LEWIS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH

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1 LEWIS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH Academic Year Programme 2015

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3 Welcome! Our flexible Academic Year Programme allows you to choose from our range of courses and create your own programme of study. This can include a mixture of General, Business and Academic English*. You will have a course tutor who will monitor your progress and help to create the perfect course programme depending on your level, your reasons for studying English and your aims. Course Details 33 weeks of lessons Start any week; finish any week. 15 hours of lessons per week on Academic Year Programme 22.5 hours of lessons per week on Academic Year Plus All levels of English from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1) Minimum age 17 Maximum 12 students per class (13 in IELTS & University Preparation) Courses include General English, IELTS, FCE, CAE, LCCI and more Certificates for each course completed See next page for fees Ideal if you want: a flexible, long-term course a variety of General, Business and Academic English the chance to obtain a range of English language qualifications *course availability depends on your level and course dates see page 7 3

4 Choose Your Programme Academic Year Programme Academic Year Plus 15 hours per week 22.5 hours per week 33-week course Course Options General English FCE Examination Course FCE Short Course CAE Examination Course IELTS Examination Course IELTS Short Course University Preparation LCCI (English for Business) Examination Course 33-week course Course Options (15 hours) General English FCE Examination Course FCE Short Course CAE Examination Course IELTS Examination Course IELTS Short Course University Preparation LCCI (English for Business) Examination Course Course Options (7.5 hours) General English Pronunciation Writing Business English Study Skills Cultural Studies Grammar Course Fee: 4500* Course Fee: 6000* Enrolment Fee: 60 Enrolment Fee: 60 *Exam registration fees not included. 4

5 Creating Your Course Plan our Questionnaire Before you arrive, we will you a questionnaire asking about your level, reasons for studying English and aims. Using this information, we will create a suggested course plan. Level Test on First Day On your first day, we will give you a spoken and written placement test to find your level of English. During the course, your teachers will monitor your progress. We can change your level on the General English course any week, when you and your teachers agree you are ready. Meet Tutor & Discuss Course Plan In your first week, you will meet your course tutor, who will discuss your course plan with you. This can be changed at any time. The course plan will take into consideration your level and our course dates see next page. Lewis School Levels Study Support FREE Study Clubs to practise conversation, grammar, study skills and listening Elementary Pre-Intermediate Intermediate Intermediate Plus Higher Intermediate Advanced A1 A2 B1 B2.1 B2.2 C1 Levels are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) FREE Online Syllabus FREE access to our Study Centre Regular tutorials to make sure you are happy and making progress with your English 5

6 Course Descriptions General English Lessons follow our syllabus and cover speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, plus grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills, with topics changing weekly. We do not follow a coursebook but instead use a wide range of teaching resources, and we provide you with all lesson materials. Our teachers work together to monitor your progress and make sure you receive tuition at the right level. We can change your level any week, when you and your teachers agree you are ready. FCE Examination Course The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) is a test of your all-round English skills in both formal and informal contexts. On this course, you will develop your fluency, accuracy and understanding and learn techniques to help you pass the exam. The exam consists of five papers: Reading, Writing, Use of English, Listening and Speaking. For more information please visit IELTS Examination Course The Lewis School has a strong history in providing IELTS courses, with many previous students following degree courses in Southampton and other UK cities. Our IELTS course focuses entirely on the skills and language necessary to pass the IELTS (Academic Training) exam, enabling you to make rapid progress. University Preparation This course is designed for international students who will be going on to study undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The aim of this course is not only to develop students English language and academic skills before they begin a degree programme, but to prepare students for life at a British university. Skills covered on the course include taking notes during a lecture, summarising information, giving presentations, writing essays, making references and writing a bibliography. LCCI Examination Course The LCCI English for Business exam (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) tests your reading and writing skills in a business context. Our course teaches you how to write documents such as letters, reports, memos and articles. 6

7 Levels and Dates The chart below shows which courses are suitable for which levels, and the dates they are available. Course Level 2015 Dates Weeks Elementary (A1) Pre-Intermediate (A2) Intermediate (B1) Intermediate Plus (B2.1) Higher Intermediate (B2.2) Advanced (C1) General English 2 Every week Any length General FCE Examination Course 30 Mar - 5 Jun 5 Oct - 11 Dec 10 weeks FCE - Short Course 29 Jun - 17 Jul 20 Jul - 8 Aug 3 weeks Business LCCI Examination Course IELTS Examination Course 16 Feb - 13 Mar 11 May - 5 Jun 10 Aug - 4 Sep 5-30 Oct 5 Jan - 27 Mar 30 Mar - 19 Jun 22 Jun - 11 Sep 14 Sep - 4 Dec 4 weeks 12 weeks Academic IELTS - Short Course 22 Jun - 10 Jul 13 Jul - 31 Jul 3 weeks University Preparation 5 Jan - 13 Feb 30 Mar - 8 May 22 Jun - 31 Jul 14 Sep - 23 Oct 6 weeks Please note: some courses on the programme are subject to minimum numbers and may be substituted if they are undersubscribed. 7

8 Course Calendar 2015 ALL STUDENTS AYP PLUS ONLY GENERAL BUSINESS ACADEMIC PLUS (7.5 hours) General English 2 CAE Exam Course FCE Exam Course FCE Short Course LCCI Exam Course IELTS Exam Course IELTS Short Course University Preparation General English 1 Aftenoon Modules 5-9 Jan Jan Jan Jan 2-6 Feb 9-13 Feb Feb Feb Pronunciation 2-6 Mar Pronunciation 9-13 Mar Business English* Mar Writing Mar Writing 30 Mar - 2 Apr Study Skills* 7-10 Apr Cultural Studies Apr Grammar Apr 27 Apr - 1 May 5-8 May May May Business English* May Writing 1-5 Jun Writing 8-12 Jun Pronunciation Jun Pronunciation 8 *Minimum level: Intermediate (B1).

9 Course Calendar 2015 ALL STUDENTS AYP PLUS ONLY GENERAL BUSINESS ACADEMIC PLUS (7.5 hours) General English 2 CAE Exam Course FCE Exam Course FCE Short Course LCCI Exam Course IELTS Exam Course IELTS Short Course University Preparation General English 1 Aftenoon Modules Jun Grammar 29 Jun - 3 Jul 6-10 Jul Jul Jul Jul 3-7 Aug Aug Aug Aug Pronunciation 1-4 Sep Pronunciation 7-11 Sep Business English* Sep Writing Sep Writing 28 Sep - 2 Oct Study Skills* 5-9 Oct Cultural Studies Oct Grammar Oct Pronunciation Oct Pronunciation 2-6 Nov Business English* 9-13 Nov Writing Nov Writing Nov Study Skills* 30 Nov - 4 Dec Cultural Studies 7-11 Dec Grammar Dec *Minimum level: Intermediate (B1). 9

10 General Information Holidays You can book a holiday any time, but you must provide three days notice in writing. Please note that holiday restrictions apply for visa students see our terms and conditions. School Closure The school is closed on all UK bank holidays and for two weeks over the Christmas / New Year period. See our terms and conditions for more information. Exam Fees The programme fees include all tuition and examination coursebooks. They do not include exam registration fees, as some students decide not to take the exam. Exam fees are between 50 and 160 each depending on the exam. Timetable Your normal timetable will be from 9.30 to However, in busy times, particularly in July and August, your lessons may be timetabled any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and your schedule may vary from week to week. Further Information Please visit our website for information about our school facilities and other services such as accommodation, social activities, taxi transfer services and insurance. Please also feel free to contact us. We would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our school and our Academic Year Programme. Our office is open from 9.00 to Monday to Friday. Lewis School of English Palmerston Rd, Southampton SO14 1LL, UK study@lewis-school.co.uk Timetable Ist Lesson Break nd Lesson Lunch rd Lesson Break th Lesson Book Your Course In 3 easy steps Go to our bookings page at Complete our online form* or send your booking form by Follow our payment instructions at As soon as we receive your form and enrolment fee, we will confirm your place and send you an invoice and a letter of enrolment. *Please ensure you read our Conditions of Enrolment, available at 10

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