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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ Courses
- Are you accredited by the British Council?
TLSI is not accredited by the British Council but is accepted by the Home Office as a genuine school. If you are interested in studying at a British Council school you may wish to contact our Sister College London Meridian College: http://www.meridiancollege.co.uk/. - Is TLSI recognised by the Home Office?
As of the 1st of January 2005 the Home Office has introduced a list of accepted colleges. This can be found on the Department for Further Education and Skills website www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister (please make sure you enter our full name The London Skills Institute in the search engine). Only students that study at a school featured on the providers register will be issued with student's visa provided they satisfy all the immigration requirements to come and study in the UK. - Can I change my starting date and should I pay for it?
If you notify us two weeks in advance you can change your starting date free of charge. If you were given a visa already then you are no longer able to change your starting date.
- Are the books included in the price? If not, how much does it cost?
Books are not included in the courses fees. You can purchase them from the book stores or at the school. They cost on average £14.00. From time to time we have second hand books available at lower prices.
- How do you run the classes?
Each lesson is 3 hours with 15 minutes break in the middle.
- Do you do summer courses? What is the price for such a course?
Our courses run all year round so you can come summer, spring, winter or autumn. For time to time we may have special offers for certains courses, so keep an eye on our website for regular updates.
- Do you offer degree courses?
TLSI does not offer degree courses. If you are planning on doing a degree course we can prepare you for your IELTS exam.
- When does the IELTS preparation course start?
You can join the IELTS course on any Monday. Make sure you join the right course as there are two different IELTS courses available.
- How long does the IELTS course take?
This depends on your starting level.
- How do I find out what is the most suitable level for me?
Upon arrival at the school you will be given an entry-level test. Based on this and a short interview with our DOS you will be placed in a level suitable for you.
- How many books do I need to buy during the whole course?
This depends on the duration of your course but you should count on spending 12 weeks on one level.
- How many weeks of holidays am I entitled to have?
8 months to one year: 12 weeks holiday, including school holidays. 6 to 8 months: 8 weeks holiday, including school holidays.
3 to 6 months: 4 weeks holiday, including school holidays.
Less than 3 months: no holiday entitlement
This holiday entitlement is not mandatory. Students may use it as a whole or in part. The holiday period is part of the study period and is not at the end of it. In other words, a 52-week course is a total of 52 weeks and not 52 weeks + 12 weeks holiday.
Please note that the dates indicated in the TLSI holidays schedule only apply to class based courses at TLSI.
- Do I start from the same lesson as when I left for holiday?
No if you go on holiday for a short period you will join the same class when you come back. However if you go away for a longer period you may be assigned to a different class when you return from your holiday.
- When can I start the General English classes?
You can start your classes every Monday. Courses that have a fixed starting date are updated on the website.
- Do you always have free spaces to join the classes?
We can't always guarantee a space at your chosen time however we will try to accommodate your needs and allocate you to a class suitable for you.
- How long does it take for you to send the Certificate of Enrolment?
We try to deal with your request within 48 hours. If you come to the registry you may collect your documents on the spot.
- Can I study more than 15h/w?
Yes we have different programmes available. Visit our website to get details on our semi-intensive and intensive courses.
- Can I study less than 15h/w?
If you need a student visa then 15h/w is the required minimum however if you are an au pair or you do not need a visa then we can organise a part time course for you.
- How many levels do you offer?
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