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Information about Torquay
Why Torquay? Torbay is a seaside town in Devon and it's coastline is nicknamed "The English Riviera". The main industry here is tourism and there are many English schools in the area with a large number of European students. Along the coast you will find a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants and the nearby Torre Abbey is an old monastery founded in 1196 which has art galleries and extensive gardens featuring plants from local writer Agatha Christie's novels.
Key Facts about Torquay
Population:
66,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Borough of Torbay
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2260 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.
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.62 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Events in Torquay
Best time to take a language course in Torquay
June
Air Show

June 2024Air show
September
Agatha Christie Festival

September 2024Working with artists and writers, International Agatha Christie Festival promotes creativity and supports artistic innovation, well-being and enjoyment for all ages.
FAQ about courses in Torquay
- What type of business English courses are offered in Torquay?In Torquay the following courses are offered specifically for business English: Business English Private, English for Fashion.Do schools in Torquay offer courses to prepare for English exams? Which exams?Schools in Torquay offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: TOEFL, TOEIC, Cambridge First, Cambridge Advanced, Cambridge Proficiency, IELTS, Other exams.What is the best month to travel to Torquay?See the climate table of Torquay and the event calendar of Torquay with events such as Air Show, Agatha Christie Festival.How much is the cheapest English course in Torquay?400£ for 1 weeks is the lowest price for an English course in Torquay. The average cost of a language course in Torquay is 236£ per week.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Torquay or other 22 different English course types in Torquay.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Abingdon, Arundel, Ascot, Ashford, Bath ..., Bedford, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Cobham, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Cottesmore, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, East Budleigh, Eastbourne, Egham, Exeter, Exmouth, Folkestone, Gloucester, Guilford, Hailsham, Hampstead, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hook, Hove, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Kingston upon Thames, Lancashire, Lancaster, Lancing, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidstone, Malvern, Manchester, Margate, Milton Keynes, Moulton, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Oxford, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Rochester, Salisbury, Scarborough, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Skegness, Southampton, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Suffolk, Surrey, Totnes, Truro, Watford, Weymouth, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Woburn, Woking, Woldingham, Woodbridge, Woodcote, Worcester, Worthing, York or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more