Discover Devon - General English for the over 50s, English Course | Torquay International School | Torquay, United Kingdom
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Discover Devon - General English for the over 50s

14 days
Duration
955 GBP/module
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About

The two-week programme in Discover Devon - General English for the over 50s offered by Torquay International School combines an intensive General English course, taught in classes of 4 students maximum, with engaging excursions around the UK’s most varied, beautiful and evocative region.

Overview

World-famous writers such as Agatha Christie, Charles Darwin, Rudyard Kipling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle visited, lived in and loved our beautiful region of the English Riviera.

Inspired by this, Torquay International School has designed Discover Devon - General English for the over 50s, the perfect programme for 50+ with afternoon activities that explore the favourite places of some of England’s greatest writers.

Aims and objectives

Students gain confidence in using English in a functional and practical way, while enjoying a sample of what life in Devon has to offer.

Progression routes

Some students use this as a springboard on to one of our General English or MAX4 courses, at an appropriate level.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

  • Guided Tour of Torquay and a visit to Torquay Museum
  • Trip to Berry Pomeroy Castle, tucked away in a deep wooded valley
  • Special interest talk
  • Lunch with fellow students and a member of staff
  • Visit to 'Greenway', Agatha Christie’s summer home
  • Agatha Christie film club
  • Trip to Cockington, with time for a traditional cream team in the quaint setting of an old English village

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Start any Monday

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • Minimum age 50 years old
  • English level Elementary and above

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    955 GBP/module
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 955 GBP per module during 14 days.
  • National

    955 GBP/module
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 955 GBP per module during 14 days.

Living costs for Torquay

660 - 1140 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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