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 and 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, PO1 2AB - Portsmouth, England UK (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
HTS, NCFESchool Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Computer lab
Library
Lounge
Student support desk
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
Disabled toilet
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- 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
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 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 19.Apr.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 27.May.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 25.Dec.2019, 26.Dec.2019.
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
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 8
281 £ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 362 | 724 | 1086 | 1447 | 1809 | 2171 | 2532 | 2894 | 3617 | 4341 | 362 |
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
Special Offers
1 week for free: 1 week for free on tuition fees only, For enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before 31.01.2019.
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 8
233 £ per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 245 233 | 490 466 | 735 699 | 980 931 | 1225 1164 | 1470 1397 | 1715 1630 | 1960 1862 | 2450 2328 | 2940 2793 | 245 233 |
| Price in US$ | 301 | 601 | 902 | 1202 | 1502 | 1803 | 2103 | 2403 | 3004 | 3605 | 301 |
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
Special Offers
1 week for free: 1 week for free on tuition fees only, For enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before 31.01.2019.
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 8
362 £ per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | -- | 964 916 | 1341 1274 | 1523 1447 | 1705 1620 | 1887 1793 | 2069 1966 | 2251 2139 | 2433 2312 | 2615 2485 | 2979 2831 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1182 | 1645 | 1868 | 2091 | 2314 | 2537 | 2760 | 2983 | 3206 | 3653 |
This programme includes: minimum 1 week of General English 15, full board homestay in shared room, work placement, local travel pass, mid-week afternoon activities, certification, mentoring, monitoring and welfare.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 8
281 £ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 362 | 724 | 1086 | 1447 | 1809 | 2171 | 2532 | 2894 | 3617 | 4341 | 362 |
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
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 8
281 £ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 362 | 724 | 1086 | 1447 | 1809 | 2171 | 2532 | 2894 | 3617 | 4341 | 362 |
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
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 8
281 £ per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 295 281 | 590 561 | 885 841 | 1180 1121 | 1475 1402 | 1770 1682 | 2065 1962 | 2360 2242 | 2950 2803 | 3540 3363 | 295 281 |
| Price in US$ | 362 | 724 | 1086 | 1447 | 1809 | 2171 | 2532 | 2894 | 3617 | 4341 | 362 |
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
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 mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
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
In high demand!
Single room, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends
170 £ per week
Less
| 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$ | 220 | 439 | 659 | 878 | 1097 | 1317 | 1536 | 1756 | 2194 | 2633 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
19 £
(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, Half board on weekdays, Full board on weekends, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 10 £ Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
190 £ per week
More
| 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$ | 246 | 491 | 736 | 981 | 1226 | 1472 | 1717 | 1962 | 2452 | 2943 | 246 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
26.5 £
(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: 16
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2019 - 31.Aug.2019
High season
High season supplement per week: 10 £
No meals
150 £ per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1050 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 |
| Price in US$ | 194 | 388 | 581 | 775 | 968 | 1162 | 1356 | 1549 | 1936 | 2323 | 194 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
No extra nights bookable.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
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 person from the same country.
Surcharge of GBP 30 to share accommodation with person from the same country.
Leisure programme for adults & juniors (sample):
Map of public transport system
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