The Isca School of English is a family-run British Council Accredited School which was established in 1966. We are located in a quiet residential area close to the city centre of Exeter which is a wonderful place to learn English. We have two large Georgian buildings and beautiful gardens. The School includes a weekly activity and excursion programme which allows them to have fun with new international friends. On-site students have free wifi, a small library, table-tennis tables and large gardens to enjoy.
Every year we bring together more than 5.000 students from all over the world in several European destinations to learn English, French, or German. With 30 years’ experience, we have gained an unrivalled insight into what students want from their language courses. Our international language centres provide proficient language learning at different levels based on an innovative learning curriculum. This enables you to build up both your knowledge and your confidence in an international environment. We run our own summer schools in Great Britain, France and Germany where we offer summer courses for juniors and language programmes for families. We also run a year-round English language school in Bournemouth. Our UK schools are British Council accredited ((reg. Europa School of English, Bournemouth). We are also accredited by DIN, the German Institute for Standardization, to meet the European Standards for Language Study Tour Providers, EN14804.
Our college is just three minutes’ walk from the centre of town, enabling you to sample everything on offer locally. Inside you will find comfortably furnished classrooms, a computer centre, library and listening centre, as well as a student common room with giant screen TV, video and DVD. There is also a cafeteria serving hot and cold lunches daily, so when the weather is fine, as it often is in Torquay, you can eat outside in the lush gardens overlooking the town, or why not take a plunge in the college’s very own swimming pool!
Our Juniors Center in Torquay, Devon, is set in one of the UK’s most beautiful locations, a charming villa on the coast surrounded by palm tress and luscious countryside. Students aged 12-17 can experience the lovely seaside town of Torquay: an active, friendly, safe place, which is famous for its spectacular views, beautiful beaches, cliffs and lively marina. The Center has a large garden and terrace to make the most of the summer sunshine. Study English in a friendly and safe beach town Meet other teenagers from around the world Improve your English with 20 lessons per week, led by friendly teachers Benefit from a sea-view center exclusive to our Juniors Programs Relax in our well-equipped common and games rooms
Learn English at our Kaplan juniors centre in Torquay and discover the UK's best kept secret, known as the English Riviera. Experienced teachers will help you to build your English language skills through fun class projects, like putting on a fashion show or filming and editing your own video. You’ll be able to put the new English grammar and vocabulary you’ve learned into practice during exciting activities in Torquay and trips to nearby towns and attractions.
Included in the package is the Intensive English Course (20 lessons a week), serving as a strong foundation for effective language communication. Running from Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 12:30 (including breaks), each morning session is aimed at specific language aspects: grammar mastery, reading and listening comprehension, and interactive speaking practice. With a focus on enhancing your speaking and listening skills, we're dedicated to nurturing confident communication and breaking inhibitions. Our offerings cater to Elementary (A1) through Advanced (C1) levels, with a minimum duration of 1 week.
WELCOME TO ST GILES JUNIORS BOURNEMOUTH Located at The Lansdowne Campus •Experience life in a typical English coastal town •Located on a central campus with en-suite bedrooms •Exciting social programme including trips to Oxford and Bath and regular trips to London. With nearly 12km of sandy beaches, Bournemouth offers students a true seaside experience. Situated by Bournemouth University’s Lansdowne campus, our centre is within easy walking distance of the beach and the town centre. Bournemouth is a young and vibrant town with a relaxed atmosphere. Its location on the south coast makes it easy to explore much of the UK. Students will enjoy excursions to some famous cities, including London, Oxford and Bath. The town centre campus offers excellent, modern facilities. Students stay in high quality, single en-suite bedrooms in our safe and secure residence, where St Giles staff are always around to supervise. CLASSES & MEALS The classrooms are a five minute walk away from the residence. Students are escorted to and from the classrooms. All meals on non excursion days are taken in the campus dining room. A meal ticket or a packed lunch is usually provided for full day excursions. Students also eat out regularly. ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS A full afternoon and evening activity programme is provided. There are a range of activities per week including discos, film nights, karaoke, talent shows, football and bowling. There will also be between one to two full-day and three half-day excursions per week included in the package price. Destinations include Bournemouth beach and town centre as well as excursions to places further away such as London, Oxford, Bath, and Brighton.
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Exmouth that is right for you. There are English courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.