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
Junior courses
We offer three types of Junior courses in Totnes:
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Junior one to one Online
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Creative English Booster small group course 14-17 years
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Academic English Booster small group course 14-17 years
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Year round closed group ministays- see here for details
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Summer camp open to groups and individuals- see below
Summer camp for 11-15 year olds
21st June - 14th August 2021
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 all adults in homestay accommodation for under 18 students are DBS checked
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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 planting trees.
Junior English - the Explorer 11-15 years
This course 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, quizzes around the town, group art projects, visiting old age homes and helping out in community projects.
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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 the Eden Project, the North Devon coast or Bath for example.
Course details
Course availability:
21st June - 14th August 2021
Course length: 2-8 weeks
Course levels: Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)
Minimum age: 11-15 years
Class size: maximum 15
Lesson length: 60 minutes
No of lessons: 15 x 60 minutes 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
£427 per child per week (2-4 wks)
£390 per child per week (5 wks+)
*includes Endsleigh student travel and health insurance- click here for details
Registration fee :£50 per course - this gives you access to all your course materials online through our study portal plus access to online materials for 12 months after you go home.
See here for accommodation and transfers.