Riviera English School is a family-owned British Council Accredited school offering English courses for both adult & junior students. Riviera English School is located in the heart of Torquay - the position could not be better with cafes, shops and restaurants all just a few steps away. The impressive building is one of the most iconic in Torquay, with a capacity of over 220 students per week.
Visitors love Torquay - in recent years, it has scooped 1st or 2nd place as the top English Seaside Destination in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. English Plus Sailing Option - We are the only English Language School in the UK to have our own yacht!
Visitors love Torquay - in recent years, it has scooped 1st or 2nd place as the top English Seaside Destination in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. English Plus Sailing Option - We are the only English Language School in the UK to have our own yacht!
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The school was established in 1996 and is an independent, medium-sized, family-owned school. Most of our students come to us through personal recommendation from others who have studied here. Many students come back to attend our courses year after year. There are four full-time office staff and a varying number of teachers, depending on the time of year.
Riviera English School is situated within a UNESCO Global Geopark in Torquay, on the English Riviera, in the county of Devon, South-West England. The school building is located just a few metres from the harbour, near shops, cafes, restaurants, international marina and ferries. The beaches are a short walk.
The nearest international airports are Bristol (Ryanair and EasyJet) and Exeter (Flybe and Ryanair). If you can't find flights to these airports, Heathrow is probably the easiest major airport to arrive at. Luton, Stansted, Cardiff, Birmingham, Bournemouth - but please check with the school before you book so we can look at transfer possibilities.
Day trips are arranged to major tourist destinations such as Bath, Bristol, Cardiff, as well as all the wonderful places to visit in Devon and Cornwall. There is always something interesting on offer at the weekend. There are many sports facilities in and around Torquay - just let us know what you want to do, and we will try to organise it for you.
Small class sizes (maximum 12 - average 10 in summer, 6 outside summer) - lots of opportunity to speak. Afternoons free for private study or sightseeing/activities/sailing (unless taking Intensive or one-to-one courses). Please note that on your first morning, there will be a test and induction at 09.30, and class lessons will begin at 11.30.
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Abril Cerral
Apr 28, 2019
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Laila Al-Faituri
Oct 29, 2017
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Ahmmad Qaqa
Dec 31, 2016
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I went to Riviera English School in summer 2010 when I was 15 years old. I spent the best time of my teenage there. I meet friends from all over the world. I have seen the real beauty of England. Also, most importantly, I have improved my English skills. Miss my old friends, teachers and mentors.
The time I will have kids, I'll send them there for… sure. It's very safe to send your kids abroad to this school. The town is small thus is safe, and the people is friendly. Furthermore, it's a teenage community; all the students are 18 years old or younger.
All the love, Ahmad Qaqa
The time I will have kids, I'll send them there for… sure. It's very safe to send your kids abroad to this school. The town is small thus is safe, and the people is friendly. Furthermore, it's a teenage community; all the students are 18 years old or younger.
All the love, Ahmad Qaqa
Patricia Jocou
Nov 04, 2015
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