What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
Meridian School of English
The language school Meridian School of English was founded in Portsmouth, England UK in 1979. The school is located on the 3rd floor of the Guildhall.The building is also the cultural centre of the city with a concert hall, café, meeting rooms and council chambers where local political decisions are made. The Mayor of Portsmouth has offices within the same building.
The school address is: Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, PO1 2AB - Portsmouth, England UK (see on map)
Legal name / parent company: Tellus Ltd| Tax registration ID: GB834874396
Accreditations and Quality seals
HTS, NCFESchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
10Number of public PC workstations:
10Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 100
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 19 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 3
Minimum age of students
- 20 years
- 16 years for specific Junior courses
English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
20
5
2
2
10
30
2
5
7
8
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Gatwick or Heatrow.
London Heathrow Airport:91 £ pick up
182 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
91 £ pick up
182 £ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 10 Apr. 2020, 08 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 24 Dec. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2655 2523 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 |
| Price in US$ | 361 | 721 | 1082 | 1442 | 1803 | 2163 | 2523 | 2884 | 3244 | 3605 | 4326 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1715 1630 | 1960 1862 | 2205 2095 | 2450 2328 | 2940 2793 |
| Price in US$ | 300 | 599 | 898 | 1198 | 1497 | 1796 | 2096 | 2395 | 2694 | 2994 | 3592 |
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 500 475 |
| Price in US$ | 611 | 1222 | 1833 | 2444 | 3055 | 3666 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 611 |
This option is ideal for students wanting to focus on a specific area and want to study with a friend.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 400 380 |
| Price in US$ | 489 | 978 | 1467 | 1955 | 2444 | 2933 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 489 |
This option is ideal for students wanting to focus on a specific area and progress quicker.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2655 2523 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 |
| Price in US$ | 361 | 721 | 1082 | 1442 | 1803 | 2163 | 2523 | 2884 | 3244 | 3605 | 4326 |
Exam Fee is not included. Exams are subject to availability and entry level requirements.This includes 15 hours General English and
8 hours exam preparation.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2655 2523 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 |
| Price in US$ | 361 | 721 | 1082 | 1442 | 1803 | 2163 | 2523 | 2884 | 3244 | 3605 | 4326 |
Exam Fee is not included. Exams are subject to availability and entry-level requirements.This includes 15 hours General English and
8 hours exam preparation.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2655 2523 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 |
| Price in US$ | 361 | 721 | 1082 | 1442 | 1803 | 2163 | 2523 | 2884 | 3244 | 3605 | 4326 |
Exam Fee is not included. Exams are subject to availability and entry level requirements.This includes 15 hours General English and
8 hours exam preparation.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2655 2523 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 |
| Price in US$ | 361 | 721 | 1082 | 1442 | 1803 | 2163 | 2523 | 2884 | 3244 | 3605 | 4326 |
Exam Fee is not included. Exams are subject to availability and entry level requirements.This includes 15 hours General English and
8 hours exam preparation.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:45
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | -- | -- | -- | 500 475 |
| Price in US$ | 611 | 1222 | 1833 | 2444 | 3055 | 3666 | 4277 | -- | -- | -- | 611 |
This course is designed to enhance your development by becoming a more effective teacher, coach, mentor and communicator in the English language.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 8
372 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 964 940 | 1341 1308 | 1523 1485 | 1705 1663 | 1887 1840 | 2069 2018 | 2251 2195 | 2433 2373 | 2615 2550 | 2979 2905 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1209 | 1682 | 1910 | 2138 | 2367 | 2595 | 2823 | 3051 | 3279 | 3736 |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Brochures
Note: All courses offered by Meridian School of English, Portsmouth can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 60 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 £. 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.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 |
| Price in US$ | 219 | 438 | 656 | 875 | 1094 | 1312 | 1531 | 1750 | 2187 | 2624 | 219 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Optional (one-off) fee of GBP 70 for bedding and kitchen pack.
Price extra night:
24 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 01 Jul. 2020 - 31 Aug. 2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 15 £ | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 |
| Price in US$ | 245 | 489 | 734 | 978 | 1222 | 1467 | 1711 | 1955 | 2444 | 2933 | 245 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Optional (one-off) fee of GBP 70 for bedding and kitchen pack.
Price extra night:
27 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 01 Jul. 2020 - 31 Aug. 2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 15 £ | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 155 | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1085 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 155 |
| Price in US$ | 200 | 399 | 599 | 798 | 997 | 1197 | 1396 | 1595 | 1994 | 2393 | 200 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
No extra nights bookable.
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 01 Jul. 2020 - 31 Aug. 2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 15 £ | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 142 | 284 | 426 | 568 | 710 | 852 | 994 | 1136 | 1420 | 1704 | 142 |
| Price in US$ | 183 | 366 | 548 | 731 | 914 | 1096 | 1279 | 1461 | 1827 | 2192 | 183 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Optional (one-off) fee of GBP 70 for bedding and kitchen pack.
Price extra night:
24 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 01 Jul. 2020 - 31 Aug. 2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 15 £ | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 162 | 324 | 486 | 648 | 810 | 972 | 1134 | 1296 | 1620 | 1944 | 162 |
| Price in US$ | 209 | 417 | 626 | 834 | 1042 | 1251 | 1459 | 1667 | 2084 | 2501 | 209 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Optional (one-off) fee of GBP 70 for bedding and kitchen pack.
Price extra night:
27 £
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & lunch & dinner, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
High season dates 01 Jul. 2020 - 31 Aug. 2020
High season:
High season supplement per week: 15 £ It is advised you book your accommodation at least four weeks before the date of your arrival to guarantee the type you require.
Surcharge of GBP 30 to share accommodation with a person from the same country.
Surcharge of GBP 30 to share accommodation with a person from the same country.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Reviews
3.8
Overall school rating
5 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.4
Organisation
3.4
Facilities
3.4
Social activities
3.2
Course quality / Progress in language
3.8
Value for money
3.6
Accommodation
Homestay
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Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Other
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What students liked about Meridian School of English, Portsmouth
Alina 30 years
“Efficiency of training”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
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- What is the best price for a course at Meridian School of English, Portsmouth?English courses at Meridian School of English start at 233 £ for General English 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Meridian School of English?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Meridian School of English
- Is airport pickup offered by Meridian School of English?Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (91 £), London Gatwick Airport (91 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Meridian School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Meridian School of English varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 8 students (General English 23)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Meridian School of English?100% of teachers at Meridian School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Meridian School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Meridian School of English comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Brazil (20%) and Saudi Arabia (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Meridian School of English offers courses for which ages?Meridian School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 19 during the summer and 0 for the rest of the year.
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