International Summer School

2017 at UWE Bristol

1728 July and 31 July11 August
Study in the UK
If you are considering studying abroad or just want to experience
university life in the UK, this two-week course is for you. Youll be
based in Bristol, a vibrant and exciting city just 90 minutes from
London. It was voted the best UK city to live in by The Sunday Times
in 2015, so what better place to spend the summer.
Gain new experiences
During your time at UWE Bristol, you will take part in a variety of academic activities
which will help you to improve your English, and develop your presentation skills and
knowledge of the UK and its culture. Youll visit famous UK locations and learn more
about the British lifestyle. Its a great opportunity to spend time in the UK and make
new friends, whilst developing your academic skills.
The perfect way to discover UK university life
and explore beautiful Bristol.
Discover the UK
Our experienced guides will also take you to other
famous cities in the UK.
Gloucester and Bath
The day starts with a visit to Gloucester Cathedral. On arrival we will take a short tour
of this magnificent building, finishing with the cloisters, where Harry Potter films 2
and 3 were filmed! We will then carry on our tour with a visit to the beautiful city of
Bath, where we will see the Royal Crescent and Circus, two of the citys most famous
landmarks, before a walking tour to take in the rest of this stunning city. When the
tour finishes there will be free time for eating and shopping and an opportunity to
visit Bath Abbey before we meet with our coach and return to Bristol.
London
Take in the sights such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Harrods, Trafalgar Square and
Oxford Street, as well as the famous museums and art galleries. You will have free
time for dinner and exploration before we meet at 19:00 for a twilight flight on the
London Eye (included in the package) and our return to Bristolon Saturday night.
Oxford
Visit this beautiful university city and take a guided walking tour of many of its
famous buildings and colleges before enjoying a break for lunch in Oxfords Botanic
garden and an afternoon to explore at your leisure, or come along on an optional trip
to the high-end fashion shopping outlet at Bicester Village.
Bristol
Take a tour of Bristol city centre with your guide, learn the history of this unique city,
and find out some tips for making the most of your time here. After the tour there
will be an opportunity for free time to explore and the opportunity to have dinner at
a famous Bristol restaurant. After our evening meal we will return home via Bristols
most famous landmark, the Clifton Suspension Bridge to see it all lit up at night in
front of theBristol skyline. For those on the August Summer School, there will also
be the opportunity to visit Bristols famous International Balloon Fiesta.
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Accommodation
and meals
You will stay in the UWE Bristol student village on Frenchay campus, in flats of up to
6 people. Each flat has a shared kitchen and living area. Students will have their own
en-suite bedroom. Bed linen, towels and a kitchen pack will be provided, and there
is a weekly cleaning and bed linen service. You can choose from 3 different summer
school options:

Option 1: Includes all meals for the two weeks.

Option 2: Gives students the option to have a hot lunch on campus on

the days where there are classes all day (4 days per week).

Option 3: Offers a fully self-catering option, with no meals included,

for those who prefer to cook their own meals.

Under 18?
If you are under 18 but will be 16 or over at the time of the summer school, and you
would like the opportunity to study in a UK university environment, we also offer
a summer school for you. These must be booked on a group basis (minimum 11
students) and there must be one adult per 11 students to accompany the group.
Accommodation is the same as for over 18s, but we can only accept students under
18 on an all-inclusive basis (Option 1). See below for the cost of each option.

Summer school fees

All-inclusive package (available for all students)
Option 1:
1,450 per student

Self-catering package + 8 lunches (over 18s only)

Option 2:
1,200 per student

Self-catering package (over 18s only)

Option 3:
1,150 per student

Included in the price of all options:

English language tuition.
Lectures, practical sessions, skills development workshops and tutorials.
Trips to London, Oxford, Gloucester, Bath and Bristol with an experienced,
professional tour guide. Twilight flight on the London Eye.
On-campus, en-suite accommodation for two weeks, including bed linen,
towels and weekly room cleaning service.
UWE Bristol certificate of attendance.
Extras:
Travel to and from the UK.
UK entry visas (if required).
Travel insurance.

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Meet and greet
airport transfers
Airport transfers for individuals or small groups of students can be arranged at an
extra charge (from London Heathrow or Bristol airports only). Well meet you at the
airport and take you to your accommodation on campus.

For groups of 15+ students, please contact David Phelan or Maria Teasdale for details
of airport pick-ups. Please note that 48 hours notice is required for airport pick-ups.

Please see list of prices below:

Number of passengers Heathrow Bristol

6 seater taxi
250 60
(for up to 3 people + luggage)

8 seater taxi
300 65
(for up to 6 people + luggage)

16 seater minibus
340 155
(for up to 8 people + luggage)

Coach service

All London Heathrow airport

12 single fare
terminals to Bristol coach station

Bristol International Airport 7 single fare

Taxis, buses and coaches are available from

Bristol coach station to UWE Bristol.

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Find out more
For more information or an application
form to secure your place, please contact us:

david.phelan@uwe.ac.uk
+44(0)117 32 82572

maria.teasdale@uwe.ac.uk
+44 (0) 117 32 87146

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University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol BS16 1QY
UK

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