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Sidmouth International School
À propos Sidmouth International School
SIDMOUTH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL has been named a Centre of Excellence and placed in the top 4.5% of British Council accredited schools in UK (EL Gazette Sept 2014)
Open all year for adults and teenagers: courses start every Monday
The only English language school in Sidmouth
There are separate departments for adults (18+), teenagers (14 – 17 years) and juniors (8 – 13 years) - all within 5 minutes walk of each other.
We are an official teacher training centre (including TEFL) and a Cambridge Examination Centre
Where is Sidmouth?
On the beautiful Jurassic coast of Devon, in the south west of England. Sidmouth is a small, safe and friendly seaside town with excellent leisure facilities, providing an ideal environment for the serious student or those wishing to combine study with vacation.
What courses do you run?
ADULTS (18+): General, Intensive, Business, Vacation (summer only), Teacher Training and Examinations
TEENAGE: (14–17 yrs):. Intensive, Examinations and Vacation (Easter and summer only)
YOUNG LEARNER: (8-13 YRS): Vacation and Intensive (Easter and summer only)
Do you offer a Social Programme?
Yes! We offer three separate social programmes for adults, teenagers and juniors
Are the prices inclusive?
Yes! Prices include: course materials, homestay booking service, social programme every afternoon and evening, one full day and one half- day escorted excursion per week including all entrance fees (adults pay extra to join excursions)
Free London Airport escorted transfers on Saturdays
How far are you from large cities?
We are 20 minutes from the university town of Exeter, 75 minutes from Plymouth, 100 minutes from bath and Bristol – you can visit them all on our excursions. We also run regular escorted day trips to London (2.5 hours by train).
Where can I stay in Sidmouth?
We can arrange homestay, and advice on self-catering apartments, hotels and guests houses. Our homestays are EXCLUSIVE to us and within walking distance, very carefully selected and regularly inspected. Those hosting young students (under 18 yrs) are also checked by both a national and local government service. All Junior students (8-13 yrs) have transfers to and from school.
Do you arrange transport from London, Bristol and Exeter Airports?
Yes we have a FREE escorted school bus to and from London Heathrow Airport every Saturday, all year round. For younger students there is an escort meeting and check-in service. We also offer a school car service to/from other airports. Full details are in the school transport pack.
Sports
- Badminton
- Basket-ball
- Football
- Golf
- Equitation
- Natation
- Ping-pong
- Tennis
Services supplémentaires
- Sports aquatiques
- Transfert aéroport/gare
- Facilitation des démarches pour l'obtention d'un visa
Logement
- Logement en familles d'accueil
- En appartement propre
- En hôtel/auberge de jeunesse
Travail et études supplémentaires
- Cours de langues et séjours au pair
Activités
- Cinéma
- Evènements sur le campus
Cours
Cours de Anglais général
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
Préparation aux examens de Anglais
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Examen et prépa offerts: Cambridge YLE, Prépa GRE, Prépa GMAT, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge CPE
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
Cours de Anglais à des fins académiques
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
Examen et prépa offerts: IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge CPE
Anglais des affaires
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
Cours de Anglais à des fins professionnelles
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
Cours de Anglais d'été
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Relax (10-15 h/semaine), Général (15-25 h/semaine)
Formation des professeurs de Anglais
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 16-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Général (15-25 h/semaine)
Programmes de Anglais juniors
Ce cours s'adresse aux étudiants âgés: 13-70
Type de lieu: Bord de mer, Ville moyenne/grande
Niveaux: Avancé, Elémentaire, Intermédiaire
Nombre d'étudiants par classe: Moyen, 6-10 étudiants, Particulier, Petit, 2-5 étudiants
Nombre d'heures hebdomadaires: Relax (10-15 h/semaine), Général (15-25 h/semaine), Intensif (>25 h/semaine)
TEENAGE VACATION COURSE (14-17 YEARS)
AVAILABLE EASTER AND SUMMER ONLY.
This course is ideally suited to teenagers who require a general English course combined with an interesting and varied social activities programme. Mixed nationality groups follow communicative courses with an emphasis on improving their fluency and increasing their language knowledge. Our teacher work with their students to develop communication skills, increase their confidence and broaden understanding of both English language and culture.
20 lessons (15 hours) of tuition per week, mornings only, 09.00 - 12.30 Mon - Fri.
Comprehensive supervised leisure programme.
TEENAGE INTENSIVE
This course is designed for students who have specific individual needs and/or those who wish to rapidly improve their English language knowledge. The teaching focuses on the aims and interests of the student and encourages each student to develop their full potential. All four language skills are practised in class and effective communication is encouraged alongside both accuracy and fluency.
Homework is set and marked regularly.
Total 21 hours tuition per week. 20 lessons (15 hours) of group tuition in English language (09.00 - 12.30, Mon - Fri). 8 lessons (6 hours) of English language tuition (13.30 - 15.30, Tues, Wed, Fri)
Free social, cultural and sports programme.
The social programme includes a half-day excursion on Thursdays and a full-day excursion on Saturdays (expect on weekend of departure). All entry fees included. Activities include various sports, arts and crafts, discos, beach barbecues etc. Teenagers have an indoor recreation centre.
YOUNG ADULT VACATION COURSES (16 - 18 YEARS)
These courses are for the more mature, well-motivated student in this age group and are taught in the Adult department. Small classes of maximum 9 students ensure a high level of individual attention. Full social programme included. (Beginners not accepted on these courses)
YOUNG ADULT GENERAL COURSE
20 lessons (15 hours) of tuition per week, mornings only, 09.00 - 12.30 Mon-Fri.
YOUNG ADULT INTENSIVE COURSE
28 lessons (21 hours) of tuition per week.
09.00 - 12.30 Mon-Fri, 13.30-15.30 Tues, Wed, Fri.
ACCOMMODATION
Our homestay families only take students from Sidmouth International School so we can guarantee no other students of the same nationality, no overcrowding, no adult or junior students. All families hosting under the age of 18 are checked by a local government agency and regularly inspected by the school. Most homestays are an easy walk from the school. Breakfast and evening meals included, with light lunch at weekends. Weekday lunches are not included: lunch is easily purchased locally and can be eaten at the recreation centre.
School bus transfer to and from London Heathrow Airport every Saturday.
COURSES FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
JUNIOR COURSE (8-11 YEARS) & TWEENS COURSE (12-13 YEARS)
Both courses are based in our Junior department, which is separate from the Adult and Teenage departments. The courses are specially designed to teach English to the young learner in a holiday atmosphere, with the emphasis on improving their fluency and increasing their language knowledge. Students are placed in class according to their age and level of English and work together to development their communication skills. They leave with more confidence and a greater understanding of both the English language and culture.
20 lessons (15 hours) of English tuition per week, 09.00 - 12.30 Mon - Fri.
Busy, fully-supervised leisure programme in the afternoons.
YOUNG LEARNER INTENSIVE COURSES (8-13 YEARS) - Summer/Autumn
An intensive course designed for younger students.
20 lessons (15 hours) tuition, as the Vacation courses.
8 lessons (6 hours) tuition on 3 afternoons (13.30 - 15.30 Tue, Wed, Fri)
JUNIOR ACCOMMODATION
Students on Young Learners courses are placed with special homestay families who have children, and who provide care and supervision as well as the correct environment for children of this age.
All Junior homestays are checked by a local government agency and regularly inspected by the school.
TRANSPORT
The School has an escorted bus every Saturday from/to London Heathrow Airport, with a meeting and check-in service for unaccompanied students (extra cost). There is also a school car service available: experienced School drivers will meet students at the arrivals gate and assist with check-in on departure. All students under 14 years travelling alone must book our escort service.