Language Specialists International, Portsmouth, England
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General Information on Portsmouth
Portsmouth is situated on the south coast of England, close to Southampton and The Ilse of Wight. The city is famous for its maritime histor, especially the Historic Dockyard. Portsmouth also has a number of beaches and a university, therefore a large population of younger people (and several internet cafes).There are excellent connections by road and rail to London.
For Portsmouth city map with location of school click hereCost of living in England
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in England is around US$ 3.00.
General Information on Language Specialists International
The language school Language Specialists International was founded in Portsmouth, England in 1985. The school is located in the heart of the city. It is next to the main shopping centre, library, railway station, theatre and restaurants.
Click here for a detailed Portsmouth city guideFacilities
The school has a self-access study centre with multimedia computers with Internet and e-mail, FREE Wi-Fi connection throughout our building for students who bring their laptop. It also has a TV and video, an audio-active language laboratory and a library.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Southampton. It takes 45 minutes by train to school.
2.1. Language School Language Specialists International in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 150 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 9 throughout the year: 8 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 24 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 6 % France 7 % | Italy 8 % Japan 5 % Korea 8 % Switzerland 7 % Spain 7 % |
All prices in Brit. Pound (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
| 1 General English / Lessons per week: 22.5 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 310 | 465 | 620 | 775 | 930 | 1240 | 1550 | 1705 | 155 |
| Comment | 17.5 hrs plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 Brit. Pound | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive General English / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 398 | 597 | 796 | 995 | 1194 | 1592 | 1990 | 2189 | 199 |
| Comment | 17.5 hrs General English group, plus 7.5 hrs Intensive General English group, plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 26 Brit. Pound | |||||||||
| 3 General English + One-to-One / Lessons per week: 27.5 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4070 | 370 |
| Comment | 17.5 hrs General English group, plus 5 hrs one-to-one, plus 5 hrs of self-access study. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 20 Brit. Pound | |||||||||
| 4 General English + Business English / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 796 | 1194 | 1592 | 1990 | 2388 | 3184 | 3980 | 4378 | 398 |
| Comment | 12.5 hrs General English group, plus 12.5 hrs small Business group (4 students max.), plus 5 hrs of self-access study. Minimum age is 25. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 Executive Combination Course / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 995 | 1990 | 2985 | 3980 | 4975 | 5970 | 7960 | 9950 | 10945 | 995 |
| Comment | 12.5 hrs small group lessons (4 students max.) and 12.5 hours one-to-one lessons. The course also takes place on public holidays. Minimum age is 25 plus work experience. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Executive Open Group course / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | 795 | 1590 | 2385 | 3180 | 3975 | 4770 | 6360 | 7950 | 8745 | 795 |
| Comment | 25 hrs of small group lessons (4 students max.). The course also takes place on public holidays. Minimum age is 25 plus work experience. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 IELTS Exam Preparation / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price Brit. Pound | -- | 398 | 597 | 796 | 995 | 1194 | 1592 | 1990 | 2189 | 199 |
| Comment | 12.5 hrs General English group, plus 12.5 hrs Examination group, plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday High season dates 09.Jun - 29.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 26 Brit. Pound | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| Inscription fee: | 60.00 Brit. Pound |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 41.00 Brit. Pound. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS |
| Average examination results: | 90 at IELTS |
| School closed: | National holidays in England: 01.Jan, 21.Mar, 24.Mar, 05.May, 26.May, 25.Aug, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:00 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | English |
| Comments on the school: | The minimum course duration is 2 weeks. If Monday is a public holiday, courses will start on Tuesday. |
All prices in Brit. Pound (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 119 Brit. Pound week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 93 | 372 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 14 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Executive Homestay // single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 185 | 740 | ||
| Comment | Executive home stay only available for participants on our Executive courses. Private bathroom available on request.. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 27 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Hotel | ||||
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| Distance from school: 1 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price Brit. Pound | 372 | -- | ||
| Comment | Hotel rooms between 50 and 100 pounds per night. . Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 62 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | Double room (Homestay) available upon request. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 160 Brit. Pound (return trip) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Diving | | 5 km | ||
| Golf | | 5 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Sailing | | 2 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Debates, visits to theatres, cinemas, museums. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Language Specialists International: | Excursions,cinema night,bowling,tennis,volleyball,basketball matches,pub night. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 20 |
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Language Specialists International, Portsmouth, England
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