Lewis School Junior Centre
Winchester University, Sparkford Road, Winchester Southampton SO14 0YN, UK, Winchester, England SO22 4NR, UK
Lewis School Junior Centre
Our Classic Programme combines fun and challenging lessons with a full activities programme. As both a tourist and a language learner, you will have a truly unforgettable experience!
Lessons are enjoyable and fast-paced, and are designed to build your confidence with spoken English. Our syllabus is specially designed for students aged 11-17. Topics and language points change on a weekly basis, meaning you can start and finish your course any week. Classwork also links with trips and other cultural activities on your programme.
On our fun-filled activities programme you will discover some of the top tourist destinations in the UK, such as London, Bath and Oxford. You will also take part in a wide variety of other activities such as discos, parties, sports and creative workshops. Many have a learning element and all are designed to help you make friends and activate your English. We look forward to giving you a fantastic summer!
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 15 students |
Age range | 11 - 17 years old |
We offer both summer school with a range of programmes and off peak year round groups to study with us in the Adult School, located in a 200 year old building.
Summer programmes in Southampton include:
- Classic English
- English & Theatre
- English & Football
- English & IELTS (new for 2017)
The nationality and age mix at Lewis School Junior Centre varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Our Junior Summer Centre is based at the University of Winchester’s King Alfred Quarter, just a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Here you’ll find top-class facilities, including a £6.5m learning and teaching building – a modern learning environment to complement the city’s historic beauty.
The age range is 11-17. However, we may occasionally accept a younger or older student from the same school year as someone else in the group.
Centre address: Lewis School Junior Centre, Winchester University, Sparkford Rd, Winchester SO22 4NR, View the map>
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Winchester. These homes are often between 10 - 35 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.
If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged £ 80 when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Winchester based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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