English Language Courses in South West England
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Torquay International School
Founded in 1972, Torquay International School (TIS) has a reputation for quality throughout the world
We believe passionately in the quality of our school, the courses and the accommodation that we offer to all our clients. Our staff, many of whom have been here for 10, 20 and even 30 years, are an experienced team dedicated to giving you our very best service and a course and stay in Torquay which will be something to remember all your life.
Accredited by the British Council and members of English UK, Business English UK and IALC - the International Association of Language Centres.
TIS facilities, resources and services include:
A wide range of English Language Courses for students from 16 to 50 and 50+
General English and Intensive General English
English for Business & Professional Purposes plus English for Banking & Finance
Examination Preparation for Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC, IELTS and TOEIC
A highlight of any course taken at TIS is the Social Programme which is very varied and offers a wide range of activities, sports and sightseeing opportunities to suit all age groups.
TIS accommodation includes
3 categories of Homestay
Club TIS Hotel Residence
Student residence - self-catering
Flat Share and individual apartments
Perhaps the most important aspect of the school is its professional and welcoming staff, many of whom have worked at TIS for as long as10, 20 and 30 years. Everyone is welcome at Torquay International School – our aim is to ensure that everyone who joins a TIS course gets the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their stay with us and we are proud to say that many of our students and business clients have returned to the school time after time and have recommended us to their family, friends and colleagues.
For more detailed information on Torquay International School you can visit our website here or email us here
Courses
General English Courses
General English - 18 hours per week
These courses are designed to help you improve your General English skills. You may study for as little as 2, 3, 4 weeks or even longer - some students who start at the elementary levels study with us for 12, 24 or even 50 weeks.
The classes are multi-national and you will be tested on arrival and placed in a class at your appropriate level.
Age ranges on these courses start at 16 but many of the students at TIS are in their 20s, 30s, 40 and often older.
Your teacher and the Director of Studies will monitor your progress regularly giving you advice to help you make the most of your time with us.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
2 to 50 weeks |
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Age: |
16 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
18 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
10 (12 in July and August) |
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Levels: |
Elementary-Advanced A2 to C2 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid-December |
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Price: |
From £160 per week |
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General English Plus Options - 23 hours per week
These courses are designed to help you improve your General English skills. You may study for as little as 2, 3, 4 weeks or even longer - some students who start at the elementary levels study with us for 12, 24 or even 50 weeks.
The classes are multi-national and you will be tested on arrival and placed in a class at your appropriate level.
Your General English Class will be 18 hours per week and there are an additional 5 hours per week of options - elective topics such as Communications Skills, Business Communication, Exam preparation and others.
Age ranges on these courses start at 16 but many of the students at TIS are in their 20s, 30s, 40 and often older.
Your teacher and the Director of Studies will monitor your progress regularly giving you advice to help you make the most of your time with us.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
2 to 50 weeks |
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Age: |
16 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
23 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
10 students (12 in July and August |
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Levels: |
Elementary-Advanced A2 to C2 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid-December |
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Price: |
From £205 per week |
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Intensive English Plus - 15 hours per week, a course for mature students
This course is aimed at more mature students - for example the majority of candidates in these classes are aged 30 to 55. The course concentrates on General English topics and as there are a maximum of 4 candidates in each class you have the chance to make rapid improvement.
Classes start at 08.40 and finish at 12.00 and you are invited to join the Business English candidates for lunch in town or at the Club TIS Cafe. Your afternoons are free for sightseeing, shopping, going to the beach, golf or perhaps to take some more classes or private lessons.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks |
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Age: |
23 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
15 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
4 students |
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Levels: |
Pre-intermediate to Advanced B1 to C1 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid- December |
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Price: |
From £400 per week |
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Examination Preparation - Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC and IELTS
All our examination preparation courses offer either 18 or 23 hours tuition per week whether you are studying for First Certificate, Advanced or Proficiency. In addition to the main Cambridge exams we also offer preparation for Cambridge BEC - the Business English Certificate and IELTS.
You can find more detailled information on our website about these courses and if you click here you will find our 2010 exanmination calendar.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
3 to 12 weeks |
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Age: |
16 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
18 or 23 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
10 students |
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Levels: |
Pre-intermediate- Advanced / B1 to C2 |
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Start Dates: |
January to December |
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Price: |
From £180 per week |
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English for Business & Professional Purposes
New Business - 30 hours per week
New Business offers you a General English Class in the mornings with a maximum of 10 students per class. In the afternoons you will join the Business English Classes according to you level and there will be a maximum of 4 in each class.
This course is suitable for you if you need English for your work.
In addition to 30 hours tuition per week you will be invited to join in to Social Evenings per week which are designed for our business clients.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks |
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Age: |
23 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
30 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
Mornings - 10 (12 in July August) students and maximum 4 in the afternoon classes |
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Levels: |
Pre-intermediate- Advanced / B1 to C2 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid- December |
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Price: |
From £490 per week |
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Intensive Business English - 30 hours per week
This course is aimed at clients working in a wide range of business fields and who need to improve their English in a short period of time. The main objective of this intensive course is to improve your understanding of English and to help you communicate more effectively and with greater confidence whatever your business or profession.
Morning classes focus on helping you to improve your General English skills and in the afternoons you will focus on various aspects of communicative Business English.
At lunchtime you are invited to join other Business English clients for lunch and on two evenings per week there are social activities or evening excursions which are included as a part of your course.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks |
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Age: |
23 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
30 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
4 students |
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Levels: |
Pre-Intermediate -Advanced / B1 to C1 |
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Start Dates: |
Most Mondays from January to mid-December December |
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Price: |
From £695 per week |
Course Enquiry:
Combination Business English and English for International Banking & Finance
The Combination Courses offer 15 hours of private lessons per week (3 hours each morning) and 15 hours in a group of maximum 4 each afternoon.
The private lessons in the mornings enable you to concentrate on the aspects of English that need the most in your work.
Afternoon sessions include a variety of topics and a lot of emphasis is placed on communicative language in the work place.
As with all other Business English Courses you will be invited to join the other canidates for lunch and two evening activities per week.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks |
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Age: |
23 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
30 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
4 students |
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Levels: |
Pre-Intermediate -Advanced / B2 to C1 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid- December |
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Price: |
From £1305 per week |
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Personal Intensive Courses
Personal Intensive Coruses are quite simply 1-1 or one student/on teacher. This kind of course gives you the freedom to work on the areas of English that interest you most.
We offer a minimum of 20 x 45 nminute lessons per week but
you can take, 25, 30, 35 or 40 lessons per week.
As with all other Business English Courses you will be invited to join the other canidates for lunch and two evening activities per week.
Please note this is the only course on which we can accept complete beginners.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1 or more weeks |
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Age: |
21 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
23 to 35 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
1 student |
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Levels: |
Elementary-Advanced |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday from January to mid- December |
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Price: |
From £900 per week |
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Business English Afternoons
Business English Afternoons are an ooportunity to join the Business Classes for the afternoon Sessions where you will participate in a range of different communicative Business Topics such as:
Grammar - revision of basic structures and introduction to new structures
Business and Professional Language - to help you use English in a working environment according to your particular needs
Meetings and Negotiations - simulated business meetings or meetings on a topic of interest to all
Discussions - to expand your grammar and vocabulary in communicative situations
Presentations - both giving and listening to. You will be asked to make a presentation which is frequently work-related to enable you to use vocabulary applicable to your work. These presentations are followed by a question and answer session with the rest of the class.
Telephoning - practice in telephone language techniques and role play.
Social Language - the development of social skills in English e.g. language of introductions, eating out, polite phrases - i.e. how to say the right thing.
Course Factfile
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Length: |
1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks |
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Age: |
23 to 50+ |
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Tuition: |
15 hours per week |
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Maximum Class Size: |
4 students |
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Levels: |
Pre-intermediate -Advanced / B1 to C1 |
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Start Dates: |
Any Monday in January to mid- December |
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Price: |
£0 per week |
Course Enquiry:
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