These are full time, immersion English language courses and you will be in class every day; listening to, practising and speaking English. You will also have time to explore and enjoy London with Lexis or independently and even visit other UK cities at the weekends.
The Full-time English course covers
Reading |
Reading for gist i.e to understand the general meaning of a text Reading for specific detail Understanding different kinds of text e.g. emails, letters, text messages, articles, reports, reviews, instructions |
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Writing |
Writing different kinds of text e.g. emails, letters, text messages, articles, reports, reviews, instructions Using the appropriate style / register i.e. formal vs informal language Organising your text so it is easy to read Expressing your ideas so that the reader can understand what you want to say |
Listening |
Listening for gist i.e. to understand the general meaning Listening for specific detail Understanding different accents Understanding meaning according to general intonation and sentence stress |
Speaking |
Everyday conversation Talking about various topics e.g. family, interests, work, home, travel and study Giving presentations Asking and answering questions |
Vocabulary & Phrases |
Vocabulary for talking about yourself, your family, home, job, studies etc. Idiomatic expressions & slang Formal vs informal vocabulary Understanding and using phrasal verbs |
Grammar |
The English tense system Countable and uncountable nouns Understanding and using prepositions correctly Modality in formal and informal context Conditionals |
Pronunciation |
Understanding British English pronunciation Word stress and Word linking Silent letters – British English is full of them Sounds and spelling Intonation in different types of sentences and questions Intonation for different purposes e.g. to express different emotions Introduction to other types of English pronunciation |
Age of student | 16+ |
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Language level | Beginners (A1) to Advanced (C2) |
Maximal class size | Average 10 students, Maximum 16 students*. You may share your class with other Full Time and Part Time students. |
Lesson hours per week | 15, 15+ see (How to combine course) |
Course start dates | Weekly, every Monday |
Course times |
Morning classes: 9.30am – 12:45pm, 3 hours per day (Mon - Fri) Afternoon classes: 2.00pm – 5.15pm, 3 hours per day (Mon - Fri) |
Course length | From 1 week |
School closures |
The school is closed from Monday 21st December 2020 until Friday 1st January 2021 for Christmas. The school is also closed on the following public holidays in 2021: Friday 2nd April, Monday 5th April, Monday 3rd May, Monday 31st May, Monday 30th August |
Holiday entitlement |
You can take a maximum of two weeks’ holiday for every 12 consecutive weeks you are at the school and you must give 2 weeks' notice. We advise you not to take holidays during an examination course |
* In exceptional circumstances, there may occasionally be 17 students in a class for a maximum of two days.
Important: 16 and 17 year olds require parental/guardian permission.
Full Time English students and Part Time English students are integrated into the same classes.
At Lexis we put the safety and security of students aged under 18 first.
Students aged 16 and 17 are enrolled on our English language courses for adults and do not have any special supervision. However, we do have additional and very important rules for them.
These special rules are explained at the first day induction and are in our Code of Conduct for Under 18s that the student must sign, and also our Parental Consent Form that both the parents and student must sign. The students will also have a meeting every week with the welfare officer.
Below are some of the ways in which we safeguard 16 and 17 year olds:
Staff training
Staff-Student Ratios
Contact with other age groups
Before, during and after lessons
Social Activities
Curfews
If they are more than 30 min late without contacting their homestay, the homestay will contact the school and the school will try to locate the student. The parents/legal guardians will be contacted immediately.
Applies only to 16 and 17 year old students on Summer English for Adults
How to Make Contact
Other
https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/child-protection-policy-statement
https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/safeguarding-policy
https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/code-of-conduct-for-students-under-18-years
FULL TIME ENGLISH (AM)
15 HOURS
Intensive English language courses in small groups designed to improve your English for your career or college/ university studies quickly.
Monday to Friday, 9.30am – 12:45pm
15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, 15 mins break at 11am
FULL TIME ENGLISH (PM)
15 HOURS
Intensive English language courses in small groups designed to improve your English for your career or college/ university studies quickly.
Monday to Friday, 2.00pm – 5.15pm
15 hours per week, 3 hours per day, 15 mins break at 3.30pm
PRIVATE ENGLISH 1-1 CLASSES
Private English classes just for you so you can focus on learning the things that matter to you most.
Book 10, 20, or even 50 plus hours…
Classes will be timetabled between 9.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday
Please note: students requiring a visa and only booking private English classes need to book a minimum 15 hours per week private English classes.
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You will have group classes (3 hrs) in the morning and private lessons in the afternoon. Private classes are tailor made to your individual needs and you can choose to have 1, 2 or 3 hours after your morning group lessons. |
AM + 1–1 |
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You will have group classes (3 hrs) in the morning and group classes |
AM + PM Intensive |
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You will have private lessons in the morning and group classes (3 hrs) |
1-1 + PM |
Improve your fluency and accuracy in English |
Develop your English language skills (Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing) |
Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar |
Apply the correct grammar structures in your everyday communication |
Communicate your opinions and share your ideas with more confidence |
Pass an English language exam |
The course objectives depend very much on the student's level.
English language levels | Cambridge Exams | IELTS | CEFR |
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Elementary To understand basic instructions and phrases used in specific contexts. To exchange simple information by using basic vocabulary and producing incomplete sentences, lacking real grammatical content. He/she can write basic sentences and understands expressions related to relevant topics. |
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Pre Intermediate To read and write very simple texts and successfully hold a basic conversation about matters which are of personal interest or familiar. To get the general gist of what is being said. |
KET | 3 | A2 |
Intermediate To be able to interact quite spontaneously, however with some inaccuracies in the use of vocabulary and grammar. Will understand the main points of a complex text. |
PET | 4 | B1 |
Upper Intermediate To have a sufficient knowledge of the language in order to understand and respond in most every day and working contexts with native speakers, though with some errors |
FCE | 5-6 | B2 |
Advanced To have a high level of understanding, including most idiomatic expressions, allowing for interaction in a wide variety of social, professional and academic contexts and the production of extended and complex discourse. |
CAE | 6-7 | C1 |
Proficiency To have an almost perfect mastery of the language both in terms of understanding and production, due to having spent considerable time in a country where English is spoken as a native language. To have knowledge of the language and its systems which is equal to and in some cases exceeds that of native speakers. |
CPE | 8-9 | C2 |
Number of weeks |
5 mornings per week 9.30am - 12.45pm |
Examples of total fees payable |
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1 - 4 weeks | £235 per week | £940 (4 weeks) |
5 - 8 weeks | £200 per week | £1600 (8 weeks) |
9 - 12 weeks | £180 per week | £2160 (12 weeks) |
13 - 24 weeks | £162 per week | £3888 (24 weeks) |
25 - 36 weeks | £146 per week | £5256 (36 weeks) |
37 - 48 weeks | £132 per week | £6336 (48 weeks) |
Number of weeks |
5 afternoons per week 2.00pm - 5.15pm |
Examples of total fees payable |
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1 - 4 weeks | £188 per week | £752 (4 weeks) |
5 - 8 weeks | £160 per week | £1280 (8 weeks) |
9 - 12 weeks | £144 per week | £1728 (12 weeks) |
13 - 24 weeks | £130 per week | £3120 (24 weeks) |
25 - 36 weeks | £117 per week | £4212 (36 weeks) |
37 - 48 weeks | £105 per week | £5040 (48 weeks) |
COURSE FEES INCLUDE:
Please note: Some social activities are free or included in your course fees. For other social activities, there are additional fees that you will have to pay for. Please click here to view the approximate cost of leisure activities in London. https://www.lexislondon.com/what-we-offer/before-you-arrive
Please note: Exam fees are not included in the course fees.
Registration Fee £50 |
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Cambridge Exams
You can book to take the following Cambridge exams when registering or after creating an online Lexis account: |
B1 Preliminary, formerly known as Cambridge English Preliminary (PET) |
B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English First (FCE) |
C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge Advanced (CAE) |
We advise you on dates and procedures and register you by the given deadlines. |
Exam Fees from £150 |
You will be given the opportunity to practise your exam skills during our regular mock exams.
Mock exam dates are released monthly for the month ahead.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
As a Cambridge exam preparation centre Lexis prepares you for the IELTS exam, however we are unable to register you for it. |
Advice on how to register is given. Please ask in reception |
Exam Fees from £175 |
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