Tavistock Young learner summer courses set in an area of outstanding natural beauty
Finalist for the Independent School Parent Magazine’s Independent School of the Year Award in 2019, and nestled in a breathtaking location, Mount Kelly offers the quintessential British boarding school experience amidst impressive historic architecture.
Our Tavistock centre is hosted on the edge of Dartmoor National Park, and next to the historic town of Tavistock, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Courses
Location
Excursions
Sample Excursions
*Optional excursions come at an additional cost and are subject to change

Facilities
Facilities
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25m /50m Olympic swimming pool
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9 playing pitches for sports
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Multi-Court Sports Hall
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4 tennis courts and 2 squash courts
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7 outdoor cricket nets
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Outdoor adventure play area
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On-site Adventure Centre
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Theatre and performing arts centre
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Modern, fully equipped fitness suite
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Forest school site with functional
fire pit and river access
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Accommodation & Transfers
House options
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Courtenay House: Single, Double, Triple & Quad
Shared bathroom facilities
School House: Single, Double, Triple & Quad
Shared bathroom facilities
Both options include
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Individual study desk
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Wardrobe and storage
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Comfortable student lounges
with TV
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Welfare staff in each house
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Laundry facilities
Food and Drink
Meals at Tavistock
All meals, regular drinks are included in the course price. Hot and cold meals are served from a buffet in a large hall. We serve a variety of world cuisines and our menus are tailored for our students. We are happy to cater for all dietary requirements. Snacks available on arrival days.
Facilities in Tavistock
Excursions from the Tavistock Centre
The Eden Project
Plymouth Aquarium
Torquay
British Council report 2024
IH young learner centres have secured accreditation following the 2024 summer inspection, showing significant strengths in key areas.
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