English in TotnesTotnes, England UK
- iPads and Apple technology in the classrooms.
- Top rated school facilities (4.3/5.0)
Location: The language school English in Totnes can be found in Totnes, South Devon, England. The school is located in the centre of the High Street, in the heart of Totnes and offers a wide range of amenities and sites of interest within walking distance. Such sites of interest include Totnes Castle, Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Berry Pomeroy Castle and The Timehouse museum and art gallery.
Methodology: The school is confident in helping students achieve their goals, focusing on each student's individual needs and sharing with them their vibrant learning community. This approach assists English in Totnes in teaching all age ranges.
Course selection: English in Totnes likes to mix good "old fashioned" classroom learning with state of the art technology. There is a wide range of courses for Adults, Juniors, Families, Teenagers and Senior Citizens available throughout the year and during the summer months (juniors).
Social and cultural: Totnes is a town surrounded by green landscapes, which can often give students of all ages a refreshing experience. The school has courses and activities suitable to all students and offers a variety of cultural trips and excursions local to their county of Devon.
Additional information: With over 40 years of experience, English in Totnes is a school that can help students of all ages enjoy their study of English whilst achieving their learning goals.
- The language school English in Totnes was founded in Totnes, England UK in 1980.
- Legal name / parent company: English in Totnes Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 7116300
English Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 958 911 | 1437 1366 | 1916 1821 | 2395 2276 | 2874 2731 | 3353 3186 | 3832 3641 | 4790 4551 | 3588 3409 | 299 285 |
This course is for you if you want to make the most of your time for lessons in our school.
The morning General English classes improve your use of English, increase your vocabulary, extend your grammar and give you confidence.
The afternoon classes offer you:
- IELTS exam preparation - 3 or 4 afternoons of exam skills focus - what you need to know to be successful in the exam such as IELTS (General and Academic) or Cambridge exams such as FCE, CAE and CPE, or
- General English skills classes
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | -- | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1775 1687 | 2130 2024 | 2485 2361 | 2840 2698 | 3550 3373 | 2988 2839 | 249 237 |
Social programme extra cost is GBP 100 per week for 2 half-day and 1 full day excursion per week.
This is for you if you want to improve all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking and meet adult students of different ages and nationalities, getting to know them and our culture in the vibrant community of Totnes.
Our focus is on helping you to progress and to become an independent learner. We help you monitor your progress as you work through all levels of the CEFR scale.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | 923 877 | 1846 1754 | 2769 2631 | 3692 3508 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course offers a combination of General English in the morning with one-to-one lessons in the afternoon.
It combines the best of a social class experience with the ability to focus on your individual needs and wants in the one-to-ones.
Choose either:
5 one-to-one lessons or 8 one-to-one lessons.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
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Price in £ | -- | 1075 1022 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is for you if you want to learn useful English and improve your communication skills in a relaxed way with other students 50+ years. The morning lessons will teach you to communicate better in English, while in the afternoons and on weekends you will get a chance to explore the beautiful countryside, coast and towns of Devon and Cornwall.
The most popular 50+ course is the programme based on the landscapes of the films of Rosamunde Pilcher, the famous West Country author. Rosamunde Pilcher is most famous for her novel, 'The Shell- Seekers' which she wrote when she was in her sixties. Her stories were set in the countryside and seaside towns of Devon and Cornwall and have been featured in both English and German television films over the years. With these popular films in mind, they aim to give you a taste of the beautiful landscapes that inspired her by taking you on excursions to some of these locations and to others they feel represent the romantic spirit in her books. Go with them on a two week exploration of their favourite romantic Devon and Cornwall places. All excursions are accompanied by their expert teachers or guides.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | 1078 1025 | 1617 1537 | 2156 2049 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is for you if you want to improve your English in a social, active and dynamic way and meet students of similar ages and different nationalities.
The focus is on helping you to progress and to become an independent learner in a supportive learning environment.
Classes are held in our historic, yet modern building in the heart of Totnes. We use the the small, safe town of Totnes as a classroom to extend communication with English people and learn about local history and culture. Many lessons are linked to our excursions and social activities, providing a complete learning experience.
Lessons take place in the mornings or afternoons on a weekly zig-zag timetable, with activities and excursions taking place on the opposite stream.
The activity programme is specially designed to make the most of being in Totnes, a special community full of creative, sustaining and exciting ideas and people.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in £ | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 355 338 | 710 675 | 1065 1012 | 1420 1349 | 1775 1687 | 2130 2024 | 2485 2361 | 2840 2698 | 3550 3373 | 4260 4047 | 355 338 |
Take private lessons for a faster way to reach your goals.
To be added to a group English course.
This is for you if you want to focus on your own needs and want to improve in a short time. You can choose to have your lessons at any time, to suit your own schedule and you can choose what you want to do:
- General brush up.
- Exam prep for IELTS, FCE or CAE.
- Preparation for the OET exam for your job in healthcare for example.
Morning: 8:30 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | 1185 1126 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is for you if you like being outdoors in nature, walking and hiking. This course combines 15 hours of General English in the mornings with an intensive walking programme with one of the local guides in and around Totnes, the beautiful South Devon coast and the English Riviera, Dartmoor National Park and the rugged North Cornwall coast.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Information for all courses offered by English in Totnes
On public holidays, the school is open for all lessons.
01 Jan 2024 - 08 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 28 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
English in Totnes
“Founded in 1980, our school offers a student-focused experience to adults and juniors in a warm, friendly town close to Dartmoor and the sea. ”
General school facilities
Lounge
Garden
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
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: 1Paid parking (<500m)
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
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Airport transfer
364 £ return (both ways)
166 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | - |
Cricket | | 1 km |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 30 km |
Field Hockey | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 35 km |
Music | | - |
Rugby | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 30 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Windsurfing | | 30 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
River walk
Yoga
Water Colour Painting workshop
Introductory tour of Totnes
Pub Quiz night
* Sports (football, tennis)
Adults - Paid activities
- two half day excursions and one full day excursion to destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and a range of seaside destinations
- all our activities our led by our enthusiastic guides with a plan for the time to include visiting interesting museums and places, as well as going on beautiful walks in the nature
Junior - Free activities
- Shopping
- Two half day excursions and one full day excursion per week to destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and a range of seaside destinations
- All activities are led by enthusiastic guides with a plan for the time to include visiting interesting museums and places, as well as going on beautiful walks in the nature. We aim to tie in these activities with the classroom, so that students extend their learning across the whole day.
- Three half day activities in Totnes per week based on games, interviews and visits in and around Totnes itself to allow students to practise their English outside as well as inside the classroom
- Two evening activities per week such as film night at the local Totnes Cinema, beach picnics at local beaches such as Paignton, parties in a local hall in Totnes and bowling in Torquay, and others
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 144 | 288 | 432 | 576 | 720 | 864 | 1008 | 1152 | 1440 | 1728 | 144 | 61 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
What the homestay hosts provide:
- a safe and welcoming environment so that you, the student, understand important information such as normal household routines, meal and curfew times and the fire escape plan in the house.
- a quiet place in the home with a desk or table where you can study.
- a bedroom with sufficient space, a big enough bed with a proper
base and storage space for clothes, as well as natural light. - bed linen and towels- these should be provided and washed on a weekly basis. There should be an adequate supply of duvets or blankets.
- a laundry wash once a week.
- privacy from the opposite sex.
- a clean and tidy environment in which to sleep, live and study.
- adequate heating and lighting, access to drinking water always and ideally somewhere to store your own snacks in the kitchen.
- a normal balanced diet- particular dietary needs can be met but they may cost extra and please tell the school in advance so they can find the right family to match your needs.
- shared use of a bathroom, with showers or baths available daily, unless the own bathroom is booked in which case you are the only user of the bathroom.
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.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 191 | 382 | 573 | 764 | 955 | 1146 | 1337 | 1528 | 1910 | 2292 | 191 | 61 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
What the homestay hosts provide:
- a safe and welcoming environment so that you, the student, understand important information such as normal household routines, meal and curfew times and the fire escape plan in the house.
- a quiet place in the home with a desk or table where you can study.
- a bedroom with sufficient space, a big enough bed with a proper
base and storage space for clothes, as well as natural light. - bed linen and towels- these should be provided and washed on a weekly basis. There should be an adequate supply of duvets or blankets.
- a laundry wash once a week.
- privacy from the opposite sex.
- a clean and tidy environment in which to sleep, live and study.
- adequate heating and lighting, access to drinking water always and ideally somewhere to store your own snacks in the kitchen.
- a normal balanced diet- particular dietary needs can be met but they may cost extra and please tell the school in advance so they can find the right family to match your needs.
- shared use of a bathroom, with showers or baths available daily, unless the own bathroom is booked in which case you are the only user of the bathroom.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 229 | 458 | 687 | 916 | 1145 | 1374 | 1603 | 1832 | 2290 | 2748 | 229 | 61 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
What the homestay hosts provide:
- a safe and welcoming environment so that you, the student, understand important information such as normal household routines, meal and curfew times and the fire escape plan in the house.
- a quiet place in the home with a desk or table where you can study.
- a bedroom with sufficient space, a big enough bed with a proper
base and storage space for clothes, as well as natural light. - bed linen and towels- these should be provided and washed on a weekly basis. There should be an adequate supply of duvets or blankets.
- a laundry wash once a week.
- privacy from the opposite sex.
- a clean and tidy environment in which to sleep, live and study.
- adequate heating and lighting, access to drinking water always and ideally somewhere to store your own snacks in the kitchen.
- a normal balanced diet- particular dietary needs can be met but they may cost extra and please tell the school in advance so they can find the right family to match your needs.
- shared use of a bathroom, with showers or baths available daily, unless the own bathroom is booked in which case you are the only user of the bathroom.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in £ | 254 | 508 | 762 | 1016 | 1270 | 1524 | 1778 | 2032 | 2540 | 3048 | 254 | 61 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
What the homestay hosts provide:
- a safe and welcoming environment so that you, the student, understand important information such as normal household routines, meal and curfew times and the fire escape plan in the house.
- a quiet place in the home with a desk or table where you can study.
- a bedroom with sufficient space, a big enough bed with a proper
base and storage space for clothes, as well as natural light. - bed linen and towels- these should be provided and washed on a weekly basis. There should be an adequate supply of duvets or blankets.
- a laundry wash once a week.
- privacy from the opposite sex.
- a clean and tidy environment in which to sleep, live and study.
- adequate heating and lighting, access to drinking water always and ideally somewhere to store your own snacks in the kitchen.
- a normal balanced diet- particular dietary needs can be met but they may cost extra and please tell the school in advance so they can find the right family to match your needs.
- shared use of a bathroom, with showers or baths available daily, unless the own bathroom is booked in which case you are the only user of the bathroom.
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FAQ about English in Totnes, Totnes
- What is the best price for a course at English in Totnes, Totnes?English courses at English in Totnes start at 338 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by English in Totnes?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English in Totnes
- Is airport pickup offered by English in Totnes?Yes. The school offers pickup from Bristol Airport (182 £), Exeter Airport (83 £)
- What is the number of students per class at English in Totnes?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English in Totnes varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 5) to 15 students (Junior English + Activities)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at English in Totnes?85% of teachers at English in Totnes hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of English in Totnes from?The highest Nationality percentage at English in Totnes comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- English in Totnes offers courses for which ages?English in Totnes offers courses from 13 years (Junior English + Activities, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.