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Location: The language school is located in the busy town centre of Torbay. Students can enjoy sandy beaches, clubs, and go-kart racing activities to relax and unwind.

The language school LAL was founded in Paignton, England UK in 1980.
Legal name / parent company: LAL Language Centres UK Ltd
Tax registration ID: 1525902

English Courses

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Comments about courses

The high season incurs an additional GBP 15 per week and the class size can increase from 12 - 15 during these dates. This is only applicable for courses 1-7 weeks.
Hunter's Lodge and homestay have a late check in charge of GBP 430 if check in falls after 23:00.
Changes in accommodation hold a change of GBP 35.
Travel and medical insurance costs GBP 5 per week.
There is a course material a course book charge of GBP 30 for every 8 weeks of study. Exam Preparation courses only pay GBP 30 once.

Airport Transfers:

Heathrow Airport:
Shared transfers:
Arriving price is GBP 45 for any time of day.
Departure price is GBP 45 for any time of day.
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 290 per journey.

Gatwick Airport:
Shared transfers:
Arriving price is GBP 80 for any time of day.
Departure price is GBP 65 for any time of day.
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 315 per journey.

Stansted:
Shared transfers with a LAL Representative:
Arriving price is GBP 80 for any time of day.
Departure price is GBP 65 for any time of day.
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 330 per journey.

Luton
Shared transfers with a LAL Representative:
Arriving price is GBP 80 for any time of day.
Departure price is GBP 65 for any time of day.
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 315 per journey.

Bristol:
Shared transfers:
Arriving price is GBP 35 for any time of day.
Departure price is GBP 35 for any time of day.
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 170 per journey.

Exeter:
Private transfers with a either a LAL representative or driver:
Arrival and departure at any time during the day is GBP 75 per journey.

Transfer specifications:

Flight details must be given to the school minimum 21 days in advances or at the time of the booking.
Any flights arriving on the 31st December of 1st January, transfer only possible on request and may incur a higher supplement.
Transport will either be National Express Coach or LAL transport.
Shared transfers not with a LAL representative will be issued with a National Express Ticket. This may not be direct and may involve a change. Flights that are delayed will be issued another ticket.
For Private transfers a charge of GBP 30 will be added to flights delayed over 2 hours.

Lesson duration

45 minutes

School's administrative fee

70.00 £

Course material

Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 £ per course level.

Individual classes

Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 £. 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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.

If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.

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 Wireless LAN zone at school
INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Fun activities 17/37
Fun in Paignton18/37
Cafe outing19/37
Having coffee20/37
Homestay Accommodation21/37
LAL Paignton school building 22/37
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Front desk24/37
Outside area25/37
Outside the school26/37
Group outings27/37
Staff helping students 28/37
Host Family29/37
School Lounge30/37
school dining area31/37
School canteen32/37
Friends for life!33/37
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LAL

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Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at LAL and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities

Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Lounge

Garden
Free WIFI

Facilities for disabled students
- Wheelchair access to classroom
- Wheelchair access to reception
- Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age

Minimum age of students

16 years

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

Express shipment fee (via courier)

70 £

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

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Video about leisure activities at LAL Paignton

Paignton

Student opinions about LAL, Paignton

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

Dorothee

47 years

“Very good and helpful support, varied excursion programs, great teaching, small classes”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

5.0

Hunter's Lodge

2.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: very good teachers and books, very nice and helpful staff.

Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks

29. Aug. 2019

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Conway Road - TQ4 5LH Paignton

Location of LAL in Paignton

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