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7 English Language Schools in Exeter - Ranking 2023

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Best English schools in Exeter by category

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Globe English Centre
Students < 18 years
4.1

Rating: 4.1

(42)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Globe English Centre
Students 18-30 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(12)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Globe English Centre
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(18)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Globe English Centre
Students 50+ years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(18)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Students all ages
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Star Exeter
Quality of teaching
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(10)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Location of school
Globe English Centre
Location of school
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(20)

Exeter language school ranking based on student ratings - 7 schools

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Exeter ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Exeter

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Exeter
109 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Exeter
Nightlife
3.3

Rating: 3.3/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Interesing things to do
3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Geographic setting
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Public transport
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Climate
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Cleanliness
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Affordability
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Shopping
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Safety
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

What our students said about Exeter

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Complete, interesting, historical and beautiful

Inma
Spain

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Exeter

Globe English Centre

teaching, location, courses for adults youths and children in the same place
It is more expensive than other schools but it is worth the money

21 August 2018
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 8 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Star Exeter

I liked most .. my teachers - Tim and Francesca
I had spent very good time in Skola and in this perfect English nice city Exeter. It's the best place to combine business (learning language) with pleasure (trips, sea, making a new friends etc.), I really enjoyed it and hope to come back.

31 July 2018
Course: General English 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 25 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 10 reviews
ValeriiaStar Exeter
Globe English Centre

The quality of teacher Debi’s teaching, the library, the location close to my accommodation and city centre, and the school principal's care for students.
I hope there are extra classes for how to improve English independently using technology. (I had one class of those in the three month period).

25 December 2017
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 12 weeks
Student age: 39 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The lounge and the tea kitchen were a bit uncomfortable.

20 November 2017
Course: Professional Programme - 1 week
Student age: 59 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

Friendly atmosphere, excellent teaching staff
Good school

8 August 2017
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The organization and the teachers.
No

5 June 2017
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 3 weeks
Student age: 56 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

great week with the Professor, she did everything for her students.

9 January 2017
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 65 years

4.5

Rating: 4.5

| 2 reviews
Star Exeter

The courses, the kindness and assistance of the reception staff, the availability of the teachers

3 January 2017
Course: General English 28 - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 10 reviews
Star Exeter

Very good teaching teachers, good teaching. Availability and kindness of the secretaries.

2 January 2017
Course: General English 28 - 2 weeks
Student age: 65 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 10 reviews
Globe English Centre

Everything was good. I was the only Swedish person so it was easy not to speak Swedish

29 August 2016
Course: Professional Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The small group and the nice teachers.

22 August 2016
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 47 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The Environment, the teachers' kindness s and the staff in general. For a family it is the ideal school.
My teachers, Glyn and Cassy were super. The lessons with Glyn were very entertaining and motivating

17 August 2016
Course: General Course - Cultural Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The organization and the very good teachers.

10 June 2014
Course: Professional Programme - 7 weeks
Student age: 47 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

The teachers are very good, very entertaining classes and learned enough, as there is a maximum of 6 students in each class grouped by level.

29 July 2013
Course: Professional Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews
Globe English Centre

Ratio teacher student. Professionalism of teachers.

31 January 2011
Course: Professional Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 51 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 96 reviews

Information about Exeter

Why Exeter? Anyone intending to visit Exeter may expect to find an old Cathedral City, but will encounter much more. Aside from the obvious delights of the Cathedral and its immediate environment there are the charms of Rougemont, the lost industry of the Ancient harbour, the locked Canal, the Roman Ruins, and of course many Elizabethan, Georgian and Victorian buildings many of which have been well maintained.
Population:   118,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Devon
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2624 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
High season: July
Low season: November
Average course price per week: 444 £
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 73* (27% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 53* (47% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:56* (44% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (England UK average): 3.52 £
    (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type G
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Exeter
May
Festival of South West Food and Drink
Festival of South West Food and Drink

May 2024Taking place in one of the most beautiful spots of the city, Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens, this gastronomic event brings people together every year to share local products and dishes, to the tunes of some great live shows.

June
Exeter Respect
Exeter Respect

June 2024This annual event is held in Belmont Park. The aim of Exeter Respect is to raise awareness and celebrate the diversity of the world we live in, promoting tolerance and fighting against prejudice and discrimination.

Let's Rock Exeter
Let's Rock Exeter

June 2024Let's Rock Exeter is a music festival devoted entirely to the music of the 80s and is held every year at Powderham Castle.

Lockdown Festival
Lockdown Festival

June 2024The largest dance music festival in South-West England, Lockdown is held every year at Powderham Castle.

July
Craft Festival
Craft Festival

July 2024This forty year tradition only gets better with age. The craft festival brings together artisans from England's South West to present their wares in a colourful, festive atmosphere. There are over 100 stands, live music, and food for the whole family.

Exeter Cathedral
Exeter Cathedral
Exeter (EXT) - 8 km. from Exeter city center

Public transportation to city center:

Taxi: 12 minutes drive to city center of Exeter

Bristol (BRS) - 92 km. from Exeter city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.

Main stops: Clyst Honiton Exeter Airport, Exeter City Centre Bus Station

Every 60 minutes, 90 minutes.

Main stops: Bristol Airport, Sowton Honiton Road P&R

Taxi: 90 minutes drive to city center of Exeter

London Heathrow (LHR) - 228 km. from Exeter city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 170 minutes.

Main stops: Woking, Exeter Central

Every 240 minutes, 195 minutes.

Main stops: Heathrow Airport (T2,3), Reading, Bridgwater, North Petherton,Taunton + Taunton, Honiton Rd, Exeter Bus Station

Taxi: 180 minutes drive to city center of Exeter

London Gatwick (LGW) - 238 km. from Exeter city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 60 minutes, 230 minutes.

Main stops: Gatwick Airport, Reading + Reading, Exeter St. Davids

Taxi: 200 minutes drive to city center of Exeter

Q&A - Questions and answers about Exeter

  • In Exeter, the school Star Exeter offers a combination of General English lessons + IELTS or an IELTS preparation course with 6 hours of study per week.
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023

FAQ about courses in Exeter

  • Globe English Centre has received the best overall rating in Exeter.
  • Globe English Centre, located in 31 St. Davids Hill has been voted as the school with the best location in Exeter.
  • Best airport to arrive to in Exeter is Exeter (8.1 km from city center). Alternative airports: Bristol (92.3 km), London Heathrow (228.4 km), London Gatwick (238.5 km). See information about all arrivals and airport information for Exeter.
  • In Exeter the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Business English Group, Business English Private.
  • Schools in Exeter offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS, Other exams.
  • We are an independent partner of the schools and so all reviews are always posted uncensored. We also post all negative reviews given by students, as these are very important, so that students know what to expect.
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