The International School Exeter

We are one of the oldest English Language schools in England, and the biggest in Exeter. We have been teaching English to overseas students of all ages and from all over the world for almost 50 years. We are a fully functioning school operating all year round in our own permanent buildings, surrounded by beautiful gardens with all the facilities you would expect. Over almost half a century we have made friends with many local families who can provide superb quality home-stay accommodation for you. Like all good English language schools in this country, we are accredited by The British Council. This means our school is regularly inspected and must comply with strict regulations relating to school premises and facilities, teacher qualifications, quality, administration and welfare. We are also active members of ARELS (the Association of Recognised English Language Schools). In fact, we were founder members of the original ARELS way back in 1960. Finally, the School is also a founder member of the Quality English Group - a select range of schools that confirm to standards of excellence in academic and welfare areas.

Exeter is a one of England\'s most attractive cities, and is of course very close to the superb natural beauty of the South-West. Exeter has a very long history stretching back to Roman times, and you will find many sites of historic and cultural interest. Present day Exeter is home to one of the oldest and best universities in England, and thus the city also benefits from the facilities that go with a large student community: huge selection of things to see (dance, theatre, cinema), exciting nightlife with many clubs and gigs (many national and international pop/rock musicians play Exeter). In addition, for the more active person, Exeter offers a numerous leisure pursuits such as diving, windsurfing horseriding, tennis and golf. Why Exeter is so great: Safe - recently voted \"Best Quality of Life in England\" Long and colourful history Exciting and varied nightlife Outdoor sports and activities in and around the city.

We have a wide variety of courses at the International School so it is easy for you to choose a study programme that will be just right for your needs and level. Young People: Improve your English, have a holiday and make new friends! This is an ideal combination of study in mixed-nationality groups with a varied programme of interesting things to do. On the Intensive Vacation Course you will enjoy 26 lessons per week, and you can stay for two, three, four weeks or longer. There is a full programme of sports, activities, visits and excursions on two weekday afternoons. All excursions and activities are fully organised and supervised by the International School from 09:15 until 16:30 every weekday. There is a full day excursion every Saturday (except arrival and departure weekends). There is also a varied programme of evening activities including discos and fun events each week. All these activities and excursions are included in the course fees. Accommodation for younger students is with friendly host families who are all personally known to us. Homestay accommodation is usually arranged from Saturday to Saturday. Fees include tuition, registration, course books, social programme, information folder, final report and certificate. Adult: This is our most popular course. It runs all year round and you can start on almost any Monday. Students stay for a few weeks or many months and the longer you stay, the cheaper it gets! (If you want stay for 36 weeks or more then please see the Academic Year English course for even bigger reductions). \'What do I get on the Intensive General English course?\' Morning: coursebook and integrated skills study. Afternoon: you can choose from eight interesting and exciting modules. Click for details of these afternoon options One-to-one tutorials every month. Here is a list of the varied and exciting afternoon modules that you can take at the moment (depending on your level): IELTS exam courses: these run throughout the year and prepare students for the exam ready for University entrance. The exam is taken at Exeter University and costs £73. Minimum level: Intermediate Speaking and Listening: these classes concentrate on improving fluency and understanding through various activities and discussion topics. Various levels. English Extra: a workshop situation where the teacher deals with the problems of students in areas of grammar and language.

We are very proud of the superb group of local families who host our students and we feel that the quality of the homestay accommodation is one of our most attractive features. Of course the beauty of Exeter as a place to study English is that it is still a real town full of real English people, and our families are real families, not impersonal boarding houses. Staying with a friendly family and studying in a good school gives you total immersion in the language and that brings real progress fast. We have a permanent Welfare and Accommodation Department responsible for the careful selection and continuous assessment of our familes to ensure a very high standard. Students wishing to make their own arrangements for accommodation are, of course, free to do so. Alternatively we can help you to find accommodation in a range of local hotels and guest houses.

The International School Social Programme is prepared for you by our Social Organisers who are employed full-time all year round to see that you get the most of your free time and provide something of interest for all of our students. Many of the events we organise are free. Excursions and activities which are at extra charge are never too expensive.