Learn English in Exeter
English Language Summer Courses
Welcome to the Isca School of English – Spend your Summer learning English and having fun with us
We believe that English learning is all about communication, our English Language Courses provide a serious and supportive learning environment for teenagers to improve their English and we want you to have fun too! You will visit some of the most iconic destinations in the UK, learn about British culture and food with your host families. You will gain confidence using English with your new friends as you take part in the sports and activities this summer.
General English Language Summer Courses start dates: June 15; June 22; June 29; July 06 (3 weeks or more); July 13; July 20; July 27; August 03 (two weeks only). Cambridge B2 First Course start date : July 6th 2025. Cambridge C1 Advanced Course start date : July 6th 2025General English Language Summer Courses start dates: June 15; June 22; June 29; July 06 (3 weeks or more); July 13; July 20; July 27; August 03 (two weeks only). Cambridge B2 First Course start date : July 6th 2025. Cambridge C1 Advanced Course start date : July 6th 2025
Family-run English Language School:
The Isca School of English was opened in 1966 by the Tomlinson family in Exeter. This family-run British Council Accredited English Language School still offers the teenage students who travel from all over the world who join our English language Summer courses the same warm welcome.
What do we provide?
Improve your English at the Isca school of English with professional teachers, all while taking part in our social programme which included sports, activities and excursions. Living in one of our friendly English homes in one of the UK’s most beautiful and historic cities means you will receive care and support ,- and don’t forget that outside the classroom every experience is a chance for you to learn more English and have a fantastic Summer too!
All of our English Language Courses include:
- An Online Placement Test before arrival. You will start learning on your first morning
- Maximum class size: 12
- Full board host family accommodation if required
- Social and Excursion Programme with no hidden fees
- Airport Transfers if required
- An English Language Course Report and Certificate
- 24 hour emergency contact phone number
General English Course for teenagers
Overview:
Teenagers aged 14-17 (with English levels: A2-C1) can join our General English Language Summer Courses. Our experienced TEFL teachers create engaging and effective lessons around topics that interest teens and helps you to improve your English! Our General English course is the ideal place to improve your English, make new friends, and have fun! Read more about our General English Course and get in touch with us today!
Features:
- Weekly progress tests from our expert teachers
- Focus on communication via relevant topics and activities
- Improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Cambridge B2 First Certificate Preparation Course
Intensive Exam Preparation Course (14–17 years old)
Overview:
Specific Intensive Program for teenagers ages 14–17 with a focused guide that allows you to learn how to successfully pass the exam.
Features:
- Practice tests from our expert teachers
- Focus on exam strategies
- Improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
Cambridge C1 Advanced Exam Preparation Course
Designed for 15-17 year-olds, this exam preparation course will provide you with the skills and strategies needed to pass the C1 Advanced Exam. Our teachers will help you to learn exam techniques and revise vocabulary and key structures so that you are ready to take the exam at the end of your course.
Specific Intensive Exam Preparation Course (15–17 years old). C1 level
Overview:
Intensive exam preparation course for teenagers with a C1 level (ages 15–17) designed especially to prepare you to successfully take the official Cambridge exam exam.
Features:
- Practice tests from our expert teachers
- Focus on exam strategies
- Improvement of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
The English Camp programme for your Summer!
English, Sports, Activities and Excursions! All of our activities and excursions are carefully chosen each year to make sure you have a good mixture of education and fun! On your activity programme you will practise your English in real-life situations with our friendly coaches and your new classmates. We want you to enjoy excursions to some of the most iconic parts of the UK as well as take part in our sports and activities, each year we visit places like Bath, Eden Project, Stonehenge and more. You can also join our optional London excursion.
Email Testimonials from Parents
Giacomo is home now, he was so happy in Exeter. He loved so much Exeter, you, your school, the family, your food too!! He told me that he had liked to stay more! And it is incredible because he was so afraid before to leave… Thank you to you and to all the Isca staff! It was a completely positive experience that he wants to repeat it next year!
I would like to thank you for three wonderful weeks our son spent in your school. He says that everything was great: lessons, sports, excursions, students etc etc. he dreams about coming back to Exeter next year. Special thanks for the home family you found for him. He really felt at home with them. Thank you for your great job.
We’d like to say many thanks to you and your family for the perfect organisation! My daughter Isabella was back in Italy yesterday very enthusiastic. A perfect mix of study, sports, leisure, tours and stay with friend, old and new. It was a perfect experience; Isabella will remember it with joy.
We look forward to welcoming you here too!
British Council Accredited English Language School
The Isca School of English is accredited by the British Council, ensuring we meet the highest standards of English language teaching. This accreditation guarantees a top-quality learning experience for all our student. We are also members of English UK and English Uk South West associations of accredited language schools whose members are some of the best schools in the UK. Based on the results of our British Council inspection the EL Gazette began ranking schools in 2008. We have been named us as one of the best schools in the UK since 2008 and the best family-run Summer school since 2017!
Start your English language learning with the Isca School of English, Exeter.
Just some of the things that make the Isca School an unforgettable place to learn English, have fun and make new international friends.
- our friendly professional teachers
- small class groups
- lovely surroundings
- care for each student
Since 1966 three generations of the Tomlinson family have upheld quality educational standards in this family-run language school and provided care to all of our students.
