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Country CousinsIlfracombe, England UK

Channel School of English - Bicclescombe Park - EX34 8JN Ilfracombe - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • The only current British Council ELTons Award winning School in the world.
  • Set in a beautiful coast location and promote environmental sustainability.
  • Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
  • Tennis courts.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 100%
18-24 years 0%
25-34 years 0%
35-50 years 0%
>50 years 0%

Country Cousins is a family run English Language school which has been providing top quality educational experiences to junior students aged 7 to 17 since 1951.

Based in Ilfracombe, North Devon, our courses are designed to captivate and inspire students. Our students take part in a carefully-considered programme of formal lessons, sports, leisure activities, evening entertainment and cultural excursions, which not only develop their English language and communications skills but also promotes self confidence and international awareness within a healthy and safe learning environment.

English Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
General English + Exploring Devon Programme (11 to 17 years old)Popular English course
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
852£831£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Junior
General English (lessons only) (11 to 17 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
438£417£
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
General English + Adventure Sports (11 to 17 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
1029£1004£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Horse Riding (11 to 17 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
1029£1004£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Sports Science (14 to 17 years old)
15 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
891£869£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Surfing (11 to 17 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
1029£1004£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Tennis (11 to 17 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
901£879£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Water Sports (12 to 16 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
1078£1052£
Includes accommodation
Course Details
General English + Ball Sports (12 to 16 years old)
18 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer!from
901£879£
Includes accommodation
Course Details

Our prices for Country Cousins include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance

Videos & Photos

  • Surfing
    Surfing1/22
  • Lessons 3
    Lessons 32/22
  • Carnival
    Carnival3/22
  • Water sports
    Water sports4/22
  • Raft building
    Raft building5/22
  • Volleyball
    Volleyball6/22
  • 7/22
  • Raft building
    Raft building8/22
  • Canoeing
    Canoeing9/22
  • Lessons 2
    Lessons 210/22
  • Local event
    Local event11/22
  • Learning to surf
    Learning to surf12/22
  • Horse riding
    Horse riding13/22
  • Facilities
    Facilities14/22
  • Socialising
    Socialising 15/22
  • Leaders
    Leaders16/22
  • Lessons
    Lessons17/22
  • Dance studio
    Dance studio18/22
  • Out in the town
    Out in the town19/22
  • Tennis
    Tennis20/22
  • Tennis
    Tennis21/22
  • Horse riding
    Horse riding22/22

Country Cousins

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKQEPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
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 9:00
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Country Cousins and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
COUNTRY COUSINS LTD | Tax registration ID: 5696793

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Billiards

  • Tennis courts

  • Table tennis

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 12

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Junior courses - In summer: 150
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average age of students
In summer: 13 years
Throughout the year: 13 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 20%
France 12%
Germany 10%
Spain 10%
Thailand 5%
Other nationalities 43%

Information for all courses offered by Country Cousins

Lesson duration
60 minutes
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 40 £. 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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 11 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 04 May 2025 - 06 Jun 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 07 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
Express shipment fee (via courier)
35 £
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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 possible
Basketball

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

No adult courses available.

Adults - Paid activities

No adult courses available.

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FAQ about Country Cousins, Ilfracombe

  • English courses at Country Cousins start at 417 £ for General English (lessons only) course with 18 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Country Cousins varies from 15 students (General English + Exploring Devon Programme) to 15 students (General English + Exploring Devon Programme)
  • 100% of teachers at Country Cousins hold a university degree.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Country Cousins comes from Italy with a 20% representation, followed by students from France (12%) and Germany (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Country Cousins offers courses from 11 years to 17. Average age is 13 during the summer and 13 for the rest of the year.

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