Babil International Language School
Antalya
British Council
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Courses
- Intensive Turkish Language Course20 lessons/week · 1-12 weeks · Minimum age: 18Course days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday · Maximum class size: 10 · School admin. fee: €0.00 · Average number of students: 5 · Lesson duration: 45 minutes · Course materials: €57.96 Mandatory and not included · Course certificate: Yes · Levels: Beginner, Elementary - Level A1, Pre-Intermediate - Level A2, Intermediate - Level B1, Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1
You can generally start this course every first Monday of the month. You can book 1 to 12 weeks. EU, UK, USA and related citizens do not need a visa; the 90 days tourist visa is enough for this course. The class plan is 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, 9:00-12:30 or 13:00-16:30.
The beginner course start dates are:
2017: jan 2, feb 06, march 6, apr 3, may 1, june 05, july 3, aug 7, sep 4, oct 2, nov 6, dec 4.
We charge 20 USD per week high season fee for school between June-August.
In the beginner class, the language is English and Turkish. The other classes are conducted in Turkish. To create more interest in the Turkish language; we use history of Turkey, cultural aspects, internationally known songs in Turkish, poems and fairy tales etc. For example at the end of the course the student memorizes a Turkish song and a poem.
Accommodation
- from USD 110/weekSingle Room in AntalyaHost familyStudents per room: 1 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 15 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Distance from school: 25 minutes walking · Facilities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Bed linen, Cable TV, Car parking, CD Player, Central location, Close to local amenities, Cooking facilities, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Hairdryer, Heating, Internet access, Iron, Keys given on arrival, Laundry, LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV, Near the School, Open plan kitchen, Public transport near, Refrigerator, Satellite TV, Seating Area, Towels, TV, Washing Machine, Wireless (WIFI) Internet, Work Desk
Host family is the perfect way to learn and practice Turkish. Turkish families are very hospitable and helpful.
You will feel like home in here!
Arrivals are on Sundays and Departures are on Saturdays and all options are subject to availability.There is an extra 20 usd per week between june-august, high season fee.
- Double or Twin Room, Host FamilyHost familyStudents per room: 2 · Board: Breakfast · Minimum age: 15 · Accommodation type: Host Family · Conditions: Only available to 2 students booking together. · Distance from school: 25 minutes walking
This option is for the students who are couples or two people travelling together. We have a double room with a double bed for a couple and we have another room which is a twin room with two separate beds for two friends etc. Arrivals: Sundays and departures are on Saturdays. There is an extra 30 usd per week between june-august, high season fee. All options are subject to availability.
About the school
About Babil Language School
The school is owned by a Turkish-French family. Babil is located in the heart of the city on the İsmetpasa tram stop. It is very close to Clock Tower, Old city and Marina. The school is accessible by car, bus or you can walk. You can take the nostalgia tram to go to Konyaaltı Beach or Shopping Malls. You can also take a bus & tram for different areas. There is a taxi company next to our building. You can also take a nice long walk to see Kaleiçi (Old City) and Hadrian’s Gate and have a cup of coffee in the cafes.
Our school is on the fourth floor and has a great view of the city. We have ADSL wireless connection.
Why Babil?
• Quality Education
• Wonderful teachers
• Small groups
• Reasonable Prices
• Central Location
• Friendly staff
Babil offers various courses and housing options for groups and individuals. It is approved by the Ministry of National Education in Turkey.
*Centrally located in Antalya
*Taught by Native Speaker Teachers
*Small group classes
• Reasonable Prices
*One to one classes available
*Certificate of Achievement
*Computer and Internet Access
*Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes
*Student Visa for Long Term Students
Our students are
Students, Travelers, Academic People, Pensioners, Erasmus students, Spouses of Turkish People etc from UK, USA, Europe and Middle East.
Teachers
All the teachers have a university degree in their field plus experience in teaching.
About the Language courses
Course includes: Speaking & Listening, Reading & Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary and Communication Skills. On the first day, the students are divided into groups according to their level tests. The course starts with a revision of the previous study, continues with grammar and writing exercises and ends with speaking and listening exercises. The minimum student age limit for adult courses is 18. The class includes 1-8 students. We also have children groups in summer. Children groups are between 5-17 years old. At the end of the course, the students are given certificates.
Teaching method
Our teaching method is a Communicative Approach which is based on a united study of grammar, listening, writing and speaking including active class participation in the target language. In the beginner class, the language is English and Turkish. The other classes are conducted in Turkish. We provide an efficient course book and other study materials. The classes are organised to include daily conversations, grammar structures and speaking activities. The teachers are motivated to teach efficiently. Moreover, to create more interest in the Turkish language; we use history of Turkey, cultural aspects, internationally known songs in Turkish, poems and fairy tales etc. For example at the end of the course the student memorizes a Turkish song and a poem.
About the school: Babil International Language School
Number of classrooms: 3
Average nº of student per classroom: 6
Minimum student age: 5
Placement test on the first day: ✓
Distance from the airport: 15 km.
Closest airport: Antalya
Year the school opened: 2008
School opening times: 8:30 - 19:00
Facilities
After class/extra curricular seminars · Audio learning · Canteen · Car parking · Coffee shop · Computer room · Cultural trips · Eating area · Elevator · Fax service · Free internet access · Internet WIFI · Library · Printing service · Self study material · Snack machines · Social activities · Student room · Study room · Table games · Tea / Coffee
Student information
Lessons: The courses are from Monday to Friday, morning or afternoon. 1 group lesson is 50 minutes. 1 one-to-one lesson is 60 minutes, if there are 2 or more classes at once then there will be 10 minutes break between the lessons. Minimum age for adult groups is 18. On the first day or before, we will provide a placement test and put you in a class where we think it fits with your abilities. Sometimes it is hard to put everyone in a group class with students at exactly same level, because of level differences in some schools/different subject studies/books/school programs etc. If you think the group level is not suitable for you, then there is always the option of private lessons. You will get a certificate of completion at the end of your course. In the beginner group courses, English is the language for explanations. We may provide French, German and Russian speaking teachers for group lessons depending on the demand. We can provide private lessons with an English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Arabic speaking teacher. We offer courses for different levels. If you are the only student in the group class, then we will provide private lessons (4 lessons per week) instead.
Registration and Payment: We have to receive your passport copy, enrolment form and deposit payment of 100 $. After that we will send you a course confirmation and invoice. The rest of the fees must be paid 2 weeks before the course starts. For academic courses with a student visa, we charge a non-refundable enrollment fee of 150 USD for notary, enrollment and post fees.
Prices: Students are strongly advised to contact the school for price confirmation. All fees are subject to the foreign exchange rates. The prices quoted are correct at the time of publication and must only be used as a guide as they may be subject to change due to course and housing availability and exchange rate fluctuations. Additional charges may apply.
Cancellation: Cancellations must be notified in writing to the school.
If it is cancelled 3-4 weeks before the course start, we deduct enrollment fee of 100 USD and refund the rest. If it is cancelled 2 weeks before the course start, 90% of the course and accommodation will be refunded. If it is cancelled 1 week before the course start, 80% of the course and accommodation will be refunded. Also for the cancellations less than a week before the course, the accommodation fees will not be refunded during busy summer months (June-August). Delays and non-arrivals must be notified as soon as possible.
For cancellations due to visa rejections, a written notification and receipt of relevant supporting documentation must be presented to the school at least 10 days before the arrival date listed on the booking confirmation form. Upon receipt of relevant supporting documentation, 100% of the tuition, accommodation fees will be refunded excluding visa processing fee and bank charges. A cancellation fee equivalent to 1 week of accommodation and tuition will apply if we receive written evidence of visa rejection less than 10 days prior to the arrival date.
In all cases, no refunds will be made after the arrival date/course start date listed on the booking confirmation form.
In all cases, the express mail fee, accommodation placement fee, visa registration fee, bank transfer or credit card fees, differences due to currency exchange rate changes, and any other service charges are non-refundable.
Students who terminate their program may not be eligible to receive a certificate of completion or course fee refund.
If you book a transfer, you must send the arrival details (flight company, flight number, arrival time) 1 week before the course start date. We will not provide the transfer if there are more than 2 hours of delay, the flight times must be between 08:00-24:00.
The school has the right to cancel the course 4 weeks before the course start date and will provide a full refund. Turkish Ministry of Education says, you can have a group course with 8 students minimum yet we have groups with fewer students. We have the right to change or cancel the courses, start dates, start time etc. and will duly inform the students. Long term courses start in Oct, Nov, Dec and January, if there are not enough students then we will provide private lessons of 4 lesson per week. One-to-one lessons can only be cancelled one day before the class at the latest.
Babil International Language School reserves the right to change information on the website and brochure without prior notice.
Public Holidays: Our school is closed on public holidays in Turkey. In Turkey, we do not celebrate Christmas therefore, we do not have a holiday except Jan 1st, if the majority of students in the group want a break for one week during that period we will accommodate your requirements and we will not deduct this from your booking but will add those lessons you miss during the holiday.
Health insurance: The students should have insurance for personal insurance, loss damage, emergency etc.
Terms & Conditions: Babil International Language School
- Services must be paid in full 14 days before the course starts in order to complete the enrolment and secure a place in the course and/or accommodation.
- Bookings are not transferable.
- Bank charges are payable by students
Cancellation policy
- The cancellation needs to be communicated in writing to the school by the person who booked the course.
- No course changes will be allowed to make up for refunds in the case of course cancellations.
- The deposit is non-refundable.
- Enrolment fee is non-refundable.
- The registration fee is non-refundable.
- Accommodation booking fee is non-refundable.
- No refund will be made for shortening the course duration after the payment.
- There is no refund for any cancellation once the course has commenced.
- After a course has started there is no refund for any accommodation or other item booked.
- No tuition refunds are given for late arrivals, early departures or absences, for whatever reason, from classes during any course.
Refund policy
- 1- No refunds whatsoever are given for cancellations.
Visa refusal
- In case a visa is refused to the student, the school will charge 140 U$D and the remaining balance will be refunded to the student upon receipt of an original VISA refusal letter.
Other terms
Please see our terms and conditions above, in info for students. 150 USD student visa handling fee is non-refundable.
Student reviews
4.7out of 5
15 reviews
- Location4.8
- Facilities4.5
- Activities4.7
- Teachers4.9
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—United Kingdom ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2013
1 week · 10/2013
The college is in a convenient location in central Antalya with great views over the sea from the terrace where we took breaks from classes. The teachers were well organised, friendly but clear about our learning goals both as a group and as individuals. The paper and digital materials, teaching techniques and class rooms were helpful for my learning. It was an enjoyable week in a happy environment with enthusiastic students. Yes, I did improve my Turkish, so I plan to repeat it very soon.
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—Ukraine ★★★★★ ✓ LanguageBookings review, 2013
2 weeks · 08/2013
In general I liked the turkish course at Babil Language School. The teacher was very nice and she tried her best to find the proper teaching methods for everyone in the classroom. The atmosphere in the school was wonderful. I met a lot of interesting people. The only thing that should be improved is the book. The host family deserves a big praise!!! Really a very nice family!!!
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—United States of America ★★★★★ ✓ LanguageBookings review, 2013
1 week · 06/2013
Top notch teacher and great atmosphere in a beautiful city. What more can you ask for?!
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—Germany ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
15 weeks · 08/2012
I am still studying. The course is really great. Mehtap in Antalya is one of the best language teacher I had in my life. It makes a lot of fun and I am learning a lot. I only can recommend this course. It is great! Thanks.
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—Iraq ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
10 weeks · 08/2012
I think that the center which run by Mrs.Mehtap is the best if one is thinking of taking Turkish lessons , she is accurate , punctuate , friendly , very well organized and know how to build up the knowledge to the student , she is also very helpful and taking responsibility to aid in settlement and give advice in paper work that I needed to move to Turkey , wish all the best for her .
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—Canada ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
1 week · 08/2012
A week is too short but we made the best out of it. The kids at school are wonderful; the location of both the school and the home-stay couldn't have been better.
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—United States of America ★★★★☆ LanguageBookings review, 2012
6 weeks · 03/2012
I studied Turkish for 6 weeks (15 hours/week) with Mehtap and one of her instructors, Fatma. Wow, I'm amazed how much I learned in such a short amount of time. The Turkish classes were intensive, and it took a fair bit of work outside of class to try and remember what we learned each day. Mehtap does spend time reviewing previous lessons so the beginning material isn't lost along the way. I certainly recommend her school.
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—United Kingdom ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
4 weeks · 01/2009
My wife Kate and I live in Antalya for the majority of the year and after an initial months course at TOMER we looked for a teacher who we could arrange a flexible course of Turkish Language learning with. At that time Babel had just started and I think we were some of their first pupils. The course content was just what we were looking for with plenty of practical day to day language, all of which we could practice with our friends and neighbours. The most encouraging aspect to Babel is the utter professionalism in the way they approach their business and at the same time creating a friendly and inviting atmosphere in which to enjoy the learning experience. Both my wife and I would not hesitate in recommending Babel to anyone of any age who wants to learn a language as they are practitioners of the finest quality."
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MaryUnited Kingdom ★★★★★ LanguageBookings review, 2012
6 weeks · 04/2012
As someone who doesn't particlury like learning languages I was suprised to find myself enjoying the Turkish course at the Babel language school. The teaching is first-class, the course moved at a good pace and the homework really helped me to learn outside of class. The Babel School is in an excellent location in Antalya and environment always very welcoming. If you are serious about learning a language, I'd highly recommend the Babel school.
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