STAR Exeter

Exeter · from €287/week

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2027 prices at STAR Exeter

General English (15 hours per week): from £240/week · 10 lessons/week
General English + Academic Skills (21 hours per week): from £310/week · 14 lessons/week
General English + IELTS Preparation (21 hours per week): from £330/week · 14 lessons/week
Combination Course: General English + One to One (21 hours per week): from £550/week · 14 lessons/week
One to One (10 lessons per week): from £600/week · 10 lessons/week
One to One (20 lessons per week): from £1,200/week · 20 lessons/week

From the school's official 2027 price list; weekly price for 1-4 weeks. Updated: 2026-11-03.

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Courses

Combination Course: General English + One to One (21 hours per week)14 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 12 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 90 minutes · Course materials: Optional and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
21 hours a week: 15 hours of General English in a group (maximum 12 students), Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:00, plus 6 hours of one-to-one lessons, Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30 (no afternoon class on Fridays). The morning classes integrate all skills (speaking and pronunciation, listening, reading and writing, with vocabulary and grammar); in the afternoon you choose the content of your individual lessons, for example Business, Medicine or Travel & Tourism. Levels A2 to C1. Price: £550 per week. Classes have a maximum of 12 students and each lesson lasts 90 minutes. You can start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more; minimum age 16. There is a placement test before you arrive and a short speaking test on your first day, an individual learning plan, regular tutorials with your teacher, weekly and monthly progress tests, and a certificate and course report at the end. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. All course books and materials are provided for use in class; if you want your own copy of the coursebook for self-study, it costs £45 (optional).
from €658/week
General English (15 hours per week)10 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 12 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 90 minutes · Course materials: Optional and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
General English in the mornings, 15 hours a week (10 lessons of 90 minutes), Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:00, from Elementary (A2) to Advanced (C1). The course develops speaking, listening, reading and writing with a communicative approach, using coursebooks and the school's own materials to build grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through interactive activities. Price per week: 1-7 weeks £240, 8-12 weeks £230, 13-23 weeks £220, 24 weeks or more £210. Classes have a maximum of 12 students and each lesson lasts 90 minutes. You can start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more; minimum age 16. There is a placement test before you arrive and a short speaking test on your first day, an individual learning plan, regular tutorials with your teacher, weekly and monthly progress tests, and a certificate and course report at the end. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. All course books and materials are provided for use in class; if you want your own copy of the coursebook for self-study, it costs £45 (optional).
from €287/week
General English + Academic Skills (21 hours per week)14 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 12 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 90 minutes · Course materials: Optional and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
21 hours a week (14 lessons of 90 minutes): 15 hours of General English, Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:00, plus 6 hours in the afternoon, Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30 (no afternoon class on Fridays). The afternoon classes give you more freedom to use what you learn in the morning, with videos and real English materials, presentations, online talks such as TED Talks and extended writing projects, to develop academic and everyday skills. Levels A2 to C1. Price per week: 1-7 weeks £310, 8-12 weeks £300, 13-23 weeks £290, 24 weeks or more £280. Classes have a maximum of 12 students and each lesson lasts 90 minutes. You can start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more; minimum age 16. There is a placement test before you arrive and a short speaking test on your first day, an individual learning plan, regular tutorials with your teacher, weekly and monthly progress tests, and a certificate and course report at the end. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. All course books and materials are provided for use in class; if you want your own copy of the coursebook for self-study, it costs £45 (optional).
from €371/week
General English + IELTS Preparation (21 hours per week)14 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 12 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 90 minutes · Course materials: €53.82 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
21 hours a week (14 lessons of 90 minutes): 15 hours of General English, Monday to Friday from 9:30 to 13:00, plus 6 hours of Academic IELTS preparation, Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30. The morning classes build all your skills and the afternoon classes prepare you for the test: the four skills, the structure of the exam and the techniques to get the score you need, with weekly tests, homework and a tutorial every two weeks. For students at Intermediate level (B1+, about IELTS 4.5) or higher. Price per week: 1-7 weeks £330, 8-12 weeks £320, 13-23 weeks £310, 24 weeks or more £300. Classes have a maximum of 12 students and each lesson lasts 90 minutes. You can start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more; minimum age 16. There is a placement test before you arrive and a short speaking test on your first day, an individual learning plan, regular tutorials with your teacher, weekly and monthly progress tests, and a certificate and course report at the end. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. You need to buy the coursebook (Mindset for IELTS, currently £45, paid at the school) and bring your own laptop or tablet for the online practice materials; practice tests and extra study material are free. Every 4 weeks there is a free full mock IELTS exam on a Friday afternoon, with detailed written feedback, and a tutorial two weeks before your official exam. The school helps you book the official test (in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol or, for UKVI IELTS, Cardiff).
from €395/week
IELTS Preparation, afternoons (6 hours per week)4 lessons/week · 1-12 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday · Maximum class size: 12 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 90 minutes · Course materials: €53.82 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Academic IELTS preparation in the afternoons, 6 hours a week (4 lessons of 90 minutes), Monday to Thursday from 14:00 to 15:30, for 1 to 12 weeks. For students at Intermediate level (B1+, about IELTS 4.5) or higher; before the course you complete a short questionnaire and quiz. The course covers the four skills of the test (reading, writing, listening and speaking), the structure of the exam and the techniques to get the score you need, with weekly tests and homework for self-study and a tutorial every two weeks. The school recommends adding General English in the mornings (see the 21-hour course). Price per week: 1-7 weeks £175, 8-12 weeks £165. You need to buy the coursebook (Mindset for IELTS, currently £45, paid at the school) and bring your own laptop or tablet for the online practice materials; practice tests and extra study material are free. Every 4 weeks there is a free full mock IELTS exam on a Friday afternoon, with detailed written feedback, and a tutorial two weeks before your official exam. The school helps you book the official test (in Exeter, Plymouth, Bristol or, for UKVI IELTS, Cardiff).
One to One (10 lessons per week)10 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 1 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 60 minutes · Course materials: Optional and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Individual lessons of 60 minutes instead of group lessons, 10 lessons a week, at flexible times from Monday to Friday. The content is tailored to your needs and interests, for example Business, Medicine, Travel & Tourism and more. From Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1); minimum age 16. Start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. Price: £60 per lesson (£600 per week).
from €718/week
One to One (20 lessons per week)20 lessons/week · 1-48 weeks · Minimum age: 16Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 1 · School admin. fee: €89.69 · Average number of students: · Lesson duration: 60 minutes · Course materials: Optional and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
Individual lessons of 60 minutes instead of group lessons, 20 lessons a week, at flexible times from Monday to Friday. The content is tailored to your needs and interests, for example Business, Medicine, Travel & Tourism and more. From Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1); minimum age 16. Start any Monday (except public holidays), for 1 week or more. The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays. Price: £60 per lesson (£1200 per week).
from €1,435/week

Accommodation

Homestay, single room, breakfast onlyHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family
Single room in a local homestay with breakfast (self-service: toast, jam, cereals, juice, tea and coffee). The room has a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror, and most have a desk and a TV; the bathroom is shared. Hosts are carefully selected and visited by STAR Exeter staff, following British Council criteria; they may be a single person or a couple, with or without children, and some have pets. Most homes are within 30 minutes' walk of the school and the city centre, and none is more than 6 km away (some are a 15-20 minute bus ride; a weekly bus ticket costs about £20). Bed linen and towels are provided and changed once a week, your clothes are washed regularly and there is Wi-Fi; there are no more than 3 other students in the house. Available all year, minimum 1 week, minimum age 16. Accommodation placement fee £75. Special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, halal...) cost £3 extra per day, paid at the school. Your host can meet you when you arrive in Exeter and take you to school on your first day.
from GBP 189/week
Homestay, single room, half boardHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family
Single room in a local homestay with breakfast (self-service; sometimes a full English breakfast at weekends) and an evening meal cooked by your host and eaten together with the family. The room has a bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and mirror, and most have a desk and a TV; the bathroom is shared. Hosts are carefully selected and visited by STAR Exeter staff, following British Council criteria; they may be a single person or a couple, with or without children, and some have pets. Most homes are within 30 minutes' walk of the school and the city centre, and none is more than 6 km away (some are a 15-20 minute bus ride; a weekly bus ticket costs about £20). Bed linen and towels are provided and changed once a week, your clothes are washed regularly and there is Wi-Fi; there are no more than 3 other students in the house. Available all year, minimum 1 week, minimum age 16. Accommodation placement fee £75. Special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, halal...) cost £3 extra per day, paid at the school. Your host can meet you when you arrive in Exeter and take you to school on your first day.
from GBP 210/week
Homestay, single room with private bathroom, half boardHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Half board · Minimum age: 16 · Accommodation type: Host Family
Single room with a private bathroom in a local homestay, with breakfast (self-service) and an evening meal cooked by your host and eaten together with the family. Rooms with a private bathroom are limited, so availability is confirmed by the school. Hosts are carefully selected and visited by STAR Exeter staff, following British Council criteria; they may be a single person or a couple, with or without children, and some have pets. Most homes are within 30 minutes' walk of the school and the city centre, and none is more than 6 km away (some are a 15-20 minute bus ride; a weekly bus ticket costs about £20). Bed linen and towels are provided and changed once a week, your clothes are washed regularly and there is Wi-Fi; there are no more than 3 other students in the house. Available all year, minimum 1 week, minimum age 16. Accommodation placement fee £75. Special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, halal...) cost £3 extra per day, paid at the school. Your host can meet you when you arrive in Exeter and take you to school on your first day.
from GBP 245/week

About the school

STAR Exeter English Language & Foundation Provider is an independent English language school in the centre of Exeter, the historic county city of Devon in the south west of England, about 2 hours from London by train. It is accredited by the British Council (Accreditation UK) and, according to its 2026/2027 brochure, has been teaching English to students from all over the world for 45 years. It is a small, personal school run by its owner and director, Caz Potten, and her team.

The school is at 89A Queen Street, in the city centre, above Caffè Nero and across the road from the Guildhall shopping centre, close to shops, restaurants and the bus and train stations. Teachers hold qualifications such as the Cambridge CELTA, Trinity Cert. TESOL or Delta, classes have a maximum of 12 students and lessons last 90 minutes. Teaching follows a communicative approach: every student has an individual learning plan, regular tutorials with the class teacher and weekly and monthly progress tests. According to the school, an average student moves from B1 (IELTS 4.0) to B2 (IELTS 5.0) in about 12 weeks.

Courses for adults from 16: General English (15 hours a week, or 21 hours with afternoon classes), IELTS preparation, a combination of group and one-to-one lessons, and one-to-one tuition; the school also runs an International Foundation Programme for entry to UK universities. Students stay with carefully chosen local homestays. There is a student kitchen with free tea and coffee, a quiet room and library, free Wi-Fi, and a busy social programme, often led by the teachers, with trips to Bristol, London, Bath, Stonehenge, the Jurassic Coast, beaches and national parks.

About the school: STAR Exeter

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Minimum student age: 16

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Closest airport: Exeter Airport (EXT)

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Other terms

STAR Exeter terms (summary of the school's Terms and Conditions, reviewed April 2025):

Cancellation before arrival: course fees are non-refundable for courses cancelled 4 weeks or less before arrival, so travel insurance is strongly recommended.

During the course: fees for students who leave early are refunded only in exceptional circumstances, at the Director's discretion.

Visa refusal: if the visa is refused before the start of the course, school fees are refunded on presentation of the refusal documents, less an administration charge of £100 and 1 week's accommodation fees, if applicable.

Accommodation: if you ask to change accommodation within 7 days before arrival or after arrival, there is a charge of one week's accommodation fees.

Changes after enrolment (dates, spelling of names, passport number...): £25 each time the documents are re-issued.

Payments by bank transfer: bank charges are paid by the student (add £15 for UK bank charges).

Please bring your passport or identity card on your first day.

The school is closed over Christmas and New Year (21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027) and on UK public holidays.

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