Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
ABLS
The Association of British Language Schools was founded in 1993 by a group of English language providers interested in developing a quality marque which could offer choice and recognise diversity in English language provision. The Association has maintained the specific aim of promoting quality, professionalism and expertise in the field of English language tuition. All member schools must be accredited by a Home Office recognised accreditation body. ABLS is attractive to small, private, family run type schools. Members are encouraged to get involved in major policy making decisions, exchange information, share ideas and be supportive of each other. This friendly representative organisation is growing !
Home Teaching programs are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Live in your teacher’s home and receive personalized lessons adapted especially to your everyday needs. It guarantees you complete immersion into the language.
Learn throughout the the day and receive formal one-on-one lessons. Your course is designed especially for your needs, not for a large group. Please note we insist that all our teachers must have a University Degree or a State Teaching Certificate. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
| Population Diversity |
| No diversity | |  |
| Little diversity | |  |
| Sufficient mix of nationalities | |  |
| Diverse mix of nationalities | |  |
| Very diverse mix of nationalities | |  |
Devon is in England's West Country and has two separate coastlines which are studded with resort towns, harbors and beaches, as well as a rich countryside
Home tutoring courses are an exciting and effective way to learn a language. Live in your teacher’s home and receive personalized lessons adapted especially to your everyday needs. It guarantees you total immersion into the language. offer Closer Supervision (Cocooning) for students under 18 years old. This option guarantees that the teacher or an adult member of the family is around at all times, but does not guarantee specific activities. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
| Distance from school to living accommodations |
Housing location is too far away (commute is more than 1 hour) | |  |
Housing location is far away (commute is 45 min to 1 hour) | |  |
Proximity of housing is within a reasonable distance (commute is 30 to 45 minute | |  |
Proximity of housing is close (commute is less than 30 minutes) | |  |
Proximity of housing is very close (commute is less than 15 minutes) | |  |
This program is designed for business executives and professionals who need to improve their professional language skills and who require specialized vocabulary with technical terms, in areas such as medicine, engineering, law, computing, architecture, tourism etc. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
| Services and facilities |
| Insufficient selection of services and equipment | |  |
| Limited selection of services and equipment | |  |
| Satisfactory selection of services and equipment | |  |
| Large selection of services and equipment | |  |
| Very large selection of services and equipment | |  |
| Environment |
| Unsatisfactory environment | |  |
| Satisfactory environment | |  |
| Good environment | |  |
| Very good environment | |  |
| Exceptional environment | |  |
| Diversity of activities |
| Very unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Unsatisfactory proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Decent proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Close proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
| Very close proximity to a variety of activities | |  |
WYSE
The World Youth and Student Educational Travel Confederation is a non-profit association that comprises more than 550 members who represent the travel community for young people, students, and educational endeavors. WYSE’s mission is to promote international understanding by encouraging travel and educational opportunities for young people.
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.
Your teacher will design a course that will prepare you for an exam, such as Cambridge First Certificate, Proficiency, Advanced, PET, IELTS,TOEIC,TOEF. The course may also be specifically designed with the teaching and utilisation of specialized vocabulary and technical terms, in areas such as medicine, engineering, law, computing, architecture, tourism etc.
Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.
| Housing accomodations |
| 1 housing accommodation option available | |  |
| 2 housing accommodation options available | |  |
| 3 housing accommodation options available | |  |
| 4 housing accommodation options available | |  |
| 5 housing accommodation options available | |  |
Your teacher will design a course to prepare you for an exam (Cambridge First Certificate/Proficiency, TOEIC, TOEFL etc.), or to help you learn specialized vocabulary and technical terms, in areas such as medicine, engineering, law, computing, architecture, tourism, etc.
Please note that this program does not include the taking and organization of the exams. Expect to receive individual attention and experience total immersion into both language and culture.