Language school Torbay, Juniors programme (12-17 years)
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School
LAL-Torbay Language Centre(TLC)
The school is located in a residential district of Paignton, close to the centre. The course centre has 32 bright and comfortable classrooms, a library, a bookshop and a multimedia room. You will be able to access the Internet for free in the computer room. You will find all you need for having something to eat in the cafeteria. In order to relax with your friends after classes, you will be able to enjoy the school's garden and the student lounge.
The school is located in a residential district of Paignton, close to the centre. The course centre has 32 bright and comfortable classrooms, a library, a bookshop and a multimedia room. You will be able to access the Internet for free in the computer room. You will find all you need for having something to eat in the cafeteria. In order to relax with your friends after classes, you will be able to enjoy the school's garden and the student lounge.
Information
Courses
The English classes include four periods of 45 minutes per day, with a daily schedule in the morning from 9.15 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. or in the afternoon from 2.20 p.m. to 5.35 p.m. Whatever your schedule, you will benefit from a programme of activities, run in parallel, organised throughout the day, This will allow you to practise the language in a practical context, whilst meeting students from around the world. The exchange and communication between students during these leisure time slots represent a significant part of the language learning process.
New in 2010: Spring and autumn camps in Torbay!
During the Easter holidays, our partner school, LAL, will welcome students from 21st March until 25th April 2010 for a spring camp. The stay includes 20 English lessons per week, accommodation in a host family with full board and a complete programme of sports, cultural and fun activities and excursions. Unlike the summer camps, evenings are spent with the host family, Don't hesitate: the "English Riviera" is just as nice in spring as in summer!
And for the first time in 2010, a similar camp is proposed in the autumn. It will work on the same principle as the spring camp and will be open from 3rd to 24th October 2010. A good opportunity to get to know the Indian summer in Torbay!
New in 2010: Spring and autumn camps in Torbay!
During the Easter holidays, our partner school, LAL, will welcome students from 21st March until 25th April 2010 for a spring camp. The stay includes 20 English lessons per week, accommodation in a host family with full board and a complete programme of sports, cultural and fun activities and excursions. Unlike the summer camps, evenings are spent with the host family, Don't hesitate: the "English Riviera" is just as nice in spring as in summer!
And for the first time in 2010, a similar camp is proposed in the autumn. It will work on the same principle as the spring camp and will be open from 3rd to 24th October 2010. A good opportunity to get to know the Indian summer in Torbay!
Accommodation
Host family
Students stay with a host family and benefit in this way from individual supervision, offered by the local residents. This accommodation option allows you to discover the English lifestyle and to put into practice at home what you have learned in class during the day. Depending on availability, the bedrooms are shared by students of different nationalities. Carefully selected by our partner school, the families offer breakfast, a midday meal to take with you to school and a hot meal in the evening.
Please note: this type of accommodation is best suited to independent students who will be able to get to the school on their own using public transport.
It is important to set aside GBP 16 per week (~ CHF 40 / EUR 24) for public transport.
Students stay with a host family and benefit in this way from individual supervision, offered by the local residents. This accommodation option allows you to discover the English lifestyle and to put into practice at home what you have learned in class during the day. Depending on availability, the bedrooms are shared by students of different nationalities. Carefully selected by our partner school, the families offer breakfast, a midday meal to take with you to school and a hot meal in the evening.
Please note: this type of accommodation is best suited to independent students who will be able to get to the school on their own using public transport.
It is important to set aside GBP 16 per week (~ CHF 40 / EUR 24) for public transport.
Leisure
The activities programme included in your stay offers you a daily dose of sports, games and excursions in the surrounding areas. On the first Monday, a visit to Torbay will allow you to familiarise yourself with the town and to discover one of the most beautiful regions of England. During the week, the school organises, for example, a boat trip to visit the neighbouring coastal town of Brixham, a visit to the famous Kents Cavern, or to Paignton Zoo, the third largest zoo in England. Outings to leisure centres or to water parks are also on the programme. In addition to these daily activities, special evening activities are proposed with entertainment like karaoke or cinema. Saturdays are reserved for more significant excursions, to places like Exeter, Plymouth or the Dartmoor National Park...without any doubt, one of the most beautiful regions of England.
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Ages | 12-17 years |
| Accommodation | Host family |
| Camp start dates - spring/autumn | 21.03/28.03/04.04/11.04//03.10/10.10.2010 |
| Camp start dates - summer |
13.06/20.06/27.06/04.07/11.07/18.07/25.07/01.08/08.08/15.08 |
| Closest airport | Bristol/London Heathrow |
| Price 2 weeks | CHF 1800 |
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Dates and Prices
/ Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
Arrival day: Sunday,
to Heathrow, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Departure day: Sunday
from Heathrow, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
to Heathrow, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Departure day: Sunday
from Heathrow, between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
| Host family Spring and autumn 2 w. : | 21.03 / 28.03 / 04.04 / 11.04 / 03.10 / 10.10 .2010 |
| Host family Spring and autumn 3 w. : | 21.03 / 28.03 / 04.04 / 03.10 .2010 |
| Host family Spring and autumn 4 w. : | 21.03 / 28.03 .2010 |
| Host family Spring and autumn 5 w. : | 21.03 .2010 |
| Host family Summer 2 w. : | 13.06 / 20.06 / 27.06 / 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 01.08 / 08.08 / 15.08 .2010 |
| Host family Summer 3 w. : | 13.06 / 20.06 / 27.06 / 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 01.08 / 08.08 .2010 |
| Host family Summer 4 w. : | 13.06 / 20.06 / 27.06 / 04.07 / 11.07 / 18.07 / 25.07 / 01.08 .2010 |
For different arrival or departure times, see supplements
Included in price:
- General English course (20 lessons of 45 minutes per week)
- Number of students per class: max. 15
- Course material
- Visitor's tax
- Student card and city map
- Host family with full board
- Activities and excursions programme
- Supervision during activities
- Course guide and certificate
- Airport pick-up and drop-off (according to description, if reserved at least 21 days prior to arrival)
| Host family (Spring and autumn) | CHF | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 1800 | 1100 |
| 3 weeks | 2700 | 1650 |
| 4 weeks | 3600 | 2200 |
| Extra week (4+) | 900 | 550 |
| Host family (Summer) | CHF | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 2050 | 1250 |
| 3 weeks | 3075 | 1875 |
| 4 weeks | 4100 | 2500 |
| Options/Extras | ||
|---|---|---|
| Airport transfer (Bristol) | 107 | 69 |
| - arrival between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and departure between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. | ||
| Airport transfer (Exeter) | 25 | 16 |
| - arrival between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and departure between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. | ||
| Bus Travel Card (approximate price to be paid on site) | GBP 16 | |
| Return flight booking (prices on request, depending on availability) | ||
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