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 history. 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.
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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.
Facilities
The school has a self-access study centre with 17 broadband-linked computers , FREE Wi-Fi connection throughout our building for students who bring their laptop. It also has an audio-active language laboratory, a cafeteria and a great student lounge. there is a separate Executive Centre in the building with separate facilities.
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Southampton. It takes 30 minutes by car/taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Language Specialists International in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 300 Adult courses throughout the year: 210 | |
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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: 26 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 6 % Germany 5 % 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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. 17.5 hrs General English in group of max. 12, plus 7.5 hrs Intensive General English in group of max. 10, plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. One free week for every ten weeks paid in advance (11th week free) and 15% off on all courses of 6 weeks or over all year round (included in the prices above). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | 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: 35 Brit. Pound High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | -- | 370 | 555 | 740 | 925 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 185 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. 17.5 hrs plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. Friday afternoons free. One free week for every ten weeks paid in advance (11th week free) and 15% off on all courses of 6 weeks or over all year round (included in the prices above). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 25 Brit. Pound High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | -- | 820 | 1230 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 3280 | 4100 | 4920 | 410 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. 17.5 hrs General English group, plus 5 hrs one-to-one, plus 5 hrs of self-access study. Friday afternoons are free. One free week for every ten weeks paid in advance (11th week free) and 15% off on all courses of 6 weeks or over all year round (included in the prices above). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | 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: 10 Brit. Pound High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 470 | 940 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 3760 | 4700 | 5640 | 470 |
| 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. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 995 | 1990 | 2985 | 3980 | 4975 | 5970 | 7960 | 9950 | 10945 | 995 |
| 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. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 795 | 1590 | 2385 | 3180 | 3975 | 4770 | 6360 | 7950 | 8745 | 795 |
| 25 hrs of small group lessons (4 students max.), plus 5 to 10 self-access study hours, plus 7½ hours social English over lunch with tutor, plus evening social activities. The course also takes place on public holidays. Minimum age is 25 plus work experience. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 1275 | 2550 | 3825 | 5100 | 6375 | 7650 | 10200 | 12750 | 15300 | 1275 |
| 25 hours of tailored individual training plus 5 hours Self-Access study. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. 12.5 hrs General English in group of max. 12, plus 12.5 hrs Examination in group of max. 10, plus 5 hrs of optional self-access study. One free week for every ten weeks paid in advance (11th week free) and 15% off on all courses of 6 weeks or over all year round (included in the prices above). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:30 - 12:15 Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 35 Brit. Pound High season dates 07.Jun.2010 - 27.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Language Specialists International, Portsmouth can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 60.00 Brit. Pound |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 43.00 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. |
| Exams offered: | IELTS |
| Average examination results: | 90 at IELTS |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 02.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 30.Aug.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Cantonese, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | If Monday is a public holiday, courses will start on Tuesday. Executive private lessons at 51 BP per lesson. |
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Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 185 | 370 | 555 | 740 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Executive home stay only available for participants on our Executive courses. Private bathroom available on request. Full board during the weekends. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 27 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 105 | 210 | 315 | 420 | 105 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Full board during the weekends. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 15 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in Brit. Pound | 455 | 910 | 1365 | 1820 | 455 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Prices quoted are for 2-star H. Ibis. Other Hotel rooms between 74 and 120 pounds per night. Distance from school: 1 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 Brit. Pound Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| 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: | Heathrow/Gatwick: for 175 Brit. Pound (return trip) Southampton: for 45 Brit. Pound (one way) Heathrow/Gatwick: for 110 Brit. Pound (one way) |
| 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 reviews: | 35 |
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| Overall rating |  4.2/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.0/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Social activities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.6/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) |  3.2/5.0 |
| Other | 3.7/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Language Specialists International, Portsmouth click here | |
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