STAR EXETER

🇬🇧 STAR Exeter – English Language & Foundation Courses 2025/2026

For Students Aged 16+
Location: Exeter, Devon, UK
British Council Accredited | Member of English UK

 

🌟 Overview

STAR Exeter is a long‑established English language and foundation provider with over 45 years of experience. Located in the heart of Exeter city centre, the school offers personalised English tuition, academic preparation, and a welcoming international community.

 

🏫 About STAR Exeter

• British Council accredited
• 45 years of teaching experience
• Highly qualified and experienced teachers
• Personalised support from academic and welfare teams
• Located in central Exeter, surrounded by cafés, shops, theatres & transport links
• Friendly, family‑like atmosphere

 

📍 The City of Exeter

• Capital city of Devon, South West England
• 2 hours 5 minutes from London by high‑speed train
• Safe, historic, vibrant city with 2,000 years of history
• Population: 128,000
• Activities include: shopping, beaches, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, football, rugby, boat trips, museums, nightlife
• A perfect mix of ancient and modern England

 

🎓 Adult English Courses (16+)

General English – 15 Hours

• 15 hours per week
• Focus on communication, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening & speaking

General English + IELTS / Academic Skills – 21 Hours

• 15 hours General English
• 6 hours IELTS or Communication Skills

IELTS / Academic Skills – 6 Hours

• 6 hours per week
• Ideal for exam preparation or academic study skills

Combination Course – 21 Hours

• 15 hours group lessons
• 6 hours one‑to‑one tuition

One‑to‑One Lessons

• Fully personalised
• Tailored to specific goals

 

📘 Course Details

• Minimum age: 16
• Minimum duration: 1 week
• Start dates: Any Monday (except bank holidays)
• Levels: A2 (Elementary) to C1 (Advanced)
• Max class size: 12
• Lesson duration: 90 minutes
• Teachers: Fully qualified & experienced

 

🗓️ Timetable (Monday–Friday)

General English – 15 Hours

• 09:30–13:00

General English + IELTS / Academic Skills – 21 Hours

• 09:30–13:00
• 14:00–15:30 (Mon–Thu)

IELTS / Academic Skills – 6 Hours

• 14:00–15:30 (Mon–Thu)

Combination Course

• 09:30–13:00 (group)
• 14:00–15:30 (1:1, Mon–Thu)

One‑to‑One

• Flexible times available

 

🎉 Excursions & Activities

Excursions (Average £30)

• Bath
• Bristol
• Paignton Zoo
• Plymouth
• London (supplement applies)
• Woodlands Theme Park
• Jurassic Coast
• Dartmoor

Free Activities

• International Food Evening
• Games Night
• Film Night
• Bowling
• Coffee & Conversation
• Kayaking
• Climbing
• Badminton
• Football
• Paddle Boarding
• Devon Cream Tea

 

🎓 Foundation Courses (IFP)

International Foundation Programme in Business, Computing & Engineering

Designed for students who want to progress to a UK university but do not have A‑levels.

Course Options

• 9‑month programme (Sept 2025 start)
• 25 hours per week
• Entry: IELTS 4.5 (no skill below 4.0)
• 6‑month programme (Jan 2026 start)
• 25 hours per week
• Entry: IELTS 5.5 (no skill below 5.0)

Qualification

• Ofqual‑regulated
• Guaranteed progression to partner universities upon successful completion

University Partners

Includes:

• Liverpool John Moores University
• Leeds Beckett University
• University of South Wales
• UWE Bristol
• De Montfort University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Plymouth

 

🏨 Accommodation Options

Homestay (16+) – Available All Year

• Carefully selected families
• Single room
• Breakfast only or half board
• Optional private bathroom
• 20–30 minutes from school
• WiFi included
• Full English cultural experience

En‑Suite Residence (18+) – May to September

• Minimum stay: 2 weeks
• Private bathroom, shared kitchen
• City centre location
• Social spaces
• High‑speed WiFi
• 24‑hour security
• Gym included

Studio Residence (18+) – May to September

• Minimum stay: 2 weeks
• Private kitchen & bathroom
• City centre
• Social spaces
• High‑speed WiFi
• 24‑hour security
• Gym included

 

💰 2025 Price List

General English

15 Hours
1–7 Weeks: £225/week
8–12 Weeks: £215/week
13–23 Weeks: £205/week
24+ Weeks: £195/week

21 Hours
1–7 Weeks: £295/week
8–12 Weeks: £285/week
13–23 Weeks: £275/week
24+ Weeks: £265/week

IELTS

6 Hours
1–7 Weeks: £160/week
8–12 Weeks: £150/week
13–23 Weeks: N/A
24+ Weeks: N/A

21 Hours
1–7 Weeks: £295/week
8–12 Weeks: £285/week
13–23 Weeks: £275/week
24+ Weeks: £265/week

Combination Course

15 hours General English + 6 hours One‑to‑One
£550 per week

One‑to‑One Lessons

£55 per 60‑minute lesson

 

🏠Accommodation Prices

Homestay

Single Room – Breakfast Only: £175/week
Single Room – Half Board: £196/week
Single Room – Half Board + Private Bathroom: £217/week

 

➕Additional Costs

Registration Fee: £75
Accommodation Fee: £75

Airport Transfers (One Way)

Exeter Airport: £30
Bristol Airport: £156
Heathrow Airport: £324
Gatwick Airport: £360
Stansted Airport: £380
Luton Airport: £380