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Plymouth Homestay courses

SUL homestay courses in Plymouth are a great way to see real England. The friendly, seaside city of Plymouth, the capital of the far west of England, has far fewer international students than many British cities and has excellent shopping and leisure facilities. You will stay with a friendly English homestay family and classes are taught in groups of 1:12 at the university which is is within the city.

Plymouth offers fantastic facilities and is a wonderful base from which to explore the beaches, towns and sights of this incredible part of the country. Our course offers a surfing option for those who want to ride a wave!

 

Why SUL Plymouth Homestay?

Plymouth homestay English summer courses surfing lessons

Plymouth offers a really different homestay English summer course experience:

  • Friendly seaside city with fewer foreign students than most seaside cities
  • English language teaching is designed to help you with English you can really use while you are here, concentrating on your spoken English and listening
  • Our very experienced Local Organiser ensures students are happy with their host families and cared for at all times during their course
  • Fantastic high quality facilities including classrooms and sports venues
  • Exciting programme including the Eden Project and surfing as well as sport and excursions
  • Maximum of 12 students per class
  • Creative group projects boost confidence and brings students and staff together

Plymouth 2012 details

Size of Group 48
Accommodation 14 days/14 nights (Saturday start) in homestay family
Age range / teaching ratio 12 – 17 years; 1:12 teaching ratio as standard
English lessons 3 hours per day (4x 45 minutes) Monday - Friday
Facilities First class  facilities including classrooms with whiteboards, sports hall, 25 metre swimming pool, tennis courts, playing fields & astroturf and theatre space as well as in Plymouth, aquarium, boat trips, bowling and ice skating
Nearest Airports London Heathrow: 363 km
London Gatwick: 360 km
Bristol International: 149 km
Exeter International: 77 km
Dates 7 July - 21 July
21 July - 4 August
4 August - 18 August
Price £1000
Transfers Coach transfers from £50 (Exeter) from £100 (London)
Private transfers from £100

 

 

Improve your English

Plymouth Homestay English summer school students

You want to have fun but you also want to speak lots of English too...

  • Your class will be a maximum of 12 students, much smaller than the average summer school class of 15 or more
  • 30 hours of English tuition (3 hours per day)
  • Our well trained, qualified and experienced English teachers are friendly and enthusiastic
  • Your level and interests will be assessed on arrival. Your lessons will be based on this assessment
  • You will be tested at the end of the course on the work you have covered
  • Your teacher is fully supported by the SUL academic management team
  • You will receive a certificate of achievement and a report on your progress

Example Programme: Plymouth Host Family

  Morning Afternoon Evening
Saturday ARRIVAL: Getting to know your family Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Sunday Orientation Plymouth tour and quiz:
Historic Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican		 Welcome Party
Monday English lessons I’m a Language student, get me out of here! Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Tuesday English lessons Adrenalin Quarry- adventure sports Ice skating night
Wednesday English lessons Seaside: Smugglers in Polperro Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Thursday English lessons Photo treasure hunt / Sports & swimming Cinema trip
Friday English lessons Fashion show / digital photography Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Saturday Full day excursion to Newquay with surfing Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Sunday Quiet time Trip to The Eden Project Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Monday English lessons Laser tag afternoon Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Tuesday English lessons Swimming & Sports tournament (with local students) Family meal, free time, conversation, games
Wednesday English lessons Boat trip and sea fishing expedition Bowling night
Thursday English lessons Swimming Gala/ Pool Party Family meal, free time, conversation, games 
Friday English lessons Prize giving & games afternoon Farewell Party & disco
Saturday DEPARTURE  

 

Plymouth International Homestay Course gallery

Plymouth International host family gallery

On-site Welfare with SUL Language Schools

SUL gives the highest priority to students’ safety and happiness. Our reputation Is based on our ability to respond positively to agent and parent concerns:

  • Junior English students are supervised by an adult at all times
  • All adults working with SUL are vetted, interviewed and have their documentation checked on an annual basis
  • Junior English students are issued with ID cards and an emergency phone number for the SUL 24 hour emergency line
  • Junior English students on group courses are put into welfare groups of 1:8 with caring staff member
  • Junior English students will be asked for feedback on their stay at the half way point and again at the end, allowing us to act on any issues that arise
  • We have on-site first aiders on residential courses and established links with local doctors, dentists and hospitals
  • All of our centres have a Centre or Course Director who is responsible for ensuring that our junior students remain happy & healthy throughout their stay

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