Language studies abroad : Adults : English : England - Scotland : Torbay : LAL Torbay
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School

The school is located in the residential area of Paignton, close to the town centre. There are 32 bright and comfortable classrooms, a library, and a multimedia room with free Internet and WiFi access. Students also have access to a cafeteria and a garden and student lounge, where they can go to relax with their friends after classes.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 18 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-10:10 (Fri)

Intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Mini group intensive course
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 11 weeks
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 6 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Business course
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 36 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 weeks
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Cambridge course (CAE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:20 + 12:50-14:30 (Mon-Thu) + 08:30-11:30 (Fri)

Accommodation

Host family
Living with a host family will allow you to get the most out of your stay. It’s the best way to have direct contact with local life on a daily basis.Living around 40 minutes away from the school, you will stay in a double or single room and half board is provided.

Residence "Hunters Lodge" (from 18 years)
The Hunters Lodge residence has been recently renovated and offers an exceptional setting for students wishing to stay just a few minutes away from the school. Students stay in double or single rooms and have a private bathroom. Meals are not provided but students have access to a shared kitchen as well as a student lounge with TV/Video/DVD/WiFi and a pool table. Students can also enjoy the terrace from which they have a great view of the sea.

Leisure

The leisure activities department of our partner school regularly organises excursion which will allow you to discover the rich diversity of Torbay and its surroundings, notably the marvellous Dartmoor National Park, the famous university town of Exeter or the the very much enjoyed trip to North Cornwall where you will discover Tintagel, the house of the legendary King Arthur. The school will also advise you regarding clubs and centres you can go to to practise numerous sports such as squash, badminton or swimming.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population
123'000
School size
L-XL
Level
Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation
Host family / Student residence
Certificates
FCE, CAE, CPE

Location of the language school LAL Torbay

Quality marks

/ language school LAL Torbay

FIYTOALTOEnglish UKBritish Council
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

  • Magnificent location on the English Riviera
  • Qualified and experienced teachers
  • Reasonable prices

Special offer

FREE FLIGHTS!

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.3)

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 01.02  / 01.03  / 05.04  / 03.05  / 07.06  / 05.07  / 02.08  / 06.09  / 04.10  / 01.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE) 8+1 w.: 11.01.2010 - 14.03.2010 / 19.04.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 11.10.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 8 w.: 11.01.2010 - 07.03.2010
Cambridge course (CAE) 8+1 w.: 19.04.2010 - 20.06.2010 / 11.10.2010 - 12.12.2010
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 22.03.2010 - 19.06.2010 / 13.09.2010 - 12.12.2010
Bank holidays: 01.01 / 02.04 / 10.09 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010
20.12.2010 - 02.01.2011

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or residence
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.)
Standard course A B
2 weeks 590 576
3 weeks 840 819
4 weeks 1090 1062
6 weeks 1590 1548
8 weeks 2090 2034
12 weeks 3030 2946
16 weeks 4010 3898
24 weeks 5850 5682
Extra week (24+) 240 233
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 670 656
3 weeks 960 939
4 weeks 1250 1222
6 weeks 1830 1788
8 weeks 2410 2354
12 weeks 3510 3426
16 weeks 4650 4538
24 weeks 6810 6642
Extra week (24+) 280 273
Mini group intensive course A B
2 weeks 790 776
3 weeks 1140 1119
4 weeks 1490 1462
Extra week (4+) 350 343
Business course A B
2 weeks 850 836
3 weeks 1230 1209
4 weeks 1610 1582
6 weeks 2370 2328
8 weeks 3130 3074
12 weeks 4650 4566
Extra week (12+) 380 373
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
8+1 weeks 2715 2652
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8 weeks 2610 2554
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8+1 weeks 2715 2652
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 3975 3884
Exam fee ~94
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 26
Extra night A 15
Extra night B 14
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Heathrow, arrival 9.00–15.00, departure 13.00–18.00) 95
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Gatwick, Luton & Stansted, arrival 10.00–14.00, departure 14.30–18.00) 210
Airport pick-up (Bristol, arrival 7.00–21.00) 80
Course material (to be paid on site) (per course book) 20
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board +105/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) -7/w.
Host family/single room/half board +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) +14/w.
High season
Host family/double room/half board (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +14/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +28/w.
Host family/single room/half board (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +28/w.
Standard course (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +50/w.
Intensive course (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +50/w.
Mini group intensive course (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +50/w.
Business course (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +50/w.
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +4/w.
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