English Language Courses in South West England 
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LAL Torbay 
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- Large purpose-built school and gardens 
- Internet study room and free WiFi access 
- Café and comfortable social areas  
- Bookshop and free lending library 
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LAL Torbay 
LAL Torbay has more than 25 years' experience of providing excellent language tuition and exciting leisure activities for adult and young learner students. Our school in Paignton was founded in 1984 and provides the ideal language learning environment. We have more than thirty classrooms, a dedicated internet study, free wireless internet access, listening facilities, bookshop, quiet study area and general student lounge and café. In addition, our large reception and student service area leads on to an attractive garden. Please visit our website here or contact us here. 
 
Accredited by Accreditation UK in conjunction with the British Council and English UK, we continually strive to achieve the highest standards and are proud of being a centre of academic excellence involved in training teachers of English as a foreign language for more than 15 years. Our experienced and friendly teachers are specifically chosen for the skills needed to provide the best possible learning experience to students of all ages and backgrounds. In addition to our standard programmes, we provide exam preparation, work experience, foundation study, teacher training, direct learning, professional and vocational and leisure-based courses. If students have specific learning needs or targets, bespoke programmes are created combining our brochured courses, adapted courses or private tuition. Business clients have a wide choice of programmes and are taught in our business suite of classrooms. Lessons can be taught with the latest technologies and programmes are available for executive groups or clients wishing total immersion to include social activities with their teacher. 
 
The pricelist for schools in the UK can be downloaded here. In addition, our adult brochure can be downloaded here and our young learner brochure can be downloaded here. 
Courses 
General English 
Standard 
This course is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. The course structure is designed around a course book and provides the opportunity for students to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing their active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge. By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence. 
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Length: 
1 week  
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 / 15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£145 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Premium 
General English Premium allows you to further enhance your progress in the time available. There are 18 lessons per week in a class with a maximum of 6 students, which means more individual attention and more opportunities for discussion and detailed vocabulary building. Smaller class sizes ensure that the students have a greater chance of getting a course that is specifically designed around their individual needs and expectations. This course is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence. 
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Length: 
1week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£185 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Budget 
This course is part of our teacher-training programme. This programme, for the qualification of Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), is a Cambridge University validated course for training teachers who are new to teaching English as a foreign language. The students who attend the Budget English course are taught by both new teachers and qualified teachers. 
 
You will attend a 2 or 4-week course consisting of 3 hours of lessons per day. Each day the students will have 1 hour with a qualified teacher and 2 hours with teachers-in-training who will change frequently but are closely supervised by a Cambridge University approved trainer. 
 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 or 4 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Pre-intermediate, Upper-intermediate 
Start Dates: 
11 courses per year 
Price: 
£45 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Intensive English 
Standard 
If you want to maximise your progress then you might like to follow our 27 lesson per week course. The additional lessons provide the ideal conditions for you to develop a wider range of vocabulary and improve your key speaking and listening skills.  
This course is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. The course structure is designed around a course book and provides the opportunity for students to improve the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as enhancing and increasing their active / working vocabulary and grammar knowledge. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 / 15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£185 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Premium 
Intensive English Premium allows you to further enhance your progress in the time available. There are 27 lessons per week in a class with a maximum of 6 students, which means more individual attention and more opportunities for discussion and detailed vocabulary building. Smaller class sizes ensure that the students have a greater chance of getting a course that is specifically designed around their individual needs and expectations. This course is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£245 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Academic Long-stay Programmes 
Standard General 
Academic Long-stay General English courses at LAL Torbay offer 18 English language lessons per week. This course is ideal if you want plenty of free time to explore your chosen location and soak up the culture. Several add-on options are available whether you are looking for a more intensive programme, more individual attention, or some business-related tuition. 
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Length: 
12 weeks + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 / 15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£135 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Premium General + Private 
Premium General English + Private Tuition courses at LAL Torbay offer 18 English language lessons per week with two extra lessons of private tuition. This course is ideal if you want plenty of free time to explore your chosen location and soak up the culture. Several add-on options are available whether you are looking for a more intensive programme, more individual attention, or some business-related tuition. There are also two private lessons every week designed in discussion with you to meet your particular needs. Students on this course will be given a free 'netbook' compact notebook computer, which they can keep at the end of their course. 
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Length: 
12 weeks + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 / 1.66 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 / 1 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£200 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Standard Intensive 
This long-stay course from LAL Torbay is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence. This is an intensive course for students who wish to have the opportunity to enhance the skills of listening and speaking. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 / 15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£175 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Premium Intensive + Private 
This long-stay course from LAL Torbay is for students who are seeking to communicate effectively in everyday situations and gain a sound understanding of the principles of the English language. By the end of their stay the students can expect to have improved not only their communicative competence, through their study of ‘survival’ English and ‘everyday’ English but will have also achieved a new level of learner autonomy and confidence. This is an intensive course for students who wish to have the opportunity to enhance the skills of listening and speaking. There are also two private lessons every week designed in discussion with you to meet your particular needs. Students on this course will be given a free 'netbook' compact notebook computer, which they can keep at the end of their course. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 / 1.66 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 / 1 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£260 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
English for Business 
Standard General + Business 
If your motivation is effective communication in business these are the courses for you. At LAL Torbay dedicated business courses are available focusing exclusively on real-life business situations, added to a General English course for extra language learning. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 / 7.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 or 15 / 6 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£225 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Premium General + Business 
If your motivation is effective communication in business these are the courses for you. At LAL Torbay dedicated business courses are available focusing exclusively on real-life business situations, added to a General English course for extra language learning. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 / 7.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£265 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Executive Business 
If your motivation is effective communication in business these are the courses for you. In Torbay, our dedicated Executive Business English courses are available focusing exclusively on real-life business situations. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£215 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Executive Intensive Business 
If your motivation is effective communication in business, this is the courses for you. At LAL Torbay business courses are available focusing exclusively on real-life business situations. In Torbay you can also combine 18 lessons of Business English in the morning plus 9 lessons in the afternoon. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
6 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£275 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Examination Preparation 
Cambridge Exam Course (FCE) 
Our well-established and expert examination team provide the students with a comprehensive preparation for Cambridge English examinations. Morning lessons are structured to focus on grammar and vocabulary building, with specific focus on the ‘Use of English’, ‘writing’, and ‘reading’ papers. In the afternoons the lessons focus on the ‘speaking’ and ‘listening’ papers. Students can expect to be given comprehensive practice of past papers and a thorough education in exam techniques. It should be noted that there is an expectation that the students have a certain degree of homework in order to prepare then fully for the exams. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
8 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
11 Jan, 19 Apr, 11 Oct 
Price: 
£1680 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Exam Course (CAE) 
Our well-established and expert examination team provide the students with a comprehensive preparation for Cambridge English examinations. Morning lessons are structured to focus on grammar and vocabulary building, with specific focus on the ‘Use of English’, ‘writing’, and ‘reading’ papers. In the afternoons the lessons focus on the ‘speaking’ and ‘listening’ papers. Students can expect to be given comprehensive practice of past papers and a thorough education in exam techniques. It should be noted that there is an expectation that the students have a certain degree of homework in order to prepare then fully for the exams. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
8 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Upper Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
11 Jan, 19 Apr, 11 Oct 
Price: 
£1680 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Exam Course (CPE) 
Our well-established and expert examination team provide the students with a comprehensive preparation for Cambridge English examinations. Morning lessons are structured to focus on grammar and vocabulary building, with specific focus on the ‘Use of English’, ‘writing’, and ‘reading’ papers. In the afternoons the lessons focus on the ‘speaking’ and ‘listening’ papers. Students can expect to be given comprehensive practice of past papers and a thorough education in exam techniques. It should be noted that there is an expectation that the students have a certain degree of homework in order to prepare then fully for the exams. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
8 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Advanced 
Start Dates: 
11 Jan, 19 Apr, 11 Oct 
Price: 
£1680 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Exam Course Plus (FCE) 
The Cambridge Exam Course Plus has been designed to suit those students who wish to improve their English and gain some confidence before enrolling on the examinations course. For the first four weeks students will attend General English classes in the morning to build on their grammar and vocabulary, and in the afternoon attend Intensive courses to enhance their communication skills. To ensure that the students are making the required progress and optimising their time they will have weekly tutorials with members of the examination team. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
22 Mar, 13 Sep 
Price: 
£2520 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Exam Course Plus (CAE) 
The Cambridge Exam Course Plus has been designed to suit those students who wish to improve their English and gain some confidence before enrolling on the examinations course. For the first four weeks students will attend General English classes in the morning to build on their grammar and vocabulary, and in the afternoon attend Intensive courses to enhance their communication skills. To ensure that the students are making the required progress and optimising their time they will have weekly tutorials with members of the examination team. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Upper Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
22 Mar, 13 Sep 
Price: 
£2520 
Course Enquiry: 
Cambridge Exam Course Plus (CPE) 
The Cambridge Exam Course Plus has been designed to suit those students who wish to improve their English and gain some confidence before enrolling on the examinations course. For the first four weeks students will attend General English classes in the morning to build on their grammar and vocabulary, and in the afternoon attend Intensive courses to enhance their communication skills. To ensure that the students are making the required progress and optimising their time they will have weekly tutorials with members of the examination team. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Advanced 
Start Dates: 
22 Mar, 13 Sep 
Price: 
£2520 
Course Enquiry: 
University Preparation 
English for Academic Purposes 
The English for Academic Purposes course covers 3-terms and is full-time, it provides a high standard of appropriate academic background. The course is suitable for applicants who do not have the appropriate academic background, subjects or experience to allow them direct entry onto undergraduate courses. The EAP course offers a varied range of modules that provide the opportunity for all students to increase the range, depth and sophistication of their linguistic knowledge within the programme that is designed with a clear sense of progression. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
04 Jan, 12 Apr, 27 Sep 
Price: 
£1680 
Course Enquiry: 
Intensive English for Academic Purposes 
If you are thinking about attending university in Britain but don't think your English is good enough to deal with academic situations, then this course is ideal. You will deal with the main skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking but focusing in the field of academic studies rather than general English. This is for students with an IELTs level of 5.0 and above. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
22.5 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
04 Jan, 12 Apr, 27 Sep 
Price: 
£2160 
Course Enquiry: 
University Foundation Course 
LAL Torbay's University Foundation course: the Foundation Year is the Year 0 component of an undergraduate degree at the University of Brighton. It is full-time and provides a high standard and appropriate academic background for degree entry at the University of Brighton. The course is suitable for applicants who do not have the appropriate academic background, subjects or experience to allow them direct entry onto the undergraduate course.The course runs over one academic year consisting of three terms, each of which is of 12 weeks duration. Both LAL Torbay and South Devon College provide a high standard of teaching and personal tuition for the Foundation Year Course. The teaching staff have extensive experience in the areas taught on the course.  
Course Factfile 
Length: 
36 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
Variable hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
27 Sep 
Price: 
£2400 
Course Enquiry: 
Private Tuition 
General Private Tuition 
Whatever your choice, you can enhance your experience even further with one-to-one tuition, from 5 lessons a week. Students may choose to take private lessons associated with their profession such as legal, medical, or journalism English (ESP or English for Specific Purposes). 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
5 lessons per week + 
Maximum Class Size: 
1 student 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£26 per lesson 
Course Enquiry: 
Intensive Private Tuition 
You can develop your English quickly with Intensive one-to-one tuition, from 20 lessons a week. Students may choose to take private lessons associated with their profession such as legal, medical, or journalism English (ESP or English for Specific Purposes). 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
20 lessons per week + 
Maximum Class Size: 
1 student 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£25 per lesson 
Course Enquiry: 
Direct English (web-based learning) 
Our Direct English course uses internet-based technologies to study with one of LAL's teachers either pre-arrival or once your course is finished and you have returned to your country. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
5 lessons per week + 
Maximum Class Size: 
1 student 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£26 per lesson 
Course Enquiry: 
Work Experience 
Work Experience 
You can combine tuition with a Work Placement in an employment sector that interests you. After a minimum of four weeks' tuition of 27 lessons Intensive English per week, a work placement will follow. We have an extensive range of employment sectors for you to choose from including administration, finance, PR, transport, health and leisure, hotels and catering, journalism, environment, engineering and many more. 
 
The price listed is for the work placement only. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
> 12 weeks 
Age: 
16+ 
Tuition: 
N/A 
Maximum Class Size: 
N/A 
Levels: 
Pre-Int + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£495 
Course Enquiry: 
Teacher Training 
CELTA 
If you want to learn to teach English as a second language, the Cambridge Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults is the most widely accepted initial qualification required by all British Council and English UK recognised schools in the UK and by most reputable employers abroad. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
4 weeks 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
Variable 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Native 
Start Dates: 
18 Jan, 01 Mar, 19 Apr, 24 May, 06 Sep, 01 Nov 
Price: 
£1100 
Course Enquiry: 
DELTA Part Time Module 1 
The Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults is the most widely accepted qualification required by all British Council and English UK recognised schools in the UK and by most reputable employers abroad. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
26 weeks 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
Variable 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Native 
Start Dates: 
23 Sep 
Price: 
£840 
Course Enquiry: 
DELTA Part Time Module 2 
The Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults is the most widely accepted qualification required by all British Council and English UK recognised schools in the UK and by most reputable employers abroad. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
26 weeks 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
Variable 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Native 
Start Dates: 
23 Sep 
Price: 
£1235 
Course Enquiry: 
DELTA Part Time Modules 1 & 2 
The Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults is the most widely accepted qualification required by all British Council and English UK recognised schools in the UK and by most reputable employers abroad. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
26 weeks 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
Variable 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Native 
Start Dates: 
23 Sep 
Price: 
£1875 
Course Enquiry: 
DELTA Part Time Module 3 
The Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults is the most widely accepted qualification required by all British Council and English UK recognised schools in the UK and by most reputable employers abroad. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
Variable 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
Variable 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Native 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£220 
Course Enquiry: 
International Teacher Training 
LAL Torbay has developed a refresher course aimed at qualified English language teachers whose first language is not English and whose job it is to teach English to primary, secondary or tertiary students. The general course structure will provide teachers on the course with the opportunity to observe our own teachers and take part in peer teaching. In this way, feedback and information exchange sessions can be incorporated into the syllabus. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
1 week + 
Age: 
21+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
12 students 
Levels: 
Intermediate + 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£195 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Young Learner Courses 
Vacation English 
At LAL Torbay we offer educational and exciting programmes for Young Learners which mix hard study with serious fun. The Vacation English course comprises 20 lessons per week, full daytime activity and excursion programme and full-board host home accommodation. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 - 4 weeks 
Age: 
12+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
January to December 
Price: 
£440 per week 
Course Enquiry: 
Vacation English Plus 
At LAL Torbay we offer educational and exciting programmes for Young Learners which mix hard study with serious fun. The Vacation English course comprises 20 lessons per week, full daytime and evening activity and excursion programme and full-board host home accommodation. 
Course Factfile 
Length: 
2 - 4 weeks 
Age: 
12+ 
Tuition: 
15 hours per week 
Maximum Class Size: 
15 students 
Levels: 
Elementary - Advanced 
Start Dates: 
Easter, Summer, Autumn 
Price: 
£490 per week 
Course Enquiry: