Portsmouth, LSI
Portsmouth

LSI
4.3 /5 129 Reviews

English school in Portsmouth: LSI

ESL certificate of excellence
From 485.- GBP
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Key points

  • Particularly well-located school
  • Registered exam centre for IELTS
  • Town with an impressive historical and maritime heritage

The school

Levels
Beginner to Advanced
Exams
Cambridge (B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency), IELTS
School size
L
Accommodation
Host family, Residence
Wifi
WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age
18 years
Average age
25 years
Nationality mix
Switzerland, China, Thailand, etc..
ratings
129 authentic opinions
Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

Located only a stone’s throw away from all the conveniences of the town and within easy walking distance of the beach and port, our partner school has 50 comfortable classrooms that are bright and well-equipped. Students have access to a self-learning centre as well as access to the University's gym & health club, where they can take advantage of the excellent sports facilities in their free time.

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Included in the price
  • Level and needs assessment
  • Use of study centre
  • Job Club
  • End-of-course report and certificate
  • Free local SIM card
  • Activity programme

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Intensive course

Beginner to advanced (C1), 2 - 52 week(s)
2 weeks From 670.- GBP
Lessons
18 of 75 minutes
Course duration
2 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu), 09:15-12:00 (Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
2
670 GBP
1000 GBP
1050 GBP
3
950 GBP
1445 GBP
1495 GBP
4
1230 GBP
1890 GBP
1940 GBP
6
1790 GBP
2780 GBP
2830 GBP
8
2370 GBP
3690 GBP
3740 GBP
12
3490 GBP
5470 GBP
5520 GBP
16
4610 GBP
7250 GBP
7300 GBP
24
6850 GBP
10810 GBP
10860 GBP
Extra week (24+)
280 GBP
445 GBP
445 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Standard course (30+)

Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 485.- GBP
Lessons
15 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 8
Minimum age
30 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
1
485 GBP
650 GBP
700 GBP
2
860 GBP
1190 GBP
1240 GBP
3
1235 GBP
1730 GBP
1780 GBP
4
1610 GBP
2270 GBP
2320 GBP
6
2360 GBP
3350 GBP
3400 GBP
8
3130 GBP
4450 GBP
4500 GBP
12
4630 GBP
6610 GBP
6660 GBP
16
6130 GBP
8770 GBP
8820 GBP
24
9130 GBP
13090 GBP
13140 GBP
Extra week (24+)
375 GBP
540 GBP
540 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Intensive course (30+)

Beginner to advanced (C1), 1 - 52 week(s)
1 week From 690.- GBP
Lessons
25 of 60 minutes
Course duration
1 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Beginner to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
30 years
Schedule
08:45-12:00 + 13:15-16:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
1
690 GBP
855 GBP
905 GBP
2
1270 GBP
1600 GBP
1650 GBP
3
1850 GBP
2345 GBP
2395 GBP
4
2430 GBP
3090 GBP
3140 GBP
6
3590 GBP
4580 GBP
4630 GBP
8
4770 GBP
6090 GBP
6140 GBP
12
7090 GBP
9070 GBP
9120 GBP
16
9410 GBP
12050 GBP
12100 GBP
24
14050 GBP
18010 GBP
18060 GBP
Extra week (24+)
580 GBP
745 GBP
745 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined business course, 12.5+12.5 lessons/week (25+)

Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1), 2 - 52 week(s)
2 weeks From 1400.- GBP
Lessons
General (group): 12.5 of 60 minutes
+ Business (mini-group): 12.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration
2 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
General (group): Max 12
Business (mini-group): Max 4
Minimum age
25 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Business English classes take place during bank holidays.

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
2
1400 GBP
1730 GBP
1780 GBP
3
2045 GBP
2540 GBP
2590 GBP
4
2690 GBP
3350 GBP
3400 GBP
6
3980 GBP
4970 GBP
5020 GBP
8
5290 GBP
6610 GBP
6660 GBP
12
7870 GBP
9850 GBP
9900 GBP
16
10450 GBP
13090 GBP
13140 GBP
24
15610 GBP
19570 GBP
19620 GBP
Extra week (24+)
645 GBP
810 GBP
810 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Combined business course, 15+12.5 lessons/week (30+)

Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1), 2 - 52 week(s)
2 weeks From 1850.- GBP
Lessons
General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Business (mini-group): 12.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration
2 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Lower-intermediate (A2-B1) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
General (group): Max 8
Business (mini-group): Max 4
Minimum age
30 years
Schedule
General (group): 08:45-12:00
Business (mini-group): 13:15-16:00
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Business English classes take place during bank holidays.

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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
2
1850 GBP
2180 GBP
2230 GBP
3
2720 GBP
3215 GBP
3265 GBP
4
3590 GBP
4250 GBP
4300 GBP
6
5330 GBP
6320 GBP
6370 GBP
8
7090 GBP
8410 GBP
8460 GBP
12
10570 GBP
12550 GBP
12600 GBP
16
14050 GBP
16690 GBP
16740 GBP
24
21010 GBP
24970 GBP
25020 GBP
Extra week (24+)
870 GBP
1035 GBP
1035 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

B2 First exam preparation course, 18 lessons/week

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 9/10/11/12 week(s)
9 weeks From 2650.- GBP
Lessons
18 of 75 minutes
Course duration
9/10/11/12 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu), 09:15-12:00 (Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
Free quote
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
9
2650 GBP
4135 GBP
4185 GBP
10
2930 GBP
4580 GBP
4630 GBP
11
3210 GBP
5025 GBP
5075 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Extras

Extras

B2 First exam fee 165 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates 9 wk
28.06.2021
Starting dates 10 wk
04.01.2021
Starting dates 11 wk
05.04.2021
Exam dates
12.03 / 19.06 / 26.08 / 11.12.2021
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

C1 Advanced exam preparation course, 18 lessons/week

Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1), 9/10/11/12 week(s)
9 weeks From 2650.- GBP
Lessons
18 of 75 minutes
Course duration
9/10/11/12 week(s)
Levels
Upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu), 09:15-12:00 (Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
9
2650 GBP
4135 GBP
4185 GBP
10
2930 GBP
4580 GBP
4630 GBP
11
3210 GBP
5025 GBP
5075 GBP
12
3490 GBP
5470 GBP
5520 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Extras

Extras

C1 Advanced exam fee 170 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates 9 wk
28.06.2021
Starting dates 10 wk
05.04.2021
Starting dates 11 wk
04.01.2021
Starting dates 12 wk
13.09.2021
Exam dates
20.03 / 09.06 / 27.08 / 04.12.2021
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

C2 Proficiency exam preparation course, 18 lessons/week

Advanced (C1), 9 - 12 week(s)
9 weeks From 2650.- GBP
Lessons
18 of 75 minutes
Course duration
9 - 12 week(s)
Levels
Advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu), 09:15-12:00 (Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
12
3490 GBP
5470 GBP
5520 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Extras

Extras

C2 Proficiency exam fee 175 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Starting dates on request
Exam dates
06.03 / 11.06 / 05.12.2021
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

IELTS exam preparation course, 18 lessons/week

Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1), 4 - 52 week(s)
4 weeks From 1230.- GBP
Lessons
18 of 75 minutes
Course duration
4 - 52 week(s)
Levels
Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)
Students/class
Max 12
Minimum age
18 years
Schedule
09:15-12:00 + 13:15-16:00 (Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu), 09:15-12:00 (Fri)
Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.
Course info
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Week(s)
Without accommodation
Host family, single room, half board
Hampshire Terrace residence, single room, no meals
4
1230 GBP
1890 GBP
1940 GBP
6
1790 GBP
2780 GBP
2830 GBP
8
2370 GBP
3690 GBP
3740 GBP
12
3490 GBP
5470 GBP
5520 GBP
16
4610 GBP
7250 GBP
7300 GBP
24
6850 GBP
10810 GBP
10860 GBP
Extra week (24+)
280 GBP
445 GBP
445 GBP
High & low seasons

High & low seasons

Supplement course high season (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 25 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (host family) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Supplement accommodation high season (residence) (per week) (07.06-27.08.2021) 10 GBP
Extras

Extras

IELTS exam fee (to be paid on site) 185 GBP
Options

Options

One-to-one course (per lesson) 65 GBP
Extra night (host family) 30 GBP
Extra night (residence) 35 GBP
Airport transfer from Heathrow (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Heathrow (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Gatwick (pick-up) 135 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Gatwick (pick-up and drop-off) 210 GBP
Airport transfer from Luton (pick-up) 160 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Luton (pick-up and drop-off) 300 GBP
Airport transfer from Stansted (pick-up) 180 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Stansted (pick-up and drop-off) 350 GBP
Airport transfer from Southampton (pick-up) 70 GBP
Airport transfer from/to Southampton (pick-up and drop-off) 120 GBP
Starting dates
Every week, throughout the year
Exam dates
On request
Bank holidays
02.04 / 05.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 30.08.2021
Holidays
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021
19.12.2021 - 01.01.2022

Arrival: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

100% authentic opinions

These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5
Overall rating

95% of students recommending this school

Destination
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School
/ 5
Accommodation
/ 5
Value for money
/ 5
Teaching
/ 5
Leisure
/ 5

129 students gave their opinion about this school

54 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
4 weeks, August – September 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (5 / 5)
School location
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4 / 5) (Residence)
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Leisure (5 / 5)
Leisure activities offered by the school
Trips offered by the school
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Oui, j'ai eu la chance d'être seule dans ma classe avec une professeur top niveau qui s'est adaptée à mes besoins. »
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School highlights
« Les cours étaient très bien, les propositions d'activités aussi. »
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« Participer aux activités de groupe. »
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36 years old - Austria
/ 5
So gut wie alle Punkte, die mir wichtig waren, wurden erfüllt. Die Beratung durch Ihre Mitarbeiterin war ausgezeichnet.
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2 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Accommodation (4.7 / 5) (Shared apartment)
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« Ja.Mehr Selbstbewusstsein im Sprechen, größerer aktiver Wortschatz »
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School highlights
« In der Schule unterrichten ausgezeichnete Lehrpersonen. Jede Minute Unterricht war sinnvoll gestaltet. »
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« - unbedingt am Social Program teilnehmen und dadurch viele Kontakte zu anderen Studierenden knüpfen- mit dem Hovercraft einen Ausflug auf die Isle of Wight machen; dafür einen ganzen Tag einplanen- einen morgentlichen Spaziergang an der Seafront machen »
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42 years old - Italy
/ 5
3 weeks, August 2019
Value for money (2 / 5)
Destination (3.7 / 5)
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52 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Unterrichtsmethode ist super. Habe grosse Fortschritte im Sprechen gemacht. Die Lehrer sind sehr ambitioniert. Die Lehrer haben uns zu den Ausflügen begleitet und hatten sichtlich auch Spass dran.
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2 weeks, July 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.8 / 5)
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« Ja. Ich war in einer Kleinklasse mit höchstens 8 Studenten. Der Lehrer achtete stets darauf dass jeder Schüler sprechen durfte. »
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59 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
2 weeks, July 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
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56 years old - Germany
/ 5
Sprachkurs, Sprachschule, Lehrer, Studentenwohnheim, Socialprogramm war alles super
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2 weeks, May 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, ich habe Fortschritte erzielt:Sprachverständnis, Verständnis der britischen Kultur,Um tatsächlich besser zu sprechen, hätte ich länger als zwei Wochen bleiben müssen. »
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« Kontakt zu Einheimischen »
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38 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Die Lehrer waren sehr kompetent und haben den Unterricht sehr interessant gestaltet. Ich habe den Intensivkurs 30+ gebucht.
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2 weeks, March – April 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Ich habe sicher ein wenig Fortschritte erzielt aber 14 Tage waren einfach zu kurz. »
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« Das Angebot 30+ und Business an der Schule ist sehr gut. Ich kann es nur empfehlen, denn in den Standardkursen sind die Studenten sehr jung und die Motivation die Sprache zu lernen ist nicht so gross wie bei den 30+ oder Business Studenten. »
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« Das Freizeitangebot der Schule war sehr gut. Ist ist auf jedenfall empfehlenswert daran teilzunehmen. Wir hatten viel Spass. »
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49 years old - Italy
/ 5
1 week, March 2019
Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4 / 5)
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45 years old - Switzerland
/ 5
Erfolgreicher SprachaufenthaltPortsmouth ist einmtoller Ort für einen Spachkursideales Land dafür Ich hätte es nicht besser treffen können! Ausgezeichnete Küche, schönes Badezimmer welches ich alleine nutzen durfte.Jeden Abend hatten wir immer interesannte gespräche, was mich sprachlich schnell weiter gebracht hatte.
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3 weeks, February – March 2019
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?
« Ja, am meisten hat mir die Kommunikation mit der Gastfamilie gebracht »
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50 years old - Germany
/ 5
2 weeks, September 2018
Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (5 / 5)
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School (3.8 / 5)
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Testimonials
Martín Fernández Sánchez
Martín Fernández Sánchez
LSI, Portsmouth
Duration: 4 weeks

My language stay in Portsmouth lived up to my expectations! My family was very welcoming and caring, but at the same time they let me enjoy my independence. The city is full of energy, with its coast and green areas, its eventful history and buzzing nightlife. There are lots of pubs and most of them offer live music. The school was really good: the location is ideal, teachers and staff are excellent and classes and activities are amazing. Even though it was only 4 weeks, I met many people from around the world and I made some good friends. My English improved a lot! I would like to do my master degree in the UK.

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Bernard Jenaste
Bernard Jenaste
LSI, Portsmouth
Duration: 2 weeks

I am very happy with the teaching content as a student and a teacher myself.

As for the city and its surroundings, I think that it is perfect for short and long stays as the city is small and rich in history. I can’t say much about its nightlife as I prefer to concentrate on the language side of things… the reason for my stay is more important than anything else.

The teachers seemed expert in their subject (which you would expect from such a reputable school) and pedagogically the exercise in style was really effective. During the course I changed my course as I thought the One to One Programme was better suited to my own way of learning; it was easy to change courses and the cost wasn’t astronomical.

As for other things like the host family, I think that it depends on personal taste. What is essential is to appreciate the moment as it happens without asking oneself existential questions.

Despite a relatively long trip from Stansted to Portsmouth (4 hours), it was very important for me to get immediately involved with the English people and their language (asking for information, bus tickets).

I’m planning to go back to Portsmouth next year, but not in a host family, in an apartment this time.

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Fabienne Hostettler
Fabienne Hostettler
LSI, Portsmouth
Duration: 2 weeks

I spent a great holiday in Portsmouth. The city has many advantages and it’s the perfect starting point if you want to visit other cities. And you can also spend some time at the beach! It was a very interesting experience because I met so many people from all over the world, and with them I discovered a new country. The school offers an appealing leisure programme and the classes are very interesting thanks to the teachers.

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Host family
By staying with a host family, you will gain a better understanding of the English culture and will have the opportunity to practice your English daily in an informal setting. You will stay in a single room and will have half board (full board at weekends). The families are located around 15-30 minutes away from the school.

Hampshire Terrace residence
Just 3 minutes on foot from the language school, this attractive student residence offers 20 single rooms distributed between 2 adjoining houses. The majority are en-suite "superior" rooms, while "standard" rooms have a private sink and shower and share toilets in the hall. Students can enjoy free Wi-Fi and bed linen, and towels should be brought from home. Common spaces available for students include a laundry room with a washer and dryer and 2 communal kitchens with dining areas. A live-in house manager provides 24/7 support to students.

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Chaucer House summer residence (07.06 – 27.08.21)
Enjoy your independence in this modern summer residence! Conveniently located in Portsmouth city centre, an 8-minute walk from the language school, each apartment has 6 to 8 single rooms with private bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens and dining areas with table and chairs. Bed linen and towels are included, as well as Wi-Fi. Laundry facilities are free (but bring your own soap!). Common areas are cleaned regularly, but students are responsible for their rooms.

Hampshire Terrace Residence

General information

Our self-catering accommodation is located just a 3-minute walk from school. Excellent location in the heart of the city, very close to lots of shops, bars and restaurants, in the lively University Quarter.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:
2 minutes
Means of transportation:
Walking
Average public transport cost:
The residence is so close to the school, there is no need to pay for travel.

Walking Distance

Supermarket:
2 minutes
Coffee shops:
4 minutes
Restaurants:
5 minutes
Shops:
7 minutes
Gym:
3 minutes
Beach:
14 minutes
Clubs:
5 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

Check-in / Check-out
Sunday from 12:17
Saturday until 10:00
Flexible check in/check out
Entry card (building)
Key (building)
Code (building)
Staff on-site 24h
Deposit

Meals

Use of kitchen
Meal-plan

Facilities

Reception desk
Smoking area
Cafeteria
Shared kitchen
Oven
Microwave
Cutlery available
Vending machine
Laundry
GBP 1 per wash or dry
Common area/lounge
Wi-Fi internet access
Free of charge
Cable internet access
TV in common room
DVD-player in common room
Balcony/terrace
Garden
BBQ area
Wheelchair accessible
Parking (cars)
Parking (bicycles)
Swimming pool
Gym

Room types and facilities

Single
20
Air conditioning
Heating
Smoking
Duvet and pillow provided
Bed sheets provided
Towels provided
Toilet paper
Ensuite toilet
Only 14 rooms have full en-suite facilities (including a shower, wash basin and toilet).
Ensuite shower
All rooms have an ensuite shower.
Wash basin
All rooms have a private wash basin.
Shared toilets
6 rooms have shared toilets: 3 students / toilet.
Shared showers
Cleaning
Desk
Wardrobe
Cooking facilities
Microwave
TV
Wi-Fi internet access
Free of charge
Cable internet access
Floor
Laminated wood
Balcony
Safe deposit box
Room key provided

The school offers a varied program of leisure activities each week. During the week, nights out at the pub, movies or theatre and museum visits and sports (from sailing to bowling, football and golf) are all popular. On Saturdays, students can take excursions to Bath, Salisbury and Stonehenge, the Isle of Wight or London. It’s an ideal way to meet students from the other classes and to discover Portsmouth and its surrounding region with your new friends.

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