Accent International Language Consultancy
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Accent International is a specialist consultancy and English language training organization for companies, executives, managers and professionals. The school is located in a beautiful manor house, within a large surrounding park in the English countryside, and offers clients variety of programs of executive English, specialist English, English for leisure and corporate training.
Budleigh Salterton is situated towards the western start of the majestic World Heritage Jurassic Coast, in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The picturesque town has a 3 kilometer pebble beach and safe, clean bathing water.
Budleigh Salterton and its beach—on the Jurassic Coast—remains one of Devon’s most unspoilt and charming towns, hosting many interesting shops and attractions for visitors who want to spend a delightful holiday in the town—or who wish to enjoy a day in the friendly and relaxed atmosphere which so typifies this tranquil and historic retreat from the stress of everyday living.
From the gently flowing brook in the high street, museum and friendly cafes, shops and pubs, Budleigh Salterton has so much for visitors to the town. In the surrounding area, visitors will find countryside, coastline, gardens, golf courses, adventure parks, sea trips and guided walks.
ACCENT INTERNATIONAL AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1988
- Location: East Budleigh, Devon, United Kingdom
- Position: Countryside
- Minimum age in adult school: 21
- Maximum number of students in school: 25
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 20
Accent International Language Consultancy: Bicton College, East Budleigh, Devon, EX9 7BY, United Kingdom
“I became familiar with Accent International when it joined IALC, and had the pleasure of visiting the Bicton College campus and the surrounding area a few years ago. To begin with, the area of Devon and the South West is my absolute favorite part of England, for its more-than-average sunshine, great natural beauty, which includes miles of fantastic coastline and beaches, and the plethora of unique and historic cities, towns, cathedrals, castles, and noble homes. Bicton College is one of the latter, and on the second floor of its manor house is the Accent International school. There are a few specialist, high quality residential English language training centers located in these types of facilities in England and Europe, but Accent is different for the fact that only the courses take place there. The accommodation is furnished by local families in the area, and yes, they are suitable for professionals and older students! Accent recruits families for its students who live in nice homes, and who are professionals themselves, giving its clients the ability to attend a top-notch English language training course on the campus, but also experience English home life with their peers. They will also have the ability to practice speaking English with native speakers, in a way that is not completely possible with residential programs. However, for students who prefer to be completely independent, for the fact that Bicton College is located in an area that draws many tourists, there are many other fine and characteristically English accommodation options nearby.”
Accent International Language Consultancy
Why study English at Accent International?
There are a few English language schools in the UK and Europe dedicated to professional and mature students. Accent International distinguishes itself from these others in the following ways:
- Accent International works in the areas of specialist English language training, in-company programs, total-immersion courses, management training, course design, one-to-one, small group and combination training formats, specialist seminars, simulations, needs analysis and consultancy.
- Accent International was founded by a trainer – and excellence in training is at the heart of the organisation. Its team of trainers is strongly supported by an office staff which provides the infrastructure and the platform to enable the trainers to produce high-quality programmes for each and every course participant.
- Accent International uses qualified and experienced trainers who usually have qualifications and experience in specialist areas such as business, finance, science or IT – in addition to language teaching qualifications.
- Accent International focuses on training, because it is used to working with businessmen, companies and professionals. All of its services are based upon training concepts, not teaching. The atmosphere on an Accent International course is totally different to that of a school – the approach, relationships and environment are suitable for serious, mature adults with a professional need for English.
- Accent International courses take place at Bicton College, a beautiful manor house formerly belonging to an English Lord.
- Accent International is accredited and quality assured by the British Council, and by IALC, a difficult membership to obtain, and Business English UK, an accreditation reserved for schools that are specialized in Business English training.
- Accent International was named the number 1 school in the UK for the teaching and learning of professional English in 2017 by the El Gazette.
- Accent International hosts a variety of social and cultural activities that are included in the course price.
- Also for the fact that no other English language schools are located in the surrounding area, Accent International is able to offer excellent homestay accommodation that is suitable for executives.
- Accent International has a good nationality mix, with students from over 20 different countries every year.
The facilities
THE FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Historic manor house with its own park of 210 hectares
- Executive Training Center with 9 classrooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fully-resourced study center with student computers
- Lounge/Coffee room
- Common area
MORE ABOUT THE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
The founder and current Senior Partner, Mark Waistell
Mark founded Accent in 1988 after working in the UK and abroad as a Teacher, Course Designer, Director of Studies and Principal. He is a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics, and holds the Postgraduate Certificate of Education and the Royal Society of Arts Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign language to Adults. Mark is a published author of English language course books and writes and speaks widely on English language teaching.
Executive Training Center
The executive training center is located on the top floor of the historic manor house and provides nine training rooms, a reception and a coffee room. There is an excellent selection of specialist language learning material, video cameras, overhead projectors, computers, e-mail, internet, telephone training technology, audio equipment—everything clients would expect from a top training establishment. Most of the training rooms look out over the lake and gardens to the sea, which is five minutes from the college.
Lunch
The course price includes lunch with the trainers every day.
Transfer
Transfers between Exeter station or airport and the accommodation on arrival and departure, as well as daily transport to and from Accent school by Accent cars, are included in the course price.
Student Welfare
Accent International’s welfare team will assist clients with any problems that might arise during their stay.
The courses
EXECUTIVE ENGLISH COURSES
- English levels: All
- Course duration: 1+ weeks
- Start dates: Any Monday
- All course prices include accommodation, meals, course materials and a full social program.
Individual Intensive English Course
- Number of hours per week: 20, 30, 40 or 50 (one-to-one lessons)
Small Group English Course
- Number of hours per week: 40
- Timetable: 09.00 – 17.00 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: maximum 4
Combination English Course
Accent offers 3 types of combination courses that are part one-to-one and part small group training in a group of maximum 4 participants.
- Number of hours per week:
Option 1: 20 hours (one-to-one) and 20 hours (small group)
Option 2: 10 hours (one-to-one), 20 hours (small group) and 5 hours (supervised self-study)
Option 3: 5 hours (one-to-one) and 35 hours (small group)
Pre- and Post- Package English Courses
Accent International offers optional packages of online courses before or after courses for six or four 50-minute sessions per week.
Accent Virtual English Course
Accent International offers 2 options of online individual programs: standard and fully-flexible. The standard program training calendar is agreed upon in 10 session blocks of 50 minute each and cannot be changed, while the fully flexible allows time changes. Clients may also purchase additional email support.
Cert IBET Teacher Training
This is a 50-hour course of professional development, designed for English Language teachers who wish to become qualified in the specific field of Business English Teaching. Successful trainees will receive a Trinity College London/English UK Certificate in International Business English Teaching. Course options available include a 2-week group course, 8-day intensive group course and a one-to-one program.
- Entry requirement: minimum 1 year ELT experience, ideally some in Business English
- English requirement: C2
- Start dates: see dates and fees
SPECIALIST ENGLISH COURSES
Specialist English courses are specifically designed 1- or 2-week small group courses for executives and professionals with focused, industry-specific or technical English language needs.
- Minimum age: 23
- Minimum English level: B1
- Course duration: 1 or 2 weeks
- Number of hours per week: 40
- Timetable: 9:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
- Number of students in class: maximum 6
- Start dates: see dates and fees
One-week specialist English Courses
- English for International Working
- English for Finance
- English for Human Resources
- English for Sales and Marketing
- English for Production and Operations
Two-week specialist English Courses
- English for Aviation
- English for Law
- English for Medicine
- English for Oil and Gas
- English for Pharmaceuticals
CORPORATE PROGRAMS
Closed Corporate Group
Accent International offers tailor-made, closed group programs with specific content and special prices for self-formed groups from the same company. Packages for 4, 6, 8, or 10 participants are available. The course includes 4 hours of lessons per week, full-board accommodation in an executive homestay, lunch with trainers and a full social program.
Accent Corporate
Accent International offers in-company corporate programs delivering seminars, simulations or year-round training programs carried out in any company, all over the world. Specialist English language and international communication skills are designed specifically for the client and carried out to their timetable and in their own training center. As these programs are designed according to the client’s instructions, the complexity, degree of specialization, number of participants and length of course can differ greatly.
Accent Consultancy
Accent International offers consultancy for corporate clients, educational institutions and public bodies in the areas of language training, communication training, intercultural awareness and international working.
EXECUTIVE ENGLISH AND LEISURE PROGRAMS
Accent International offers a variety of English and Leisure programs for those who would like to improve their language skills while enjoying activities in a wonderful environment. The programs include 5 afternoons per week of selected activity, all necessary equipment and daily transport.
- Minimum English level: A2
- Course duration: 1+ weeks
- Number of hours per week: 20 of Business / Specialist English lessons
- Number of students in class: maximum 4
- Start dates: see dates and fees
Programs offered:
- English and Cycling
- English and Horse Riding
- English and Sailing
- English and Tennis
- English and Walking
- English and Houses and Gardens
- Activity Multipack: 1 afternoon each of Cycling, Tennis, Sailing, Walking and Horse-riding
- Countryside Multipack: 1 afternoon each of: Coastal Walking, Historic Houses, Bird-watching, Gardens, National Park Walking
- One-to-One program
- Companion Program: Activities-only pack for an accompanying partner
English and Golf Course
The English and Golf program offers the opportunity to combine English language training with golf for all levels. Accent International is less than 10 minutes away from Woodbury Park, a PGA Championship Golf and Country Club. There are two magnificent golf courses, a sports and leisure complex, fishing lakes, a hotel, luxury lodges, restaurants and bars and the unique museum of F1: “Nigel Mansell’s World of Racing.” English and Golf is available as an individual, open small group or as a corporate group program.
- Number of hours per week: 20 hours (English language training) and 10 hours (Golf training)
- Timetable: 9:00 – 13:00 (English language training) and 15:00 – 17:00 (Golf training) Monday to Friday
- Start dates: see dates and fees
EXECUTIVE HOMESTAY
One of the best ways to learn more about the people of Britain is to choose homestay accommodation. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestays are in fact the accommodation of choice for the majority of students. The school and Marshall Language Services recommend this form of accommodation the most for language learning. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so students will have plenty of opportunities to practice their English with native speakers. By booking homestay accommodation, students will also not have to worry about shopping for food and preparing meals every day. Mealtimes are often the occasions in which families converse most with the students.
Additional executive homestay provisions and information
- Homestay accommodation includes a single bedroom with a private bathroom.
- Meal plan: breakfast and dinner every day, lunch on Sundays
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Bed linens and towels are included.
- Most homestay are located within 15 minutes of the school (Daily transport included in course price.)
- Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost.
SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION
Accent works closely with several agencies to provide cottages, houses or apartments for clients.
HOTELS
Accent International works with several hotels and can arrange accommodation in small or large establishments, with sports or business facilities, next to the sea, in a town or in the countryside.
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downl
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Dates and Fees
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