At Lexis School of English, we believe teaching English gives learners the keys to lifelong opportunities; a voice that can be heard and help change the world!
Our school is a platform for learning English, for experiencing life in London, for meeting people from all over the world, for learning about world cultures and making friends for life.
We are proud to say that our students and visitors comment on how welcoming, warm, friendly and professional the school and our team are. This is the type of learning environment that we always wanted for our students; making you feel home from home.
The nationality and age mix at Lexis School of English varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 28. In the summer, the average age is 24.
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.
Based in North London, Finchley is home to quiet streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses as well as modern flats popular with young professionals. Home to a pleasant mix of trendy cafés, fine-dining restaurants, and parks. Those living in Finchley can benefit from a Northern Line Tube stations, making it really easy to travel in and out of Central London.
Finchley has attracted artistic and intellectual luminaries for centuries, with such diverse talents as Charles Darwin and Spike Milligan writing some of their greatest works from secluded homes in Finchley. It is as popular as ever with the people working in the arts, but Finchley residents are an increasingly mixed bunch, varying from families who are looking to join a stable community to young singles and professional couples who come both to rent and buy. The area also attracts older couples who have sold their family homes and downscaled to the area's luxury flats.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in London. These homes are often between 1 - 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 London 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.
Based in North London, Finchley is home to quiet streets of Victorian and Edwardian houses as well as modern flats popular with young professionals. Home to a pleasant mix of trendy cafés, fine-dining restaurants, and parks. Those living in Finchley can benefit from a Northern Line Tube stations, making it really easy to travel in and out of Central London.
Finchley has attracted artistic and intellectual luminaries for centuries, with such diverse talents as Charles Darwin and Spike Milligan writing some of their greatest works from secluded homes in Finchley. It is as popular as ever with the people working in the arts, but Finchley residents are an increasingly mixed bunch, varying from families who are looking to join a stable community to young singles and professional couples who come both to rent and buy. The area also attracts older couples who have sold their family homes and downscaled to the area's luxury flats.
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