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Torquay, located in South Devon, is famous for its breathtaking coastline, extensive clean beaches and lovely countryside. It is an attractive town, clean and safe, ideal for tourism all year round and catering for all popular sports.

Description

Spacious Victorian villa 5 minutes walk from the town centre. Capacity for 200 students.

Ages

14 - 17

Levels

All levels including beginners.

Tuition

15 hours per week (mornings or afternoons on alternate weeks) in groups of maximum 15. Lessons are compulsory.

Contact addresses and telephone numbers

International House, Castle Road, Torquay, Devon TQ1 3BB.

Tel: +44 (0)11803 299691 Fax: +44 (0) 1803 291946

email: info@ihwelsgroup.com

Emergency number: 07812 660824 / 07767 488964

If no immediate reply always leave a message

Principal – Richard Gubbin

Facilities

Terraced garden, snack bar, common room with piano, table tennis and pool table.

Distance from airports

The coach from Heathrow Airport takes 4.5 hours and the train from London Paddington takes 3 hours. The Heathrow Express to Paddington takes 15 minutes and the underground takes 35 minutes.

Distances in Torquay

The school is a 5 minute walk away from the town centre.

Students of all ages will be expected to make their way to and from school on their own. Many, but not all of our host families in Torquay are within 20 minutes' walking distance from the school but some might be a short bus ride away.

Activities

Three daytime sessions and two evening activities per week to include swimming, tennis, bowling, pottery, and barbecues / disco evening. Activity sessions are compulsory.

Excursions

1 full day excursion every week (except for final week of stay) and 2 half day excursions per week (for example Plymouth, Exeter and Dartmoor). Excursions are compulsory.

Sunday - free day (Optional excursion available on request for groups).

Accommodation - HOST FAMILY

Single or shared rooms depending on availability, equipped with bed, adequate lighting and adequate wardrobe and drawer space. There will also be an area available where students can study. Students must keep their rooms tidy and make their own beds. Please note we cannot guarantee to find families without pets.

Some students may have to share a room with another member of their group.

Most families are within 20 minutes' walk or a short bus ride.

Meals

All meals are included

Breakfast: Families provide a breakfast of cereal with milk, bread or toast with jam or marmalade and a hot or cold drink.

Lunch: Provided by the school from Monday to Friday. Lunch consists of filled sandwiches or rolls with a piece of fruit or a drink. On Saturday and Sunday students have lunch at home with the host family or a packed lunch is provided on request if they are going on an excursion.

Dinner: With the host family. Dinner is a substantial meal of at least two courses generally served early in English homes between 17.30 and 19.00

Special diets: Special dietary requirements must be notified at the time of booking.

Laundry

The host family will do a reasonable amount of personal laundry with the family wash, but not ironing or dry cleaning. Students will be offered the use of an iron if required. Bed linen and towels (but not beach towels) are provided by the host family and will be changed regularly. Parents should ensure that garments the students bring with them are paractical and easy to launder. Host families are not expected to pay for articles accidentally damaged in the wash.

Showers / baths

All students have access to a bath or shower at least once a day. Host families will give students instructions about how the shower operates and convenient times to use the bathroom.

Evening outings

Students who go out on their own in the evening must return by the following times:

Aged 14 and 15 – latest 22:30

Aged 16 and 17 – by 23:00 Monday to Friday and 24:00 at the weekend.

Host families will notify the school should students not obey the curfew times. Parents requiring an early return time must specify this in writing with their booking.

e-mail: info@ihwelsgroup.com • tel: +44 1803 299 691 • fax: +44 1803 291 946

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