Welcome
We are based in the Hall, an
impressive 18th Century building
in the centre of the medieval city
of Salisbury. We offer courses
in General English to Adults and
Young Learners (from beginner
level up to advanced), preparation
for Cambridge ESOL and IELTS
examinations, Business English and
a wide selection of Professional
English courses, including teacher
training.
We are proud of our programmes
and delighted to achieve a strength
in Teaching in our September
a large number of friendly English
homestay accommodation providers,
who mainly live within easy travel
distance of the school.
Now, keep reading to find out what
we do and don’t forget to visit
www.babylonschooloflanguages.com
for prices and booking
2016 British Council Inspection.
The school is also a registered
Cambridge and Trinity examination
centre and we encourage as many
of our students as possible to sit an
examination.
Salisbury is perfectly situated to
explore the tourist attractions
of Southern England, including
London, Bath, Oxford, Windsor
and Portsmouth, and we can offer
a stimulating and varied weekend
programme of excursions and
afternoon and evening activities
to younger students. Babylon has
by Julian Lewis, Principal
Hello. Welcome to the Babylon brochure! We hope what you read here will encourage you to come and study with us in the beautiful city of Salisbury.
I have been involved in English Language teaching for more than thirty years, as teacher, academic director and principal. Many of our wonderful staff also have many years of experience in education. Together, at Babylon School of English, we believe we have created an individual, friendly, rather special school offering a memorable experience to our students.
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Our School
Most of our classrooms are equipped
with modern interactive audiovisual
facilities which sit on a high speed
network; wi-fi is available throughout
the building. The student common
room is a perfect place for students
to relax with help-yourself coffee and
tea available throughout the day.
The Hall is a Cambridge English
Assessments and Trinity College
London test centre and has an
e-learning suite, where students
are encouraged to accelerate their
learning of English by engaging in
self-study. Students also have regular
progress tests and tutorials with their
teachers and advice on effective
self-study strategies.
An established school in the heart of the City
The main Babylon school building is The Hall, which is a large, elegant 18th century townhouse located just a two-minute walk from the busy city centre. Facilities include seven
classrooms, two large student common rooms, a 16-terminal e-learning centre (which doubles as our Business English suite), and a spacious reception hall with, in winter months, an atmospheric log fire.
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Salisbury
Known as the ‘city in the countryside’, the medieval City of Salisbury is surrounded by a landscape so lovely it’s almost too good to be true. If you pause on the edge of the water-meadows to take in the awesome sight of the Cathedral rising from these lush green fields, it’s easy to understand why Salisbury was named by Lonely Planet as one of the world’s Top 10 Cities to visit in 2015.
With its timbered buildings, an
early English Gothic Cathedral
(home to the world famous Magna
Carta Libertatum), a thriving
weekly market, a buzzing art scene,
museums and some of England’s
finest historic houses, there are many
things for you waiting to be explored.
In the evenings there is no shortage
of entertainment, with a choice of
great restaurants, characterful city
pubs, theatre, cinema, arts centre,
and the Chapel nightclub all
centrally located.
Salisbury is ideally located to visit the
many tourist attractions in the South
of England.
The world heritage site of
Stonehenge is just 10 miles North
of the city; the Georgian city of
Bath with its Roman baths (another
world heritage site) is an easy one
hour’s drive away as are the beaches
of Bournemouth and the historic
dockyards of Portsmouth; Oxford,
Windsor and Bristol are just 1½ hours
away by bus and London itself the
same time by train.
Nearer to Salisbury you can explore
the lovely Wiltshire countryside and
picturesque villages and the many
stately homes nearby (including
Longleat, Wilton House and
Stourhead).
Trips or social evenings are on offer
to our Adult students every week
and for Young Learners we offer
tailor-made programmes according
to each group’s needs
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A truly English City with a wealth of history and culture... and perfectly placed to explore the sights of Southern England
“I loved this place. I’d like to live in Salisbury, it’s a nice place and it’s hard to say goodbye.
It was a great experience. Thanks a lot. Best wishes from St Petersburg.”Polina Khazina, Russia
Adult Courses General English CoursesImprove your language skills with a course to suit you!
• Minimum age 16
• Levels Elementary – Advanced
• Maximum class size 15
• 4-weekly progress test and tutorial
• Study Centre and Library
• Regular social programme
• Student insurance
General English classes improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and will also
help prepare you either for examinations or future challenges in your work.
Three course choices:
• Full-Time 15 hours – 09.00-12.30 Monday-Friday
• Intensive 21 hours – 09.00-12.30 Monday-Friday & 13.30-15.00 Monday-Thursday
• Part-Time 9 hours – 09.00-12.30 Three mornings each week
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Babylon can offer preparation for the following exams:
• IELTS International English Language Testing System
• KET Key English Test
• PET Cambridge Preliminary English Test
• FCE Cambridge First Certificate English
• CAE Cambridge Certificate Advanced English
• GESE Graded Examination in Spoken English
• ISE Integrated Skills in English
Our Business English courses are
offered to mini-groups and to
individuals. The courses have the
following key features:
• Business experienced teachers
• Business-like atmosphere
• Dynamic & exciting themes
• Clever use of technology
• Fresh content every day
• Off-site company visits
• Vocational skills training
Three course options are available;
FULL TIME COURSE A
15 hours in group classes, 10 hours
of private lessons.
FULL TIME COURSE B
15 hours in group classes, 5 hours
of private lessons.
INTENSIVE COURSES
21 hours in group classes, 5 hours
of private lessons.
Prepare for an internationally-
recognised English examination:
• Minimum age 16
• Minimum group size 4, maximum 15
• 21 hours per week
Students improve their general
English skills in morning classes
09.00-12.30 and focus on exam
preparation in afternoon classes
13.30-15.00. There are daily
homework assignments, a test every
4 weeks and tutorials and a mock
exam.
Babylon is also a Cambridge and
Trinity exam centre, so it is usually
possible to sit the exam at school.
Please check with us for course
availability.
All our business courses
offer a combination of group
lessons and private, one-to-
one sessions.
Group lessons give you
the chance to improve
your English for those
social networking aspects
of your business life, in
bars, restaurants and while
travelling.
One-to-One lessons are
your chance to focus on and
improve the particular skills
you need to do business…
presentations, negotiating,
writing e-mails…whatever is
important to you.
To identify your exact
needs our ‘Needs Analysis’,
completed with you before
the course starts, is a key
element in our service to you.
As a Cambridge test centre
we are also able to offer the
Cambridge Business Suite of
exams and the BULATS
testing service exams for
your workers.
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Studying for ExamsPreparing you to pass
“I’m very happy that I met you all. You were very kind and helpful to me and you are the best teachers.
Thank you very much for everything”
Abdulrahman Alhashemi, Qatar
Business English CoursesImproving your Business Effectiveness
Professional English Courses
We are able to offer a wide range
of professional courses focused
on addressing the specific English
language needs of particular
employment sectors.
Examples include:
• Law
• Military
• Aviation & Maritime
• Finance
• Engineering
• Medicine
• Sales Management
• Law Enforcement
• Football
• Fashion
• Marketing
Professional English courses are
open to groups and to individuals
(subject to there being a minimum
course size of 4). Please contact
us for further information about
prices for closed groups and how we
can design a course to meet your
specific requirements.
We are also able, if you wish, to
provide trainers and resources to
run courses in your own country and
indeed on your own premises.
Meeting your professional needs
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“The thing I love most about my job is that I get the chance to meet
people from all over the world and learn about different cultures”
Louise, Assistant Director of Studies
Our experienced trainers offer
modular courses either for teachers
of Primary level (5-11 years) or
Secondary level (11-18 years).
Courses are on demand and very
flexible. As both courses are based
on stand-alone modules, course
length can vary from as little as three
days up to two weeks.
Course content is strongly focussed
on exploring activities and materials
in a practical way, allowing you to go
back to your classes and put these
into use immediately.
Contact us to discuss your needs.
Minimum course number is 4.
Teacher TrainingCourses for new or experienced teachers of English
“There is great job satisfaction in teaching.
The friendly atmosphere at Babylon makes it even more enjoyable”
Natasa, Teacher
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Salisbury is a fantastic
location for younger
students... a very safe,
smaller city but full of
exciting things to do and
so close to the beautiful
south coast, London and
other major cities. Our
management team have
more than thirty years’
experience of dealing with
groups of young people
from all around the world.
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Young Learner Courses
Babylon provides specialist English
programmes for groups of young
people throughout the year from
September to May. We will plan
your course with you to your exact
requirements regarding both the
lesson content and the trips and
activities you choose.
• Age range 12-17 years old
• Maximum class size 15
• 15 or 21 hours of lessons
per week
• Trips and activities included
• ‘Young Business’ (Alternanza)
option
• Specialized courses available on
request
Sample Programme – may be subject to change due to student numbers and/or long stayers
International Summer School
From June – August we run our International
Summer School, with 15 hours of lessons,
four afternoon activities, three evenings,
a half-day and a full-day trip every week.
Both groups and individuals are welcome.
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July
Morning
Induction
Placement Test
Lessons
Arrival
Afternoon
Evening with Host Family
19:30 - 21:30
Movie Night
19:30 - 21:00
Indoor Sportswith Host
Family19:30 - 21:00
Games NightEveningwith Host
Familywith Host
Family
Lunch Break Lunch Break ~ 12:30 – 13:30
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 6th5th
Week 1 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday FridayThursday Saturday
7th
13:30 - 15:30
Salisbury City Tour
13:30 - 15:30
Arts & Crafts Salisbury Quiz
13:30 - 16:30 Half-day trip Stonehenge
13:30 - 15:30Outdoor Sports
13:30 - 15:30 Cathedral
Visit
09:00 - 12:30
English Lessons
09:00 - 12:30
English Lessons
09:00 - 12:30
English Lessons
09:00 - 12:30
English Lessons
09:00 - 19:30
Full Day Excursion
to Brighton & Royal Pavillion
Summer Programme
25 June – 17 August 2018
Accommodation
We can offer a range of
accommodation options for your
stay in Salisbury although we do
encourage all our students to stay
with a host family if possible as this
will allow them to experience at first
hand the British way of life and to
enhance their language learning in a
relaxed family setting.
Your accommodation will consist of
a single or twin room with shared
bathroom facilities and your host
family will provide you with breakfast
and dinner; the full board option
includes a packed lunch. Mealtimes
give you the opportunity to engage
in general conversation and to
develop your English language skills.
Most homestays have wi-fi.
Salisbury is not a large city and our
homestays are within 30 minutes
travel distance of the school; many
are much closer than this.
Homestay Plus is available for those
who prefer to stay in a single
en-suite room.
As an alternative to homestay,
subject to availability, a room in our
student residence in the grounds
of the cathedral is an option for
students 18 years and older.
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“It was a wonderful experience,
I learned a lot of new things
that are important for me
and my future. People here
are friendly and kind.
Lessons were very exciting
and teachers very nice.”
Oriana Castagnoli, Italy
For prices and details of Young
Learner courses, please contact
Babylon direct.
Prices for Babylon Adult courses
can be found on the Babylon
website. Tuition prices vary
depending on the type and
intensity of the course and length
of booking; the cost per week of
a 42-week booking is, typically,
25% cheaper than for a 3-week
booking. Special rates for groups
are available.
General courses can be booked
as intensive (21 hours per week),
full-time (15 hours pw) or
part-time (9 hours pw). Exam
Preparation and Professional
English classes are offered as an
afternoon option in combination
with 15 hours pw of General
English. 1:1 classes lessons can be
arranged as part of a
Combi-course.
All Adult course bookings are
subject to a £80 registration fee,
which includes Studentguard+
insurance, placement test, first
course book, course certificate
and student ID card.
General InformationCourse Prices
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Homestay or Residence
School Residence
Heathrow
Stansted
Southampton
SalisburyBristol
100 Miles
Bournemouth
Glasgow
Edinburgh
Newcastle
GatwickAll overseas students enrolled on a
Babylon course are automatically
covered by Babylon’s Studentguard+
insurance policy. Full details of the
cover provided, limits of indemnity,
excesses etc. can be found on the
Babylon website; the policy includes
cover for:
• Cancellation or curtailment
of course (for medical or
compassionate reasons)
• Travel delays
• Medical (and dental) expenses
• Personal belongings and money
• Personal Injury
• Personal liability
Babylon can arrange transfers to
and from airports through our coach
travel provider.
• Heathrow 1.5 hours
• Gatwick 2 hours
• Stansted 3 hours
• Southampton 45 mins
• Bournemouth 45 mins
• Bristol 1.5 hours
Student Insurance Transfers
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Babylon School of English
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London
BrightonSalisbury
Portsmouth
Bath
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Exeter
Plymouth
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Oxford
Bournemouth
Cambridge
Birmingham
Manchester
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Glasgow
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Newcastle
Liverpool
LocationSalisbury is conviently located not
far from several major airports and
the Channel ferry ports. Central
London is less than 90 minutes by
train. Salisbury has all the services of
an important city, but is surrounded
by beautiful countryside and only
45 minutes from the sea.
The Hall, 4 New Street, Salisbury,
Wiltshire England SP1 2PH
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