Meridian School of English in Plymouth has now joined its sister school in Portsmouth by being awarded UKBA "Highly Trusted Sponsor" status.

Sponsorship Licence Number for both schools: 2W9JNAK02

Meridian School of English in Portsmouth and Plymouth are accredited by Accreditation UK. Accreditation UK is a UKBA recognised accreditation body under the Immigration Rules for Visitors.

To get more information on the importance of this licence please see www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk

There are a number of benefits awarded to sponsors who have achieved "Highly Trusted Sponsor" status, which include:

• Ability to accept students on to courses at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) level 3
• The provision by the UK Border Agency of a sponsor account manager who will be able to provide assistance with Points Based System queries in the UK

For more information on visas, work permits and the 'tier system' in general, see www.tier12345.co.uk

Meridian School of English in (Plymouth and Portsmouth) is delighted to announce the result of its recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

We are very pleased and proud of our score of 'Exceeds expectations' in all 3 categories:

1. The quality of the curriculum, teaching and learners’ achievement.
2. Students’ welfare, including health and safety.
3. The effectiveness of governance, leadership and management.

We work very hard at our school to ensure all our students achieve the best outcome from their time with us. It is therefore very gratifying to be recognised in this way. Here are some of the comments from the report:

• The schools have developed highly effective testing methods.
• Students are well educated in accordance with the school’s aim and their own objectives.
• Provision for welfare, health and safety is outstanding.
• Senior staff have excellent awareness of child protection and equal opportunities issues.
• Pastoral support overall is outstanding, including the contributions from students’ host accommodation arrangements, where they feel very at home.
• The college exceeds expectations for the quality of education.
• Students express a high level of satisfaction in pre-inspection questionnaires and in discussions.
• The schools promote an ethos of positive integration where students feel free from intolerance or harassment.
• The whole staff team works exceptionally well together to assess, provide, track and monitor all aspects of students’ needs.
• The whole staff team works exceptionally well together to assess, provide, track and monitor all aspects of students’ needs.
• A very happy, welcoming atmosphere creates an ethos which fully reflects the organisation’s aims, and where all students feel included, secure and safe.
• Students appreciate the wide range of free extra-curricular activities and consider they become more mature during their studies.
• The schools’ leadership, management and governance exceed expectations.

We look forward to continuing to provide high quality life changing opportunities through education and experience to all our students.

A big thank you to everyone for their support.

View the full ISI report on Meridian School of English here:

www.educationaloversight.co.uk/schools/8538

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