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LAL Torbay

LAL Torbay is located in the beautiful seaside resort of Paignton, one of the three towns which make up Torbay. It is located in a quiet, pleasant residential area, only a short walk from the town centre and the beach.

Age 10-17 Free WiFi Lounge area

Wheelchair access Garden School café

Our

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YOUNG LEARNER PACKAGES

Course Ages Course dates Course duration

Vacation English 10-1129 Mar - 26 Apr14 Jun - 30 Aug27 Sep - 18 Oct

1-4 weeks

Vacation English 12-1729 Mar - 26 Apr14 Jun - 30 Aug27 Sep - 18 Oct

1-4 weeks

Vacation English Plus 13-17 21 Jun - 16 Aug 1-4 weeks

Abitur 30 16+29 Mar - 26 Apr14 Jun - 30 Aug27 Sep - 18 Oct

1-4 weeks

• Students who want to stay more than 4 weeks are advised to do a two centre course as the leisure programme will repeat every 4 weeks

• For information on students who do not fall within this age range, please ask to see the Young Learner Age Range Policy.

TRANSFERSArrivals and departures on Sundays only.

See our Price List or your Group Quote for exact arrival and departure times.

Price includes accompanied transfer to and from London Heathrow* with the arrival and departure times listed in the Price List or group quote. Transfers outside of these times and dates are subject to an additional cost.

Transfers may involve a waiting time of up to two hours after students have cleared immigration.

*Gatwick, Luton, St Pancras, London City and Stansted arrivals and departures incur a supplement charge and are usually transferred via Heathrow which may incur additional waiting time. Transfers from other airports are available upon request and additional costs will be charged.

CLASSES & CLASSROOMS• Maximum 15 students

• Large classrooms, many with audio visual equipment

• Students tested on arrival, both written and oral

• Students will have weekly progress tests

• International mix of students

• 15 hours per week (during the high season, we operate a weekly zig-zag programme)

COURSE & METHODOLOGY• LAL’s own bespoke course book, “Round the World”

given to every student (included in price)

• Curriculum and class levels based on the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

• Course designed by LAL academic staff with a focus on communication and current topics

• Certificate of attendance and teacher’s report given to every student

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Lesson content

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

08.45Course book unit: understand and use verbs

Course book unit: writing focus understand and use different tenses

Course book unit: Focus on listening skills; listen for missing information

Course book unit: Speaking skills, discussion and debate

Course book unit: understand and use the first conditional

Full day excursion to

Bath

10.15Break Break Break Break Break

10.45Group project work to improve communication

Group presentations to improve confidence

Group project work to improve communication

Group presentations to improve confidence

Review of the week

12.15Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

13.15 - 17.30

Sports and games

Visit Dartmoor National Park

Splashdown water park

Visit the city of Exeter Ten Pin Bowling

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Vacation English Plus course only

SAMPLE TIMETABLE: Week 2

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AccommodationLAL Torbay

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HOMESTAY• Shared rooms, two or more beds per room

• Shared bathroom

• Maximum of four Young Learners per homestay

• Some rooms have bunk-style beds

STAFF & ROOM ALLOCATION• Homestays allocated in advance

• Advance room sharing requests cannot be guaranteed

MEALS• Breakfast, a packed lunch and an evening meal

are provided by the homestay

WELFARE INFORMATION• Curfew times are:

12-13 year olds: 21.3014-15 year olds: 22.0016-17 year olds: 22.30

• Students under 12 years are not allowed out without adult supervision

• Towels are provided in all accommodation types but beach towels are not provided

• All bedding provided

• LAL Welfare & Consent Form required in advance (forms.lalschools.com)

• N.B. LAL Torbay is not responsible for the loss or theft of students’ property. Students are advised to NOT bring laptops, tablets or other expensive items. Valuable items can always be left at the school.

LeisureLAL Torbay

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INCLUDED FULL DAY INCLUDED FULL DAY

EDEN PROJECTVisit the unique eco-experience that is the Eden Project. Over 1,000,000 plants from all over the world are on display both outside and inside the vast biomes.Small groups only. The total duration of this trip is 8 hours. 4.5 hours of this is travel time with two stop breaks.

INCLUDED FULL DAYINCLUDED FULL DAY

PLYMOUTH & NATIONAL MARINE AQUARIUMVisit the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth, the UK’s largest aquarium. Then discover the history of famous sea expeditions around the world that have set off from Sutton Harbour throughout the centuries.The total duration of this trip is 8.5 hours. 1 hour 30 minutes is travel time.

BATH See the interesting sights and the stunning architecture of this unique city. Explore the city’s beautiful streets with its fabulous selection of independent stylish boutiques and big name high street stores.The total duration of this trip is 9.5 hours. 5 hours of this is travel time.

TINTAGEL & BUDETake a trip to Tintagel in Cornwall to visit the legendary home of King Arthur. Explore the ruins of the castle and this unique Cornish town. After this we will head to Bude for some time to enjoy the beautiful coast. The total duration of this trip is 8.5 hours.

EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIESIncluded:

• One full-day per week

• Five half-days per week

• Three evening activities (Vacation English Plus only)

• Supervised and led by LAL activity staff

• Excursions and activities are compulsory

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

EXETERVisit the beautiful city of Exeter, dating back to Roman times that has many great landmarks, including Rougemont Castle and the magnificent St Peter’s Cathedral.The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 1 hour and 20 minutes of this is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

DARTMOUTHAn excursion to Devon’s maritime town of Dartmouth set at the mouth of the River Dart in the heart of the beautiful South Hams.The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 1 hour of this is travel time.

LIVING COASTSVisit living coast; walk with the penguins, experience seals and various other forms of sea-life, birds and plants. Admission to Living Coasts is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours, 35 minutes of this is travel time.

KENTS CAVERNVisit the famous prehistoric caves at Kents Cavern, where humans lived over half a million years ago and natural stalactites and stalagmites can be seen.Admission to Kents Cavern is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours, 35 minutes of this is travel time.

SPLASHDOWN QUAYWESTVisit South Devon’s famous water park packed with slides and pools. With thrilling drop slides, exciting tyre rides with spectacular views of the English Riviera, right next to Goodrington beach, it’s a great day out for everyone.Admission to Splashdown is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 30 minutes of this is travel time.

MINI OLYMPICSYou will take on a series of tasks, challenges and problem solving activities to complete within small teams. Each team will be going head to head and scores will be recorded as the session goes on to see who tops the mini Olympic leader board.The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 10 minutes of this is travel time.

PAIGNTON ZOOVisit Paignton Zoo, home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics.Admission to Paignton Zoo is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours, 30 minutes of this is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

WOODLANDS ADVENTURE PARKVisit one of the UK’s biggest indoor adventure centres! They have their own zoo, a ‘Big Fun Farm’, falconry centre and a wildlife sanctuary.Admission is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 1 hour of this is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAY

INCLUDED HALF DAY INCLUDED HALF DAY

CINEMAA trip to the Vue Cinema on Paignton seafront to see a recent blockbuster. Enjoy some popcorn or sweets while you watch the film.1 film is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 15 minutes of this is travel time.

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

BOWLINGShow off your skills and get competitive with your friends at Torquay’s AMF Bowling, followed by free time to explore Torquay after the game.The total duration of this trip is 5 hours, of which 45 mins is travel time.The excursion includes free time in Torquay after the game.

PIRATE GOLFChallenge your friends to see who can achieve the best score on this pirate themed crazy golf course.Admission is included. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 15 minutes of this is travel time.

BATTLEFIELD LIVEExperience the exciting infrared combat game set on a purpose-built three acre site. Includes games and equipment. Bring long trousers and good footwear.

The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 35 minutes of this is travel time

DARTMOORVisit Dartmoor National Park set in a thousand square miles of natural beauty. There is also a visit to the village of Widecombe-in-the-Moor.The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 1 hour of this is travel time.

BRIXHAM BY BOAT Brixham, a historical port world famous for fishing. See the Golden Hind – the ship of Sir Francis Drake, and Berry Head with its Napoleonic forts.. The total duration of this trip is 4.5 hours. 1 hour of this will be time on the boat

INCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAYINCLUDED HALF DAY

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