What we like about the school
- iPads and Apple technology in the classrooms.
English in Totnes
The language school English in Totnes was founded in Totnes, England UK in 1980. The school is located in the centre of the High Street, in the heart of Totnes.
The school address is: Gate House, 2 High St, TQ95RZ - Totnes, England UK (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
English UK South WestSchool Size:
Facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for blind students
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
11Number of public PC workstations:
1Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 50
- Adult courses throughout the year: 60
- Junior courses in summer: 200
Average age of students
- in summer: 18 years
- throughout the year: 30 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
- Junior courses in summer: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 4 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 85 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
2
20
10
3
2
1
10
1
20
10
10
20
10
2
1
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Bristol Airport (BRS).
Bristol Airport:150 £ pick up
300 £ return (both ways)
Exeter Airport:
65 £ pick up
130 £ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018 - 07.Jan.2018English Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 15
314 £ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 48 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1914 1819 | 2552 2425 | 3190 3031 | 3828 3637 | 7656 7274 | 15312 14547 | 319 304 |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 809 | 1213 | 1617 | 2345 | 3126 | 3908 | 4689 | 9378 | 18756 | 391 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
238 £ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 36 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 250 238 | 500 475 | 750 713 | 1000 950 | 1195 1136 | 1434 1363 | 1912 1817 | 2390 2271 | 2868 2725 | 8604 8174 | 239 228 |
| Price in US$ | 307 | 613 | 919 | 1225 | 1464 | 1757 | 2342 | 2928 | 3513 | 10539 | 293 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
380 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 490 | 980 | 1470 | 1960 | 2205 | 2646 | 3087 | 3528 | -- | -- | -- |
Price also includes: registration fee, a full programme of activities including 5 afternoon activities, 3 evening activities and one full day excursion on the weekend.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Supervision 24/7
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
504 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 530 504 | 1060 1007 | 1590 1511 | 2120 2014 | 2385 2266 | 2862 2719 | 3339 3173 | 3816 3626 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 650 | 1299 | 1948 | 2597 | 2922 | 3506 | 4090 | 4675 | -- | -- | -- |
Children spend their mornings being introduced to the language through fun games, songs and activities and afternoons in workshops or on excursions. Registration fee included in the price.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Supervision 24/7
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
523 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2475 2352 | 2970 2822 | 3465 3292 | 3960 3762 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 674 | 1348 | 2022 | 2695 | 3032 | 3638 | 4245 | 4851 | -- | -- | -- |
Students will learn to rock climb, surf or zip-line, all in a controlled and safe environment with qualified outdoor adventure professionals. A full day Saturday excursion and 3 evening activities per week. Registration fee included in the price.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Supervision 24/7
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
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Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 6
570 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 600 570 | 1200 1140 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 | 3780 3591 | 4320 4104 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 735 | 1470 | 2205 | 2940 | 3308 | 3969 | 4630 | 5292 | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2018: 25.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 09.Jul.2018, 16.Jul.2018, 23.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 13.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 8:45 - 12:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
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Lessons per week: 20
741 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 780 741 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 956 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price quoted for 1 adult tuition plus one week course and activities for a kid from 7 to 10 years old.
It's possible to book accommodation at a cottage.
It's possible to book accommodation at a cottage.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 4
376 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 395 376 | 790 751 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 484 | 968 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons are taught mainly outside the school in local places of interest and cultural heritage. In Totnes you'll learn English on a journey through castles, countryside and the unexpected.
This programme won the British Council prize for innovation in English teaching.
This programme won the British Council prize for innovation in English teaching.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
Morning: 8:45 - 12:00
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
314 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1595 1516 | 1914 1819 | 2233 2122 | 2552 2425 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 809 | 1213 | 1617 | 1954 | 2345 | 2736 | 3126 | -- | -- | -- |
English for work is designed to do two things: move you to the next English level and prepare you to be successful using English in the work place.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
314 £ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1595 1516 | 1914 1819 | 2233 2122 | 2552 2425 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 809 | 1213 | 1617 | 1954 | 2345 | 2736 | 3126 | -- | -- | -- |
General English + 10 exam preparation lessons/week
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 17:30
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Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
314 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1595 1516 | 1914 1819 | 2233 2122 | 2552 2425 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 405 | 809 | 1213 | 1617 | 1954 | 2345 | 2736 | 3126 | -- | -- | -- |
General English + 10 IELTS Exam Preparation lessons/week
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 8:45 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
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Note: All courses offered by English in Totnes can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Comments about courses:On public holidays, the school is open for General English lessons.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 110 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 142 | 284 | 426 | 568 | 142 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Students share the kitchen facilities with the host so that they can cook the food they like but still be with a local family for invaluable conversation practice.
Price extra night:
15 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
6 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
146 £ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 146 | 292 | 438 | 584 | 146 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 189 | 377 | 565 | 753 | 189 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Twin room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
165 £ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 213 | 426 | 639 | 851 | 213 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 7
Maximum age of students: 17
Maximum age of students: 17
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
185 £ per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | 185 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 239 | 478 | 716 | 955 | 239 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 17
Maximum age of students: 17
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
2 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
215 £ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 215 | 430 | 645 | 860 | 215 | 50 |
| Price in US$ | 278 | 555 | 832 | 1109 | 278 | 65 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
40 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 21
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | |
| Cricket | | 10 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 30 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 3 km |
| Golf | | 10 km |
| Horse riding | | 5 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 35 km |
| Music | | |
| Sailing | | 30 km |
| Squash | | 5 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 5 km |
| Windsurfing | | 30 km |
| Yoga | |
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Overall rating
14 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.4/5.0
Organisation
3.9/5.0
Facilities
4.3/5.0
Social activities
4.1/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.2/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5/5.0
Other
4.5/5.0
Students liked about English in Totnes, Totnes
Hugo14 years - France
“Teachers and activities”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Junior Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: very good
Tycho20 years - Netherlands
“The place, very familiar (small school)”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Standard Homestay
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I thought the other students would be older. I'm 20 and the most of where 17.
Laurie25 years - France
“The learning technique”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
2.0/5.0
Accommodation
Superior Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Sofie13 years - Denmark
“Lessons.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
2.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Devon cream tea.
Other comments: Sometimes we were not given enough, or even contradicting, information about when and where to be.
Amalie11 years - Denmark
“Activities.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
2.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Horse riding in Dartmoor.
Other comments: Information about the time schedule was sometimes poor and confusing.
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