Junior Programme

Description

The programme offers students aged between 12 and 17 the opportunity to develop and practise their English language skills in a fun, international English speaking environment. The course comprises English language lessons combined with an extensive selection of half-day activities and excursions, and a range of evening events. At the weekend, the students will enjoy a full day cultural excursion to one of a number of locations.

We aim to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment where young students can enjoy stimulating lessons and meet people from other countries and cultures.

Simplified description of Junior Programme

All year round, at all levels A1 – C1

Included:

• Welcome pack
• Placement test and all learning materials
• 15 hours of English lessons per week (maximum 15 students per class)
• Homestay accommodation - twin rooms
• Full board / all meals
• One full-day excursion per week +
• One half-day excursion per week +
• Four half-day activities per week +
• Five evening activities per week (Activity Programme A)
  or
• Two evening activities per week (Activity Programme B)
• Meridian staff to accompany all juniors on excursions and activities
• Regular monitoring to ensure students' performance
• Course attendance certificate
• Welfare advisory service
• Airport transfers for student groups
• 24-hour emergency helpline

Detailed description of Junior Programme at Meridian School of English

Destinations:

The Cities of Plymouth and Portsmouth are both historic maritime cities with lively centres and spectacular coastal landscapes. Plymouth enjoys the benefit of being close to the fantastic moorland national park of Dartmoor and the many natural attractions of Cornwall while Portsmouth has the “world capital” of London nearby.

Classes:

The Junior Programme takes place all year round (apart from a two week Christmas Holiday) starting each Monday for 15 hours per week at all levels from A1 to C2. A test is required to ensure students are placed in the correct class . Regular monitoring of student progress is also carried out. Students enjoy small class sizes (maximum 15) and a Meridian Certificate is awarded at the end of the course.

Activities:

There are two types of activities in two packages. The difference is the number and quality of activities.

Activity Programme A (Premium) is a package which includes a selection of 10 premium activities (5 half-day and 5 evening), with a full day excursion on any Saturday during the programme, except for groups leaving on a Saturday, in their final week.

Examples for PLYMOUTH (Activity Programme A):

Activity Programme B (Standard) is a package which includes a selection of 7 activities (5 afternoon and 2 evening), with a full day excursion on any Saturday during the programme, except in groups leaving on a Saturday, in their final week.

Examples for PLYMOUTH (Activity Programme B):

There are also some activities which can be part of Type A (Premium) and Type B (Standard), examples:

• Plymouth orientation walk (afternoon)
• Indoor swim (afternoon)
• Billiards Evening
• National Marine Aquarium

All Junior Programme activities will be accompanied by a Meridian member of staff (activity leader) at a leader to student ratio of 1:15 / 20 max. We would exceed these ratios (i.e. offer more leaders for the same number of students) if the safety and welfare of the students required it, for certain specific activities.

Accommodation:

Host family Home Stay accommodation in shared rooms is provided. The accommodation includes full board with breakfast, packed lunch and evening meals. Bedding is changed on regular basis. Accompanying teachers can be accommodated in single rooms if required.

Accompanying Teacher / Group Leader:

We offer one free place (standard homestay) for accompanying teachers / group leaders for every fifteen students i.e. 1:15 ratio per free place.

Transfers:

We can arrange transfers by bus or train from main airports and stations for groups. Please ask for a quote.

Contact:

For all your enquiries please contact us at info@meridianenglish.co.uk or call +44 845 673 3 007