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BayswaterLondon, England UK

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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Bayswater, London
Ranked #5 of 87 English schools in London
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

(14)
Students 18-30 years
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

(8)
Students 31-49 years
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

(5)
Students 50+ years
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

(2)
What we like about the school
  • Four student lounges with games rooms.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

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.
  • The language school Bayswater was founded in London, England UK in 1973.
  • Legal name / parent company: Bayswater College Ltd.
  • Tax registration ID: 1998672

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Bayswater

Comments about courses

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

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 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.
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Bayswater, London can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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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

General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • 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: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 16
Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses - In summer: 100
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

Age of students

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
130 £ one way
260 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
175 £ one way
350 £ return (both ways)
More information about airports around London and how to get from the airport to London on your own here on our London page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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

- Rowing in the Serpentine Lake (£12.75), End of the Month party (£3), Afternoon Tea at Soho's Secret Tea room (£17.50), Central London pub crawl (£10), Bowling (£12.75), Cities such as Oxford, Cambridge and Cardiff, Flight Club darts

Junior - Free activities

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Junior - Paid activities

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Accommodation

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

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Student opinions about Bayswater, London

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

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Young Learners Programme - 1 week
23. Aug. 2022
Liked
London is the best place to improve English. The location of the school is excellent. The teachers are very good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss In my opinion, it is very useful to participate in the social activities organized by the school.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay zone 2-3
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
4. Dec. 2018
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 tips about what future students should not miss a truly cosmopolitan school
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: positive
Other comments Little time spent for an evaluation(only one week)
Course: GE Intensive  - 1 week
20. Jul. 2023
Liked
Very nice teachers, everything well organised
Disliked
The own speech portion in the courses could have been more.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: GE Super Intensive  - 1 week
1. Aug. 2023
Liked
Very competent teachers of their work.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you get involved, you learn a lot.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments They are very helpful and sociable.
Course: Premium English Morning - 3 weeks
29. Oct. 2018
Liked
All well organized
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Junior Course (12-15 years) - 1 week
29. Aug. 2018
Liked
Teachers.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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
25. Jul. 2019

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167 Queensway - W2 4SB London
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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
  • I always advise to make a prepayment as soon as you make a decision. There is still plenty of time, but courses in the summet season sell out very quickly.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
  • I always advise to make a prepayment as soon as you make a decision. There is still plenty of time, but courses in the summet season sell out very quickly.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 30, 2022
  • 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

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
  • 100% of teachers at Bayswater hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • 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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