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International House - Queens AvenueBristol, England UK

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

5 students - overall rating
2 Queens Avenue, Clifton - BS8 1SE Bristol - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Best rated school in Bristol
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated school facilities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

  • Learning progress guarantee.
  • E-learning platform.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 44.444444444444%
25-34 years 33.333333333333%
35-50 years 22.222222222222%
>50 years 0%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: International House Bristol is located in the bustling and culturally rich city of Bristol, in southwestern England. The school is housed in a detached Georgian building in the residential area of Clifton, around 2km from Bristol city centre. Clifton is also home to several attractions, such as the Clifton Observatory and The Clifton Suspension Bridge. There are many eateries, amenities, supermarkets, shops and links to public transport within walking distance of the school.

Course selection: The school offers a CELTA teacher training course, along with a selection of seasonal junior programmes.

Accommodation: IH Bristol can provide accommodation in homestays with local families for students aged from 16 years of age. A summer residence is also available to junior students. All accommodation is subject to availability.

*Social and cultural: The school has an optional activity and excursion schedule for all students. Activities may include quiz nights, board games, and conversation clubs. Excursions can include trips to Bath and London.

Extras: This school is an exam centre for the Cambridge (FCE, CAE, CPE) exams.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Specialty Courses

Our prices for International House - Queens Avenue include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
  • INCLUDED Elearning platform

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Student opinions about International House - Queens Avenue, Bristol

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating of
International House - Queens Avenue, Bristol
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Value for money
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
IH cares about you. Good lessons and also a great leisure program.
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 22. Apr. 2024 by Marcus Klettke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The dynamic of lessons was very pleasant, never was boring.
Disliked
The lessons could begin early and finish at same hour, than we would have more hours.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I recommend 100%, the teachers are excellent, the staff very friendly helpful.
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024 by Suzana Harthun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great teachers and the extra-curricular organisation
Disliked
None
Review details
Course: General English + CPE Preparation - 8 weeks
Review date: 10. Jun. 2024 by Chiara Morigi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Varied lessons, competent teachers, nice classmates
Disliked
The activity programme could be a bit more group-oriented
Review details
Course: Intensive English [English] - 1 week
Review date: 9. Aug. 2023 by Fritz Picht
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers and staff are all very nice
Disliked
No deduction of the school fee for a bank holiday school closure
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Review date: 4. Sep. 2023 by MAYU MURAYAMA
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of International House - Queens Avenue compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 International House - Queens Avenue BristolAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

International House - Queens Avenue

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKIALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalStudyUK, International House World Organisation
English teacher qualifications
95% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:15
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House - Queens Avenue and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoEurocheque - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1987
Legal name/parent company
International House Bristol Limited | Tax registration ID: 810911071
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Table tennis

  • Table soccer / football

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 5

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 240
Throughout the year: 248
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 19 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 17%
Saudi Arabia 15%
Spain 10%
France 8%
Switzerland 7%
Germany 4%
China 3%
Turkey 2%
Japan 2%
Brazil 2%
Iran 1%
Korea 1%
Netherlands 1%
Thailand 1%
Israel 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 24%

Information for all courses offered by International House - Queens Avenue

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
51.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 43 £ per course level.
Comments about courses

Different material prices: Course book for up to 12 weeks: GBP 37. Course book for more than 12 weeks: students are charged an extra GBP 25.

GuardME insurance: GBP 6.65 per week.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 90 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
- 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 19 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
307 £ one way
614 £ return (both ways)
Bristol Airport:
76 £ one way
152 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
357 £ one way
714 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Bristol and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Bristol page. For flight comparisons to Bristol, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
51 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing3 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking3 km
Rugby-
Sailing2 km
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis1 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Welcome drinks/coffee
- Quiz night
- Board games cafe
- Conversation club
- M shed museum
- Bristol museum
- Balloon Fiesta

Adults - Paid activities

- Wake the Tiger - £20.00
- BBQ - £6.00
- Ninja Warrior - £16.00
- Badminton and Squash - £8.00
- Traditional Cream Tea - £12.00
- Haunted and Hidden Bristol - £8.00
- Indoor Rock Climbing - £15.00

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about International House - Queens Avenue

  • The FCE, CAE, and CPE exams can be taken directly at the school.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 07, 2023
  • At the time of writing, the school is not an official examination center for the IELTS exam.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 07, 2023
  • No, lunch is not included in the Summer Day Programme but it can be organised for students with the payment of a supplement fee.
    Britta Priest, Office Manager from International House - Oakfield Road - Apr 11, 2024
  • The English Course for Foreign Teachers runs over 2 weeks and is designed to progressively introduce innovative ideas, engaging activities, and effective teaching techniques through the guidance of experienced tutors. A one-week program is not recommended.
    Britta Priest, Office Manager from International House Bristol - May 22, 2024
  • Normally, schools only offer accommodation to their students, which means that the third person will have to find accommodation on their own. I remind you that booking accommodation with the school is not compulsory, so you can find accommodation for the three of you if that is better suited to your needs.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2024

FAQ about International House - Queens Avenue, Bristol

  • English courses at International House - Queens Avenue start at 284 £ for General English course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of International House - Queens Avenue
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (307 £), Bristol Airport (76 £), London Gatwick Airport (357 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House - Queens Avenue varies from 1 students (One-to-One Bronze Package) to 16 students (CELTA Course)
  • 95% of teachers at International House - Queens Avenue hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House - Queens Avenue comes from Italy with a 17% representation, followed by students from Saudi Arabia (15%) and Spain (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International House - Queens Avenue offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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