This is for you if you want to learn English in a relaxed, non-classroom environment and you would like to know more about English culture and history. Based on a carefully-designed in-house syllabus and materials, Cultural Experience offers an alternative and unique way to increase your confidence in speaking and listening and to improve your vocabulary on a wide range of topics not generally covered in classroom-based lessons.
Elke (68 years) from Germany (May 2019) said:
'At the beginning of the week I could not understand the museum information- today (in Exeter Cathedral) I read and understood about Scott of the Antarctic!". Here is Elke's testimonial.
Lessons are taught outside the school and all transport is in our very own hybrid Outlander vehicle, driven by our teacher, so learning takes place from the beginning to the end of your outing. For a sample programme click here- please note that the programme varies depending on the season and any specific interests you may have.
If you only have 1 week available, this course is ideal for you and will ensure you make the most of your time with us. If you are coming for longer, we recommend you combine this course with one of our other programmes.
Cultural Experience in action- click here!

English in Totnes
Gate House, 2 High St, Totnes, United Kingdom TQ9 5RZ
Devon's boutique English language school in Totnes helping you to build your English to do well in exams, get a better job or explore the world.


Why book an English course with us?
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We can help you to improve your English, either face to face or online, to do well in exams, get a better job or explore the world
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We are open in the iconic Gate House building in the heart of Totnes all year round so there is always someone to help you
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We are an accredited examination centre for Language Cert exams- free entrance if you book our English + Exam Preparation course for 6 weeks or more
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We are quality assured - British Council accredited, members of English UK and English UK SW and a member of IALC
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We support climate-sensitive ways to travel:
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if you travel the whole way by public transport from your home town to Totnes:
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as an individual we will give you back 10% of your tuition fees- discount refunded on presentation of your tickets on arrival at the school.
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as a group we will give you an extra free full day excursion.
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We aim to give you peace of mind- free travel and medical insurance included for all student bookings as per the terms of our Endsleigh policy.
Adult Courses 2023
Junior Courses 2023
Learn English in the iconic Gate House, Totnes year round. Stay with a local homestay in walking distance of the school.
Online courses
Study online from home with one of our experienced teachers, using our tailor-made materials. Save the expense of travelling.
Closed group ministays online or face to face year round or join our Summer Camp 3rd July 2023 to 25th August 2023
Come and make international friends with other 50+ people and enjoy studying together and visiting the beautiful scenery featured in Rosamunde Pilcher's books and TV programmes
Learn English and prepare for an internationally-recognised Exam, improve your English for Work or enjoy combining English with Culture, Hiking, Murder Mystery or 50 + activities on a Rosamunde Pilcher theme.