Course Calendar 2015 - Lewis School of English

LEWIS SCHOOL
OF ENGLISH
Academic Year Programme 2015
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www.lewis-school.co.uk/ayp
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
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Choose Your Programme
Academic Year Programme
Academic Year Plus
15 hours per week
22.5 hours per week
33-week course
33-week course
Course Options
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
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.
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Creating Your Course Plan
Email our
Questionnaire
Level Test on
First Day
Meet Tutor &
Discuss Course Plan
Before you arrive, we will email you a
questionnaire asking about your level,
reasons for studying English and aims.
Using this information, we will create
a suggested course plan.
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.
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
B1
B2.1
B2.2
FREE Online Syllabus
Advanced
Intermediate
A2
Higher Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate
A1
Intermediate Plus
Elementary
FREE Study Clubs
to practise conversation, grammar,
study skills and listening
C1
FREE access to our Study Centre
Regular tutorials
to make sure you are happy and
making progress with your English
Levels are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR)
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Course Descriptions
General English
FCE Examination Course
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.
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.
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.
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For more information please visit www.lewis-school.co.uk/courses
www.lewis-school.co.uk/ayp
Levels and Dates
The chart below shows which courses are suitable for which levels, and the dates they are available.
General
Business
Academic
2015 Dates
Weeks
Every week
Any length
Advanced (C1)
Higher Intermediate (B2.2)
Intermediate Plus (B2.1)
• • • • • •
Intermediate (B1)
General English 2
Pre-Intermediate (A2)
Level
Elementary (A1)
Course
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
• • •
16 Feb - 13 Mar
11 May - 5 Jun
10 Aug - 4 Sep
5-30 Oct
4 weeks
IELTS Examination Course
• • •
5 Jan - 27 Mar
30 Mar - 19 Jun
22 Jun - 11 Sep
14 Sep - 4 Dec
12 weeks
IELTS - Short Course
• • •
22 Jun - 10 Jul
13 Jul - 31 Jul
3 weeks
• • •
5 Jan - 13 Feb
30 Mar - 8 May
22 Jun - 31 Jul
14 Sep - 23 Oct
6 weeks
LCCI Examination Course
University Preparation
Please note: some courses on the programme are subject to minimum numbers and may be substituted if they are undersubscribed.
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Course Calendar 2015
ALL STUDENTS
AYP PLUS ONLY
Aftenoon Modules
General English 1
University Preparation
PLUS (7.5 hours)
IELTS Short Course
ACADEMIC
IELTS Exam Course
LCCI Exam Course
FCE Short Course
FCE Exam Course
BUSINESS
CAE Exam Course
General English 2
GENERAL
5-9 Jan
12-16 Jan
19-23 Jan
26-30 Jan
2-6 Feb
9-13 Feb
16-20 Feb
23-27 Feb
Pronunciation
2-6 Mar
Pronunciation
9-13 Mar
Business English*
16-20 Mar
Writing
23-27 Mar
30 Mar - 2 Apr
Writing
Study Skills*
7-10 Apr
Cultural Studies
13-17 Apr
Grammar
20-24 Apr
27 Apr - 1 May
5-8 May
11-15 May
18-22 May
Business English*
26-29 May
Writing
1-5 Jun
Writing
8-12 Jun
Pronunciation
15-19 Jun
Pronunciation
*Minimum level: Intermediate (B1).
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Course Calendar 2015
ALL STUDENTS
AYP PLUS ONLY
22-26 Jun
Aftenoon Modules
General English 1
University Preparation
PLUS (7.5 hours)
IELTS Short Course
ACADEMIC
IELTS Exam Course
LCCI Exam Course
FCE Short Course
FCE Exam Course
BUSINESS
CAE Exam Course
General English 2
GENERAL
Grammar
29 Jun - 3 Jul
6-10 Jul
13-17 Jul
20-24 Jul
27-31 Jul
3-7 Aug
10-14 Aug
17-21 Aug
24-28 Aug
Pronunciation
1-4 Sep
Pronunciation
7-11 Sep
Business English*
14-18 Sep
Writing
21-25 Sep
28 Sep - 2 Oct
5-9 Oct
Writing
Study Skills*
Cultural Studies
12-16 Oct
Grammar
19-23 Oct
Pronunciation
26-30 Oct
Pronunciation
2-6 Nov
Business English*
9-13 Nov
Writing
16-20 Nov
Writing
23-27 Nov
Study Skills*
30 Nov - 4 Dec
7-11 Dec
Cultural Studies
Grammar
14-18 Dec
*Minimum level: Intermediate (B1).
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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
Timetable
Ist Lesson
9.30 - 11.00
Break
11.00 - 11.30
2nd Lesson
11.30 - 13.00
Lunch
13.00 - 14.00
3rd Lesson
14.00 - 15.30
Break
15.30 - 16.00
4th Lesson
16.00 - 17.30
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 13.00. 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 17.30 Monday to Friday.
Book Your Course
In 3 easy steps
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Go to our bookings page
at www.lewis-school.co.uk/booking
Complete our online form*
or send your booking form by email
Follow our payment instructions
at www.lewis-school.co.uk/howtopay
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.
Lewis School of English
30-33 Palmerston Rd, Southampton SO14 1LL, UK
[email protected]
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+44 23 8022 8203
*Please ensure you read our Conditions of Enrolment,
available at www.lewis-school.co.uk/conditions
www.lewis-school.co.uk/ayp
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Bringin Language and Learning to Life!
LEWIS SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
30-33 Palmerston Road, Southampton SO14 1LL UK
Tel. +44 23 8022 8203 Fax +44 23 8023 1395
www.lewis-school.co.uk
[email protected]