ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE

The School offers a communicative course in English language for people who are aged 50+ and who have experiences to share. You will use the language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to review the past and look forward to the future. Sidmouth provides a quiet and safe environment in an area that has been designated a World Heritage Site. The climate is mild and the surrounding countryside is beautiful. The course includes a social programme suitable for the more mature student with cultural trips, excursions, and activities.

Beginners not accepted.

Fees include:

• 20 lessons (15 hours) of tuition per week, mornings only, 09.00 - 12.30
• Mixed nationality classes, maximum 9 students aged 50+
• All tuition materials.
• Social programme with 2 half-day trips each week and a full-day excursion each Saturday.
• Accommodation booking service
• Free use of student internet and resource centre
• School information pack
• FREE airport transfers on Saturday

FOR TWO WEEKS Course Fees: £665 Add registration fee £50 and accommodation

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A minimum of 6 students is required for the programme to run. If fewer have enrolled 3 weeks prior to the start of the course, the School will offer the Adult General course and usual adult programme at the normal price, or a refund.

Accommodation

Our homestay families only take students from SIS so we can guarantee: no other students of the same nationality; no overcrowding; no junior students. Most homestays are an easy walk from the school. Breakfast and evening meal included, with light lunch at weekends. The School has a small number of Executive homestays available, and can also recommend suitable hotels, guest houses and selfcatering apartments.

Homestay/Private Home Accommodation (per person) Single room £140 per week Please note: the School must be informed of all special diets. A supplement may be charged. Please complete the special form supplied by the School.

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Sample Programme

WEEK ONE
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
AM	Classes					Full day excursion	Day with host family
PM	Classes	Excursion to Otterton Mill	Conversation Class	Excursion to Exeter	Traditional English lawn bowls
	Heritage walk around Sidmouth		Free time
EVENING	Welcome evening	Free evening	Barbecue	Free Evening	Visit some of the inns and pubs of Sidmouth

WEEK TWO
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
AM	Classes					Departure
PM	Excursion to Lyme Regis	Conversation class Mini-golf	Visit the Donkey Sanctuary and walk home along the coastal path	Excursion to an historical house and garden	Beach walk and traditional Devon cream tea
Evening	Wine and cheese evening	Free evening	Barbecue	Free evening	Farewell Party

TRANSFERS

Transfers to and from London Heathrow Airport or other ports of entry can be arranged b SIS. Experienced School drivers will meet students at arrivals gate, and assist with check-in on departure. Free escorted school bus service on Saturdays, Heathrow - Sidmouth- Heathrow (the School can in no way be held responsible for any late arrivals or departures).

• Arrivals: Free bus leaves Heathrow 17.00
• Departures: Free bus arrives Heathrow 12.00 approximately
• Travelling time 2.5 hours

Regular shuttle buses link Gatwick to Heathrow airport every 15 minutes (journey time 90 min) and also link Stansted to Heathrow airport every 30 minutes (journey time 85 min).

Contact School for full Transport information Pack.