LMC INFO GUIDE 2013

English You Can A�ord

Student Info Guide2012

London Meridian College

www.meridiancollege.co.uk

At LMC we try to o�er a varied program of courses. We run courses all year round at di�erent levels. If you can’t see the course you want, contact us and we will try to accommodate your requests. If you have further questions please refer to our website www.meridiancollege.co.uk for more detailed information or email [email protected] (please allow 2 working days to deal with your enquiry)

All these levels are available at LMC. Some levels are available only at certain times. If you know your level you may check in advance if that level is available at the time of your choice. Up to FCE each level takes about 14 weeks to complete. From FCE onwards this can takelonger depending on your commitment and e�ort outside school hours.

LMC does pre-testing for both Trinity and Cambridge exams and has a dedicated IELTS preparation course. Please note that exam dates for Cambridge may vary every year.

Below is an outline of the di�erent levels you can study.


Courses

General English Courses

Taking an English Exam

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LMC Level CEFR Level IELTS TOEFL IB Cambridge

Trinity exams are organised at LMC and can be taken every month. Early registration is recommended as places are limited

Trinity Exam

The Cambridge exams can be taken almost monthly at variouslocations. You can register for the exams through reception. Yourteacher will pretest you so you know which level to register for.

Cambridge Exam

Can be taken at various locations throughout the yearIELTS

Pre - Intermediate

Elementary

Intermediate

A1 Higher 1.0-2.0

57 - 86

Upper - Intermediate

FCE

Advanced

Pro�ciency

3.0-3.5

5.5

6.0

8.5+

A2 KET

B1 4.0-5.0 PET BEC Preliminary

B2 Lower 87 - 109

B2 Higher 87 - 109 FCEBEC VantageILEC Pass

C1 7.0-8.0 110-120 CAEBEC HigherILEC Pass with Merit

CPEC2 110-120

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Levels


IELTS Trinity Cambridge


General English Course

Upgrade to Intensive 18

LevelsMax Class Size 22

Lessons per week 15 hours

Course Length 1 week - 52 weeks

Elementary - Pro�ciency

Starting Date Any Monday

Length to Complete level

Study Materials

Approximately 14 weeks

Not included.

Average price £18

Hours of Study 08:00 - 11:10

11:30 - 14:40

15:00 - 18:10


Course Length 1 - 12 weeks

Upper Intermediate



Study Materials

12 weeks

Not included.

Average price £18


Our General English programme o�ers you a balanced syllabus with writing, reading, listening and communication helping you achieve greater �uency in everyday English

Get more out of your stay in London and study an intensive course! You will get a full immersion into the language with extra communication practice. Add another 3 hours of conversation class which runs the following evenings

MON 18:10-19:10 WED 18:10-19:10 THU 18:10-19:10

Upgrade to Intensive 30This intensive module can be taken at any time during the year and can be added on weekly basis.This is double study time. i.e. if you pay for 4 weeks, you can take the intensive module over a period of 2 weeks. This is an extremely intensive module and students should be prepared to work hard!


Business English CourseThe course aims to improve your reading, writing, listening and communication skills in a business context.

This Course is perfect for someone who wants toincrease his/her employability in the business world.

Min Level Required

Exams BEC Exam - Cambridge

by adding Conversation Classes in the Evenings

Upgrade to Intensive 18by adding Conversation Classes in the Evenings


Conversation Classes

Conversation Classes can be booked on their own or added to any course

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NOTE:the course is ideal for students on a Student Visitor Visa or Extended SVV who would like to return home to apply for a TIER 4 General Student Visa and need to show they are B1 level

Max Class Size 15



Upper Intermediate



Study Materials

12 weeks

Not included.

Average price £20


Min Level Required

Exams (optional) ILEC Exam - Cambridge

Workshops

Upgrade to IELTS 18 by addding Conversation Classes

The course is designed to prepare you and tohelp you develop the skills needed to take theIELTS exam. If you need to achieve a certain resultour experienced teachers will be able to advise you on the best course of action so that youachieve your desired IELTS score.

IELTS CourseLevelsLessons per week 15 hours


Min Level Required Intermediate

Upper Intermediate


Length to Complete

Study Materials

6 weeks if Upper Intermed

12 weeks if Intermediate

Not included.

Average price £20


Legal English CourseThe Legal English Course is designed for people with a legal background. The course aims to improve your spoken, writing, readingand listening skills in a legal context

NOTE:

Workshop Length

10Max Class Size

3 hours

as arrangedHours of Study

Please note this is not a law course. This course is perfect for someone with a legal background who wishes to study law in English, or wishes to work in a legal environment

Upgrade to LEGAL 18 by addding Conversation Classes

LMC has developed a programme of workshops to help improve speci�c skills over and above the General English classes that are run. They are often exam orientated, focusing on exam techniques or sometimes more general and looking at a particular skill.Samples include:Writing Skills - CV Writing

Reading Skills - Exam Techniques

Pronunciation - Intro to the Phonetic Chart

Students will have a good idea of the areas that they need to improve upon. Our workshops are an excellent way of making this progress.Our workshops are an excellent way of making this progress. If we do not cover the area that you are looking for, please ask. We are always happy to put together new workshops if students request them. Better still, our workshops are amazingly good value!


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Max Class Size 10Hours of Study

Course Length Varies

Specialist Materials Study Materials 3 hours each


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Accommodation Di�erent Types of Accommodation

Di�erent Types of Room

In addition to providing you with a course, we can also assist you with accommodation during your studies.

Host Family Stay with a host family and discover local culture. Practise your english skills outside the classroom. You can choose between B&B, Half Board and Full Board accommodation

A Student house is suitable for the more independent student. The houses are self catering and facilities are shared among approximately 6 students.

Student House

This accommodation is available only during the summer. The halls provide single rooms with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. Halls of Residence

You are the only person staying in the room and it contains a single bedSingle Room

Twin Room

Triple Room

Double Room

A twin room contains two single beds and you share with another person

A double room contains one large double bed. This room is suitable for a couple or someone who prefers to stay in a larger room. Please note if booked by 2 people, twin room rates apply

A triple room contains one large double bed and a single bed or 3 single beds. This room can only be booked only if 3 people are travelling together.

Di�erent Types of BoardBed Only

Self Catering

Bed and Breakfast

Half Board

Full Board

No food will be provided if you book this type of accommodation. If you have booked Bed Only with host family, then you may not be able to use the kitchen

If you book Self Catering accommodation, than you will be able to cook your own meals.You will still need to buy your own food products.

Available at Host Family accommodation only. Continental breakfast will be provided to you daily by your host family.

Available at Host Family Accommodation only. Continental breakfast and dinner will be provided to you daily. You will eat together with your host family

Available at Host Family Accommodation Only. Continental breakfast and dinner plus packed lunch

Booking Procedure

LMC uses an external accommodation agency to deal with our student accommodation. Once you have decided what accommodation you wish to book you will need to send us an application form

If you are a visa national and require an address for your visa application, we will provide you with a provisional address. After you have received your visa your bookingwill be passed to the external agency, SimpleStudy. The agency will then issue you with the address. Please remember that they require 2 weeks notice to meet your accommodation requirements. If you cannot provide 2 weeks notice prior to your arrival they will notify you what options they have available for you to choose. If you are provided cheaper accommodation the di�erence will be refunded to you. You may have to pay extra if only more expensive accommodation is available or choose to wait for 2 weeks before your requested accommodation becomes available. If you are not a visa national and do not require a visa to enter UK, your request will be passed to SimpleStudy upon the receipt of payment. Simplestudy will then proceed to book your accommodation and will send you your address to the email you have given us. 2 weeks notice is also required as above.

Accommodation can be cancelled - however at least 2 week's notice prior to the start date needs to be given. If a visa was issued, accommodation cannot be cancelled.

Once your booking has been passed to Simple Study you will need to contact Simple Study Directly.


Before choosing your course, make sure you establish if you need a visa and which type you can apply for. EU students do not require a visa. If you have questions related to immigratoin email our OISC accredited advisors.


Immigration


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Establish Which Type of Visa You May Apply For

Minimum age for enrolment at LMC is 18, if you are not yet 18 we will not be able to proceed with your application.


How to EnrolChoose the right course Fill up the enrolment form

After receiving your invoice, pay it, and we will send you enrolment con�rmation

Welcome to London and enjoy your course!

If necessary, apply for your visa

SVVStudent Visitor Visa

ESVVExtended Student Visitor Visa

TIER 4 GSVGeneral Student Visa

Up to six MonthsMin 15 hours per weekStudy at an Accredited SchoolNo minimum level requiredNo entitlement to work

Some nationals can apply at the BorderThis Visa can’t be extended

Up to eleven MonthsMin 15 hours per weekStudy at an Accredited SchoolNo minimum level requiredNo entitlement to work

Must apply for a visa in British EmbassyThis visa can’t be extended

No Speci�c DurationMin 15 hours per weekStudy at Highly Trusted SchoolYou must be able to study at B2 level and

you must have approved Language Certi�cate

Must Apply for a Visa in British Embassy

This Visa Can be Extended

IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISITOR VISA WE RECOMMEND OUR PACKAGES, THESE INCLUDE TUITION AND ACCOMMODATION.IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE OR ADVICE PLEASE CONTACT OUR OISC RECOGNISED IMMIGRATION ADVISOR WHO CAN ASSIST YOU E: [email protected]

Choosing the Right ProgrammeEU students may choose any course. However, if you are a non EU citizen you must study a full-time minimum 15 contact hours per week. We have 7 levels available (FROM ELEMENTARY UPWARDS) but not all levels are available at all times of study. You may request to change your study-time after arrival or during your course, however, admin charges or extra course fees may apply.ApplyingThe enrolment form can be found on the website or attached to the email you received.Please �ll the form in capital letters and ensure all �elds are completed. Email ([email protected] ) or fax (+442079006441) the enrolment form together with a copy of your passport.If we need further documents we will email you a request with the type of documents you need to provide.Receiving Invoice and Making PaymentOnce we have received the enrolment form we will issue an invoice for your chosen course and where applicable accommodation.If you are satis�ed with the invoice you can make payment for your course. This can be done either by bank transfer, credit card, cheque or cash. All payment details can be found on your invoice. Once we have received payment you will receive a con�rmation of acceptance for studies. This can be in the form of a letter (for EU students or Student Visitors) or a unique CAS number (for TIER4 Visa students).



Our location and contact details

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Address: LMC, 1st Floor, Dwell House, 637 Holloway Road, LONDON N19 5SS

Tel: +44(0) 2072819136Fax: +44(0) 2079006441Mail: info@meridiancollege.co.ukwww.meridiancollege.co.ukwww.facebook.com/studyenglishatlondonmeridiancollege

nearest underground: Archway or Upper Hollwoay

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU AT LONDON MERIDIAN COLLEGE!



Full Time (15h/week) English Language Courses Monday - Friday

8:00-11:10 11:30-14:40 15:00-18:10

ILEC

1 2 4 6 8 12 14 24 27

8

36 47 52£120 £190 £340 £500 £599 £890 £1399 £1500 £1699 £1899 £2100

English for Special purposes (15h/week) Monday -Friday

£499

£150£150£150

£250£250£250£250

£499£499£499

£150

£560

£560

£560

£560£---£650£650

£--- £950

£950£950£950IELTS 11:10-15:00

Business 8:00-11:10 ILEC 8:00-11:10

Intensive English Language Courses Monday - Friday

1 2 4 6 8 12

Intensive (30h/week)Intensive (18h/week)

1 2 4 6 8 12 14£230 £370 £899 £1100 £1599 £1799 £2599

£650 £999 £1100£599£399£299£150 £1699

Part Time English Language Courses Non Visa Students Only

Conversation 3hPart Time 6h

1 2 4 8 12 24£35 £65 £135

£180£206£275

£300£400

£495£660

Intensive (18) General English Thu 15:00 - 18:10 + Conversation Classes Mon, Wed, Thu 18:10 - 19:10 Intensive (30) General English from 8:00-14:40 or from 11:30-18:10

Minimum level may be required for ESP courses.

Change of time after arrival may be possible but may incur additional fees. Please note that beginners and pro�ciency do not run at all times, if you are either level you should check with us before you enroll

Other CoursesHOURS

£25 per hour£30 per hour£35 per hour1 2-5 6+

One to One

PLEASE NOTE ALL COURSE PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO A 10% BOOKING FEE WITH A MAXIMUM OF £99

Standard - Budget Host Family- Zone 5 - 6

Bed Only Bed Only

Full BoardHalf BoardBed and BreakfastSelf Catering

Double for 1 Single Twin Triple£115

£125£125

£150£160

£105£115£115£140£150

£85£85£75

£130£120£95£95£85

£115£105

Standard Host Family- Zone 3-4Double for 1 Single Twin Triple

Bed OnlySelf CateringBed and BreakfastHalf Board

Full Board

£125 £115 £95 £85£135£135£160

£125£125

£105£105

£95£95

£150 £130 £115£170 £160 £140 £125

Standard - Host Family - Zone 2

Bed OnlySelf CateringBed and BreakfastHalf BoardFull Board

£165 £145 £125 £115£175 £155 £135 £125£175£210£225

£155£190£205

£135£170£185

£125£160£175

Double for 1 Single Twin Triple

Student House Share

Zone 2

Zone 5Zone 4

Double for 1 Single Twin Triple

Zone 3

Zone 1 £---

£115£---£135

£---£---£145

£---£185£210

£75£---£85£120£---

£85£---£110£140£---

PRICES ARE PER PERSON PER WEEK (7 NIGHTS) THERE IS A ONE OFF REGISTRATION FEE OF £49 PER PRESON ON ALL ACCOMMODATION BOOKINGS

PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO INCREASE OF £10 PER WEEK PER PERSON DURING THE SUMMER PERIOD, JULY AND AUGUST 2013

DURING THE SUMMER PERIOD, JULY AND AUGUST 2013 A FOUR WEEK BOOKING BEFORE ARRIVAL IS REQUIRED. DURING OTHER PERIODS 2 WEEK NOTICE IS REQUIRED

Airport Transfer

Heathrow Term 1 - 4Heathrow Term 5Gatwick Stanstead City

Airport Single Person*£75£85£80£70£70

*Additional Person is charged extra £10 one way

Debit or Credit Card: LMC accepts Payments in GBP online or by phone (extra charges apply)International Bank Transfer: London Meridian College Ltd Sort Code: 60 - 30 - 03 Account Number: 26135272 SWIFT: NWBKGB2L IBAN: GB88NWBK60300326135272

London Meridian College, 1st Floor Dwell House, 637 Holloway Road, London N19 5SS T: +44 207 281 9136 F: +44 207 900 6441 E: [email protected]

Express Document Postage dhl/fedex/ups £39.50

Number of weeks

Workshops £7 for a 3 hour group workshop

WE SHALL NOT BE BEATEN ON PRICE

IELTS 8:00-11:10

24

Number of weeks

Number of weeks

Number of weeks

£55 £90

£599

Price list

£950

There is a special 10% discount on the 8:00 time

Full Time (15h/Week) English Language Courses Monday-Friday/Temporary o�er EU and Student Visitor Visa Students

1 2 4 6 8 12 14 24 27 36 47 52

15:00-18:10Number of weeks 1 2 4 6 8 12 14 24 27 36 47 52

£90 £150 £229 £295 £350 £460 £520 £790 £820 £1110 £1380 £1600

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