Alpadia Summer Camp Torquay, England UK
13 Castle Road - TQ1 3BB Torquay - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Varied social programme with lots of watersports and boat trips across Brixham Bay.
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
Location: Alpadia Summer Camp Torquay is a junior summer centre located in the popular seaside destination of Torquay, in Devon, southwest England. The school is housed centrally in a large residential home with a garden, an outdoor terrace and social area, views to the sea and more. Within walking distance of the school students have many amenities,
Course selection: These immersive Junior courses are availble to students aged 12-17 years of age during the summer months. Courses are inclusive of tuition, accommodation, meal, activities and excursions.
School facilities: Alpadia Summer Camp Torquay is set on extensive grounds with playing fields, an outdoor swimming pool, an on-site cafe and a gazebo with great views out to the sea.
Accommodation: Accommodation on these programmes is full-board with local homestay families in twin bedrooms with a shared bathroom. All accommodation come with supervision. Internet connections via WIFI are availble to students 24/7.
Social and cultural: All programmes are packed with a variety of activities and excursions, ensuring that all junior students get ample opportunity to practise their English via social engagement. Activities can include beach games, bowling, dodgeball, football, hiking, kayaking, swimming, table tennis and much more. Excursions can include shopping and sightseeing in Torquay, boat trips to Brixham, Splashdown Waterslide Park in Paignton, Prehistoric Kents Caverns and more.
English Courses
General Language
Summer Standard Course (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)from£680 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Standard Course (12 to 17 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
from
£680 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
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| Our price (£) | 680 | 1,360 | 2,040 | 2,720 | 3,400 | 4,080 | 4,760 | 5,440 |
| Price in US$ | 895 | 1,789 | 2,684 | 3,578 | 4,472 | 5,367 | 6,261 | 7,156 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 07 Jun 2026, 14 Jun 2026, 21 Jun 2026, 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Alpadia Summer Camp include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
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Alpadia Torquay School Building2/7
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Student games room6/7
Studying in Torquay.7/7
Alpadia Summer Camp
- Accreditations and Quality seals
FSEP, FSSP, VSP, Association Vaudoise des Ecoles Privées- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Alpadia Summer Camp.
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Lounge
Table tennis
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 8
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 9% |
| France | 8% |
| Italy | 7% |
| Sweden | 7% |
| Spain | 7% |
| England | 7% |
| Israel | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4% |
| Iran | 4% |
| Iraq | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Japan | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 31% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average age of students
- In summer: 12 years
Information for all courses offered by Alpadia Summer Camp
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £60
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Unaccompanied Minor Service: GBP 40.
Airport transfers (one-way):- Birmingham: GBP 430,
- Bristol BRS: GBP 190,
- Central London / St. Pancras: GBP 430,
- Exeter EXT: GBP 90,
- London Gatwick LGW: GBP 370,
- London Heathrow LHR: GBP 300,
- London City: GBP 430,
- London Luton LTN: GBP 380,
- London Stansted STN: GBP 430.
- Birmingham: GBP 430,
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 03 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 04 May 2027, 25 May 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per English language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Activities calendar
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not possible at this school.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not possible at this school.
Questions and answers about Alpadia Summer Camp
Our two sons want to take a course together—one for one week and the other for two weeks. Is it possible for them to stay with the same host family?
“This is not something we can guarantee 100%, as it depends on other students arriving and leaving within that week and of course on twin room availability.”
Yassir, Administration from Alpadia Summer Camp Torquay - Mar 18, 2026
Can I also book this course in the spring?
“Unfortunately, our summer camp in Torquay starts in late June (as of 2026).”
Yassir, Adminstration from Alpadia Summer Camp, Torquay - Feb 12, 2026
Do you offer the junior course at Alpadia Summer Camp, Torquay without accommodation?
“Summer camps are not bookable without accommodation.”
Elisa Romero, B2B Customer Care Specialist from Alpadia Language Schools - Apr 29, 2024
FAQ about Alpadia Summer Camp, Torquay
What is the best price for a course at Alpadia Summer Camp, Torquay?
“English courses at Alpadia Summer Camp start at 680 £ for a Summer Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.”
Which countries are students of Alpadia Summer Camp from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Alpadia Summer Camp comes from USA with a 9% representation, followed by students from France (8%) and England (7%).”
Terms of Alpadia Summer Camp
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Alpadia UK Ltd | Tax registration ID: 09146276
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 20. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 40 £
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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