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Lewis School of EnglishSouthampton, England UK

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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Lewis School of English, Southampton
Ranked #2 of 3 English schools in Southampton
School
Location of the school
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Facilities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Social activities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Innovative curriculum without use of coursebooks
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (5.0/5.0)
  • Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Lewis school of English rests in the southern English city of Southampton. The area around the school is very central within the city and most things are within walking distance of the school with supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants close by for students to use before and after their studies.

Getting around: Southampton has its own International airport which is considerably smaller than other main airports in the country and is just 25 minutes by train from the city centre. The school is 15 minutes walk away from the central train station of Southampton and from here students can visit the capital city in an hour and 35 minutes and there are direct trains to other southern English cities including Bournemouth and Brighton.

Local attractions: Southampton is an important port city in England and the home port for some of the largest cruise ships in the world. However, the city is most recognised for its links to the Titanic which departed from its harbour in 1912. The SeaCity Museum explains the connection between the city and the Titanic as well as providing a clear picture of the port throughout history. Lewis school of English is next to Palmerston Park and just 5 minutes walk from the SeaCity museum. England has a very interesting history and The Tudor House is a museum which displays 800 years of history of Southampton for anyone wanting to learn more about the city. It is 15 minutes from the school and is great for understanding the culture of the area. Southampton holds the great shopping centre, West Quay, not far from the school and students can browse endless stores during a free afternoon. Southampton is a great base to learn English, with plenty to see and do within the city itself and with great travel connections to surrounding cities.

School facilities: Lewis School of English is housed in an 18th century building with facilities including a garden with table tennis, a computer room, a coffee room with mini kitchen, a prayer room and free wifi throughout.

School ethos: The school's whole ethos is around providing a personal approach to learning for each individual student. Students are encouraged from the start to discuss with their teachers what their personal goals are in learning English so that the teachers can adapt the classes to ensure that all students receive the style that suits them. A weekly discussion with your teacher ensures you are on the right track and with classes no bigger than 12 students allows the teacher to really focus on the group dynamic and provide individual attention.

Leisure programmes: Social activities are scheduled each week and vocabulary sheets are provided to practise during your trip. To improve your communication skills, weekly study clubs are set up to help with confidence and verbal cues in the English language.

Course structure: The school has courses for students wanting to branch out in a particular field of study or area within the English language such as Business English, prepare for the IELTS exam, improve upon their pronunciation or writing and there is a specific course for speaking and writing for Arabic speakers. Summer programmes for junior students are hosted in the nearby Solent University and include a full activity package and accommodation in a homestay or in the university’s residence. No matter what your age or language goal, there is a course here for you.
  • The language school Lewis School of English was founded in Southampton, England UK in 1976.
  • Legal name / parent company: Lewis Schools Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 3312844

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Lewis School of English

Comments about courses


Lesson duration
60 minutes
School's administrative fee
65.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 55 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 7 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Note: All courses offered by Lewis School of English, Southampton can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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Lewis School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKQEYoung Learners English UKPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Lewis School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 15
    Number of public PC workstations: 10
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 120
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 80
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 200
Minimum age of students
16 years
11 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking15 km
Rugby4 km
Sailing2 km
Swimming1 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Conversation club

Adults - Paid activities

Full daytrips

Junior - Free activities

-Rounders
-School Discos
-Murder mysteries
-Scavenger Hunts
-Croquet
-Excursions (full-day trips and half-day trips)

Junior - Paid activities

-Rounders
-School Discos
-Murder mysteries
-Scavenger Hunts
-Croquet
-Excursions (full-day trips and half-day trips)

Accommodation

Ratings of Lewis School of English compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 Lewis School of English SouthamptonAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Map  

30-33 Palmerston Road - SO14 1LL Southampton
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FAQ about Lewis School of English,

  • English courses at Lewis start at 90 £ for Afternoon General English course with 7.5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lewis School varies from 1 students (One-to-One General English) to 15 students (Classic Summer Programme)
  • 90% of teachers at Lewis School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Lewis School of English comes from Saudi Arabia with a 23% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and Turkey (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Lewis School of English offers courses from 11 years (Classic Summer Programme, 15 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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