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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is recognised worldwide and evaluates the English language proficiency of people who want to study or work in English speaking countries or environments such as university or in the workplace.

Benefits

Excellent results	Excellent success rates	Accepted in all English speaking countries

An IELTS exam result is useful if you intend to study at an English speaking university because it is widely recognised by UK and other English speaking countries like Australia and Canada university.  It is also recognised by the UK Border Agency as a SELT (Secure English Language Test) for visa purposes.

We offer group classes in the morning and in the afternoon. In these sessions you will develop your general English language skills, focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

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Helps you with exam preparation	Helps you achieve your language goals	Guides you on exam techniques	Offers you support

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Our Cambridge Exam Preparation courses are designed to meet our students' needs. At Lexis School of English we have been successfully preparing our students to pass their chosen exam with confidence. Cambridge English exams are accepted by over 20,000 universities and employers around the world as proof of your level of English. So whether you want to take a Cambridge exam to study at a university or for work or even for your personal development, these courses will be right for you.

Benefits

Accepted worldwide	Reassures universities that you are able to follow an academic course	Reassures employers of your communicative skills	Teaches you be confident in your language ability

       Key Facts

* In exceptional circumstances, there may occasionally be 17 students in a class for a maximum of two days.

Important: 16 and 17 year olds require parental/guardian permission.

Full Time English students and Part Time English students are integrated into the same classes.  

All courses use a coursebook as well as supplementary materials.

There are regular mock exams students can take in order to keep track of their progress and practice their exam skills under exam conditions. 

The classes build on the work covered in the main classes, focusing on specific sections of the exam as well as overall fluency. The teachers use a range of methodologies and activities to help students learn and use the language.

This course will focus on:

 Key topics/subjects that are often in the exams

 Authentic exam practice (Regular practice of reading, speaking and listening)

 General language improvement (grammar and vocabulary that the exam focuses)

 Specific exam related language focus

 Study and exam skills practice

You can accelerate your learning progress and improve faster by combining your group classes with private lessons in the morning or in the afternoon.

Our Cambridge Exam Preparation courses will give you the tools to maximise your chance of passing the exam and achieve as high a grade as possible. You will learn with teachers with experience in teaching the Cambridge Exam Preparation course. 

Students who successfully complete a Cambridge English Exam Preparation course:

 Gain confidence in their use of English

 Have a good understanding of the skills and language required for the exam

 Will be more confident when interacting with native speakers

 Can use English more fluently and be comfortable in spontaneous situations

 Can face the demands of the exam with confidence

Will progress into higher education institutions often require a Cambridge certificate

There are many reasons why you should take a Cambridge English Exam

The main reason is because Cambridge English exams cover all skills. They really do help you to improve all your English.
Step by step you will develop all your skills: speaking, writing, reading and listening.
They also help you to build up your confidence to use English in real life.

But there are more:
	It’s more than just a test – the content of the course guarantees solid and useful learning
	You can take a Cambridge English exam at all levels by following the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
	It's proof of your level of English
	Employers, schools and universities around the world will recognise your Cambridge exam. Cambridge University has been preparing English exams for international students of over 100 years. Over 20,000 organisations accept Cambridge English certificates around the world
	Enables you to work with like-minded people from other countries
	Enhance your CV and future professional success
	These exams will help you to use the English that we use in real life. When you prepare the exams, you will improve your English for everyday life, work and study. You will be able to communicate and work with people from all over the world
And last but not least.....
	Assurance - Cambridge has one of the world’s largest language research teams to design their Cambridge English exams

	Course Fees (per week)
Number of weeks	1-6	7-12	13-24	25 plus
GE & EP 15am	£264	£231	£209	£187
GE & EP 15pm	£180	£165	£150	£135
GE & EP 21	£336	£297	£269	£241
GE & EP 24	£372	£330	£299	£268
GE & EP 27	£408	£363	£329	£295
GE & EP 30	£444	£396	£359	£322

COURSE FEES INCLUDE:

• Either 15, 21, 24, 27 or 30 of Exam Preparation classes per week 
• Opportunity for self-study 
• Regular reviews, tutorials & progress tests 
• Individual & group needs analysis 
• Advice & help to register for Cambridge English, IELTS exams & UK university entrance 
• Regular social activities - please contact the school office to request a sample

Please note: Some social activities are free or included in your course fees. For other social activities, there are additional fees that you will have to pay for. Please click here to view the approximate cost of leisure activities in London. https://www.lexislondon.com/what-we-offer/before-you-arrive

Please note: Exam fees are not included in the course fees. 

At Lexis we put the safety and security of students aged under 18 first.   Students aged 16 and 17 are enrolled on our English language courses for adults and do not have any special supervision.  However, we do have additional and very important rules for them.   These special rules are explained at the first day induction and are in our Code of Conduct for Under 18s that the student must sign, and also our Parental Consent Form that both the parents and student must sign. The students will also have a meeting every week with the welfare officer.   Below are some of the ways in which we safeguard 16 and 17 year olds:

STAFF TRAINING

• All our staff members have completed enhanced police checks before starting work with Under 18s at Lexis. This includes teachers, activity staff, group leaders, other school staff and homestay hosts.
• All our staff members have received at least basic level safeguarding training.
• Two members of the management team have received advanced and specialist safeguarding training.
• Trained first aiders are present all the time on the school premises and staff leading off-site activities are also first aid trained.            

STAFF-STUDENT RATIOS

• We maintain a maximum staff/student ratio of 1:16 in the classroom and 1:15 on school trips.

CONTACT WITH OTHER AGE GROUPS

• 16 – 17 year olds will come into regular contact with other students over the age of 18, in class and during the leisure programme

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER LESSONS

• 16 – 17 year olds will be walking or taking public transport alone between the school and their accommodation. All students will be shown the route.
• Students have to report to reception when they arrive at school in the morning. If a student has not arrived 10 minutes into the start of the lesson, the welfare officer will try to locate him/ her.
• Students are allowed to leave the school building at break times and lunchtime, with no supervision. They are responsible for buying their own lunch during the week, unless arranged otherwise.
• Students have to report to reception when they leave at the end of the day.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

• Students will not be supervised outside their classes, unless on organised social activities.
• We have comprehensive measures in place to safeguard all students while on any trips and excursions, for example clear safety guidelines and risk assessments for each activity and trip.
• There are certain British laws (e.g. related to smoking and drinking alcohol) that apply to people aged under 18. As a consequence, there may be some leisure activities which 16 and 17 year olds cannot take part in because of their age.
• If 16 and 17 year old students take part in a day trip organised by a third party tour operator, they will be responsible for themselves and will be unsupervised for the duration of the trip. They will be responsible for arriving at the relevant meeting point on time and will have to return back home if they miss the coach.

CURFEWS

• Students are allowed to have unsupervised free time in London after their classes. They must return for their evening meal to their homestay and if not, they must inform the homestay every time they are eating out. They must return to their homestay before 22.00 (Monday – Friday).
• On Saturday and Sunday, students must return to their homestay before 22.00 (16 yr. olds) or 22.30 (17 yr. olds). If they are late, they must phone their homestay host to tell them where they are and when they will be home. They must follow the safety guidelines provided by Lexis School of English.

If they are more than 30 min late without contacting their homestay, the homestay will contact the school and the school will try to locate the student. The parents/legal guardians will be contacted immediately.

APPLIES ONLY TO 16 AND 17 YEAR OLD STUDENTS ON SUMMER ENGLISH FOR ADULTS

• When students leave the school after lunch for their afternoon Real English activities, their activity leader and/ or group leader will sign them out of the school building.
• At the end of the afternoon Real English activities, students will be allowed to return home independently providing a parent/ guardian has agreed when completing our Parental Consent Form.
• Students are allowed unsupervised free time in London after the end of the afternoon programme and to return before 22.00. (Monday – Friday). They must inform the homestay every time they are eating out.
• On Saturday and Sunday, students must return to their homestay before 22.00 (16 yr. olds) or 22.30 (17 yr. olds). If they are late, they must phone their homestay host to tell them where they are and when they will be home. They must follow the safety guidelines provided by Lexis School of English.

HOW TO MAKE CONTACT

• Students can arrange to speak to the Welfare Officer during normal school hours (9:00am – 5:00pm) to discuss any problems.
• We provide a 24 hour emergency contact number for students to ring if they have any serious problems outside normal school hours.

OTHER

• For more details please see the following links to our policies:

https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/child-protection-policy-statement

https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/safeguarding-policy

https://www.lexislondon.com/policies-procedures/code-of-conduct-for-students-under-18-years

• More information will be shared with you upon registration, e.g. handbooks and safety guidelines etc.

You will be given the opportunity to practise your exam skills during our regular mock exams.

Mock exam dates are released monthly for the month ahead.

What to expect on exam day

Lexis is an official Cambridge exam preparation centre and we have successfully prepared hundreds of students in the past. Cambridge English published this video, which provides an overview of the scale, what it is, how it works and the benefits it brings to candidates, teachers, institutions and other users of our exams.