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English school in Torbay: Kaplan International

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Key points

Friendly, beach-town vibe, helpful locals
Popular school with many different nationalities represented
On-site swimming pool at school, perfect for summer
Residence only a t-minute walk away from the school

The school

Levels: Elementary to Advanced
Exams: IELTS
School size: S
Accommodation: Host family, Residence
Disabled access: Disabled access at school
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 22 years
Nationality mix: Spain, Saudi Arabia, Italy, etc..

If you’re looking for a bit of sea and sun while you study, choosing to learn English in Torquay is a great option! Kaplan Torquay is in an idyllic location in one of the UK’s sunniest towns, just minutes from the town centre and a short walk to the beach. Our partner school has a great mix of international students, and with dynamic lessons in a friendly, welcoming environment, you’ll be making progress in no time! 10 bright classrooms and a multimedia centre give you ample opportunity to study, and the school boasts not only a garden, but also a swimming pool, making it the perfect location to cool down with friends in the summer months. What’s more, an on-site library and café mean you truly have everything you need under one roof!

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Included in the price

Learning Progress Guarantee (Intensive course +10 weeks)
Level and needs assessment
Access to e-learning platform
Welcome activity
Job Club (semi-intensive or intensive course)
Use of study centre
End-of-course report and certificate
Activity programme

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Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-12:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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190 GBP

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One-to-one course (per lesson)	70 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 3 months	49 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 12 months	99 GBP
Special diet (host family) (per week)	30 GBP
End-of-year holidays (host family) (19.12.2020 - 26.12.2020)	60 GBP
Retention fee (host family) (per week) Availability on request	50 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) Availability on request	37 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	50 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up)	195 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off)	371 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up)	240 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off)	456 GBP
Airport transfer from Exeter (pick-up)	50 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Exeter (pick-up and drop-off)	95 GBP
Airport transfer from Bristol (pick-up)	100 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Bristol (pick-up and drop-off)	190 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) (Coach transfer)	60 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) (Coach transfer)	114 GBP

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 31.08.2020

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 28.12.2020

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ K+ Sessions: 7 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:15-12:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

K+ sessions:
K+ sessions include online materials to reinforce progress made in class as well as the access to K+ Clubs organised by the school for you to practise your language skills and socialise with other students.

Course info

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Extra week (24+)

210 GBP

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380 GBP

High & low seasons

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson)	70 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 3 months	49 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 12 months	99 GBP
Special diet (host family) (per week)	30 GBP
End-of-year holidays (host family) (19.12.2020 - 26.12.2020)	60 GBP
Retention fee (host family) (per week) Availability on request	50 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) Availability on request	37 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	50 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up)	195 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off)	371 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up)	240 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off)	456 GBP
Airport transfer from Exeter (pick-up)	50 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Exeter (pick-up and drop-off)	95 GBP
Airport transfer from Bristol (pick-up)	100 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Bristol (pick-up and drop-off)	190 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) (Coach transfer)	60 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) (Coach transfer)	114 GBP

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 31.08.2020

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 28.12.2020

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Options (group): 8 of 45 minutes
+ K+ Sessions: 7 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-12:45
Options (group): 13:45-15:45 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Specific options:
The intensive course includes 8 lessons per week to focus on specific skills such as vocabulary, business English, exam preparation or local culture, depending on students’ interests and language level.

Course info

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Extra week (24+)

240 GBP

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High & low seasons

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson)	70 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 3 months	49 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 12 months	99 GBP
Special diet (host family) (per week)	30 GBP
End-of-year holidays (host family) (19.12.2020 - 26.12.2020)	60 GBP
Retention fee (host family) (per week) Availability on request	50 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) Availability on request	37 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	50 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up)	195 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off)	371 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up)	240 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off)	456 GBP
Airport transfer from Exeter (pick-up)	50 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Exeter (pick-up and drop-off)	95 GBP
Airport transfer from Bristol (pick-up)	100 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Bristol (pick-up and drop-off)	190 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) (Coach transfer)	60 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) (Coach transfer)	114 GBP

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 31.08.2020

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 28.12.2020

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Business (group): 8 of 45 minutes
+ K+ Sessions: 7 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Business (group): 13:45-15:45 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

360 GBP

535 GBP

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960 GBP

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Extra week (24+)

240 GBP

385 GBP

410 GBP

High & low seasons

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson)	70 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 3 months	49 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 12 months	99 GBP
Special diet (host family) (per week)	30 GBP
End-of-year holidays (host family) (19.12.2020 - 26.12.2020)	60 GBP
Retention fee (host family) (per week) Availability on request	50 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) Availability on request	37 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	50 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up)	195 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off)	371 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up)	240 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off)	456 GBP
Airport transfer from Exeter (pick-up)	50 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Exeter (pick-up and drop-off)	95 GBP
Airport transfer from Bristol (pick-up)	100 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Bristol (pick-up and drop-off)	190 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) (Coach transfer)	60 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) (Coach transfer)	114 GBP

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 31.08.2020

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 28.12.2020

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 45 minutes
+ Exam preparation (group): 8 of 45 minutes
+ K+ Sessions: 7 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 52 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 15
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:15-12:45
Exam preparation (group): 13:45-15:45 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

Free quote

360 GBP

535 GBP

560 GBP

640 GBP

960 GBP

1010 GBP

920 GBP

1385 GBP

1460 GBP

1200 GBP

1810 GBP

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3140 GBP

4910 GBP

5210 GBP

4160 GBP

6510 GBP

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5840 GBP

9350 GBP

9950 GBP

Extra week (24+)

240 GBP

385 GBP

410 GBP

High & low seasons

Extras

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson)	70 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 3 months	49 GBP
K+ Post departure online access: 12 months	99 GBP
Special diet (host family) (per week)	30 GBP
End-of-year holidays (host family) (19.12.2020 - 26.12.2020)	60 GBP
Retention fee (host family) (per week) Availability on request	50 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) Availability on request	37 GBP
Extra night (18+) (host family) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) Availability on request	43 GBP
Extra night (18+) (residence) (20.06-22.08.2020) Availability on request	50 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up)	195 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off)	371 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up)	240 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off)	456 GBP
Airport transfer from Exeter (pick-up)	50 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Exeter (pick-up and drop-off)	95 GBP
Airport transfer from Bristol (pick-up)	100 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Bristol (pick-up and drop-off)	190 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) (Coach transfer)	60 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) (Coach transfer)	114 GBP

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

01.01 / 10.04 / 13.04 / 08.05 / 25.05 / 31.08.2020

Holidays

20.12.2020 - 28.12.2020

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Host family
What better way to enjoy small town life than by living with the locals? Homestay experiences are a fantastic opportunity, as you’ll be able to practise your language skills every day with your host family. You’ll be staying in a single or twin room and enjoy breakfast and dinner with them. You’ll live an authentic immersion experience together! Host families are usually located between 5 and 35 minutes away from the school in central Torquay. Free Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are provided, and laundry is included once a week.

St Michael’s residence (ages 18 and over)
A converted hotel, this picturesque home-style residence, located just a 2-minute walk from Kaplan Torquay, is the ideal spot to explore Torquay’s winding streets and nearby beaches! It boasts an outdoor space and a picnic area. Rooms are single and en-suite, fitted with a desk, TV and wardrobe. Free Wi-Fi, bed linen and towels are provided, with linen changed every two weeks and rooms cleaned weekly. Enjoy the communal space to socialise and catch up with the latest Netflix series, along with a fully equipped shared kitchen!

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St Michael's residence

General information

Just a couple of minutes from the school and 5 to the city centre. Located in a lovely leafy area, with great views over the bay. This cozy residence is just a two-minute walk from our school. All single and double bedrooms have private en-suite bathrooms, and some have stunning sea views! There is a modern, well-equipped communal kitchen, a study area, and a lounge and dining room where you can relax and get to know your fellow students. You’ll also find laundry facilities, bike storage, a TV in the common area with Netix and a sun terrace.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 2 minutes
Means of transportation:: Walking
Walking distance to public transport:: 5 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 5 minutes
Coffee shops:: 2 minutes
Restaurants:: 5 minutes
Shops:: 5 minutes
Pharmacy:: 5 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Saturday from 11:00 Saturday until 10:30
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit Credit card

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area Outside
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry No extra cost
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 3 : 12 m²/ : 15 m²
	Double 3 : 12 m²/ : 15 m²

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning Weekly
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities Available in the shared kitchen area
	Microwave
	TV In the common area
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access
	Floor Carpet
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

Enjoy some of Britain’s most beautiful beaches as you study English at Kaplan Torquay! Soak up the sun or get out and surf the waves. The town is found right in the middle of an area of outstanding natural beauty, and you’ll enjoy the warm welcome of the locals thanks to the small-town vibe! No English course in Torquay would be complete without enjoying traditional fish and chips, or a Devon Cream Tea, which the school offers along with other exciting social activities such as mystery tours, boat trips and bowling nights. Boring? Simply impossible!

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Special offers

Save on your online and on-site courses in the UK and Ireland

Book a course at one of our Kaplan partner schools and take advantage of this special offer:

- Book 2 weeks or more of online courses and benefit from the same weekly price for both online and on-site courses
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- The enrolment fee and the high season tuition supplement are waived

	Standard course	Intensive course
UK	GBP 150 per week	GBP 200 per week
Ireland	EUR 150 per week	EUR 200 per week

Valid in the following destinations:
- Bath
- Bournemouth
- Cambridge
- Edinburgh
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Oxford
- Torbay
- Dublin
- Online course

Conditions:
- Valid for new bookings received before 01.08.2020
- The online and the on-site courses must be booked at the same time but the courses don’t need to be taken consecutively.
- Minimum of 2 weeks of online lessons before going to the school
- The online lessons must start before 24.08.2020 and the on-site course must start in 2020, unless this is delayed due to coronavirus-related reasons
- This offer cannot be combined with other offers or discounts

To find out more or take advantage of this offer, please get in touch with our customer service team.

Published on 12.05.2020

Supplement course high season (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	30 GBP

Supplement course high season (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	30 GBP

Supplement course high season (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	30 GBP

Supplement course high season (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	30 GBP

Supplement course high season (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	15 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (20.06-22.08.2020)	30 GBP

Kaplan International

English school in Torbay: Kaplan International

Key points

The school

The students

All the schools in this city

Nationality mix

Lowest prices guaranteed

Standard course

High & low seasons

Options

Semi-intensive course

High & low seasons

Options

Intensive course

High & low seasons

Options

Combined business course, 20+8 lessons/week

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Options

IELTS combined exam preparation course, 20+8 lessons/week

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Extras

Options

100% of students recommending this school

1 students gave their opinion about this school

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St Michael's residence

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