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English Language Courses

Combine your General English course between June and August  with our Learn English & Discover London Programme. Learn English while exploring London during the week and visit other UK cities at the weekend (All inclusive price).

For Summer English language courses for 12 to 15 year olds, please click here: Summer English for Teenagers

Summer English (16+)

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Learn English, Discover London 

Learn English in the morning

English language classes (9.30am - 12.45pm)

Discover London in the afternoon

(1.30pm - 5.30pm)

  • Afternoon Real English teacher lead activities / lessons while exploring the sights & sounds of London; famous parks, walks, museums and attractions and one afternoon project 
  • One paid London Attraction (London Eye, Climb the O2, Tower Bridge Exhibition)
  • Oyster card worth £20
  • One Lucky Dip

* Email the school for a sample programme.

We have put a lot of thought behind the Learn English & Discover London Programme. We are aware that students can explore London on their own merit, however our programme goes a step further. Every day has a different theme and takes you to a different part of London, escorted by a Lexis member of staff who will be your very own tour guide. In addition, the social programme has educational value and includes information material about the cultural and historical significance of the various sights, completing each day with a student quiz.

Please note: Lexis can book any trips upon request

Key facts

Age of student 16+
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 Morning Classes (15 hrs per week) plus Afternoon Activities (20 hrs per week)
Course start dates You can start your course on any Monday from 1st July to 30th August 2024 (subject to availability).
Course times 9.30am – 12:45pm and 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Course length From 1 week - 9 weeks 
Dates Monday 1st July to 30th August 2024

* 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. Please contact the school office.

Full Time English students and Part Time English students are integrated into the same classes. 

Students aged under 18

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

  • All our staff members have completed enhanced police checks before starting work with Under 18s at Lexis. This includes teachers, activity staff, group leaders, other school staff and homestay hosts.
  • All our staff members have received at least basic level safeguarding training.
  • Two members of the management team have received advanced and specialist safeguarding training.
  • Trained first aiders are present all the time on the school premises and staff leading off-site activities are also first aid trained.            

STAFF-STUDENT RATIOS

  • We maintain a maximum staff/student ratio of 1:16 in the classroom and 1:15 on school trips.

CONTACT WITH OTHER AGE GROUPS

  • 16 – 17 year olds will come into regular contact with other students over the age of 18, in class and during the leisure programme

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER LESSONS

  • 16 – 17 year olds will be walking or taking public transport alone between the school and their accommodation. All students will be shown the route.
  • Students have to report to reception when they arrive at school in the morning. If a student has not arrived 10 minutes into the start of the lesson, the welfare officer will try to locate him/ her.
  • Students are allowed to leave the school building at break times and lunchtime, with no supervision. They are responsible for buying their own lunch during the week, unless arranged otherwise.
  • Students have to report to reception when they leave at the end of the day.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

  • Students will not be supervised outside their classes, unless on organised social activities.
  • We have comprehensive measures in place to safeguard all students while on any trips and excursions, for example clear safety guidelines and risk assessments for each activity and trip.
  • There are certain British laws (e.g. related to smoking and drinking alcohol) that apply to people aged under 18. As a consequence, there may be some leisure activities which 16 and 17 year olds cannot take part in because of their age.
  • If 16 and 17 year old students take part in a day trip organised by a third party tour operator, they will be responsible for themselves and will be unsupervised for the duration of the trip. They will be responsible for arriving at the relevant meeting point on time and will have to return back home if they miss the coach.

CURFEWS

  • Students are allowed to have unsupervised free time in London after their classes. They must return for their evening meal to their homestay and if not, they must inform the homestay every time they are eating out. They must return to their homestay before 22.00 (Monday – Friday).
  • On Saturday and Sunday, students must return to their homestay before 22.00 (16 yr. olds) or 22.30 (17 yr. olds). If they are late, they must phone their homestay host to tell them where they are and when they will be home. They must follow the safety guidelines provided by Lexis School of English.

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

  • When students leave the school after lunch for their afternoon Real English activities, their activity leader and/ or group leader will sign them out of the school building.
  • At the end of the afternoon Real English activities, students will be allowed to return home independently providing a parent/ guardian has agreed when completing our Parental Consent Form.
  • Students are allowed unsupervised free time in London after the end of the afternoon programme and to return before 22.00. (Monday – Friday). They must inform the homestay every time they are eating out.
  • On Saturday and Sunday, students must return to their homestay before 22.00 (16 yr. olds) or 22.30 (17 yr. olds). If they are late, they must phone their homestay host to tell them where they are and when they will be home. They must follow the safety guidelines provided by Lexis School of English.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

  • Students can arrange to speak to the Welfare Officer during normal school hours (9:00am – 5:00pm) to discuss any problems.
  • We provide a 24 hour emergency contact number for students to ring if they have any serious problems outside normal school hours.

OTHER

For more details please see the following links to our policies:

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

  • More information will be shared with you upon registration, e.g. handbooks and safety guidelines etc.

Course content

LEARN ENGLISH IN THE MORNING: THE ENGLISH CLASSES COVER

 

Course fees

Number of weeks

Cost per week (£ GBP)

1- 9 weeks

£484


Course fees include:

  • 15 hours per week English lessons+ teacher lead activities
  • All course books and materials
  • Lexis Certificate upon completion of course
  • Afternoon Real English lessons while exploring the sights & sounds of London; famous parks, walks, museums and attractions and one afternoon project
  • Oyster card worth £20 (which you need to top up)
  • One paid London Attraction p/w (London Eye, Climb the O2, Tower Bridge Exhibition etc)

Please note:  For social activities not included in your programme, 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

* For details please look in Learn English, Discover London

Not included in the course fees:

  • Guided Saturday excursion (full day) (Possible destinations: Stonehenge, Windsor, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge, Brighton etc)
  • Pocket money
  • Exam registration
  • Accommodation 
  • Transfers

Please note: Lexis can book any trips upon request

 

Registration fee

Included

             

    £ 70 Registration Fee

 

  • Course books & materials 

  • Student ID card

  • 60 minute placement

  • Level assessment interview

  • Induction and welcome

  • End of course Certificate completion

   

Not included

 

  • Exam Registration

 

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