Location

Barton Hall is located in Devon, the southwest region of the UK. At the heart of the English Riviera with views to Torquay, blue flag beaches and Dartmoor close by, it’s easy to see why this adventure centre is so popular with students.

Accommodation & Food

Students will be in rooms of 4 to 8 beds, sharing bathroom facilities with a few other rooms. Continental or English Breakfast and two hot meals per day served in the self-service restaurant.

24 hours of lessons during a 2-week stay

33 hours of lessons during a 3-week stay

Students are given an English language test on arrival and placed in English classes according to their language level.

Average number of students per class: 12-14 with a maximum of 16. Our teachers are all fully qualified. Many of our teachers have worked regularly on our past programmes. They work with great enthusiasm and energy to make their classes really vibrant and enjoyable. Emphasis on spoken English and listening skills, including work on essential grammar and vocabulary. We aim to make students effective and confident in their everyday communication. All course materials are supplied.

ENGLISH & FASHION ACADEMY

In collaboration with NSW – Non Stop Working clothing brand

Fashion Academy: 5 half days during a 2-week course of designing logos that will feature in a collection of catwalk clothing by designer NSW. Students will create and feature in a fashion catwalk show. The workshop includes back stage production, choosing music for the show, lighting, special effects, walking in the show, hair & make-up, creating clothing and logo designs etc.

Activities: 

Examples of activities: abseiling, Jacob’s ladder, canoeing, climbing, survivor, raft building, mountain biking, giant swing, high ropes, archery, quad biking, pool games, sport and team games etc.

Examples of evening games: quiz, disco, movie night, talent contest, thematic night, treasure hunt, campfire etc.

Students are supervised by our highly experienced team of teachers, instructors and youth leaders working under the direction of our Centre Director.