KEY FACTS - For Secondary level students aged 13+ - tailored programme - available year-round - accommodation with homestay hosts - tailored classes - tailored project work - tailored excursions and activities.
"I first met Ben 30 years ago when I brought my group to Exeter to work on student newspaper project. We worked together to produce the 'Alpine Echo'. Since then I have led many successful school language projects to Exeter and have met Ben in Vienna and Eisenstadt to discuss our ongoing collaboration. We always choose IPC Exeter when we can. We know that IPC take the best care of us." Hans J, school group Leader, Esisenstadt, Austria
For more than 20 years, IPC Exeter has welcomed school groups from across Europe for carefully designed English language projects in the UK.
"My colleagues and I have brought groups of students to Exeter for more than two decades, often as many as 60 young people at a time. Once we discovered IPC, we never considered other options again as this simply was the best: Apart from the pleasantness, safety, and 'manageability' of the city of Exeter and the beauty of its surroundings, we have found in IPC a partner that provides everything we could hope for: an encouraging and nourishing learning experience with highly professional and approachable staff that tailor their courses precisely to our students' needs, many extracurricular activities on offer, like hikes and cultural visits, and a generally cheerful and respectful atmosphere. Attention is paid here to the individual, and we have always felt very much at home in the school's lovely historic building."
"The availability for group leaders of IPC's luxury riverside cottage with al amenities is an additional bonus. Even though some of us are retired now, we keep coming back, and IPC generously allows us to use this charming house privately, so we can reminisce and re-experience what the area has to offer." Kerstin Traar, School Group Organiser, Vienna, Austria
We work either with agencies or directly with schools and teachers to create programmes that combine high-quality English teaching, homestay accommodation, excursions, activities and full support from our experienced team. Every programme is tailored to the needs of the group and the goals of the organising teacher.
“I've been taking students to IPC for almost 20 years. The school has always met all our needs, providing help and assistance on every occasion, both before leaving and during our stay. Lessons and activities are tailor-made by experienced teachers according to the group requirements. Host families are carefully selected to offer students an unforgettable stay in Britain. IPC staff are constantly improving and enhancing their offer to keep IPC updated to the younger generations' needs and preferences..” Claudia, Treviso, Italy, March 2026
Many of the teachers who bring groups to IPC Exeter return year after year. They choose us because of the trust we build, the quality of our programmes and the personal support we provide at every stage of the process.
A Trusted Partner for European Schools
IPC Exeter specialises in bespoke language projects for secondary school groups. We have worked with schools from Italy, Austria, Germany, France, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Romania and we understand the expectations of teachers, students and parents.
Our programmes are designed for schools that want to offer their students something genuinely valuable: a safe, well-organised and life-affirming experience in the UK that builds confidence in English and creates memories that last for years.
More Than a School Trip
A successful language project is much more than a trip abroad. It is an opportunity for students to use English in real life, grow in confidence and experience British culture first-hand.
Even a short stay can have a powerful impact. Students return home more confident, more motivated and more engaged in learning English. Teachers tell us that these programmes often become one of the most memorable parts of their students’ school experience.
For the school itself, a well-organised project in the UK can also be a valuable part of its academic offer and an important point of distinction for prospective families.
Tailored to the Teacher, Designed for the Group
At IPC Exeter, we do not offer a one-size-fits-all package. We work closely with the organising teacher or head of department to create a programme that fits the age, level, interests and objectives of each group.
Our all-inclusive programmes can include:
private coach transfers from the arrival airport
carefully selected homestay accommodation
English lessons with experienced teachers
excursions and evening activities
local travel passes
full support before and during the stay
Why Teachers Choose IPC Exeter
Teachers choose IPC Exeter because they want a partner they can trust.
They value our experience, our British Council accreditation, our attention to detail and our commitment to personal service. They know that we care about the success of the programme, not just the booking.
Many of our partner schools have worked with us for many years. Once a school discovers the value of a well-run IPC Exeter programme, the relationship often continues for a long time.
A Special Experience in Exeter
Exeter offers school groups a very special kind of UK experience: safe, welcoming, historic and genuinely British. Our team have been working together for many years to develop a personal, authentic and focused environment for young learners.
Here, students can study English, live with British hosts and enjoy a full cultural programme in a city that is both beautiful and manageable for school groups.
Let’s Build a Programme for Your School
If you are an English teacher, organiser or school leader looking for a trusted partner for a school group language project in the UK, we would be delighted to hear from you.
At IPC Exeter, we build long-term partnerships with schools that want to offer their students an exceptional educational experience.
