Summer English language students
You can apply for a single room in university accommodation if you are going to study one of the following courses at the Centre for English Language and Foundation Studies (CELFS):
- Pre-sessional academic English
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
All rooms are for single students only. If you are bringing your family, you will need to search for privately rented accommodation.
The University offers a variety of self-catered accommodation, including en suite and standard (non-en suite) rooms.
Location
Please note: although you will be able to indicate which room type you prefer when you apply, we cannot guarantee to meet your preferences. Unfortunately it is not possible to choose a preferred residence.
Students attending the ten-week pre-sessional course will usually be housed in one of the following:
Colston Street
Location
The residence is set in the heart of the city, less than 15 minutes walk from the University precinct, the main shopping centre, and all the entertainment and nightlife Bristol has to offer.
33 Colston Street
Bristol
Bristol BS1 5AP
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Background
The University has undertaken a £5 million+ project to completely strip out and refurbish 33 Colston Street to provide high quality student accommodation from September 2011.
Living at Colston Street
Students have use of a large common room on the ground floor for socialising and relaxing.
Accommodation
The Residence offers 121 brand new, self catered, study bedrooms in large flats with a good size kitchen diner at the centre of each, providing a focal point for you and your flat mates.
There are 109 en suite rooms with their own shower, basin and toilet, and a further 12 standard rooms. All rooms will have access to the University’s Resnet service.
Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)The Hawthorns
Location
The Hawthorns is located in the heart of the University precinct and has a huge range of shops, cafes and bars, all within a few minutes walk.
The Hawthorns
14-16 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1UQ
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Introduction
The Hawthorns has been a student house for the University of Bristol since its purchase in 1991 and offers self-catered accommodation for undergraduates right in the heart of the University precinct. In 2010 the property went through a major refurbishment of study bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common areas.
The building also provides conferencing facilities and houses the staff refectory and bar, the Accommodation Office and the Student Houses Office.
Accommodation
The Hawthorns accommodates a total of 115 students. The rooms vary in size, and are a mix of en suite and rooms with washbasins.
Residents also share a TV lounge and launderette.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)Woodland Court
Location
Woodland Court is situated on the edge of the main University precinct, barely five minutes walk from most academic departments.
29 Belgrave Road
Bristol
Bristol BS8 2AA
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Background
Woodland Court is owned and managed by A2Dominion Housing Group a specialist provider of quality student accommodation
It is a (mainly) purpose built, self-catered, non-smoking residence for undergraduate, postgraduate and pre-sessional students. Pre-sessional students are always housed together in flats. The accommodation has the added benefit of the Secure by Design award. The site is protected by digital CCTV and A2Dominion’s 24 hour on call service provides an emergency response to any urgent safety or security issues. The accommodation is also part of the National Code accreditation scheme guaranteeing high standards of management and facilities. A2Dominion Housing Group guarantees that 95% of repairs will be completed within published target times.
Living at Woodland Court
The Residence is managed by an experienced onsite management team, available in the office during normal office hours. Additionally Student Wardens live alongside the students in the residence. They are postgraduate or mature students who provide practical guidance for the students outside of office hours.
The Residence benefits from courtyard gardens, small common room, launderette and bicycle store. It has easy access on foot to the centre of town with its clubs, pubs, theatres and cinemas.
Accommodation
In total the property provides 200 en suite study bedrooms in cluster flats arranged over 4 floors with a central courtyard. 106 rooms are reserved for pre-sessional students and are arranged in flats of 4-7 rooms sharing a kitchen/diner. The remaining rooms are let to postgraduates. Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country.
Each study bedroom has its own en suite shower, washbasin and toilet. In addition each room is equipped with a telephone, network connection point and TV aerial socket.
The accommodation is furnished and equipped to a high standard. Some of the rooms are specially adapted for the needs of students with impaired sight or mobility.
Students attending the six-week pre-sessional course will usually be housed in one of the following:
Durdham Hall
Background
Durdham Hall is a self-catered residence in Stoke Bishop. The traditional style building with a central quadrangle is set in landscaped grounds with open views. The Hall opened in October 1994 and is the newest of the University’s Halls of Residence.
Living at Durdham Hall
There are good communal facilities, including a large lounge with a pool table, various games, big screen TV and licensed bar. There is a quiet study room, small music room and a 24-hour access computer room with the latest equipment that is linked to the University network.
Accommodation
Durdham Hall offers modern and attractive self-catering accommodation for 223 students in flats of six or seven study bedrooms per flat. Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country. Smoking is forbidden in all flats and communal areas in Hall.
Every flat has a spacious shared kitchen and dining area that is furnished and equipped to a high standard. A launderette is available on site. Some flats are suitable for students with disabilities, as are most of the facilities throughout the Hall (please enquire for your specific needs).
Each study bedroom has its own en suite shower, washbasin and WC. Each room is equipped with a telephone and network connection point.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)Manor Hall
Location
Set in attractive gardens, Manor Hall is located within a few minutes walk of the Students’ Union and less than 15 minutes walk from the Centre for English Language and Foundation Studies (CLEFS). The Hall’s position, on the edge of Clifton village, in one of the most elegant and exclusive parts of the city, means that there is a good choice of supermarkets, interesting shops, restaurants and cafés within easy walking distance.
Lower Clifton Hill
Clifton
Bristol BS8 1BU
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Background
Manor Hall opened to students in 1932 and is one of the University’s oldest halls of residence, providing self-catered accommodation.
Accommodation
Manor Hall main building accommodates up to 130 students in non-en suite rooms situated along corridors. Students share shower rooms and kitchens with others living on their floor. This accommodation is available to CELFS students. Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country.
Within the grounds of the residence there are annexes to Manor Hall which house undergraduate students.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)Richmond Terrace
Location
The residence is located close to Clifton Village and the Students' Union, and is just a short walk from the main University precinct, with easy access to many shops, pubs and cafes.
30-35 Richmond Terrace
Clifton
Bristol BS8 1AD
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Background
Richmond Terrace was a hotel prior to becoming a University residence. In 2006/7 the property underwent a huge refurbishment and now provides self-catered en suite accommodation for 92 students.
Living at Richmond Terrace
The house has a great atmosphere and has a common room which is often used for film nights and social gatherings.
Accommodation
The 92 bedrooms rooms very in size, but all have a good size en suite area. The rooms are arranged in cluster flats of 4-7 students, sharing a large kitchen/diner.
Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country.
There is a large common room in the central block, as well as a launderette and bike storage areas.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)The Hawthorns
Location
The Hawthorns is located in the heart of the University precinct and has a huge range of shops, cafes and bars, all within a few minutes walk.
The Hawthorns
14-16 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1UQ
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Introduction
The Hawthorns has been a student house for the University of Bristol since its purchase in 1991 and offers self-catered accommodation for undergraduates right in the heart of the University precinct. In 2010 the property went through a major refurbishment of study bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common areas.
The building also provides conferencing facilities and houses the staff refectory and bar, the Accommodation Office and the Student Houses Office.
Accommodation
The Hawthorns accommodates a total of 115 students. The rooms vary in size, and are a mix of en suite and rooms with washbasins.
Residents also share a TV lounge and launderette.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)University Hall
Location
University Hall is situated in Stoke Bishop near Durdham Downs, a leafy tranquil Bristol suburb.
Shaplands, off Parry's Lane
Stoke Bishop
Bristol BS9 1AR
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Background
University Hall was built in 1971 as the first self-catered hall and today accommodates a total of 298 students.
Living at University Hall
The residence is managed by an on site management team, available in the office during normal office hours. The Hall provides a music practice room and computer room.
Accommodation
The residence provides 48 en suite rooms and 250 standard rooms in flats. Most residents will be international and due to the number of applications from certain nationality groups, you are likely to find yourself sharing with other students from your home country.
Smoking is not permitted in any of the flats or communal areas. The site has a main administration block that also houses a study room, launderette and common room. Bicycle storage is available on site.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)Students attending the four-week CELTA course will usually be housed at:
The Hawthorns
Location
The Hawthorns is located in the heart of the University precinct and has a huge range of shops, cafes and bars, all within a few minutes walk.
The Hawthorns
14-16 Woodland Road
Bristol BS8 1UQ
accom-office@bristol.ac.uk
Introduction
The Hawthorns has been a student house for the University of Bristol since its purchase in 1991 and offers self-catered accommodation for undergraduates right in the heart of the University precinct. In 2010 the property went through a major refurbishment of study bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and common areas.
The building also provides conferencing facilities and houses the staff refectory and bar, the Accommodation Office and the Student Houses Office.
Accommodation
The Hawthorns accommodates a total of 115 students. The rooms vary in size, and are a mix of en suite and rooms with washbasins.
Residents also share a TV lounge and launderette.
Residence conditions (PDF, 157kB) Handbook (PDF, 120kB)Facilities
All of our residences are non-smoking throughout. University owned residences are managed in compliance with the UUK code of Practice. A2Dominion owned residence Woodland Court is managed in compliance with the National Code.
Bedroom
Rooms (except the Hawthorns) contain a single bed (with mattress and bedding), desk, chair, bookshelves, clothing storage and mirror. Some rooms contain a telephone. Rooms in the Hawthorns may contain a 4ft bed or a single bed.
En suite or shared bathroom
En suite rooms have a small bathroom attached to the bedroom. This contains a washbasin, mirror, shower and toilet and it is not shared with other students. If your room is not en suite you will share a bathroom with other students.
Kitchen
Kitchens are shared with other students and contain a cooker (oven, hob and grill), fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster and cupboards for food storage. Pans, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are all provided.
Internet
ResNet is provided in all study bedrooms. It’s an extremely fast connection to the University and the Internet. You connect to ResNet using the cable provided in your room or using the wireless connection. With ResNet you can stay in touch with Skype and Facebook; use educational materials such as the University library resources; download music from iTunes; and watch videos from YouTube or BBC iPlayer.
Standard ResNet is included in your accommodation fee. You can upgrade at your own cost if you wish, but the standard package is usually adequate for most students' needs.
Telephones
Most study bedrooms (with the exception of 33 Colston Street) are connected to the University’s telephone service. Internal calls within the University are free of charge. External outgoing calls require registration with the TRUST Phonecard phone service. A complete tariff list and further information is available from TRUST Phonecard.
Insurance
Basic possessions insurance cover is provided. Policy details can be found below:
- Insurance policy details for University of Bristol residences (all residences except Woodland Court)
- Insurance policy (PDF, 355kB) details for A2Dominion residences (Woodland Court)
Contract dates
Contracts usually begin the day before your course starts. End dates vary according to residence and course. If you are a pre-sessional student you will be offered a contract ending one week after your pre-sessional course ends.
It will then be possible for you to move straight into:
- postgraduate accommodation at Blenheim Court, Chantry Court or Deans Court (not Woodland Court)
- some undergraduate accommodation – email ug-accom@bristol.ac.uk to arrange this
| Course | Contract start date | Contract end date | Contract length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-sessional academic English (10 week course) |
Wednesday 26 June | Saturday 14 September | 11 weeks, 3 days |
| Pre-sessional academic English (6 week course) |
Sunday 28 July | Saturday 14 September | 7 weeks |
| Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) | Sunday 30 June | Sunday 28 July | 4 weeks |
Accommodation fees
Accommodation fees are not included in your course fees. The fees vary according to room type, facilities and length of let. Our rooms come in all shapes and sizes so there can be considerable variation within a rent band. Please be aware that you may be allocated a room that is somewhat smaller or larger than other rooms in the same rent band.
You will be asked to sign a contract and pay the total accommodation fee to reserve a room.
The fee includes:
- rent, heating, hot water and internet
- insurance of your personal possessions (except at Woodland Court*). You should check the level of cover is suitable for your belongings and extend this directly with the insurance company if necessary.
- a bedding pack which may be taken with you when you leave
- provision and use of kitchen equipment (this should be left at the residence when you leave)
- administration costs
Laundry and telephone charges are not included in the fees below.
*To accept an offer at Woodland Court you will need to pay a £200 reservation fee which will be transferred to a deposit as stated on the contract, a non-refundable £13.20 insurance fee, and a £50 non-refundable administration fee.
| Course | Residence | Contract length | Room type | Weekly accommodation fee | Total accommodation fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-sessional academic English (10 week course) |
Colston Street | 11 weeks 5 days | Basic standard | £92 | £1079 |
| Standard | £99 | £1159 | |||
| Basic en suite | £127 | £1491 | |||
| En suite | £136 | £1593 | |||
| Woodland Court | En suite | £136 | £1593 | ||
| The Hawthorns | Standard | £99 | £1159 | ||
| En suite | £136 | £1593 | |||
| Pre-sessional academic English (6 week course) |
Durdham Hall | 7 weeks | En suite | £123 | £861 |
| Manor Hall | Standard | £99 | £693 | ||
| Richmond Terrace | Basic en suite | £127 | £889 | ||
| En suite | £136 | £952 | |||
| University Hall | Standard | £99 | £693 | ||
| Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults and General English |
The Hawthorns | 4 weeks | Standard | £99 | £396 |
We will always communicate with you by email and your accommodation offer will be sent by email therefore it is essential that you ensure we have a valid personal email address for you.
What to do when you've accepted your offer
We will email you from June onwards with further details about your residence.