Student ServicesPartners and families
- International Partners' Group
- Schooling
- Study courses for your partner
- Voluntary work
- International student events
International Partners Group
- For partners and children of international students at the University of Bath
- Tuesday mornings, 10:00 - 12:00
- Widcombe Baptist Church (near the railway station at the bottom of Widcombe Hill - directions and a map). Either come to the front door and ring the bell or come to the green door at the back of the church down by the canal
- A very happy social group which will help you to learn about cultural aspects of life in Britain and also form valuable friendships.
- Visits, activities and weekly discussions about British life: supermarkets, typical British meals, the Royal Family, traditional events on special days, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, places of great historical interest and beauty, gardening, cooking, British nature (wild and domestic), sporting events and games which are typically British.
Schooling
Pre-school age children - Westwood
Nursery on campus is for children from 6 months to 4 years
and is a safe and stimulating place for all children. The nursery
also offers playschemes during vacation time. Places are limited,
so please make enquiries before you arrive in Bath. Please note,
the nursery is not free – there is a charge and it can be
expensive.
For information about schools, nurseries, childminders, holiday playschemes,
places to take your children in Bath etc. the Family
Information Service is very helpful.
Schools - If your child
was born between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009 he/she is
able to start school in September 2013.
You must have accommodation in Bath before you can be considered for a place.
It is possible to make a late application when you arrive in the summer. You will need to contact the Schools Admissions department of the local council.
English language support is offered by schools as appropriate - the school will assess your child's English language ability once they have started at the school.
Study courses for your partner
If your partner is here as your dependant s/he can study either full-time or part-time.
Art, dance and drama courses and workshops are organised by the University's Institute of Contemporary Interdisciplinary Arts (ICIA). For more information: Tel: 01225 386777.
The City of Bath College offers part-time adult education courses in a variety of disciplines including Art, IT and Languages. A prospectus can be downloaded from the website or telephone the college on 01225 312191.
Voluntary Work
Volunteering can be a great way to meet local people and to participate in the life of the local community. But it is unpaid work.
International student events
Partners and children are welcome to join the monthly trips organised by the International Student Advice Team and Students' Union.