Kaplan International LanguagesTorquay, England UK
30 Ash Hill Road - TQ1 3HZ Torquay - see on map- Optional access to K+ : online platform
- Beautiful school grounds with a private swimming pool, an on-site cafe and a gazebo with lovely views out to sea.
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 54% |
| 25-34 years | 46% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
Location: Kaplan International Languages in Torquay is located on the outskirts of the city. It is in a quiet residential neighbourhood, with a smattering of local shops and pubs.
Getting around: The centre of Torquay is a 20-minute walk from the school entrance. There are also buses that get to the centre. The stops are a short walk from the school, and the total journey time is around 15 minutes depending on the time of day.
Local attractions: The small beach resort of Torquay offers its visitors museums to learn more about the area, shops, cafes and local restaurants. The area has a number of interesting natural attractions especially along the coastline. The other side of the coast sits Babbacombe Beach and Oddicombe Beach. These are next to each other, and are both around 30 minutes by public transport, or a 35-minute walk from the school.
Courses: There are general English courses, an IELTS supplementary class, a business supplementary course and long term English programmes.
40+ Programme: Kaplan in Torquay offers a specific programme for those over 40 years old. This is a two week course that includes activities during the week and one full day excursion.
School facilities: The school has modern classrooms with interactive whiteboards, a student lounge, study centre, a swimming pool and wifi throughout.
School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.
Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".
Kaplan International Languages is accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.
English Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 1830 | 2440 | 3050 | 3300 | 5225 | 4700 | 235 |
| Price in US$ | 360 | 720 | 1079 | 1439 | 2124 | 2831 | 3539 | 3829 | 6062 | 5453 | 273 |
This Semi-Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher led study sessions totalling 27 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. This includes access to K+ Online complementary learning materials as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): GBP 20 per week.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 285 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 2940 | 4655 | 4300 | 215 |
| Price in US$ | 331 | 662 | 992 | 1323 | 1950 | 2599 | 3249 | 3411 | 5401 | 4989 | 250 |
Whether you want to apply your English skills in a working or university context, Kaplan’s General English course is designed to level up all of your language skills. Groups are available from elementary to advanced levels, and you will be assigned to that which will challenge you appropriately.
Since this course only requires 15 hours of attendance every week, you’ll also have lots of time for exploring Torquay, or mixing this course with your travel plans.
You will also have the chance to do extra study online, through Kaplan’s unique online platform for their students.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): GBP 20 per week.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | 720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 836 |
This course runs for 2 weeks only and includes:
20 English lessons, 3-5 weekday activities, 1 full day excursion and access to K+ online additional learning materials for self‑directed study.
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 2100 | 2800 | 3500 | 3840 | 6080 | 5500 | 275 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 836 | 1253 | 1671 | 2437 | 3249 | 4061 | 4455 | 7054 | 6381 | 320 |
This Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher led study session and 8 Specific Skills Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs coming to a total of 35 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self?directed study.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): GBP 20 per week.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4700 | 5640 |
| Price in US$ | 5453 | 6544 |
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. Each week you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition to your lessons you will have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study. This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 21-23 weeks or 25-27 weeks.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5500 | 6600 |
| Price in US$ | 6381 | 7657 |
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture, and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. This is an intensive course where you will receive a total of 35 lessons per week including 8 Specific Skill Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs. The classes focus on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition to your lessons you will have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study. This course includes 20 or 24 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 21-23 weeks or 25-27 weeks.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7520 |
| Price in US$ | 8725 |
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with this academic year-long course. Each week you will receive 20 lessons in reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition to your lessons you will have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study. This course includes 32 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 34-35 weeks.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 32 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8800 |
| Price in US$ | 10210 |
Immerse yourself in a new country and culture, and get your English language skills and fluency to a high standard with an academic semester course. This is an intensive course where you will receive a total of 35 lessons per week including 8 Specific Skill Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs. The classes focus on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. In addition to your lessons you will have access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring, access to K+ Online complementary learning materials and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self‑directed study. This course includes 32 weeks of tuition and 2 session breaks taking the total time from start to finish 34-35 weeks.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 2100 | 2800 | 3500 | 3840 | 6080 | 5500 | 275 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 836 | 1253 | 1671 | 2437 | 3249 | 4061 | 4455 | 7054 | 6381 | 320 |
This course prepares you to use the English language in a professional setting. It consists of 20 general English lessons + 8 business English lessons per week covering a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of business English terminology and working practices. Also includes 7 weekly sessions of K+ material which encompasses digital, text based and interpersonal teaching methods.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 2100 | 2800 | 3500 | 3840 | 6080 | 5500 | 275 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 836 | 1253 | 1671 | 2437 | 3249 | 4061 | 4455 | 7054 | 6381 | 320 |
IELTS is the most popular English language qualification and this course prepares you for higher education and university work. This course includes 20 English lessons per week covering reading, writing, listening and grammar through an integrated skill-set approach plus 8 IELTS specific Skills lessons to prepare you for the IELTS exam. Also included is 7 teacher-les sessions of K+ material which encompasses digital , text based and interpersonal teaching methods.
High season dates 16 Jun 2025 - 22 Aug 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 17:30
Our prices for Kaplan International Languages include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Kaplan International Languages
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Printer for student use
Free parking
Free WIFI
Free water dispenser
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in most classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 28% |
| Spain | 22% |
| France | 21% |
| Saudi Arabia | 17% |
| Germany | 12% |
Information for all courses offered by Kaplan International Languages
Optional add-ons:
- Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 12 months after departure: GBP 100.
- Access to K+ Online and K+ Online Extra for 3 months after departure: GBP 50.
- Virtual Internship: GBP 910.
Extras: - Medical & Travel insurance: GBP 10 per week.
- Change fee: GBP 70 (if changes are made after arrival).
- Booking with Confidence Plus: GBP 60.
The times are a sample timetable and may change, lessons may vary from morning to afternoon, depending on availability.
Orientation starts every Monday at 09:15.
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 2 km |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | - |
| Cricket | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 2 km |
| Field Hockey | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
| Golf | | 3 km |
| Horse riding | | 8 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 12 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 3 km |
| Skiing | | 4 km |
| Squash | | 2 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | - |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 2 km |
| Yoga | | 2 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Water Sports: GBP 10-35
Dartmoor National Park: GBP 30-40
Bowling: GBP 7
Cornwall Trip: GBP 30–40
Boat Trip around Torbay: GBP 10-35
Agatha Christie Tour: GBP 20-30
Accommodation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 452 | 678 | 904 | 1130 | 1356 | 1582 | 1808 | 2260 | 2712 | 226 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 403 | 605 | 806 | 1008 | 1209 | 1411 | 1612 | 2015 | 2418 | 202 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1295 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 452 | 678 | 904 | 1130 | 1356 | 1582 | 1808 | 2260 | 2712 | 226 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 501 | 752 | 1002 | 1252 | 1503 | 1753 | 2003 | 2504 | 3005 | 251 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 480 | 720 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 1680 | 1920 | 2400 | 2880 | 240 | 35 |
| Price in US$ | 587 | 880 | 1173 | 1466 | 1759 | 2052 | 2345 | 2931 | 3518 | 294 | 43 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
FAQ about Kaplan International Languages, Torquay
- Can I book host family accommodation for 1 week at Kaplan International, Torquay?“At Kaplan International, Torquay, the minimum stay with a host family is 2 weeks. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2023
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Kaplan?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan
- Which countries are students of Kaplan International Languages from?The highest Nationality percentage at Kaplan International Languages comes from Italy with a 28% representation, followed by students from Spain (22%) and France (21%).
- Kaplan International Languages offers courses for which ages?Kaplan International Languages offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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