The Deaf Academy

We are a unique provision in the UK, offering a specialist curriculum, teaching, support and care to Deaf young people, the majority of whom have accompanying additional needs.  This is a fantastic place for young people to learn, develop and be part of a diverse Deaf multilingual community.  Our aim is to develop empowered, confident young people who are equipped to embark into adulthood with  aspiration, skills and resilience.

Our Academy is a warm, friendly and safe place to live and study. We understand that our students are individuals, with unique needs and dreams for the future that deserve to be nurtured and encouraged. We want to ensure that every student who leaves the Academy goes out into the world confident and with the ability to communicate and achieve their goals.

We encourage our young people to explore their passions and develop a strong Deaf identity, while also supporting them to excel educationally. We were one of the first UK Deaf Schools to offer supported internships to our college students, and one of the few which offers a bilingual environment, where our students learn in both British Sign Language and English.

Please do get in touch if you have any questions or are interested in joining us here in Exmouth.

Sylvan Dewing – Principal