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IELTS Exam Preparation

Meridian School of English

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Course description

Morning Lessons = General English
Afternoon lessons= Exam preparation

On the exam preparation course, participants will:
• Study and practise the elements required in the exam syllabus.
• Take a 'mock' test using genuine material from exam papers.
• Discuss (on a 1-1 basis) student's performance in the test, and your chances in the real exam.
• Develop and practise the techniques required in the exam.
• Provide extensive practice using exam material.
• Give every student a practice oral interview with written feedback.
Expected benefits:
• Greatly increase chances of passing the exam first time.
• Get lots of practice with authentic exam materials and increase overall understanding of English.
• Study with other students from different backgrounds to help and encourage one another.
• Understand the exam syllabus for the IELTS exam.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
23 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Morning session
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon session
01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
02:30 AM - 02:45 PM
Afternoon session
02:45 PM - 03:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 7 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 22 years old

Certificate

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

At Meridian School of English we teach students from all over the world and we are committed to keeping our classes small. This way we can ensure that our teachers can give all our students the personal attention they need.

Our Plymouth school is based at Swarthmore Centre, built in 1919 by the Quaker movement for educational purposes.

Year opened
1979
Number of classrooms
7

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Meridian School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Italy
49%
Germany
17%
France
7%
Poland
5%
Saudi Arabia
5%
Spain
3%
Brazil
2%
Qatar
2%
Turkey
2%
Taiwan
1%
Other
7%

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
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  • Teachers and Staff at Meridian School of English 1/5
  • Building of Meridian School of English 2/5
  • City of Plymouth 3/5
  • Students of Meridian School of English 4/5
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Housing

Meridian School of English offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

177 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Plymouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, carpet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
177 €
Staying in a homestay is, without doubt, the best way to further develop your English and generally learn about the British way of life. You will stay with a local English family that is sued to welcoming foreign students into their home.

Full board accommodation - includes breakfast, lunch and dinner every day

Half board accommodation - includes breakfast and dinner every day except Saturday and Sunday when breakfast, a packed lunch and dinner is provided.
visa

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.

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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 Plymouth 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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