Bildungsurlaub English Courses

Bildungsurlaub, in some German states called "Bildungszeit" or "Bildungsfreistellung", is paid leave to attend an approved educational course. Five days leave are provided each year and leave in one year may be carried forward to the next year so that 10 days leave can be taken for a course.

Whilst the company continues to pay the employee during Bildungsurlaub leave, the course and other expenses are paid by the employee.

There are 14 states in Germany that offer Bildungsurlaub, Bildungszeit or Bildungsfreistellung:

• Baden-Württemberg
• Berlin
• Brandenburg
• Bremen
• Hamburg
• Hessen
• Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
• Niedersachsen
• Nordrhein-Westfalen
• Rheinland-Pfalz
• Saarland
• Sachsen-Anhalt
• Schleswig-Holstein
• Thüringen

Our Confident English courses are currently approved in:

• Berlin
• Brandenburg
• Bremen
• Niedersachsen
• Rheinland-Pfalz
• Saarland

We are in the process of getting approval for the rest of the eligible German states.

Languages United offers the following English courses which are suitable for Bildungsurlaub in Bath:

• Confident English
• Confident English for women over 50

Our courses are registered for Bildungsurlaub in all eligible German states, in partnership with Bildungsurlaub Approval.

Our Bildungsurlaub English courses in Bath are 25 hours per week and can be taken for 1 or 2 weeks.

Course participants from Hessen, Niedersachsen and Baden-Württemberg will be provided with 5 hours of additional educational activities, making the course a total of 30 hours.

Homestay accommodation

Staying in a homestay is a great way to practise and improve your English as well as learn about British culture and make new friends. You will be treated as a member of the household, eating together and sharing common living areas.

Accommodation is provided in single rooms with half board, so your hosts will provide breakfast and an evening meal daily. Private bathrooms and special diets are available on request at an additional cost.

All our homestay accommodation is organised by our own Accommodation Team, and regularly inspected to ensure their accommodation meets our standards.

Hostel accommodation

Our hostel accommodation is provided by YMCA Bath. Situated in the city centre, it is just a couple of minutes' walk from our school on Walcot Street.

Types of rooms available include single, twin and double ensuite rooms - please ask us for prices and availability at the time of booking.

Facilities include self-catering kitchen, communal relaxation area with games, free WiFi and a gym on-site.

Hotel accommodation

We can arrange accommodation in the luxury Z Hotel in the centre of Bath, just 10 minutes walk from our school. The hotel has double, queen and accessible rooms available, with optional breakfast.

We can suggest other accommodation to suit your requirements, including family accommodation, Bed & Breakfast, and serviced private apartments. If you would like some advice, please contact us with your requirements.