Winter English in London

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Our Winter English London programme is designed to meet your individual needs, help you achieve your goals and develop the language that you need for work, study or leisure. It is perfect for all students who were or are unable to come in the summer and don't want to miss out or simply students who want to take their learning to the next level. 

STUDENT PROFILE

Winter English London is perfect for university graduates, teaching professionals wishing to travel to London to study. You can choose to study General English, Exam Preparation, Business English or English for Specific Purposes. 

YOUR ENGLISH CLASSES

The programme replicates our summer structure with a daily programme of morning, afternoon and some evening activities included in the package. You will learn and improve your English whilst exploring London during the week and will have the opportunity to visit other UK cities at the weekend.

During these exceptional circumstances we have updated our winter course provision to comply with Covid 19 safety regulations. 

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 FEES INCLUDE:

• 30+ hours per week
• All course books and materials
• Certificate of completion
• Afternoon Real English lessons while exploring the sights & sounds of London; famous parks, walks, museums and attractions
• One afternoon project

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

THE £50 REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES:

• Level Assessment Interview
• Placement Test
• Set up of your own online student account (www.lexislondon.com/student-login)
• Student ID card
• Course books & materials
• End of course Certificate of Completion

ADDITIONAL FEES:

• Registration fee (explained above) 
• Exam entry fee 

Cambridge Exams

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)