.30
• Teaching days: Thursday – Monday (morning or afternoon lessons)
• A full program of organised activities, with a choice of 2 – 3 activities per session.
• Minimum of two full-day excursions per week, including one entrance fee.

The syllabus includes:

• Language input and language practice
• UK or US culture lessons
• Excursion preparation/ follow-up lessons
• Online safety classes
• Project lessons
• There is also a weekly review of materials studied.
• 6 hours of horse riding and grooming related activities:
  • Riding - Hacking
  • Dressage
  • Show jumping and cross-country jumping
  • Gymkhana games
  • Tacking up and general grooming of the horse
  • Manes and tails plaiting

• Residential refundable deposit (payable upon arrival): £50. This can be paid in either Sterling (£50) or Euros (€50).

• Heathrow Airport Shared Transfer: £105 (One Way)

• Heathrow Airport Transfer: £355 (One Way)

• Gatwick Airport Transfer: £425 (One Way)

• Stansted Airport Transfer: £505 (One Way)

• Luton Airport Transfer: £405

• St Pancras/Central London Transfer: £505

• Bristol Airport Transfer: £185

• Student Insurance(Weekly): £7

• Courier Service: £65

• Unaccompanied minor supplement(departure only): £75

• Please bring suitable clothing and boots without a heel for horse riding lessons.

• Pocket Money Advice: £50 per week pocket money is recommended for treats and gifts. This is a suggested amount, every student is different.

• The school prioritizes the safety and welfare of all students, irrespective of gender, background, or ethnicity.

• Dedicated to fostering a positive school environment through effective teaching, learning, and pastoral support for students and staff.

• Mandatory for parents or guardians to complete emergency contact details for enrolled students.

• Requirement to provide a 24/7 reachable telephone number for a parent, guardian, or agent.

**Entry level: **Beginner (Kings Level 1)