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BayswaterLondon, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

32 students - overall rating
167 Queensway - W2 4SB London - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Four student lounges with games rooms.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 8 years higher than in summer.

Location: Located smack in the middle of London, Bayswater College is a distinguished place for English learning. Bayswater College prides itself on being one of London’s most reputed and result-oriented English language schools.

Course structure: With courses for everyone from beginner level learners to accomplished professionals, the school’s approach is dedicated to helping students excel and level up their fluency and communication skills.

School facilities: The School is equipped with 15 classrooms and 4 student lounges and also has a student kitchen. A full-access library and interactive TVs make for a classroom optimized for learning. Bayswater College offers more than just language education. The school is also well known for courses designed to equip the student with real world knowledge and make students job ready for the next opportunity.

Local attractions: Bayswater College is a mere 5 minutes walk from Hyde Park. It is in close access to some of London’s most iconic places like Nottinghill and Portobello Market, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus and Little Venice.

Social programmes: The school also has its own app to help students stay up to date about classes and events. They can look forward to many excursions and trips that the school organizes to keep learning fun and immersive.

English Courses

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

Our prices for Bayswater include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Bayswater, London

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Bayswater, London
32 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (15 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
We met a lot of other students of different nationalities, and we formed bonds that I'll never forget. The teachers are very good overall, they have different ways of teaching, each with their own learning style.
Disliked
In 4 weeks I've had 5 teachers. I wish I'd had the same one. Because they all have their own way of teaching. Tight class for 13 pupils. The 6€ per week for teaching materials I thought I was getting books but it's just maintenance of their materials (ex: touch screens, books) I only got photocopies of pages seen during the day.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The lessons are interesting, and we have lots of discussions to help us make progress.
Course: GE Standard [Anglais] - 4 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2024 by Chantal Nguyen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The location of the school was perfect, as it only took me 5 minutes to get there. The school was also modern, so everything was perfect.
Review details
Course: Young Learners Programme - 1 week
Review date: 23. Aug. 2022 by Lukas Brügel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I really liked the school, I didn't do any activities because we were on family vacations, but everything was perfect.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was very good.
Course: GE Standard - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2024 by Manuela Zambrano Sánchez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
London is the best place to improve English. The location of the school is excellent. The teachers are very good.
Insider tip: In my opinion, it is very useful to participate in the social activities organized by the school.
Review details
Other comments The groups are very large, the participants in a group are at different levels and this reduces the effectiveness of the training. The rooms are small and lack fresh air.
Course: Gold English Morning - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Dec. 2018 by Yordanka Veleva Yordanova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The continuity of classes with the same teacher and the not exaggerated number of pupils per class
Disliked
Little time elapsed for an evaluation(only one week)
Insider tip: A truly cosmopolitan school
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: positive
Other comments Little time spent for an evaluation(only one week)
Course: GE Intensive  - 1 week
Review date: 20. Jul. 2023 by Grazia Marsano
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
Everybody was nice to me, the staff of the school and teachers were really qualified and prepared.
Insider tip: Lessons for most of the time were not very involving, basically the lesson is concentrated on following the book and studying a lot of grammar. I didn’t find the lessons really involving despite the preparation of the teacher - who was really good. Sometimes the lessons became boring and too repetitive. After 12 weeks I didn’t improve my English how I thought I would.
Review details
Other comments Staff of the school were really nice, the school was a bit cold.
Course: Premium English Afternoon [English] - 12 weeks
Review date: 18. Jan. 2019 by Lorenzo Proietti Proietti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very nice teachers, everything well organised
Disliked
The own speech portion in the courses could have been more.
Review details
Course: GE Super Intensive  - 1 week
Review date: 1. Aug. 2023 by Mika Witthohn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very competent teachers of their work.
Insider tip: If you get involved, you learn a lot.
Review details
Other comments They are very helpful and sociable.
Course: Premium English Morning - 3 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Annamaria Campa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
All well organized
Review details
Course: Junior Course (12-15 years) - 1 week
Review date: 29. Aug. 2018 by Andrea De Poli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would like to thank all the teacher from the school. I hope they can do more afternoon activities because they keep repeating the program every two weeks.
Other comments Quite a small school.
Course: Day Camp - Halcyon International School - 3 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2019 by Abdul Malik Faisal Suhail Bait Fadhil
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Bayswater compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Bayswater LondonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

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

Bayswater

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBACBritish councilEnglish UKYoung Learners English UK
English teacher qualifications
100% 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 8:30
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Bayswater and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1973
Legal name/parent company
Bayswater College Ltd. | Tax registration ID: 1998672

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 15
    • Number of public PC workstations: 15

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 16
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses - In summer: 100
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 28 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 15%
Italy 15%
China 10%
Thailand 10%
Turkey 10%
Spain 10%
Japan 5%
France 5%
Korea 5%
Saudi Arabia 5%
Germany 3%
Sweden 2%
Switzerland 1%

Information for all courses offered by Bayswater

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
90.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 7 £ per week.
Comments about courses

Insurance: GBP 8 per week.
Material Fee: GBP 6 per week.

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, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 03 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 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:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
210 £ one way
420 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
195 £ one way
390 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
200 £ one way
400 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near London and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our London page. For flight comparisons to London, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Canada 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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
65 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Baseball-
Basketball-
Cooking-
Cricket-
Dancing-
Diving-
Field Hockey-
Football (soccer)3.2 km
Golf-
Horse riding-
Ice Hockey-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Rugby-
Sailing-
Skiing-
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis3.2 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Hamstead Heath, Hyde Park, Quizzes, football, volleyball
- The National Gallery, British Museum, The National History Museum, Arcade Games, Food markets
- Walking tours of London
- Pub nights, Conversation Club, Picnic in the Park

Adults - Paid activities

Oxford and Cambridge, Stonehenge & Bath, The Cotswolds, Edinburgh

Junior - Free activities

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Junior - Paid activities

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Questions and answers about Bayswater

  • I always advise to make a prepayment as soon as you make a decision. There is still plenty of time, but courses in the summer season sell out very quickly.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
  • Students per classroom: 15 (maximum) / 12 (average).
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 27, 2023
  • The programme Professional Diploma: Fashion lasts 8 weeks.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • The minimum required English level is Upper intermediate (B2) or higher.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
  • The activities start later. There are 4-5 activities per week.
    Natalia Nazzaro, Regional Sales Manager from Bayswater - May 02, 2023
  • Bayswater London has 15 classrooms, and facilities include a kitchen, microwave and fridge for students to use, but no dining room/canteen.

    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 01, 2024

FAQ about Bayswater, London

  • In London, Bayswater offers a Day Summer Programme for students from 12 to 17 years old. The programme includes 20 lessons in the morning, a registration fee, study materials, an end-of-course certificate, local travel, and 5 supervised afternoon activities per week. Concerning the dates, the programme runs between mid-June to mid-August every year.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2022
  • Yes, the residence is located 20 minutes by bus from the school. The nearest station is Westbourne Park - zone 2 and the direct bus is Bus 23.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2024
  • Yes, you can cook in the bedrooms as they all have their own private kitchenette.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2024
  • The fare is GBP 130 per journey.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2024
  • Yes, the maximum number of pupils for this class is 15, but on average there are 11. And a lesson lasts 45 minutes, but you have 4 lessons a day.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 28, 2024
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Bayswater comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from Italy (15%) and China (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Bayswater offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.

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