University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

Summer Course

NEW PROGRAMME FOR 2027

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

With its leafy setting, historic halls and spacious grounds, University of Bristol’s Stoke Bishop campus offers an ideal base for an unforgettable student experience. Located close to Clifton Downs and just a short bus journey from Bristol city centre, the campus combines the atmosphere of a traditional university setting with excellent sports and recreational facilities. Home to several distinctive residences, including the impressive Strawberry Hill Gothic-style Wills Hall, Stoke Bishop provides a vibrant student community surrounded by green space. Students can enjoy tennis courts, outdoor games areas, exercise facilities and easy access to the 38-acre Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, while exploring everything the lively city of Bristol has to offer.

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Key Facts

10 – 17 years

15 contact hours per week

Groups & Individuals

Residential

250 max beds per week

Highlights

Explore Bristol from the leafy Stoke Bishop campus
Improve your English through engaging lessons and activities
Enjoy an exciting programme of activities and trips
Make new friends and experience British culture
Discover the city and create unforgettable summer memories

About the programme

English levels: Elementary – Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels)
Maximum class size: 20*
Full day excursions to Bristol, London, Oxford & Bath
Amazing on-site facilities & architecture on unique campus

Additional qualifications available

Trinity GESE Exam
Employability for the 21st century (PCTO in Italy syllabus*
Academic Skills for Higher Education*

**subject to demand and minimum student numbers required, supplementary cost of £140 per student

*Employability for the 21st Century: available for students aged 14+ with minimum English level B1. Minimum 12 students.
*Academic Skills for Higher Education: minimum English level B1. Minimum 12 students.

*in exceptional circumstances, this maximum may be exceeded

Oxford International Junior Programmes understands that occasionally slightly young/older siblings or friends may wish to come in a group. Oxford International Junior Programmes reserves the right to accept students who are slightly younger or older than the advertised minimum/maximum age. These exceptional requests must be approved by our admissions team in advance. Appropriate welfare and safety provisions will apply. Oxford International operations a 10:1 student-staff ratio

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Dates

1

Turn 1

01 - 14 July 2027

2

Turn 2

15 - 28 July 2027

3

Turn 3

29 July - 12 August 2027

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

FACILITIES

Sports: Sports complex, extensive green spaces, common and social areas, dedicated bus / transport hub, on-site cafe.

Other: Historical campus with an impressive dining room mixed with modern accommodation and academic facilities.

ACCOMMODATION

Student residence
Single rooms en-suite in residence for students and group leaders
Study spaces with desk space for private study
Spacious social areas available
24-hour security and CCTV monitoring of all the boarding houses
On-site Wi-Fi available
Laundry available with a fee

LOCAL TRANSPORT

Rail: Bristol Temple Meads is the city’s main railway line, connecting with other cities in the area and London.
Bus: Frequent buses connect Stoke Bishop with Bristol city centre.

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

Bristol Stoke Bishop

Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station

Bristol Temple Meads

Central London

Charing Cross Underground Station, Charing Cross, London WC2N 5DR, UK

Oxford

Oxford City Centre

Bath

Bath city centre

London Heathrow Airport

Condor Way, Longford, Hounslow TW6, UK

London Gatwick

North Terminal, Departures Rd, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0NP, UK

Location guide

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station

Central London

Oxford

Bath

London Heathrow Airport

London Gatwick

Sample Programme

(Thursday Arrivals)	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1	Arrivals & Check-in	Arrivals & Check-in	Campus tour & icebreaker activities
Day 2	Student induction & English lessons	Public bus to Bristol with photo challenge	Welcome Disco
Day 3	English lessons	Public bus to Bristol with entrance to the SS Great Britain	On-site activities
Day 4	Full day excursion to Bath by coach	Sightseeing bus tour	Karaoke night
Day 5	English lessons	Public bus to Bristol with entrance to M Shed	On-site activities
Day 6	English lessons	English lessons	On-site activities
Day 7	Full day excursion to London by train	Politics and Royalty Walking Tour	Late return to campus
Day 8	Optional Excursion	Optional Excursion	Optional Excursion
Day 9	Public bus to Bristol with shopping in Cabot Circus	English lessons	On-site activities
Day 10	Full day excursion to London by train	Optional entrance to National Gallery and shopping in Covent Garden	Evening in London
Day 11	Public bus to Bristol with Banksy Graffiti walking tour	English lessons	Themed Disco
Day 12	English lessons	English lessons	On-site activities
Day 13	Public bus to Bristol with free time	English lessons	On-site activities
Day 14	Full day excursion to Oxford by coach	Walking tour of the city centre	On-site activities
Day 15	Departures	Departures	Departures

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

University of Bristol, Stoke Bishop

Key Facts