Welcome to Torquay International School
Since 1972 we have been offering courses in General English and English for Business & Professional Purposes to people aged 16 to 80 from more than 65 countries.

The school is located just a few minutes on foot from Torquay town centre and is surrounded by large gardens and a volley ball court. Our own hotel residence, Club TIS is opposite the school.

We believe passionately in the quality of our school, the courses and the accommodation that we offer to all our clients.

Our facilities, resources and services include:

• A wide range of English Language Courses
• A varied and active Social Programme
• 20 classrooms
• Library and internet centre with free computer/internet access
• Student lounge with Plasma screen TV and DVD/video facilities
• Audio and video equipment
• Wireless Internet throughout the school - free
• An extensive range of textbooks and text materials
• Bookshop
• Club TIS Hotel Residence opposite the school
• Club TIS Café for lunch
• Reception office with welfare, travel and accommodation services
• Gardens & Barbecue
• Volley ball court

Perhaps the most important aspect of the school is its professional and welcoming staff, many of whom have worked at TIS for between 10, 20 and 30 years.

Everyone is welcome at Torquay International School – our aim is to ensure that everyone who joins a TIS course gets the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their stay with us.

We are proud to say that many of our students and business clients have returned to the school time after time and have recommended us to their family, friends and colleagues. We are now welcoming students from the third generation of some families.

Accredited by the British Council / Member of IALC, The English Network, English UK and Business English UK- Founded 1972 - General English and English for Business & Professional Purposes on the English Riviera.

Example Testimonials

'Thank you very much for all you have done for me! I felt comfortable and happy in this school. This school is very well organised and when I had some problems everybody was interested in helping me! All the teachers I had were very patient and open-minded, which made it possible for me to learn in a harmonious atmosphere. The excursions and the special events were wonderful & SUPER-ORGANISED!! While we were enjoying them we improved not only our English in a relaxed way, also we were able to get to know each other from all over the world, which was a great experience!'
Thanks!! All the best!
Carmen

'Greetings from Buenos Aires. First and foremost, we want to thank you very much for everything TIS staff did for our group of ladies. They were thrilled about everything and the leader is already planning to come back next year. Congratulations for such magnificent work, as always!'
Fernanda López - June 2009
Together , Argentina