Short Stay Programme

Short stay programme

Why choose

Royal High Bath?

With around 80% of our students from the UK, our international students will be immersed in a truly English-speaking, British school community while feeling fully supported as they settle in.

We prioritise a warm welcome, tailored support, and plenty of opportunities to help international students integrate, build friendships, and thrive.

Royal High is a school where every girl matters, every voice is heard, and everyone is empowered to explore and to try anything. From academics to co-curricular activities, we ensure they feel at home while gaining a world-class education.

A typical school day 08:30–09:00 Tutor Time/Assemblies 09:00–10:00 Lesson 1 10:05–11.05

Lesson 2

11:05–11:30

Break

11:30–12:30

Lesson 3

12:30–13:45

Lunch/Clubs & Activities

13:45–14:45

Lesson 4

14:50–15:50

Lesson 5

15:50

After School Activities

Location Named after its Roman-built baths, the City of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to worldfamous attractions such as the Bath Abbey and Holburne Museum.

Combining rich history and heritage with a vibrant contemporary culture, Bath is a hub of activity in the South West, surrounded by stunning countryside and with ideal connections to other cities and airports.

1 hour and 30 minutes from London Paddington train station.

1 hour and 40 minutes from London Heathrow airport and 20 minutes from Bristol airport.

Activities Our fun packed weekend programme encourages boarding girls to try new experiences – we actively support our girls as they step outside their comfort zone in a safe, and caring environment. Activities can include:

“You can always spot a GDST girl – they are not afraid to challenge themselves and think about what they want to say; they are confident, they know how to stick up for themselves and they are not afraid to be wrong.

We want GDST girls in our college community”.

Dorothy Byrne, President Murray Edwards College in Cambridge

Theatre Visits to London Regular trips to Bath Flying Club Jazz Band Cyber Club Chamber Choir Kick Boxing Art History Tennis Dark Room Photography Riding Rock Climbing Gardening Beekeeping Street Dance

Fees Year group

Per term

Per year

Senior (Year 7–9)

£14,905

£44,716

Senior (Year 10–11)

£15,123

£45,368

Sixth Form (Year 12–13)

£15,668

£47,005

Please note: To register there is a nonrefundable registration fee of £180.00 for international student applications. A deposit is payable on acceptance of a place.

EAL lessons required in addition to a full timetable will incur a charge of £37.50 per lesson – no VAT charged.

Term Dates Spring Term 2026 5th January – 13th February 23rd February – 1st April Summer Term 2026 21st April – 22nd May 1st June – 3rd July

Royal High Bath, GDST Lansdown Road Bath BA1 5SZ United Kingdom royalhigh@rhsb.gdst.net +44 (0)1225 313877

Autumn Term 2026 9th September – 16th October 2nd November – 11th December