6 language schools in Torquay from 420£ for a 1 week English course
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Very friendly, supportive, positive staff; very positive atmosphere
4 September 2024
Course: General English 15 - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
5.0| 1 review
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: S
66,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Borough of Torbay
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.3209 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term English courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires. Effective from 8th January 2025. Applications can be made from November 27th 2024 Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 05 May 2025 (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):
3.36 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About English Courses in Torquay
- What is the best option (in terms of finance and especially time) for getting to Torquay from Switzerland (I live in Lausanne)?“The best way to get from Lausanne to Torquay in terms of both time and cost would be to fly to London (from Geneva), then take a train from London Paddington to Torquay. This would be the quickest and potentially cheapest option, especially if you book your plane and train tickets in advance.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 21, 2025