Sidmouth May Cottage
From 1100 CHF
Course start dates
From 1100 CHF
Course start dates
● Family run school
● Secure location
● Nationality mix
● Seaside location
● Small, traditional English town
Levels: A1-Beginner to C2-Proficient
Accommodation: Host family
Airport transfer: from/to London Heathrow Airport (see below)
Arrival and departure: Saturday to Saturday
Special diets: Allergies, vegetarian/vegan meal - extra fee will be charged
Certificates
Monolingual
Sport
Age range: 8 - 13 / 14 - 17 / 16 - 18 Years
This small town in South West England is located by the sea and boasts beautiful beaches. It is human-sized, friendly and represents the quintessence of English life, with its traditional architecture, markets, restaurants and cafes. The climate here is mild, facilitating many fun activities.
In Sidmouth, to feel the mood and lifestyle of a small English town, you will be staying with a host family. In the morning, you will attend English classes and in the afternoon you will participate in many fun activities: barbecue at the beach, boat trips, karaoke nights, shrimp fishing, exploring the cities of Exeter and Dartmoor, disco nights, international olympics, various games, tennis, golf, horse riding and much, much more!
Spring, Summer and Autumn
Here we have language camps for three different age groups: 8 to 13 years, 14 to 17 year olds (all year round) and 16 to 18 year olds. For more information about each course, please visit the Dates & Prices section.
Summer
04.06 / 11.06 / 18.06 / 25.06.2022
A General English is offered in which the participants come from different countries. The main focus of the lessons, which is carried out by trained and experienced teachers, are listening comprehension and speaking. Teaching daily from 9 am to 12.30 pm; 6 different levels; Maximum group size in spring / autumn 9; Maximum group size in summer 12. Included in the price: First day test to ensure correct class level 15 hours (20 lessons) of English tuition per week: 09.00 - 12.30, Monday to Friday, includes 30 min break Mixed nationality classes, maximum 12 students Language levels from beginner to advanced Well-equipped classrooms, open spaces and activity room Busy, fully-supervised leisure programme Host family accommodation Full board Certificate with personal report at the end of the course 12 hours of afternoon activities Half-day excursion on Thursdays and a full-day excursion on Saturdays (except on week of departure) ID card with homestay address and telephone number, and the School’s 24-hour emergency telephone number Transfer from/to London Heathrow airport
Unaccompanied Minor service (mandatory)
Young learners have a transfer to and from homestay and school each day
Registration fee
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. Teachers work with their students to develop
communication skills, increase their confidence and broaden
understanding of both English language and culture.
Lessons every day from 9:00 to 12:30 (includes 30 minutes break) on four
different levels with a maximum group size of 9 (Easter) and 15
(Summer) people.
First day test to ensure correct class level
15 hours (20 lessons) of tuition per week, mornings only (09.00–12.30,
Monday to Friday, includes 30 min break)
Mixed nationality classes, maximum 15 students
Six language levels - from Beginner to Advanced
All tuition materials, end-of-course certificate.
Comprehensive supervised leisure programme
Host family accommodation (includes half-board weekdays, full board
weekends)
SIS welfare service
School information pack
I.D. card with homestay address and telephone number, and the School's
24-hour emergency contact
Transfer from/to London Heathrow airport
Registration fee
This course is designed for students who wish to concentrate on their
individual needs in a small group. The teaching focuses on the
aims and interests of the students 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 on a weekly basis.
Lessons every day (Monday to Friday) from 9:00 to 12:30 (includes 30
minutes break) with a maximum group size of 9 (Easter/October) and 15
(Summer) people and during the afternoon on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday from 13:30 to 15:30 with a maximum group size of 6
(Easter/October) and 9 (Summer) people.
Included in the price:
Total 21 hours tuition per week
15 hours (20 lessons) of group tuition in English language (09.00 -
12.30, includes 30 min break)
6 hours (8 lessons) of English language tuition (13.30–15.30, Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday)
Guided independent learning & advice on study skills
Personal tutor (4 weeks or more)
All tuition materials and books
Full social, sports and cultural programme
Host family accommodation (includes half-board weekdays, full board
weekends)
Transfer from/to London Heathrow airport
Registration fee
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In Sidmouth you will live with a host family in a twin room. The school always tries, if possible, to host two young people of different mother tongues in the same family, because it is fundamental that students practice speaking English as much as possible.
The host families live within walking distance of the school. According to the principles of our partner school, there are many families whose priority is not to earn money, but rather to host young people and exchange with them!
Breakfast and evening meals are included, with a light lunch on weekends. Lunch is not included during week, but easy to buy on site.
This is a sample programme. Activities and excursions can vary significantly depending on the weather, or other factors that are beyond our control.
Activities
There will be many opportunities to participate in different activities:
There’s even evening entertainment:
Excursions
Each week, a full day trip and a half-day excursion are organised.
Airport transfer
We offer free transfers to and from London Heathrow Airport every Saturday throughout the year. The bus will arrive at the airport at 12:00 and leave at 16:30. The average journey time (including stopping) is 3h30.
To qualify for this transfer you will need to:
Regular shuttles connect Heathrow Airport with
Arrivals and departures are always on Saturday. Please note: outside the mentioned time periods the transfer will not be guaranteed.
Please find further information on the Unaccompanied Minor Service by clicking on the following link: here.
=> Airline that we recommend:
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