General English (15 hours per week)

Lewis School of English Southampton

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Course Dates

Start any week; finish any week!

Your First Day

We give you a grammar test and short speaking test to find out your level, and place you in a suitable class. We also take you on a tour of the city centre.

Changing Levels

Our teachers work together to monitor your progress and make sure you receive tuition at the right level. We can change your level any week, when you and your teachers agree you are ready.

What will I study?

Our syllabus is specially designed so you can start any week. Lessons cover speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, plus grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and study skills, with topics changing weekly. We do not follow a coursebook but instead use a wide range of teaching resources, and we provide you with all lesson materials.

Timetable

Your timetable will normally be from 9.30 - 13.00. However, at busy times, particularly summer, your lessons can be any time between 9.30 and 17.30, and your timetable may vary from week to week.

Self-Study & Learner Support
You can do extra practice at our study centre and at our website, which has an interactive online syllabus. We also provide regular tutorials to make sure you are happy with your learning.

Free English Clubs!

You can improve your skills at our free Conversation Club, Reading Club and Grammar Clinic (not always available in summer and during busy periods).

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 90 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM

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 Southampton.

Class size

Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older

Certificate

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

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based on 8 reviews
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"I am very grateful for everything."

Gabriella Vizin, student from Afghanistan

Lewis School of English is a very nice school with a long tradition in Southampton. I spent 2 weeks there, and this period was a very nice time in my life like the glorious sunshine. I very liked the personalized style of teaching and the brilliant, kind and comic, but at the same time very serious teachers. I felt more confident in English than ever before. Thank you for your kindness and helpful attitude.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Apr 2022 - 22 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Learn while having fun"

Filippo Bosco, student from Italy

Start talking about the family, because it was really perfect. I had a lot of freedom and at the same time they were there if I needed.

The school was a gathering place and not just for lessons, but even during these the atmosphere was really positive and encouraged to improve and get involved.

I have followed the conversation club several times and loved the BBQ parties and the pub nights.

The professors were really good and able to get every student involved. I also appreciated the diversity of topics covered in the afternoon classes.

I highly recommend school and family, they have made a stay abroad for me one of the most beautiful experiences of my life.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
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Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
22 Jul 2019 - 9 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great studente, Nice teachers and An amazing experience"

Carolina Johanna Louisa van Baalen, student from Netherlands

The teachers were very nice and were always open for suggestions. Personally, I would have liked a jogger level, especially for sprake geweest. In the end Is don't have the feeling that I learned a lot, do for people that already have an acceptable level of English I would not reccomend this schiol. Southampton is a beautiful place andere I would really reccomend everyone to visit it. The student were very diverse and open tot welcome everyone. The houding was ok, but the service was not fully according to the description. Overall I liked it a lot :)

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
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School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
9 Jul 2018 - 27 Jul 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Best experience ever!"

Elisabetta Iacona, student from Italy

Great experience studying here. The lessons are well structured, there are many activities in the classroom and the best thing is to be able to compare with young people from different countries and cultures. My teachers told me that I'm an individual who have brought life in the classroom and I'm very grateful and happy for this. We have done a lot of activities and plays with the other guys and in this way the lessons are pleasant and not boring!A great way to learn current English.I highly recommend it!
Ps: the only one problem for me in all my journey in England was the lack of real italian food

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
5 Feb 2018 - 16 Feb 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Amazing, amazing, amazing!"

Alexandra Junková, student from Czech Republic

Well,I have to say that my stay in Southampton was amazing. I didn't participate much on the activities because I only stayed for two weeks, but my friends from the class attended the BBQ night and they said it was great. I loved the classes,especially during my first week first class. Unfortunately, there weren't such great people in the second class. Well I mean,they were nice and fine but I liked my first week's class more. And also I really loved the housing! I stayed in the Crescent place and it was just great! I loved the fact that I had my own bathroom and a huge bed! Of course, the teachers were amazing too! Again, I liked Katie and Jonathan more, but Ian and Sean were great too! I'm looking forward to coming back next year!

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My ratings for this school

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Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Aug 2016 - 26 Aug 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Perfect"

Javier Puig Gonzalez-Ruano, student from Spain

It was one of my bests experiences in England. Thanks to all the staff, teachers and everyone who made this a experience so nice.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
11 Jul 2016 - 29 Jul 2016
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Fast learning due to excellent teaching methods."

Alessandro Rancati, student from England

I can't come up with anything I dislike; I really enjoyed all parts of Lewis School, plus all the aspects related to accommodation, namely housing and host family.
The teachers are friendly and make you feel comfortable in the school environment.
Turning now to the location, moving between house and school felt easy and simple. The location is in a strategic zone- close to the Solent University and near to the center and the lush parks.
Talking about activities, I have to say that they gave me the opportunity to travel and visit a great many places in the South of England, which I liked so much and it was a useful time to practice what you studied in the previous lessons.

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My ratings for this school

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School location
Housing
Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
31 Mar 2014 - 20 Jun 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"I familiarized with the English"

Jérémy ROUSSEL, student from France

For two weeks, each working day, I attended LEWIS School. I had 2 courses per day, it was worth 3 hours, but it's not sufficient. Next time, I will take 3 courses per day at least. In class, we weren't a lot, about ten. The teachers are dynamic and nice. During one course, we often changed subject and it was interesting. We worked all : oral and write comprehension, speaking, writing, grammar, vocabulary, expressions. We put on everyday life situations. There were plenty of free and paying social activities: sports, games, evening parties. The receptionists were kind and careful with students. The housing was an old building which has been renovated. The classes were luminous and vented. There was a computer room which was in free access.
Out of school, I lived in friends' house in Southampton. And I know that LEWIS School proposes accommodations near the building.
It was a pleasant trip. I familiarized with the English, I improved my vocabulary and I strengthened my grammar.
Journey to do again!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
29 Jul 2013 - 9 Aug 2013
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Lewis School of English Southampton offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay (HB) - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekend

$242
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Southampton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person 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
$242
Staying with a local family can be a valuable part of your language course. They welcome you into their home and give you a comfortable and friendly base during your stay.

All families have been personally chosen by the school and are regularly inspected. Homestays are 10-35 minutes by bus from the school. You can choose half-board or full-board accommodation, and a single or shared room. Your host family will wash your clothes and keep your room clean, but do not expect hotel service! We do our best to choose a suitable family based on the information you give us, but if you do not feel happy, talk to us and if necessary we will quickly change your family.

Full Board includes a packed lunch Monday to Friday.

Homestay (FB) - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

$263
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Southampton
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Distance to school: 10 - 35 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
$263
Staying with a local family can be a valuable part of your language course. They welcome you into their home and give you a comfortable and friendly base during your stay.

All families have been personally chosen by the school and are regularly inspected. Homestays are 10-35 minutes by bus from the school. You can choose half-board or full-board accommodation, and a single or shared room. Your host family will wash your clothes and keep your room clean, but do not expect hotel service! We do our best to choose a suitable family based on the information you give us, but if you do not feel happy, talk to us and if necessary we will quickly change your family.
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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 Southampton 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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