You will have a course tutor who will monitor your progress and help to create the perfect programme for you, depending on your level, your reasons for studying English and your aims.
Why Choose Academic Year?
It’s ideal if you want:
- a flexible, long-term course
- a variety of General and Academic English
- the option to take more than one IELTS course
33 weeks (15 hours per week)
33 weeks (22.5 hours per week)
This includes an extra afternoon lesson every day. You’ll practise functional language and soft skills to help you express yourself in everyday situations and build your vocabulary. See the Course Content tab for details.
Hours per week: 15 or 22.5
Course length: 33 weeks
All levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)(1)
Ages: 16+
Max. students per class: 12(2)
Start dates: any Monday(3)
Course options on our Academic Year Programme include General English and IELTS. The Academic Year Plus programme also includes afternoon classes. Please see below for course details.
Available every week
For all levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)
We recommend starting your programme with General English. This gives you a solid foundation in English and develops your ability to communicate. You’ll study speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, plus grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Topics change every week, following our specially designed syllabus. Our teachers work together to monitor your progress and make sure you are receiving tuition at the right level. We can change your level any week, when you and your teachers agree you are ready. See our General English page for full details
Available on fixed dates:
IELTS (12 weeks): 12 January-2 April / 7 April-26 June / 29 June-18 September / 21 September-11 December
IELTS Short Course (3 weeks): 2-20 February / 7-24 April / 29 June-17 July
Minimum English level: Intermediate (B1)
The IELTS Academic exam is popular for students who wish to follow a university course in the UK or another English-speaking country. Our IELTS course is textbook-based and focuses entirely on the skills and language necessary to pass the exam, enabling you to make rapid progress. You’ll have a full mock exam towards the end of your course, and we can advise you on your university application. See our IELTS page for more details.
Available every week
For all levels from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1)
You’ll practise functional language and soft skills to help you express yourself in everyday situations and build your vocabulary. Topics change every week – see at this link.
Teaching days are Monday to Friday. Your timetable will be as below.
9.30 – 13.00 for Academic Year Programme (15 hours per week)
9.30 – 15.30 for Academic Year Plus (22.5 hours per week)
The school is closed on the following days in 2026: 3 April, 6 April, 4 May, 25 May, 31 August. For New Year, the school closes on 19 December 2026 and reopens on 4 January 2027
On your first day, you will meet our staff and we will give you a written and oral placement test. We will also provide you with a Welcome Pack, explain important information about the school, and take you on a tour of the building.
Want to know more about your learning programme at the Lewis School? Here is our quick guide to everything from homework to changing classes.
Our approach to teaching and learning is at the heart of our success as a school, and your success as a language learner. We’d like to tell you about what makes us different and special.
Prices in GBP (£) per week.
• Welcome pack, folder and all learning materials
• Study Clubs (free weekly 1-hour sessions such as Conversation Club)
• Online and in-school self-study facilities
• Certificate and report at end of course (provided you attend at least 80% of lessons)
• If you wish to take an IELTS exam, please note the exam registration fee is not included in the course fee (exam registration is optional). The exam fee is approximately £215-£250 purposes depending on the exam centre. The schools adds a small administration charge.
For payment methods and our refund policy, see www.lewis-school.co.uk/adult-fees
(1)Not suitable for total beginners.
(2)Average class size is 7-8. The maximum is generally 12, but in special cases, this may increase to 13.
(3)The school is closed for Christmas from 19 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 (reopening on 4 January), and UK public holidays in 2026 are: 3 April, 6 April, 4 May, 25 May and 31 August.
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