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.

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Cost 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.

2. Language School  Language Specialists International, Portsmouth

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.

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Facilities

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
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 %

3. English Courses

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

4. Accommodation

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
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
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
 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.
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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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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.

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