Our General English group classes are designed to develop your confidence in communicating in English. You'll follow our syllabus and will improve your listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
In your one-to-one lessons, you'll then have the chance to follow a programme of study designed especially for you. You can focus on exam preparation such as IELTS and Cambridge, or a specialist area such as business English or writing skills.
You and your teacher will decide on the content of your lessons.. Your teacher will also prepare a self-study programme for you, including mock exams or project work if requested, and will provide feedback and guidance to help you maximise your progress.
Ages: 16+
Start any Monday*
Minimum level: A1 (Elementary)**
Maximum 12 students per class***
Total hours per week: 15
7.5 hrs of General English lessons
4 hrs of 1:1 lessons
3.5 hrs of self-study
Total hours per week: 20
7.5 hrs of General English lessons
9 hrs of 1:1 lessons
3.5 hrs of self-study
Total hours per week: 22.5
15 hrs of General English lessons
4 hrs of 1:1 lessons
3.5 hrs of self-study
IELTS
* We are 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
**Suitable for all levels from A1 (Elementary) to C1 (Advanced). Not suitable for total beginners
*** Average class size is 7-8. The maximum is generally 12, but in special cases, this may increase to 13.
Teaching days are Monday to Friday. Your timetable will be depend on whether you choose.
Combination 1, 2 or 3, and on the agreed time of your 1:1 lessons. See below for typical examples.
* Morning 1:1 lessons may also be available, subject to availability.
* 1:1 lessons usually take place between 14.00 and 18.00. Morning lessons may also be available, subject to availability.
* 1:1 lessons usually take place between 14.00 and 18.00.
The school is closed on the following days in 2026: 3 April, 6 April, 4 May, 25 May and 31 August. For Christmas/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.
*1:1 Lessons can focus on IELTS preparation, Cambridge exam preparation, OET preparation, Military English, Specialist English or General English.
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