Learn English in Torquay

Why learn English in Torquay?

If you are thinking about taking an English language course and you would love to be based by the sea, in a stylish and lively coastal resort, then Torquay is a brilliant choice. This fashionable seaside town has a long-standing reputation for welcoming visitors, and when TripAdvisor voted it the top UK seaside resort in 2014, it simply confirmed what many people already knew. It is easy to see why more and more international students are choosing to study English with us in this charming destination, where learning and leisure fit together perfectly.

Whether your goal is to improve your English for enjoyment and travel, or you are planning for further education, exams, or a future career in an English-speaking environment, you will be able to find a language course that matches your level and objectives. At the same time, you can enjoy the benefits of a relaxing holiday, with inspiring scenery and plenty to do after class. Studying in Torquay means you can practise what you learn every day, chatting with locals, meeting other students, and building confidence in real-life situations.

Torquay sits on the English Riviera, a stunning 35-kilometre stretch of coastline in South Devon that is famous for its natural beauty and laid-back atmosphere. The area features golden sandy beaches, colourful harbours, dramatic rocky coves, and a wide range of attractions and facilities designed to keep students of all ages entertained. From seaside cafés and coastal walks to boat trips, shops, and cultural sights, there is always something new to discover.

One of Torquay’s most memorable features is its celebrated seven hills, which create a striking backdrop to the town’s vibrant waterfront. Combined with a mild climate throughout the year, this setting makes Torquay an inviting place to live and study in every season. It is the ideal location to focus on your English, make international friends, and enjoy an unforgettable coastal experience all at once

About our school in Torquay

Our English language school in Torquay has been offering high quality language courses for over 40 years to students aged 16 to 60+ years old, from all over the world! The school building is situated just a couple of minutes’ walk from the centre of the town, with its own student residence just opposite, as well as beautiful gardens, volleyball court and barbeque area!

There are 20 classrooms, a study room with computers, learning materials and free WiFi internet access, as well as a student cafeteria offering snacks, sandwiches and a place to relax with friends during lunch! There is also a bookshop and a student common room with flatscreen TV and DVD facilities. In the school’s reception area students can take advantage of many different services, such as welfare advice and travel and accommodation support!

Location of our school in Torquay

Accommodation options in Torquay

Available accommodation

Host family accommodation is offered in Torquay as the ideal option to make the most out of your stay and your English course! You will have the opportunity to experience the English way of life and culture, as well as hopefully making life-long friends and practising your English outside of your classes. All of the host families are carefully selected by the Accommodations Officer at the school and monitored on a regular basis. They are all situated within walking distance of the school or just a very short journey by bus. There are executive host families available, with private bathroom facilities for students.

The schools Studio Apartment is a unique 1-bedroom flat is in a historic converted Gothic church. The flat includes a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. The flat is just a 5-minute walk from the lovely Torquay Harbour and a 20-minute walk from the school.

Available activities in Torquay

The school has a special kind of optional social programme for students, which is not included in the cost of the course, but there are also 1 or 2 free activities in the programme each week for everyone to join. The free of charge events include a guided afternoon tour of Torquay on the first day of your course, Monday film nights, sports events such as volleyball tournaments, football and table-tennis and regular mystery sightseeing trips.

By joining the social programme on your arrival you will have the chance to take part in a huge variety of different activities and excursions offered every week, to socialise with other international students, to communicate as much as possible in English and to get to know and enjoy the town and its naturally beautiful surroundings. The programme often bears in mind the weather forecast and is designed to suit all ages and tastes. Examples of some activities include: trips to local picturesque ports nearby, such as Looe and Polperro, Jazz nights, visiting Dartmouth - a charming town on the river Dart, dinners in restaurants, a visit to the historic market town of Totnes, a visit to the Eden Project, Guitar nights, international food evenings and of course an excursion to Dartmoor National Park.

There are also excursions to places of interest further afield such as to Cardiff, Bath, Exmoor, Plymouth and to the South Hams, to name just a few. The full details of the social programme will be available on the first day of your course.

How to get to our school in Torquay

There are several options to arrive in Torquay. You can arrive by air, by train, by ferry and also by Eurostar. There are direct links to Torquay from Heathrow Airport via London Paddington train station and Bristol and Exeter are other easy airports to use. If you arrive into Gatwick Airport you can also get to Torquay by catching the Gatwick Express train to Paddington station and then a connecting train to Torquay. Please contact us for full details and advice with regards to the best travel options, depending on where you are coming from.

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