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Bayswater, London, England UK

167 Queensway - W2 4SB London - see on map
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From 320£ 304£
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Bayswater - Studying

Ratings

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Bayswater, London
#4 of 130 English schools in London
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

(12)
Students 18-30 years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(6)
Students 30-49 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(3)
Students 50+ years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)

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
80.00 £
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 2023 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan. 2023, 02 Jan. 2023, 07 Apr. 2023, 10 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 29 May 2023, 28 Aug. 2023, 15 Dec. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023.
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 Profiency
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

Optional airport transfer
London Heathrow Airport:
120 £ one way
240 £ return (both ways)
Luton Airport:
155 £ one way
310 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
155 £ one way
310 £ return (both ways)
London City Airport:
120 £ one way
240 £ return (both ways)
London Stansted Airport:
155 £ one way
310 £ 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 possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dancing
Diving
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Sailing
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

June: - HAMPSTEAD HEATH: One Hampstead Heath is a wild park of woodland and meadows, tucked inside north London’s Zone Two - less than four miles from the centre, though you’d never know it. - VOLLEYBALL/FOOTBALL?: Join us to an amazing afternoon in Hyde Park playing volleyball or football. - GLOBAL QUIZ: To celebrate the refugee week 2022 we organized a global quiz to test your knowledge! - QUEEN ELIZABETH ROOFTOP?: Nestled on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Roof Garden is a haven, home to over 200 wild native plants, a luscious lawn, views across London and our Cafe & Bar.? - OPEN CINEMA: Mary Poppins Returns: Now an adult with three children, bank teller Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate that shows proof of valuable shares that his father left him years earlier. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins -- the beloved nanny from their childhood -- arrives to save the day and take the Banks family on a magical, fun-filled adventure

Adults - Paid activities

- VBOUNCE: Welcome to Bounce, the home of ping pong! Get ready to eat, drink, play and party at either Bounce Farringdon or Bounce Old Street – for groups of 2 to 500 guests! Create memories around the table with classic ping pong, our high-tech interactive Wonder ball games tables, plus beer pong and shuffleboard. Join us for an experience you won’t forget! - Pergola Paraíso?: Pergola Paraíso is an oasis of free-spirited partying, right in the heart of London. Inspired by the bohemian essence of Tulum, we have created a space that entices sensory exploration; smells of rich copal incense transporting you to your favourite beach, palm trees disguising your next discovery and the gentle vibrations of bass inviting your body to move and dance.? -

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

 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 activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Shared flat4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Student opinions about Bayswater, London

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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
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
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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    Rating: 4.0/5.0

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    Rating: 4.2/5.0

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    Rating: 4.1/5.0

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    Rating: 4.3/5.0

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    Rating: 4.4/5.0

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    Rating: 4.5/5.0

London city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

More information about London including climate data and events on our London page with a list of all 130 English schools in London.

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 Portuguese from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 27, 2022
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: GE Super Intensive , GE Standard, Private Lessons, Premium Package
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (120 £), Luton Airport (155 £), London Gatwick Airport (155 £), London City Airport (120 £), London Stansted Airport (155 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Bayswater varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 15 students (GE Super Intensive )
  • 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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