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English in TotnesTotnes, England UK

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

15 students - overall rating
Gate House, 2 High Street - TQ95RZ Totnes - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • iPads and Apple technology in the classrooms.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 48.148148148148%
18-24 years 23.148148148148%
25-34 years 3.7037037037037%
35-50 years 6.4814814814815%
>50 years 18.518518518519%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.

Location: The language school English in Totnes can be found in Totnes, South Devon, England. The school is located in the centre of the High Street, in the heart of Totnes and offers a wide range of amenities and sites of interest within walking distance. Such sites of interest include Totnes Castle, Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, Berry Pomeroy Castle and The Timehouse museum and art gallery.

Methodology: The school is confident in helping students achieve their goals, focusing on each student's individual needs and sharing with them their vibrant learning community. This approach assists English in Totnes in teaching all age ranges.

Course selection: English in Totnes likes to mix good "old fashioned" classroom learning with state of the art technology. There is a wide range of courses for Adults, Juniors, Families, Teenagers and Senior Citizens available throughout the year and during the summer months (juniors).

Social and cultural: Totnes is a town surrounded by green landscapes, which can often give students of all ages a refreshing experience. The school has courses and activities suitable to all students and offers a variety of cultural trips and excursions local to their county of Devon.

Additional information: With over 40 years of experience, English in Totnes is a school that can help students of all ages enjoy their study of English whilst achieving their learning goals.

English Courses

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General Language
General English 15Popular English course
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Offer!from
355£338£
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General English 23
23 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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479£456£
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Combination Course 8
23 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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923£877£
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50+ English - Rosamunde Pilcher Landscapes
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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538£512£
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Junior
Junior English + Activities (12 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
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539£513£
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Private
Private Lessons 5
5 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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355£338£
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Language Plus Activity
English + Walking
15 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
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593£564£
Course Details

Our prices for English in Totnes include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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Student opinions about English in Totnes, Totnes

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
English in Totnes, Totnes
15 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (6 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The cultural experience, it was a really nice experience. The teachers are great professionals and constantly motivate us to speak in English. And with Therese Morgan, (homestay family), I'spent very pleasant days, as if I were at home.”
Review details
Other comments My experience in Totnes school has been very good. I hope to return next year to continue to improve my level of English. I'm going to recommend your school. The best thing about the school in Totnes is the quality of the teachers.
Course: Totnes Cultural Experience - 1 week
Review date: 6. Aug. 2013 by M. Pilar Revilla Martinez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers (Alex, Katherine, Will). They are excellent professionals. The free time organised by Will was very nice. The trips to Bath and Exeter during the weekend were good. The conversation classes (optional) are really useful.”
Insider tip: “It is very important to ask about all the activities the school has scheduled. They are very interesting and a good choice if you do not know about the area or if you are travelling alone and don't know what to do. Also, people who work there are lovely. It is also important not to pretend to have a different level of English (lower or higher) as otherwise you will not be able to take advantage of the time you spend. Lastly, from my experience, accommodation with a family is a great options. But I have heard other stories so it is important to discuss any possible issue with the school, whether it is a misunderstanding (normal in cases like this) or if the relationship with the family is not working. ”
Review details
Other comments The excursions to cities such as Bath, which are a bit far away, are a bit poor because we use a lot of time to get there. I suggest they leave earlier (we leave at 09:00), at least a couple of hours earlier. Because there are many things to visit, and it is an opportunity that is difficult to repeat on our own, and the city is crowded by the time we get there. We spend a lot of time queuing and little time visiting the places. We also need to get back soon to be there on time. Books are borrowed from the school and many students did not have it because the previous students had lost them. We could work with photocopies or other material I can't think of to avoid this. I did not have a book and it is difficult to study as many explanations are in the book. I guess they can easily find a solution. But otherwise it is a good school, since it is very interactive and the atmosphere helps to learn. For that reason, I will go back, if I can afford it. Thanks everyone. Pili
Course: Intensive Express + Devon Cultural Experience - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2014 by Mª Pilar Revilla Martínez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I think the teachers are very professional and I liked the "cultural experience" course because it is more interactive.”
Insider tip: “Make use of the time and speak English with the people, as much as possible.”
Review details
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 30. Jul. 2013 by Mar Larreina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The Cultural Experience course is very, very interesting and individual.”
Insider tip: “In order not to waste time, you should study before and after dinner, which means taking an intensive course.”
Review details
Other comments The school has a great atmosphere. It is rather small, so you can feel an individual approach.
Course: Totnes Cultural Experience [Английский] - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jan. 2018 by Elena Lovkova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers and the position of the school”
Review details
Other comments very friendly people
Course: General English and IELTS Exam Preparation Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2014 by Beatrice Barbon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The place, very familiar (small school)”
Review details
Other comments I thought the other students would be older. I'm 20 and the most of where 17.
School's reply: Hello Tycho! Thank you very much for your feedback. We miss you here in Totnes and really hope to see you in 2011. We do have new courses available next year that may interest you, offering the opportunity to mix with older students within the class. We'd really like to have you with us again.I hope to see you soon.Take care, Natalie
Course: Intensive Adult English Classes - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2010 by Tycho Ferf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I think they have a good system.”
Review details
Course: Totnes Cultural Experience 1st week, Intensive express 2nd week - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2014 by Mar Larreina
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers and activities”
Review details
Other comments very good
Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2013 by Hugo Ghyoot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Enthusiasm, flexibility”
Review details
Other comments I find it somewhat difficult to evaluate, because a week is simply too short to do this.
Course: English for work - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2014 by Theodora Jacoba Van Zwieten
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The learning technique”
Review details
Course: Intensive English - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2016 by Laurie Pachot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
14 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teachers, very nice.”
Insider tip: “Activities”
Review details
Other comments Everything was pretty good!
Course: Intensive Summer Course for Teenagers (12-16 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Jul. 2013 by Alban Bosy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
11 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Activities.”
Insider tip: “Horse riding in Dartmoor.”
Review details
Other comments Information about the time schedule was sometimes poor and confusing.
Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jul. 2015 by Amalie Vedel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Lessons.”
Insider tip: “Devon cream tea.”
Review details
Other comments Sometimes we were not given enough, or even contradicting, information about when and where to be.
Course: Dynamic English and Multi-Activity Programme (11-17 years) - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jul. 2015 by Sofie Vedel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of English in Totnes compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 English in Totnes TotnesAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

English in Totnes

“Founded in 1980, our school offers a student-focused experience to adults and juniors in a warm, friendly town close to Dartmoor and the sea. ”
Margie Barker
– 
Margie Barker
, 
Director of English in Totnes
Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKIALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalEUKSW
English teacher qualifications
85% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:55
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at English in Totnes and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1980
Legal name/parent company
English in Totnes Ltd | Tax registration ID: 7116300

General school facilities

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 11
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1
Additional comment about facilities of school
* iPads are available to students for use during the day at school

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 50
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 60
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
18 years
13 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Junior courses In summer: 7
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 18 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 25%
Italy 20%
Germany 20%
Spain 20%
Saudi Arabia 10%
France 10%
Japan 4%
Thailand 2%
Turkey 2%
Brazil 2%
Sweden 2%
Iran 1%
Korea 1%
Venezuela 1%

Information for all courses offered by English in Totnes

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
61.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Comments about courses

On public holidays, the school is open for all lessons.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 08 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 28 Aug 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Bristol Airport:
187 £ one way
374 £ return (both ways)
Exeter Airport:
85 £ one way
170 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Bristol Airport (BRS).
More details about airports near Totnes and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Totnes page. For flight comparisons to Totnes, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Cricket1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving30 km
Field Hockey1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf10 km
Horse riding5 km
Mountainbiking35 km
Music-
Rugby1 km
Sailing30 km
Squash5 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis1 km
Tennis1 km
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Open Mic night at local pub
 River walk
Yoga
 Water Colour Painting workshop
Introductory tour of Totnes
 Pub Quiz night
* Sports (football, tennis)

Adults - Paid activities

We offer an adult excursion programme for £100 per week to include:
- two half day excursions and one full day excursion to destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and a range of seaside destinations
- all our activities our led by our enthusiastic guides with a plan for the time to include visiting interesting museums and places, as well as going on beautiful walks in the nature

Junior - Free activities

- Walking tour of Totnes town
- Shopping
- Two half day excursions and one full day excursion per week to destinations such as Dartmoor National Park, Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay and a range of seaside destinations
- All activities are led by enthusiastic guides with a plan for the time to include visiting interesting museums and places, as well as going on beautiful walks in the nature. We aim to tie in these activities with the classroom, so that students extend their learning across the whole day.
- Three half day activities in Totnes per week based on games, interviews and visits in and around Totnes itself to allow students to practise their English outside as well as inside the classroom
- Two evening activities per week such as film night at the local Totnes Cinema, beach picnics at local beaches such as Paignton, parties in a local hall in Totnes and bowling in Torquay, and others

Junior - Paid activities

Included in price.

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
7 ratings
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144 £
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
7 ratings
from
191 £
Homestay
Twin room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
7 ratings
from
229 £
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
7 ratings
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254 £

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FAQ about English in Totnes, Totnes

  • English courses at English in Totnes start at 338 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of English in Totnes
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Bristol Airport (187 £), Exeter Airport (85 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at English in Totnes varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 5) to 15 students (Junior English + Activities)
  • 85% of teachers at English in Totnes hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at English in Totnes comes from Switzerland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Spain (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • English in Totnes offers courses from 12 years (Junior English + Activities, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 18 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

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