The Academic Programme at LAL Taunton

There are over 20 classrooms accommodating the students’ academic needs, with a maximum of 15 students per class, though we aim for 13. Many of the classrooms have audio-visual equipment (TV, Video, DVD, OHP). The classrooms are located in the centre of the campus.

Students are tested at the beginning of the course and placed in classes according to their level and age. We seek to ensure that classes are made up of as many different nationalities as possible and that the age range is similar.

There are 20 lessons of 45 minutes every week. Lessons are in the morning except the first Monday when there is also a lesson in the afternoon. There would be no lessons on Saturdays or Sundays.

The intensive English course is an additional 6.5 hours with the mainly oral-based lessons taking place in the afternoon and evening.

All teachers are qualified and hold a current certificate in teaching EFL, either Cambridge CELTA or Trinity TESOL (or equivalent). They are also checked for criminal records with the CRB or an equivalent authority.

Students can also opt for the Trinity GESE examinations*
(By prior arrangement, subject to minimum numbers)