Language studies abroad : Adults : English : England - Scotland : Torbay : LAL Torbay
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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

The school is located in a 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.
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
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: 1 - 48 week(s)
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: 1 - 11 week(s)
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 week(s)
Level: Intermediate 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)

Cambridge course (FCE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
+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 week(s)
Level: Upper 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 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Upper 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 (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 27 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+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)

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people (15 during the high season)
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 12:30-14:00

Mini group intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 7 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 6 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 12:30-14:00

Business course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 36 week(s)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 6 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 12:30-14:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 8 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 12:30-14:00

Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 12 week(s)
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30-12:00 + 12:30-14:00

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 20 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.
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 20 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.
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
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

WYSE Travel ConfederationALTOEnglish UKBritish Council
WiFi is free.
Disabled access at school

Key points

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

Special offer

FREE FLIGHTS!

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

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

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate

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
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 340 333
2 week(s) 590 576
3 week(s) 840 819
4 week(s) 1090 1062
6 week(s) 1590 1548
8 week(s) 2090 2034
12 week(s) 3030 2946
16 week(s) 4010 3898
24 week(s) 5850 5682
Extra week (24+) 240 233
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 380 373
2 week(s) 670 656
3 week(s) 960 939
4 week(s) 1250 1222
6 week(s) 1830 1788
8 week(s) 2410 2354
12 week(s) 3510 3426
16 week(s) 4650 4538
24 week(s) 6810 6642
Extra week (24+) 280 273
Mini group intensive course A B
1 week(s) 440 433
2 week(s) 790 776
3 week(s) 1140 1119
4 week(s) 1490 1462
Extra week (4+) 350 343
Business course A B
2 week(s) 850 836
3 week(s) 1230 1209
4 week(s) 1610 1582
6 week(s) 2370 2328
8 week(s) 3130 3074
12 week(s) 4650 4566
Extra week (12+) 380 373
Cambridge course (FCE) A B
8+1 week(s) 2715 2652
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8 week(s) 2610 2554
Cambridge course (CAE) A B
8+1 week(s) 2715 2652
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 3975 3884
Exam fee ~94
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 26
Extra night with host family 15
Extra night in a residence 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 ("Hunters Lodge") -7/w.
Host family/single room/half board +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals ("Hunters Lodge") +14/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (13.06.10 - 29.08.10) +14/w.
Residence/double room/no meals ("Hunters Lodge") (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 ("Hunters Lodge") (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.

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

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.21) Not-binding exchange rate

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Standard course Beginner : 03.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Standard course : every Monday, all year round
Intensive course Beginner : 03.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Intensive course : every Monday, all year round
Mini group intensive course Beginner : 03.01  / 07.02  / 07.03  / 04.04  / 02.05  / 06.06  / 04.07  / 01.08  / 05.09  / 03.10  / 07.11  / 05.12 .2011
Mini group intensive course : every Monday, all year round
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 8+1 w.: 10.01.2011 - 13.03.2011 / 18.04.2011 - 19.06.2011 / 10.10.2011 - 11.12.2011
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 21.03.2011 - 19.06.2011 / 12.09.2011 - 11.12.2011
Bank holidays: 22.04 / 09.09 .2011
School holidays: 20.12.2010 - 02.01.2011
19.12.2011 - 01.01.2012

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
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 345 338
2 week(s) 595 581
3 week(s) 845 824
4 week(s) 1095 1067
6 week(s) 1595 1553
8 week(s) 2055 1999
12 week(s) 3035 2951
16 week(s) 4015 3903
24 week(s) 5855 5687
Extra week (24+) 240 233
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 385 378
2 week(s) 675 661
3 week(s) 965 944
4 week(s) 1255 1227
6 week(s) 1835 1793
8 week(s) 2375 2319
12 week(s) 3515 3431
16 week(s) 4655 4543
24 week(s) 6815 6647
Extra week (24+) 280 273
Mini group intensive course A B
1 week(s) 445 438
2 week(s) 795 781
3 week(s) 1145 1124
4 week(s) 1495 1467
Extra week (4+) 350 343
Business course A B
2 week(s) 855 841
3 week(s) 1235 1214
4 week(s) 1615 1587
6 week(s) 2375 2333
8 week(s) 3135 3079
12 week(s) 4655 4571
Extra week (12+) 380 373
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
8+1 week(s) 2800 2737
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 week(s) 4100 4009
Exam fee ~100
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 5 lessons/week) (per lesson) 35
Extra night with host family (double room) 15
Extra night with host family (single room) 17
Extra night in a residence (double room) 14
Extra night in a residence (single room) 16
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Heathrow, arrival 9.00–15.00, departure 13.00–18.00) 100
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Gatwick, Luton & Stansted, arrival 10.00–14.00, departure 14.30–18.00) 150
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Bristol, arrival 7.00–21.00) 75
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 ("Hunters Lodge") -7/w.
Host family/single room/half board +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals ("Hunters Lodge") +14/w.
Low/high season
Host family/double room/half board (26.06.11 - 31.07.11) +14/w.
Residence/double room/no meals ("Hunters Lodge") (26.06.11 - 31.07.11) +28/w.
Host family/single room/half board (26.06.11 - 31.07.11) +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals ("Hunters Lodge") (26.06.11 - 31.07.11) +28/w.
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