Family-run English Language School since 1966 in Exeter
A family run school
Sarah is the third generation of the Tomlinson family to welcome students to the Isca School since her grandparents founded the school in 1966. At this family-run school, we offer new and returning students an English learning experience to remember for life.
A professional, British Council accredited school
For us at Isca, “family-run” also means aiming to achieve the highest standards in everything that we do.
The British Council recognised this in our latest full British Council inspection in 2017 when the inspectors awarded us 14 strengths in areas such as: the teaching we provide, course design, the school premises and facilities, the learning resources available, the homestay accommodation we provide for you, how we care for under 18s and the leisure activities and sports we provide. We underwent our compliance inspection successfully in 2022.
The English Language Gazette has named us a Centre of Excellence every year since 2010 and also as the best family-run English language school in the UK 2017-now. These rankings are based on the British Council Inspection reports. You can read more about this here.
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!
Global Learning Community
Isca School of English
Courses designed to meet the learning needs of Teenagers!
Experienced Dynamic Teachers
Our teachers and our Director of Studies work together to create the best course possible for you!
5 Star Google Rating
Student’s satisfaction on final feedback Summer 2024 = 99%
Family-Run since 1966
A warm, friendly school where students are treated like family!
Maximum Class Size
Ensuring every student received individual support and focused learning
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!
