Meridian School of English
Mutley Plain, Plymouth, England PL4 6LF, UK
Meridian School of English
Morning Lessons = General English
Afternoon lessons= Exam preparation
On the exam preparation course, participants will:
• Study and practise the elements required in the exam syllabus.
• Take a 'mock' test using genuine material from exam papers.
• Discuss (on a 1-1 basis) student's performance in the test, and your chances in the real exam.
• Develop and practise the techniques required in the exam.
• Provide extensive practice using exam material.
• Give every student a practice oral interview with written feedback.
Expected benefits:
• Greatly increase chances of passing the exam first time.
• Get lots of practice with authentic exam materials and increase overall understanding of English.
• Study with other students from different backgrounds to help and encourage one another.
• Understand the exam syllabus for the IELTS exam.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 7 students |
Maximum | 8 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 22 years old |
At Meridian School of English we teach students from all over the world and we are committed to keeping our classes small. This way we can ensure that our teachers can give all our students the personal attention they need.
Our Plymouth school is based at Swarthmore Centre, built in 1919 by the Quaker movement for educational purposes.
The nationality and age mix at Meridian School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 22. In the summer, the average age is 22.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
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.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Plymouth. These homes are often between 5 - 30 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.
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 Plymouth 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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