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.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 08:30–12:00 or 14.15–17:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 15 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 8:30–14:00

Business English course (in mini-group)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
(20 General English + 10 Business English)
Course duration: 2 to 36 weeks
Level: Upper intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 8 people
Daily schedule: 08:30–14:00

Intensive course (in mini-group)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Students/class: max. 8 people
Details: cf. intensive course

Preparation for Cambridge exams (FCE, CAE, CPE)
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Duration of courses: 8 weeks
+1 extra week of accommodation (exams)
Levels: Intermediate to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 people
Details: cf. intensive course

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 English culture and to be able to practise your English daily in an informal setting. The families are located around 40 minutes away from the school. You will stay in a double or single room and half board is provided.

"Hunters Lodge" student residence (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. Meals are not provided but students have access to a shared kitchen as well as a student lounge with TV/Video/DVD and a pool table. Students can also enjoy the terrace from which they have a great view of the sea.

Leisure

Our partner school offers you a vast choice of sports and cultural activities. You can enjoy numerous sports such as squash, badminton or swimming. The excursions organised by the school will allow you to discover the rich diversity of Torbay and its surrounds, notably the marvellous national park of Dartmor, the famous university city of Exeter, or the popular tour of North Cornwall where you will discover Tintagel, home of the legendary King Arthur.

At a glance

/ in summary...

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

Location of the language school LAL Torbay

Quality marks

/ language school LAL Torbay

FIYTOALTOEnglish UKBritish Council
WiFi is free.

Key points

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

Dates and Prices

Dates and Prices 2008
Dates and Prices 2009

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.50)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 07.01  / 04.02  / 03.03  / 07.04  / 05.05  / 02.06  / 07.07  / 04.08  / 01.09  / 06.10  / 03.11  / 01.12 .2008
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 8+1 w.: 07.01.2008 - 09.03.2008
Cambridge course 8+1 w.: 14.04.2008 - 14.06.2008 / 13.10.2008 - 13.12.2008
School holidays: 22.12.2007 - 01.01.2008
20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009

Included in price:

A: Host family/double room/half board ; B: Residence/double room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 502 474
3 weeks 728 686
4 weeks 954 898
6 weeks 1406 1322
8 weeks 1858 1746
12 weeks 2642 2474
16 weeks 3506 3282
24 weeks 5234 4898
Extra week (24+) 216 202
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 582 554
3 weeks 848 806
4 weeks 1114 1058
6 weeks 1646 1562
8 weeks 2178 2066
12 weeks 3122 2954
16 weeks 4146 3922
24 weeks 6194 5858
Extra week (24+) 256 242
Business course A B
2 weeks 682 654
3 weeks 998 956
4 weeks 1314 1258
6 weeks 1946 1862
8 weeks 2578 2466
12 weeks 3842 3674
16 weeks 5106 4882
24 weeks 7634 7298
Extra week (24+) 316 302
Mini group intensive course A B
2 weeks 682 654
3 weeks 998 956
4 weeks 1314 1258
Extra week (4+) 316 302
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
8+1 weeks 2269 2143
Extra week (8+) 91 77
Exam fee ~100
Cambridge course A B
8+1 weeks 2269 2143
Extra week (8+) 91 77
Exam fee ~100
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 10 lessons/week) (per lesson) 23
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Heathrow / 9h-15h (Return schedule upon request)) 70
Airport pick-up and drop-off (Gatwick / 10:00-14:00 (Return schedule upon request)) 70
Airport pick-up (Bristol / 9h-18h (Return schedule upon request)) 95
Homestay-Residence/single room + 14/week

High season (22.06–30.08)(except 24 and +):

Course (except Cambridge) + 40/week
Homestay + 14/week
Residence + 21/week
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board 91/w.
Residence/double room/no meals 77/w.
Host family/single room/half board +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals +14/w.
High season
Host family/double room/half board (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +14/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +21/w.
Host family/single room/half board (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +21/w.
Standard course (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +40/w.
Intensive course (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +40/w.
Business course (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +40/w.
Mini group intensive course (22.06.08 - 30.08.08) +40/w.

/ Dates and prices in GBP
(GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.50)

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 06.04  / 04.05  / 01.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 07.09  / 05.10  / 02.11  / 07.12 .2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) 8+1 w.: 12.01.2009 - 15.03.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 8+1 w.: 20.04.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 12.10.2009 - 13.12.2009
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) 12+1 w.: 23.03.2009 - 20.06.2009 / 14.09.2009 - 13.12.2009
Bank holidays: 10.04 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course & course material
  • 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 536 522
3 weeks 774 753
4 weeks 1012 984
6 weeks 1488 1446
8 weeks 1964 1908
12 weeks 2856 2772
16 weeks 3788 3676
24 weeks 5652 5484
Extra week (24+) 228 221
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 616 602
3 weeks 894 873
4 weeks 1172 1144
6 weeks 1728 1686
8 weeks 2284 2228
12 weeks 3336 3252
16 weeks 4428 4316
24 weeks 6612 6444
Extra week (24+) 268 261
Mini group intensive course A B
2 weeks 726 712
3 weeks 1059 1038
4 weeks 1392 1364
Extra week (4+) 333 326
Business course A B
2 weeks 766 752
3 weeks 1119 1098
4 weeks 1472 1444
6 weeks 2178 2136
8 weeks 2884 2828
12 weeks 4296 4212
Extra week (12+) 353 346
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE) A B
8+1 weeks 2542 2479
Exam fee ~94
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
8+1 weeks 2542 2479
Exam fee ~94
Cambridge course (FCE, CAE, CPE) A B
12+1 weeks 3734 3643
Exam fee ~94
Options/Extras
One-to-one course (min. 9 lessons/week) (per lesson) 25
Extra night A 16
Extra night B 15
Airport pick-up and drop-off 90
Airport pick-up and drop-off 200
Airport transfer (Bristol, arrival 7.00–21.00) 70
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/double room/half board 98/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) 91/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 (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +14/w.
Residence/double room/no meals (18 y.o.) (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +21/w.
Host family/single room/half board (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +14/w.
Residence/single room/no meals (18 y.o.) (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +21/w.
Standard course (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +50/w.
Intensive course (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +50/w.
Mini group intensive course (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +50/w.
Business course (22.06.09 - 28.08.09) +50/w.
Language study trip in 2009?
It is possible that the description of courses and accommodation may change in 2009.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

All of the respective information for 2009 will be published on our website from November onwards.
All of the respective information for 2009 will also be available with the arrival of the 2009 brochures from October 2008

All of the information concerning dates & prices for 2009 are already available by clicking on the corresponding section.
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