LOCATION

Barton Hall is to be found in Devon. It is in the heart of the English Riviera with views to Torquay's blue flag beaches and is close to Dartmoor. The Hall is situated near to Dartmoor National Park and between the towns of Exeter and Plymouth. Set in 19 hectares, near to several blue flag beaches, with a

outdoor heated swimming pool.

ACCOMMODATION & FOOD

Students will be in rooms of 4 to 8 beds, sharing bathroom facilities with a few other rooms. Meals : continental  or English breakfast and two hot meals

per day served in the self-service restaurant. The food is typically English.

24 hours of lessons during a 2 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 staff are all fully qualified teachers. 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 supplied.

Examples of activities: canoeing, climbing, abseiling, raft building, high ropes, Jacobs ropes, orienteering, mountain biking, fencing etc.

Evening games: quiz, disco, films. talent show, treasure hunt, campfire, thematic nights etc

1 whole day and half day excursion  per week. Examples of whole day excursions: Exeter, Plymouth, Dartmouth, Torquay, Dartmoor National Park etc.

Students are supervised by our team of teachers, instructors and youth leaders working under the direction of our Centre Director. Certain elements of the stay our provided in collaboration with our partner at Barton Hall.