Online English Courses

Staying Safe While Learning and Teaching Online

In addition to face-to-face classes, Lexis also uses a hybrid model of learning and teaching. This page outlines important digital safety considerations when participating in online activities.

Online Meetings, Social Events and Video Conferencing

As some classes, meetings and social events are held online, it is important to take precautions to safeguard your own safety as well as the safety of others. When using online meeting tools such as Microsoft Teams, which enable our community to connect beyond the physical classroom, please follow the guidelines below.

Online Meeting Safety

When using Microsoft Teams, ensure that you take the following precautions:

• Only share meeting links through official school channels (e.g. school email or learning platforms)
• Do not post meeting links on social media or public websites
• Use the lobby feature so organisers can control who is admitted to meetings
• Verify participants before allowing access to sessions
• Limit screen sharing to presenters or organisers only
• Assign a co-organiser or presenter to help moderate sessions
• Do not allow anonymous users to join unless necessary
• Remove any disruptive participants and prevent them from rejoining if required
• Avoid sharing confidential or sensitive information during meetings
• Always use your school-issued email account when accessing Microsoft Teams

Online Respect

Lexis School of English has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bullying and harassment. As members of an international community that values diverse perspectives, it is important to practise good digital citizenship and treat others with dignity and respect both online and offline.

Digital Wellbeing

As digital engagement forms an integral part of online work and study, it’s important to take steps to support your wellbeing:

• Check your privacy settings
  Review who can access your personal information and posts across platforms.
• Review location services
  Check which apps have access to your location and disable access where unnecessary.
• Use wellbeing controls
  Use features such as “Do Not Disturb” or notification settings to manage your time online.
• Set boundaries
  Take regular breaks and manage your online engagement to avoid fatigue.
• Be an active bystander (where safe to do so)
  Report inappropriate behaviour and support others experiencing online harassment.

We use Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams for all online lessons, meetings, and collaboration.

Microsoft Teams is a secure, easy-to-use platform that allows students and staff to connect through video calls, chat, and shared resources—all in one place.

What you’ll need

To join a lesson or meeting, you will need:

• A device (computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone)
• A stable internet connection
• The Microsoft Teams app (recommended) or a supported web browser

Getting started

• You will receive a meeting link or invitation via email or calendar.
• Click the link at the scheduled time.
• You can choose to join via the Teams app or directly in your browser.
• Enter your name and select your audio/video settings before joining.

Key features

• Video conferencing for live lessons and meetings
• Screen sharing for presentations and teaching materials
• Chat function for questions and interaction during sessions
• File sharing for resources and assignments

Tips for the best experience

• Join a few minutes early to check your audio and video
• Use headphones where possible to reduce background noise
• Ensure your device is charged or plugged in
• Find a quiet space to participate

Support

If you experience any technical difficulties, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

You confirm you have read, understood and agree to these terms and conditions of enrolment and our school policies when booking a Lexis English Online course at Lexis School of English:

• These terms and conditions apply only to our online courses. If you purchase a face to face course our standard terms and conditions apply
• Our course options are described on our website. A course is defined by the course type and course length
• A course booking can be for group classes or for private classes or a combination of both
• All courses are offered subject to availability; Lexis School of English reserves the right to merge classes, postpone, change or cancel your course or other service offered without liability; In such circumstances, we may offer you an alternative course of equal value
• Course fees are only refundable if you are dissatisfied with the course and contact us at info@lexislondon.com. You must not have completed more than three hours of study in order to receive a refund
• Course fees must be paid in full at least one week before the start date
• It is not possible to pause your course or take a holiday during your course
• If you have booked your course through an agent, their terms and conditions may apply to you. We reserve the right to apply our own terms and conditions
• We reserve the right to take any reasonable action that is appropriate if any situation has not been covered by these terms and conditions
• You must have a good internet connection and you are responsible for downloading the relevant software. No compensation will be offered due to connectivity issues and you not being able to participate in the online lessons