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.

Literary Connections:

The south west of England has been the inspiration for many writers, for example, Agatha Christie, Jane Austen, John Fowles and Rosamunde Pilcher, and the area has featured in many films and TV programmes.

Rosamunde Pilcher

SIS has arranged a programme with a literary theme in which some of the locations used by the writer in her novels are visited. Rosamunde Pilcher was born in Cornwall and spent her childhood there and many of her stories are set in the dramatic countryside of this part of England. The SIS programme includes a weekend trip to Cornwall to visit some of the places described in the books.
NB If a student doesn not wish to take part in this weekend trip they can join the normal Saturday adult excursion

Fees include:

• 20 lessons (15 hours) of tuition per week
• Classes maximum 9 students aged 50+
• All tuition materials
• Social programme with half-day and full day excursions (see sample programme)
• Accommodation booking service
• Free use of student internet and resource centre
• School information pack
• FREE airport transfers on Saturday

Course fees for two weeks 11 June - 22 June: £650 Add registration fee £50 and accommodation Weekend in Cornwall Friday 15 June - Sunday 17 June: £275 Includes accommodation (bed & breakfast), transport, SIS leader and entry fees For full details contact the school

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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.

Standard Single Room £170 per week Please note: a supplement may be charged for special diets – contact the School for further information

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Sample Programme

WEEK ONE
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
AM	Classes					Day in Cornwall	Day in Cornwall Return evening
PM	Classes	Excursion to Dartmoor National Park and Widecombe - in - the - Moor	Free Afternoon	Excursion to Exeter - visit the Quay, Castle and Cathedral	Depart for Weekend Trip to Cornwall
	Heritage walk around Sidmouth
EVENING	Welcome evening at May Cottage		Barbecue in May Cottage Garden

WEEK TWO
	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
AM	Classes
PM	Classes	Free Afternoon	Excursion to Dartmouth and Berry Head	Excursion to Lyme Regis	Beach walk and traditional Devon cream tea
	Visit to Branscombe Village
Evening	Wine and cheese evening at May Cottage	Film night at May Cottage	Barbecue in May Cottage Garden		Visit some of the pubs and inns of Sidmouth

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.