Quality English courses in Devon
Devon School of English
Learn English at Devon School of English, UK. Choose from general and specialist English language courses at this Quality English school.
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Friendly, personal and highly effective teaching in the heart of the English Riviera.
We have created a happy, relaxed and friendly atmosphere where learning English is a real pleasure. We started the School in 1971 and have run it ever since.
The Devon School of English is a friendly, family-run school that has been welcoming international students to this beautiful part of England for over 40 years.
What makes us different? We are a family of professional linguists and teachers and feel that we understand better than most the difficulties you face using English at work and in your free time.
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Special Features
- Family-run school, started by Brian Hawthorne, Managing Director, in 1971
- All homestay within walking distance of the school
- Beautiful location at the heart of the English Riviera
- 2 elegant buidlings 500 metres from the beach
- Wide range of courses with course starts any Monday
- Average age in adult school 31 years
- Specialists in English for Business and Combination Courses
- Special courses that can combine English with Golf, Walking, Art, Music.
- 50+ courses with several possible start dates
- Free wi-fi and broadband computer access with 16 pcs for students
School Facilities
Academic
- Computer Room
- Language Laboratory
- Library
- Self-Access Study Centre
Social
- Café with food
- Common Room
- Internet Access
- Vending Machines
Tuition Fee Includes
 | Administrative service to help you organise travel, car hire etc in England | | All the materials for your lesson |
| Welfare & advisory service | | Welcome pack, local map, school folder & pen |
| Access to our leisure programme | | Homework activities and weekly tests |
| Access to DVDs, CDs and books in the school library | | English lessons |
| Access to student counselling to help you improve your study habits | | End of course certificate and progress report with recommendations for future study |
Social Programme
We offer a full and varied social programme all year round for adults to choose from, based on a "pay as you go" basis. We have 2 minibuses which we use to take you to all of the beautiful places in Devon & Cornwall - from the most picturesque beaches to the remote and romantic landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Let us show you why this area is considered one of England's most beautiful.
Student Feedback
"I couldn't have had better teachers. I wish I could spend more time here."
"I wish I could learn English in the Devon School again. I never forget the time when I was in UK."
"We would like to thank you all very much for the care and the lessons you have been giving to us. We learned a lot and we now have the feeling being well prepared for our future tests."
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Special Features
- Family-run school, started by Brian Hawthorne, Managing Director, in 1971
- All homestay within walking distance of the school
- Beautiful location at the heart of the English Riviera
- 2 elegant buidlings 500 metres from the beach
- Wide range of courses with course starts any Monday
- Average age in adult school 31 years
- Specialists in English for Business and Combination Courses
- Special courses that can combine English with Golf, Walking, Art, Music.
- 50+ courses with several possible start dates
- Free wi-fi and broadband computer access with 16 pcs for students
School Facilities
Academic
- Computer Room
- Language Laboratory
- Library
- Self-Access Study Centre
Social
- Café with food
- Common Room
- Internet Access
- Vending Machines
Tuition Fee Includes
| Administrative service to help you organise travel, car hire etc in England | | All the materials for your lesson |
| Welfare & advisory service | | Welcome pack, local map, school folder & pen |
| Access to our leisure programme | | Homework activities and weekly tests |
| Access to DVDs, CDs and books in the school library | | English lessons |
| Access to student counselling to help you improve your study habits | | End of course certificate and progress report with recommendations for future study |
Social Programme
We offer a full and varied social programme all year round for adults to choose from, based on a "pay as you go" basis. We have 2 minibuses which we use to take you to all of the beautiful places in Devon & Cornwall - from the most picturesque beaches to the remote and romantic landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Let us show you why this area is considered one of England's most beautiful.
Student Feedback
"I couldn't have had better teachers. I wish I could spend more time here."
"I wish I could learn English in the Devon School again. I never forget the time when I was in UK."
"We would like to thank you all very much for the care and the lessons you have been giving to us. We learned a lot and we now have the feeling being well prepared for our future tests."
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Our 2 schools (The Vicarage & The Glendale) are located 150 metres from each other in a residential part of Paignton a small seaside town in the English Riviera, one of England's most popular holiday destinations. Our schools are 500 metres from the beach, and there are direct coach/train links with London (Heathrow).
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Special Features
- Family-run school, started by Brian Hawthorne, Managing Director, in 1971
- All homestay within walking distance of the school
- Beautiful location at the heart of the English Riviera
- 2 elegant buidlings 500 metres from the beach
- Wide range of courses with course starts any Monday
- Average age in adult school 31 years
- Specialists in English for Business and Combination Courses
- Special courses that can combine English with Golf, Walking, Art, Music.
- 50+ courses with several possible start dates
- Free wi-fi and broadband computer access with 16 pcs for students
School Facilities
Academic
- Computer Room
- Language Laboratory
- Library
- Self-Access Study Centre
Social
- Café with food
- Common Room
- Internet Access
- Vending Machines
Tuition Fee Includes
| Administrative service to help you organise travel, car hire etc in England | | All the materials for your lesson |
| Welfare & advisory service | | Welcome pack, local map, school folder & pen |
| Access to our leisure programme | | Homework activities and weekly tests |
| Access to DVDs, CDs and books in the school library | | English lessons |
| Access to student counselling to help you improve your study habits | | End of course certificate and progress report with recommendations for future study |
Social Programme
We offer a full and varied social programme all year round for adults to choose from, based on a "pay as you go" basis. We have 2 minibuses which we use to take you to all of the beautiful places in Devon & Cornwall - from the most picturesque beaches to the remote and romantic landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Let us show you why this area is considered one of England's most beautiful.
Student Feedback
"I couldn't have had better teachers. I wish I could spend more time here."
"I wish I could learn English in the Devon School again. I never forget the time when I was in UK."
"We would like to thank you all very much for the care and the lessons you have been giving to us. We learned a lot and we now have the feeling being well prepared for our future tests."
Social Media
The emphasis during lessons is on increasing fluency, accuracy and confidence when speaking and on improving and developing your listening skills. You will acquire the vocabulary, expressions and strategies needed to cope effectively in the most important everyday situations.
Booking Fees
| Course | Cost: GBP62 | (British Pound - GBP) | |
| Accommodation | Cost: GBP30 | (British Pound - GBP) |
These will be charged by the school when your booking is confirmed.
The Deposit
| GBP100 | (British Pound - GBP) |
Deposit is necessary to reserve your place. It will be deducted from the tuition fee.
Videos
Special Features
- Family-run school, started by Brian Hawthorne, Managing Director, in 1971
- All homestay within walking distance of the school
- Beautiful location at the heart of the English Riviera
- 2 elegant buidlings 500 metres from the beach
- Wide range of courses with course starts any Monday
- Average age in adult school 31 years
- Specialists in English for Business and Combination Courses
- Special courses that can combine English with Golf, Walking, Art, Music.
- 50+ courses with several possible start dates
- Free wi-fi and broadband computer access with 16 pcs for students
School Facilities
Academic
- Computer Room
- Language Laboratory
- Library
- Self-Access Study Centre
Social
- Café with food
- Common Room
- Internet Access
- Vending Machines
Tuition Fee Includes
| Administrative service to help you organise travel, car hire etc in England | | All the materials for your lesson |
| Welfare & advisory service | | Welcome pack, local map, school folder & pen |
| Access to our leisure programme | | Homework activities and weekly tests |
| Access to DVDs, CDs and books in the school library | | English lessons |
| Access to student counselling to help you improve your study habits | | End of course certificate and progress report with recommendations for future study |
Social Programme
We offer a full and varied social programme all year round for adults to choose from, based on a "pay as you go" basis. We have 2 minibuses which we use to take you to all of the beautiful places in Devon & Cornwall - from the most picturesque beaches to the remote and romantic landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Let us show you why this area is considered one of England's most beautiful.
Student Feedback
"I couldn't have had better teachers. I wish I could spend more time here."
"I wish I could learn English in the Devon School again. I never forget the time when I was in UK."
"We would like to thank you all very much for the care and the lessons you have been giving to us. We learned a lot and we now have the feeling being well prepared for our future tests."
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We offer a wide range of accommodation, standard and Executive, all within walking distance (max 20 minutes approx) of the school and town centre.
Attention to individual requirements where possible
Residential Accommodation
Queen’s College accommodation houses have well-appointed dormitories with between 2 and 6 beds. There are also single rooms available. Each student has wardrobe and drawer space and a lockable cupboard. Students are advised to leave expensive items in the school safe. Towels and bed linen are provided – they are changed weekly.
Each house has a pay phone and students can phone home using phone cards purchased from the school office. Parents can phone or leave a message on the office telephone / fax machine.
A 24-hour emergency number will also be provided. We advise students to telephone their parents once they have arrived at the college to assure them that they have arrived safely and well.
The three meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are taken in the large, light and airy dining hall. There is a choice of meals every day plus a vegetarian option. Food is cooked freshly on the premises, with packed meals being provided for excursions and transfers. Menus offer a varied, balanced, healthy and tasty diet, with produce supplied from local farmers and butchers. There is also a Tuck Shop, providing the students with a variety of snacks, sweets and cold drinks.
Supervision & security
Supervision and security are certainly the major concerns of parents sending their child to England and we, at The Devon School, give these matters our top priority. We make sure that parents feel confident about sending their child to study with us. Day and evening activities are closely supervised by our Managers, teachers and activity leaders. Students must take part in the full activity programme and are not permitted to go off on their own.
Staff are always on hand to deal with any individual problems or requests. Our Anti-Bullying Code (ABC) means that everyone can be sure that they will enjoy their time at Queen’s free from intimidation.
On the first day of school, students are given a personal school identity card with an emergency telephone number which can be contacted 24 hours a day. Before their arrival, students receive a welcome Pack, explaining exactly what to expect during their stay.
Homestay for Teenagers
Paignton is a small, quiet town. Students are placed in families as close as possible to the school and in any case at a maximum of 20 minutes’ walking distance (they are accompanied by their families on the first day).
Students usually share a room with a student of a different nationality, unless they ask to stay with a friend. They can also have a single room if they prefer. Accommodation is full board. Students have breakfast with the family and are given a “picnic” lunch (for example, sandwiches, crisps, some fruit, a soft drink) which they eat at school or in the school gardens. They then have dinner with the family in the evening.
As a family-run school, we know all our host families personally. These are people who are used to looking after young people, who genuinely care for the welfare of their young guests and who understand the feelings of youngsters away from home – perhaps for the first time.
All our families are checked regularly by our Accommodation Staff and also by the relevant authorities in accordance with British Council guidelines. Students often come back year after year to the same family and very often longstanding friendships are formed during their Teenager course in Paignton.
Hotels and Bed & Breakfast
We run our own booking service for those who prefer to stay in hotel accommodation. A wide range of Bed and Breakfast accommodation is also available in the town. Brochures and prices are available on request.
Apartments
It is possible to rent holiday apartments. Once again we provide an information and reservation service. (Please note it is necessary to book well in advance).
Host Families for Adults
During their course most students prefer to stay with an English family so that they can get the greatest benefit from their stay in England. All our host families are carefully selected by our accommodation team and then checked for comfort, friendliness and suitable study facilities.
All of our host families are located within walking distance of the school, with a maximum distance of approximately 20 minutes. Students are placed in families using the information received on their enrolment form about special diets or preferences. You can choose full-board, where students have breakfast and dinner at home and are given a picnic lunch every day; or half-board with no weekday lunches. Students stay in single rooms.
In the summer students can also choose to share with another student of a different nationality/mother tongue on payment of a small supplement. All of our families offer a light laundry service.
We will do everything to ensure that your stay with your host family is as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.
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Special Features
- Family-run school, started by Brian Hawthorne, Managing Director, in 1971
- All homestay within walking distance of the school
- Beautiful location at the heart of the English Riviera
- 2 elegant buidlings 500 metres from the beach
- Wide range of courses with course starts any Monday
- Average age in adult school 31 years
- Specialists in English for Business and Combination Courses
- Special courses that can combine English with Golf, Walking, Art, Music.
- 50+ courses with several possible start dates
- Free wi-fi and broadband computer access with 16 pcs for students
School Facilities
Academic
- Computer Room
- Language Laboratory
- Library
- Self-Access Study Centre
Social
- Café with food
- Common Room
- Internet Access
- Vending Machines
Tuition Fee Includes
| Administrative service to help you organise travel, car hire etc in England | | All the materials for your lesson |
| Welfare & advisory service | | Welcome pack, local map, school folder & pen |
| Access to our leisure programme | | Homework activities and weekly tests |
| Access to DVDs, CDs and books in the school library | | English lessons |
| Access to student counselling to help you improve your study habits | | End of course certificate and progress report with recommendations for future study |
Social Programme
We offer a full and varied social programme all year round for adults to choose from, based on a "pay as you go" basis. We have 2 minibuses which we use to take you to all of the beautiful places in Devon & Cornwall - from the most picturesque beaches to the remote and romantic landscape of Dartmoor National Park. Let us show you why this area is considered one of England's most beautiful.
Student Feedback
"I couldn't have had better teachers. I wish I could spend more time here."
"I wish I could learn English in the Devon School again. I never forget the time when I was in UK."
"We would like to thank you all very much for the care and the lessons you have been giving to us. We learned a lot and we now have the feeling being well prepared for our future tests."
Social Media
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1 Lower Polsham Road
Paignton
TQ3 2AF
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