- Kaplan International English can help you meet your English language goals, with a variety of courses all over the world. - school facilities that provide the best experience for our students - interesting life in Torquay, a friendly and comfortable city - Professional, friendly, helpful staff and teachers - Small class sizes and modern resources
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With 45+ accredited schools across 8 English-speaking countries, Kaplan International English offers world-class English language education and the experience of a lifetime. We offer a range of courses for students aged 12 and up, and have done so for more than 40 years. Last year, more than 70,000 students traveled and studied with us, and 9 of 10 would recommend us to friends and family.Kaplan International Colleges teaches English language courses. Kaplan International Colleges is a leading provider of English language courses and other study abroad programs. Our destinations have been chosen to maximize the fun and education students get outside of the classroom, too. Kaplan International students learn through the communicative method of teaching. This means that classroom time is spent on using real-world, practical skills to improve their knowledge of English. Students focus on the four key building blocks of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Classroom activities reflect real situations, and are structured so students communicate as much as possible.Classes start every Monday, so you can join at any time! Our education advisors can help you decide which type of course is best for you.
Focus of Study : Intensive English courses are the fastest way to improve your English. If you want to learn English quickly and effectively, take an Intensive English course!
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive English Courses focus on the four most important aspects of language learning – reading, writing, listening and speaking. These courses offer more lessons than our General English courses, and allow you to focus on skills that you want to improve.
Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : Intensive English courses are the fastest way to improve your English. If you want to learn English quickly and effectively, take an Intensive English course!
Benefit, Goal of this course : Intensive English Courses focus on the four most important aspects of language learning – reading, writing, listening and speaking. These courses offer more lessons than our General English courses, and allow you to focus on skills that you want to improve.
Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : A General English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. General English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Benefit, Goal of this course : These courses offer a semi-intensive English education that will help you learn quickly and effectively.
Curriculum : You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and strategies.
Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : A General English course offers the balance to enjoy your destination and finish your course with a higher level of English. General English Courses focus on the four main aspects of language: reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Benefit, Goal of this course : These courses offer a semi-intensive English education that will help you learn quickly and effectively.
Curriculum : You’ll also learn vocabulary and grammar, and how to speak in formal and informal discussions, interviews and strategies.
Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only. Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : Our Vacation English courses are a great way for you to explore a new country and learn the language while you’re on holiday.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Vacation English courses run from two weeks to as long as you’d like to stay, and take up around four hours a day, five days a week. Curriculum : Courses start every Monday in most of our locations worldwide, and we accept students at any level of English proficiency. Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only (general timetable below) Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : Our Vacation English courses are a great way for you to explore a new country and learn the language while you’re on holiday.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Vacation English courses run from two weeks to as long as you’d like to stay, and take up around four hours a day, five days a week. Curriculum : Courses start every Monday in most of our locations worldwide, and we accept students at any level of English proficiency. Classroom Hour : All courses are Monday-Friday, with morning and afternoon classes only (general timetable below) Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : An IELTS Exam Preparation course will help you succeed! Practice your English and learn the best test-taking strategies with a Kaplan IELTS Exam Preparation course.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam.
Curriculum : An IELTS Exam Preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam that will make the experience much easier and give you a better score!
Classroom Hour : Ireland and UK: 20 IELTS Exam Preparation (15 hours), 8 General English (6 hours) + 7 K+ tools, K+ clubs (5.25 hours)
Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
Focus of Study : An IELTS Exam Preparation course will help you succeed! Practice your English and learn the best test-taking strategies with a Kaplan IELTS Exam Preparation course.
Benefit, Goal of this course : Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam.
Curriculum : An IELTS Exam Preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam that will make the experience much easier and give you a better score!
Classroom Hour : Ireland and UK: 20 IELTS Exam Preparation (15 hours), 8 General English (6 hours) + 7 K+ tools, K+ clubs (5.25 hours)
Morning timetable 08.15-09.45 Class 9.45-10.00 Break 10.00-11.30 Class
Afternoon timetable 13.30-15.00 Class 15.00-15.15 Break 15.15-17.45 Class
Elective classes: First session (A Shift): 11.45-13.00(Mon-Thurs) 11.45-12.45(Fri)
Second session(B Shift): 13.05-14.20(Mon-Thurs) 13.15-14.15(Fri)
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(GBP)£ 100
Tuition
2 ~ 4 Week
5 ~ 10 Week
11 ~ 16 Week
17 ~ 52 Week
Week
(GBP)£ 280 / Week
(GBP)£ 270 / Week
(GBP)£ 255 / Week
(GBP)£ 245 / Week
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Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(GBP)£ 120
(GBP)£ 135
Airport Pickup
(GBP)£ 95
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Student Apartment For the more independent traveler we are pleased to offer apartment accommodations. Our accommodations are a short walk from the town center and harbor. -Room type: Double or Twin -Minimum age: 18 -Meals provided: Self-catered
Homestay We offer both single and shared rooms and each family will provide 16 meals per week. Families are carefully chosen and regularly reviewed to ensure high standards of comfort and welcome for students. -Room type: Single or Shared, with private bathroom available -Minimum age: 14 -Meals provided: 16 per week
Surrounding Area
Taking one of our English courses in Torquay is a great way to get to know one of Britain’s most popular seaside cities. If you want to be close to the ocean and learn English in a relaxed, beautiful location, then Torquay offers a great mix of bustling city life and quiet seaside. Our English school in Torquay is only a 3-minute walk from the town center, which has great shops, restaurants, pubs and bars.The town is also well known as the birthplace of Agatha Christie. The surrounding countryside (Dartmoor National Park) is renowned for its beauty and is ideal place for walks.
Facilities
-Fully equipped Study Hub -Air-conditioned classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards -Wifi access -Student café -Lovely garden area and outdoor swimming pool
Activity
Sample Activities Schedule
Please note that this is a sample program and activities may change.
Week one Monday Orientation tour of Torquay - free; come evening with school staff at local bar - free Tuesday Bowling - £3.50 Wednesday Visit to Cockington Village - £6 Thursday Film evening at school - free Friday Ferryboat trip to Brixham fishing village - £6 Saturday Full day trip to Dartmoor National Park - £25
Week two Monday Trip to the cathedral city of Exeter - £15 Tuesday Coastal walk - free Wednesday Mystery pub tour - £6 Thursday Student party - £6 Friday Sports afternoon - free Saturday Full day trip to the city of Plymouth - £25
Half-day excursions range from £6 to £17. Full-day excursions range from £18 to £30.
Getting to the school from the airport
Kaplan Transfers Students should arrive at London Heathrow, Bristol, Exeter or Plymouth airport. We can book your transfer for your journey from the airport to Torquay. An optional meeting service is available from Heathrow, where a college representative will meet students on arrival at the airport and see them on to the National Express coach to Torquay. Taxi transfer prices for 2011 are: Exeter Airport £70 (one way), Bristol Airport £105 (one way), Heathrow £205 (one way). Kaplan Transfer Service must be arranged in advance.
Independent Transfers
london Heathrow Airport to Torquay Coach -National Express, Service NX501. Departs LHR central bus station from 0840 hrs and approx. every 2 hours until 23.40. -Journey time: 4 hrs 30 mins approx. -Tickets cost £25 one way.
Bristol Airport to Torquay Bus/Taxi/Train Scheduled bus from Bristol Airport to Bristol Temple Meads rail station. Departs Bristol Airport bus station from 0300 hrs and every 15 minutes until 0033. -Journey time: 25 minutes approx. -Price £6 single, £9 return. Followed by train service from Bristol Temple Meads to Torquay. Departs Bristol Temple Meads from 0530 and approx. every hour until 1944. Journey time: 1 hour 30 mins (direct) or 2 hours (one change at Newton Abbot or Exeter St. Davids).
exeter Airport to Torquay By bus/train Scheduled bus from Exeter Airport to Exeter St. David’s train station. Departs Exeter Airport from 0730 hrs, every hour, until approx. 1845. Journey time: 30 mins (cost approx. £5 one way).
london gatwick Airport to Torquay Coach National Express, Service FK210. Change at LHR to NXS01. Departs Gatwick South Terminal bus station from 0650 hrs and approx. every 2 hours until 2145 hrs. -Journey time: 6 hrs approx. -Tickets cost £35 one way.
london Stansted Airport to Torquay Coach -National Express, Service JL727. Change at LHR to NXS01. Departs Stansted from 0600 hrs and approx. every 2 hours until 2345 hrs. -Journey time: 6 hrs 30 mins approx. -Tickets cost £40 one way.
Taxi from Exeter Airport to Exeter St. David’s train station. -Journey time: 15 minutes. -Cost: approx. £10 (one way). Train from Exeter St. David’s train station to Torquay from approx. 0515 hrs, and then every 30 minutes, until 2045. -Journey time: 45 minutes (direct) or 55 minutes (one change at Newton Abbot). -Cost: approx. £7 (one way).
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