Language school Torbay, LAL Torbay

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.