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Classic Programme

Lewis School Junior Centre

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Course description

Our Classic Programme combines fun and challenging lessons with a full activities programme. As both a tourist and a language learner, you will have a truly unforgettable experience!

Lessons are enjoyable and fast-paced, and are designed to build your confidence with spoken English. Our syllabus is specially designed for students aged 11-17. Topics and language points change on a weekly basis, meaning you can start and finish your course any week. Classwork also links with trips and other cultural activities on your programme.

On our fun-filled activities programme you will discover some of the top tourist destinations in the UK, such as London, Bath and Oxford. You will also take part in a wide variety of other activities such as discos, parties, sports and creative workshops. Many have a learning element and all are designed to help you make friends and activate your English. We look forward to giving you a fantastic summer!

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-8 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Saturday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Winchester.

Class size

Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 11 - 17 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

We offer both summer school with a range of programmes and off peak year round groups to study with us in the Adult School, located in a 200 year old building.

Summer programmes in Southampton include:

- Classic English
- English & Theatre
- English & Football
- English & IELTS (new for 2017)

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Lewis School Junior Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Our Junior Summer Centre is based at the University of Winchester’s King Alfred Quarter, just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Here you’ll find top-class facilities, including a £6.5m learning and teaching building – a modern learning environment to complement the city’s historic beauty.

The age range is 11-17. However, we may occasionally accept a younger or older student from the same school year as someone else in the group.

Centre address: Lewis School Junior Centre, Winchester University, Sparkford Rd, Winchester SO22 4NR, View the map>

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Housing

Lewis School Junior Centre offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

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weekly
Age range: 11 - 17 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
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Staying with a local family can be of great benefit, providing a first-hand experience of the local culture and greater opportunity for language practice. Many of our students and families also stay in touch long after the summer has ended.

You will share a twin room. This can be with a student of the same or different nationality, according to your wishes. You will receive a hot lunch at the centre on school days and a hot supper before evening activities. You are given a bus pass and our activity leaders will take you to the bus stop after lessons or activities have finished.

• Personally selected families
• Twin room
• Full board (all meals provided)
• Hot lunches at junior centre on school days
• Hot dinner at junior centre before evening activities
• Laundry done weekly by host family
• Bus pass provided
• Journey time 10-35 minutes
• Activities on certain evenings (see timetable)
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 80 when you register.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Winchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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