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Sidmouth International School
Contact Diahann Byrne
Address May Cottage, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8EN
Region South West England & Channel Islands
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Telephone +44 1395 516754
Fax +44 1395 579270
Website www.sidmouth-int.co.uk
Email efl@sidmouth-int.co.uk
Facebook facebook.com/SidmouthinternationalSchool
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Description of centre

Established in 1976, Sidmouth International School is the only British Council accredited language school in Sidmouth, located on the scenic Jurassic coast of Devon, a World Heritage Site just 3 hours from London.

Sidmouth is a safe and friendly seaside town with beautiful surroundings and good leisure facilities, providing an ideal environment for the serious student or those wishing to combine study with vacation. The school is open all year with separate departments for Adults (18+), Teenagers & Young Adults (14-18yrs) and Juniors (8-13yrs, Easter and summer only). In the summer we maintain a good nationality mix and only take individuals and occasionally, small groups. The students have classes which focus on their aims and interests. All courses include a social programme.

We also offer a range of speciality courses, including Culture & Literature, Walks in Devon, and English with Tennis. You can find more information about these unique experiences on our website.

Homestay accommodation provides the student with the opportunity to practice the language and enjoy staying with a British family. All our families are carefully selected and for those hosting young learners, this includes a check by the local government service. The town also has a good selection of hotels and self-catering accommodation.

Every Saturday we have our own escorted FREE school bus service from/to London Heathrow Airport with a meet & greet service available for young students. We also offer a school car meeting service.

Sidmouth offers a perfect location for groups and we can design special tuition and activity programmes for all ages with all-inclusive prices.

Sidmouth International School is a Centre of Excellence (EL Gazette 2019)

Sidmouth International School continues to uphold high standards in 2025 and remains fully accredited by the British Council. The most recent inspection in June 2022 confirmed full compliance across all required standards.

Featured in the EL Gazette rankings for 2024–25, the school is proudly placed within the top 20% of British Council-accredited language centres in the UK.
  • Course information

  • Adult Intensive courses
    Course type A. General & Intensive English
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • IELTS course
    Course type B. Foundation/Access Courses
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 16-18, 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? No

  • General English + Business One-to-One
    Course type D. English for Business/Executives
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £600-749
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Adult General course
    Course type E. Vacation courses for adults
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 11-15
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Junior course (8-11 years)
    Course type F. Vacation courses for young learners
    Months Open April, June, July, August, October, November
    Course Length 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
    Age group Under 12
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    Course hours 11-15
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 12
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • One-to-one tuition/Personal Intensive
    Course type I. One-to-one
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group Any
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    Course hours Flexible
    Tuition fees £1000 and over
    Class size 1
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Course for Overseas Teachers of English
    Course type J. Teacher training & development
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 6
    Beginners accepted? No

  • Examinations courses
    Course type L. Examination preparation courses
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 12-16, 16-18, 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours Flexible
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? No

  • Tweens course (12-13 years)
    Course type F. Vacation courses for young learners
    Months Open April, June, July, August, October, November
    Course Length 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
    Age group 12-16
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    Course hours 11-15
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 12
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Teenage Vacation course (14-17 years)
    Course type F. Vacation courses for young learners
    Months Open April, June, July, August
    Course Length 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
    Age group 12-16, 16-18
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    Course hours 11-15
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 15
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Teenage Intensive course (14-17 years)
    Course type A. General & Intensive English
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 12-16, 16-18
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £600-749
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Young Adult Vacation course (16-18 years)
    Course type E. Vacation courses for adults
    Months Open April, June, July, August
    Course Length 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
    Age group 16-18
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    Course hours 11-15
    Tuition fees £450-599
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? No

  • Young Adult Intensive course (16-18 years)
    Course type A. General & Intensive English
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 16-18
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £600-749
    Class size 9
    Beginners accepted? No

  • Individual Business English tuition
    Course type D. English for Business/Executives
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 26-30
    Tuition fees £1000 and over
    Class size 1
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Adult General Plus One-to-One course
    Course type A. General & Intensive English
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 16-20
    Tuition fees £600-749
    Class size 6
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Adult Intensive Plus One-to-One
    Course type A. General & Intensive English
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours 21-25
    Tuition fees £600-749
    Class size 6
    Beginners accepted? Yes

  • Online Courses
    Course type I. One-to-one
    Months Open All year round, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
    Course Length Flexible, 1-2 weeks, 3-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, more than 12 weeks, 6 months, 1 year
    Age group Any, Under 12, 12-16, 16-18, 18-22, 23+
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    Course hours Flexible
    Tuition fees Under £100
    Class size 1
    Beginners accepted? Yes