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General English

Meridian School of English

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Course description

On the general English course, participants will:
• Increase their ability to communicate in everyday situations in English.
• Learn new vocabulary.
• Improve understanding of English grammar and tenses.
• Get lots of practice by using everyday 'functional' English.
• Develop the core language skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Receive regular assessments to ensure improvement throughout the course.
• Meet people from other countries and cultures.
• Make real progress and have a lot of fun!
Expected benefits:
• Learn English from qualified, experienced teachers.
• Practise listening to and speaking with native English speakers.
• Increase ability to understand and be understood.
• Use real English in everyday situations with confidence and improve language fluency.
• Develop an individual learning plan (ILP) to match specific needs.
• Get a certificate showing the level of language achieved and overall ability.

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
15 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

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to 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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Housing

Meridian School of English offers the following housing types:
homestay

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

$183
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
$183
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.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$247
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Plymouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$247
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Portsmouth. These homes are often between 20-35 minutes away from the school by foot.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.
All homestays have criminal record checks and are inspected annually in line with British Council requirements.
It is company policy that students of the same nationality are not housed together in the same homestay.

Business Class Accommodation - Breakfast, lunch and dinner

$265
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Plymouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 20 - 35 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$265
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Portsmouth. These homes are often between 20-35 minutes away from the school by foot.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.
All homestays have criminal record checks and are inspected annually in line with British Council requirements.
It is company policy that students of the same nationality are not housed together in the same homestay.
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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.

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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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