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
Summer camp for 11-17 year olds
3rd July - 25th August 2023
For peace of mind- free travel and medical insurance included for all student bookings as per the terms of our Endsleigh policy.
This summer- 2023- we are offering our junior courses in 2 age ranges:
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11- 14 years- our Junior English Explorer course
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15 - 17 years- our Young Adult English Explorer course
Junior English Explorer 11-14 years and Young Adult English Explorer 15 -17 years
This course- taught in two different age ranges- centres around daily topics related to everyday life experience of young learners and teenagers.
Lessons take place in the mornings or afternoons on a weekly zig zag timetable, with activities and excursions taking place on the opposite stream.
Our activity programme is specially designed to make the most of being in Totnes, a special community full of creative, sustaining and exciting ideas and people. The programme offers:
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Three half-day sessions per week focused on building resilience in mind, body and spirit. Examples of activities include story-telling, dance, singing, meditation, mindfulness, yoga, foraging, forest bathing and quizzes around the town.
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Three evening activities per week focusing on shared performances, parties and presentations.
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Two half-day excursions outside Totnes on public transport where possible to the South Devon coast for coastal walks and beach activities and to Dartmoor National Park for walks, history projects and environmental visits.
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One full day Saturday excursion further afield to Plymouth, Exeter and Cornwall for example.
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New extra Plus options available- Robotics and Horse-riding. Same basic programme as the Explorer but with themed activities on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons instead of the standard course activities.
Course details
Course availability: 3rd July - 25th August 2023
Course length: 2-6 weeks
Course levels: Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)
Minimum age: 11-14 years (Junior) and 15 - 17 years (Young Adult)
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 hours per week
Activities: Monday to Friday (including 2 half-day excursions and 3 half-day activities), 3 evening activities and a full day Saturday excursion
Course prices per week
£490 per child per week (2-6 wks) for Junior or Young Adult English + Activities - see sample programme here!
Registration fee :£55 per course
See here for accommodation and transfers.
Junior English + Robotics for 11-14 year olds
Course details
Course start dates: 17th July and 14th August 2023
Course length: 2 weeks
Course levels: Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Age range: 11-14 years
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 hours per week
Activities: Monday to Friday (including 2 half-day excursions, 3 evening activities and a full day Saturday excursion with other Junior English students plus 3 half-day activities based on learning basic progamming and building your own device
Minimum 6 people to run for each starting date
Course price per week
£744 per person per week
Registration fee :£55 per course
See here for accommodation and transfers.
Young Adult English + Robotics for 15-17 year olds
Course details
Course start dates: 3rd July and 31st July 2023
Course length: 2 weeks
Course levels: Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Age range: 15-17 years
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 hours per week
Activities: Monday to Friday (including 2 half-day excursions, 3 evening activities and a full day Saturday excursion with other Junior English students plus 3 half-day activities based on learning basic progamming and building your own device
Minimum 6 people to run for each starting date
Course price per week
£744 per person per week
Registration fee :£55 per course
See here for accommodation and transfers.
Junior English + Horse-riding for 11-14 year olds
Course details
Course start dates: 17th July and 14th August 2023
Course length: 2 weeks
Course levels: Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Age range: 11-14 years
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 hours per week
Activities: Monday to Friday (including 2 half-day excursions, 3 evening activities and a full day Saturday excursion with other Junior English students plus 3 half-day activities based on stable management and horse-riding lessons -riders must have previous experience of riding and be able to trot and canter
Minimum 4 people to run for each starting date
Course price per week
£850 per person per week
Registration fee :£55 per course
See here for accommodation and transfers.
Young Adult English + Horse-riding for 15-17 year olds
Course details
Course start dates: 3rd July and 31st July 2023
Course length: 2 weeks
Course levels: Intermediate (B1) to Advanced (C1)
Age range: 15-17 years
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 hours per week
Activities: Monday to Friday (including 2 half-day excursions, 3 evening activities and a full day Saturday excursion with other Junior English students plus 3 half-day activities based on stable management and horse-riding lessons -riders must have previous experience of riding and be able to trot and canter
Minimum 4 people to run for each starting date
Course price per week
£850 per person per week
Registration fee :£55 per course
See here for accommodation and transfers.
Safety and responsibility
For all our juniors, safety is our number one concern (followed closely by having fun and learning English, of course!). It is important for us to be able to offer parents complete peace of mind, and we provide the following to this end:
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Host families carefully selected by the school team - all families are inspected regularly and the responsible adult in homestay accommodation for under 18 students is DBS checked and other adults noted in the home check for the DBS
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Professional, experienced and qualified supervisors for all outdoor adventure activities
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Minimum of 1:15 supervision on all excursions and activities
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24 hour emergency phone number
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We use public transport as much as we can to protect our environment. Where we do need to use a car or coach, we offset our carbon footprint through, for example planting trees.