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November 6, 2020COVID-19, by

New Lockdown Rules from 5 November.

  England is going into lockdown from 5 November to 2 December. Schools, including the Lewis School of English, will stay open, so you can attend your classes. However, there are new rules about when you can and can’t leave your home. When can I leave the house? You must …
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Buckingham Palace in Winter
March 15, 2019Our students, , , , by

London: Amazing, Gorgeous Capital of the UK!

Sedef, Turkey I guess most people think like me! 🙂 I spent the better part of the Christmas holiday weekend visiting London. If you live in Southampton and you are at Lewis School of English 🙂, you can easily go to London by train or by coach. For my trip …
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Getting a UK mobile phone and UK SIM card
January 15, 2019Your stay in the UK, by 1 Comment

Getting a UK mobile phone and UK SIM card

Mobile Phones All students coming to the UK will require a mobile phone. Rather than using their foreign SIM, it can be cheaper to buy a pre-paid UK SIM card. Phone packages can be: Pay Monthly. You sign a contract for a minimum period, usually 12 or 18 months. You …
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January 15, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

Driving in the UK for the first time

Driving in the UK: tips for students If you wish to drive in the UK, it is very important that you understand your legal requirements and the procedures that you must follow. You must have a driving licence that is valid in the UK. If you hold a driving licence …
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Student Travel Guide
January 10, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

Student Travel Guide

If you’re a student heading to Southampton for the first time and want to know what to expect, this article is for you. Trains You can find times and prices at National Rail Enquiries (www.nationalrail.co.uk; tel. 0845 47 48 49). Basic Ticket Types Single Day Return Saver Return (return in …
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Health & Emergencies
January 8, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

Emergency medical assistance in the UK

Are you a Lewis School student? Doctors & Dentists If you need a doctor or a dentist, your host family will make an appointment for you with their doctor. If you are not staying with a host family, there is a ‘Walk-In Centre’ and a minor injuries unit where you …
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How to save money in Southampton?
January 5, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

How to save money in Southampton?

The cost of living in the UK can be quite high. Here are some tips on how to save money in Southampton. Supermarkets Cheap supermarkets in Southampton include: Asda (Portland Terrace) Aldi (Bevois Valley Road) Lidl (High Street & Shirley Road) For cheaper goods, try supermarkets’ own brands, and also their low price …
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Information for Non-EEA Students
January 3, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

Information for Non-EEA Students

Police Registration Foreign nationals aged 16 or over, from the countries listed below, have to register with the Police upon arrival in the UK. Afghanistan Algeria Argentina Armenia Azerbaijan Bahrain Belarus Bolivia Brazil China Colombia Cuba Egypt Georgia Hong Kong (SAR) Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Kuwait Lebanon Libya …
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Places of Worship
January 2, 2019Your stay in the UK, by

Places of Worship

Churches Catholic – St Edmunds Church, 14 Rockstone Place, Southampton SO15 2EQ Catholic – St Joseph’s Church, 48 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AH www.southampton-city-catholics.org.uk Church of England – St Mary’s Church, 135 St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NX Church of England – St Michael’s Church, St Michael’s Square, Southampton SO14 2AD www.southamptonchurches.com Evangelical – Above …
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