Below are 10 reasons why Sidmouth International School is the perfect choice for your English learning journey!
1. Founded in 1976, we are a family-run English language school in the beautiful South West of England, offering courses all year round. In 2026, we will celebrate 50 years of helping students achieve success in English - which must mean we’re doing something right!
2. Accredited by the British Council, we’re known for our personal, friendly, and professional approach. Recognised in the EL Gazette UK Language Centre Rankings (2024–25), our school proudly ranks among the top 20% of accredited language centres in the UK.
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3. In July 2025, Sidmouth was ranked the second-best place to live in Devon.
It’s a small town located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site!​​
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4. Sidmouth is just 20 km from the cathedral city of Exeter and within easy reach of Dartmoor, the charming coastal town of Lyme Regis, and the historic cities of Bristol, Bath and Plymouth. London is reachable in just over 2 hours by train, making it easy to combine learning with sightseeing!
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5. Unlike many other language schools, SIS proudly offers a dedicated social room for Teenage and Young Adult students to use for FREE! This building has FREE Wi-Fi and features pool tables, table tennis, darts, table football, arts &crafts and so much more!
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6. We offer homestay accommodation with carefully selected local hosts - and unlike many other language schools, our booking service is FREE. Our hosts take students only from SIS, ensuring no overcrowding or mixing of age groups or nationalities. ​
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​7. At SIS, we offer a fun and varied social programme for all ages! Many of our activities are FREE of charge, and these include:​ Tennis (grass court or hard court), Mini Golf, Swimming, Lawn Bowls, Badminton, Basketball and Squash.
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8. Getting to and from Sidmouth with us is easy, safe, and stress-free! Every Saturday, we run a DISCOUNTED travel assistance service between London Heathrow and Sidmouth (about 3.5 hours each way). All our transport, including private transfers, is with trusted, DBS-checked and fully licenced drivers.​
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9.Sidmouth is in one of the warmest parts of the country, with relatively good weather (for England!). We don’t usually experience freezing temperatures in winter, with an average ranging between 4°C and 8°C. Summer temperatures are often a comfortable 20-25°C, and the sea temperature can reach up to 17°C.
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10. At Sidmouth International School, the care and safety of our students is our top priority. Our trained staff, qualified first-aiders, and comprehensive International Student Travel Insurance for enrolled students ensure everyone feels happy, comfortable, and secure during their stay. ​​
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