Why choose us as an international student?

At Royal High Bath we believe that girls do better in an environment designed specifically for them. Girls are at the heart of everything we do, and we want every single one of them to feel known, supported and able to shine, and to leave us with the skills and confidence to make their mark on the world.

We are passionate about helping each girl grow in confidence as she explores her talents and ambitions. Our expert teachers – specialists in a wide range of subjects – inspire students to feed their curiosity and challenge themselves in fresh, exciting ways.

Our academic results are consistently outstanding, and every student is encouraged to take pride in her journey and to feel confident in her progress.

Our One‑Year GCSE programme offers an accelerated pathway for students who wish to strengthen their academic portfolio and achieve ambitious results in a single year.

Students can choose from an extensive range of subjects – including separate sciences, six modern and ancient languages, and a rich selection of humanities, creative and physical disciplines. The programme is designed to stretch, support and inspire, helping students build strong foundations for Sixth Form and beyond.

Our future‑focused Sixth Form blends a strong academic programme with enriching electives and exceptional pastoral guidance. Students are supported to shape their next steps with confidence – whether they are preparing for university, creative pathways or global opportunities.

High‑quality EAL provision is central to our international students’ success. Fully integrated into school life, it gives multilingual learners the language, clarity and confidence to thrive. Led by specialist teachers and grounded in leading research, our programme provides consistent, structured support across all subjects.

Our Head of International Students, Miss Natalie Cheers, ensures staff are equipped with effective strategies to help students excel. The exceptional 2025 results – with every Year 11 EAL student achieving grade 9 – show the impact of this approach.

If you would like to speak with Miss Cheers, our Admissions Team can arrange a call.

We also offer a welcoming Short‑Stay Immersion Programme, giving international students the chance to join us for a year, a term or even a half‑term. These short courses offer a rich taste of British boarding school life, complete with cultural immersion, language development, and full access to academic lessons and co‑curricular activities. It’s an excellent way for students to build confidence, experience life in a supportive community, and discover whether a longer stay in the UK is right for them.

At Royal High we offer a full range of boarding options in Years 7-13 to suit individual family needs including, occasional stays, short stays, weekly boarding from Sunday night to Friday after school and full boarding.

We welcome a diverse, international group of girls into our boarding houses, alongside our UK students. We pride ourselves on providing a home away from home where she can develop her sense of confidence and develop a network of international friendships that will span a lifetime.

The Royal High Bath Alumnae Network provides our former students with a life-long connection to our school. All former students of Royal High Bath, Bath High School and The Royal School are considered members of this thriving network. We help you to keep in touch with the friends, teachers and community that formed such a key part of your life for many years.

Named after its Roman-built baths, the City of Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage site, home to world-famous 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. It is easily accessible by road, rail or aeroplane - London is 90 minutes away by train, Cardiff is an hour and Bristol is just 20 minutes away – making Bath a very well connected city indeed.