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Babel FishCornwall, England UK

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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Babel Fish, Cornwall
Ranked #2 of 2 English schools in Cornwall
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Babel Fish students get a discount on all food and drinks purchased at the Garden Café.
  • Located at the Heritage Cottages in Trenance Gardens, with a small stream running past the school’s front door.
  • Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
  • Cornwall is one of the top destinations our students liked most
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favourable terms in the case of requesting a cancellation/refund.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: A unique small school situated in a beautifully maintained public park in Newquay, with no desire to be the biggest language school in England and instead focusing on providing a high standard of teaching. Close to the Atlantic, the 'Cornish Attitude' is based on enjoying a healthy and active lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty.

Additional information: Staff are very passionate about adding value to each and every language stay. You will not be just another student, you will be part of the family.
  • The language school Babel Fish was founded in Cornwall, England UK in 2012.
  • Legal name / parent company: Babel Fish Limited
  • Tax registration ID: 11043311

English Courses

General Language
Language Plus Activity

Information for all courses offered by Babel Fish

Comments about courses

Transfers (each way):
Newquay bus/train station – Free
Newquay Airport – GBP 15
Bodmin Parkway train station – GBP 30
Exeter Airport – GBP 150
Bristol Airport – GBP 250

Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
50.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 10 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 25 May 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 28 Dec 2024.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Babel Fish, Cornwall can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Babel Fish

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
30% male / 70% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Babel Fish and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Restaurant

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 4
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 15
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 8
Junior courses - In summer: 40
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
18 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 3
Adult courses Throughout the year: 3
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 16 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Diving1 km
Golf1 km
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking1 km
Music-
Squash-
Swimming-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

With adult students, we often attend a local pub and join in with a general knowledge quiz.

Adults - Paid activities

Group meals, cinema, fish n chip evenings.

Accommodation

Ratings of Babel Fish compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

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Homestay-

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Map  

Trenance Heritage Cottages, Newquay - TR7 2HW Cornwall
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Other language schools in Cornwall offering English courses: 
  1. Skool, St Agnes4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  2. Study & Live in your Teacher's Home

Questions and answers about Babel Fish

  • Yes, in July the majority of students are teenagers but in August and September, they are adult students.
    Alex Trumble, from Babel Fish - May 19, 2023
  • Yes, this is possible. We deduct the costs for the host family from the course price here.
    Alex Trumble, Director from Babel Fish - Jun 21, 2023
  • The age of 9 is too young for our English course, but it is ok for surfing. You can only book surf lessons.
    Alex Trumble, Director from Babel Fish - Jun 21, 2023

FAQ about Babel Fish, Cornwall

  • English courses at Babel Fish start at 456 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Babel Fish
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Babel Fish varies from 10 students (Bildungsurlaub) to 10 students (Bildungsurlaub)
  • 100% of teachers at Babel Fish hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Babel Fish comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Switzerland (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Babel Fish offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 16 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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