Language course English in Ilfracombe

Country Cousins Juniors

Our partnerschool in Ifracombe is located in the beautiful area of Devon, South England. Ilfracombe is a stunning small coastal town and the ideal location for young students to learn English and enjoy fun activities. The family-run language school offers different English programs for young students aged 6 to 17 years old. The language school is situated in a green area in the harbor town of Ilfracombe. It’s a beautiful Victorian building with a lot of history. 

The school building offers 14 well equipped classrooms, a student room and a picnic area for students to enjoy barbecues. Many different sport facilities are nearby.

Activities and sports

The school offers different programs for all ages between 6 and 17 years old. Students will have a wide choice between different sport activities such as adventure sports, ball sports, horse riding, tennis, surfing and more! For students who are less into sports, there also is the option to book the English & Activities program with less sport-related activities. 

Apart from sports, the school offers social/cultural activities for all students, such as barbecues, karaoke nights, movie nights, talent shows, quizzes and competitions. In weekends there are day trips available to for example Exmoor National Park, Butlins Aquetic Park, Dunster Castle & Village and many more.

This program is available for students from 11 – 17 years old. The program combines an English language course of 15 hours per week with surf lessons. 

Surfing
Enjoy surfing at some of the best beaches in Britain with qualified and experienced surfing instructors. Surf lessons are organized by an experienced surf school in Croyde. During the surf lessons you will learn and develop techniques for paddling, reading and catching waves, standing up and controlling the board. You will also improve confidence in the water and learn specialist surfing vocabulary.
You will follow 9 hours of surfing per week in 3 sessions

English lessons
The course consists of 15 hours of English lessons per week. Lessons will take place in small, international groups. Students will get the chance to improve their English skills and build more confidence. The course will mainly focus on the 4 most important communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Activities
Apart from the sport activities that are included, this course also included one full day excursion in the weekend and at least three evening activities. Example activities are: talent show, BBQ’s, karaoke, talent show, tournaments, movie nights. Example day excursions are: Exmoor National Park, Butlins Aquetic Park, Dunster Castle & Village and many more.

Accommodation
During the program, students will stay with local host families that have been carefully selected by the school. Students may share a room with other students or children from the host family. Lodging is based on full board, all meals are included.

 

Minimum age is 11 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 15 per class
Number of lessons per week:
24
2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks
Intensive + Surfing (11 - 17) with host family, dormitory , fullboard 2100 3150 4200
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 14/04, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : £ 56 per week [i]
Transfer:   Airport transfer on arrival and departure at London Heathrow Airport : GBP 160 [i]
Airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from Exeter or Bristol Airport : GBP 160 [i]
Airport transfer on arrival and departure at/from London Gatwick Airport : GBP 160 [i]
Airport transfer on arrival at Exeter or Bristol Airport : GBP 90 [i]
Airport transfer on arrival at London Gatwick Airport : GBP 90 [i]
Airport transfer on arrival at London Heathrow Airport : GBP 90 [i]
Transfer on arrival and departure at/from London St. Pancras International train station : GBP 160 [i]
Transfer on arrival at London St. Pancras International train station : GBP 90 [i]

Prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • teaching materials
  • certificate of attendance
  • activity programme

Day of arrival: Saturday
Day of departure: Saturday

Against a surcharge of ca. £ 10 per week it is possible to book 18 hours of English per week and less sport activities (not possible for streetdance and beach volleybal)

Minimum level of English: A2

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