ILC - International Language Centres Portsmouth, England UK
7-9 Edinburgh Road - PO1 1DE Portsmouth - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Free activities include Portsmouth City Museum, Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Southsea beach and Southsea Castle.
- Top rated social activities4.3
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40% of students are from
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
Special Offers
Location: ILC - International Language Centres Portsmouth is located in the fascinating port city of Portsmouth in southern England. The school is housed right in the city centre, within a moment's walk of several commercial centres, outlets, restaurants, eateries and attractions. The school is within walking distance of the Charles Dicken's Birthplace Museum, the Portsmouth Historic Dockland and the Mary Rose Museum. Victoria Park is across the road from the school.
Course selection: ILC Portsmouth has a range of courses suitable for all levels and various needs. In addition to General English programmes over several schedules and intensities, the school provides Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, Cambridge) and One-to-one tuition throughout the year.
School facilities: The school facilities include 9 classrooms, a student lounge, a kitchen for student use and free WIFI.
Social and cultural: ILC Portsmouth run a varied social programme open to students every week. Activities can include visits to Southsea Beach, the Portsmouth Natural History Museum and Southsea Castle. Weekend excursions to Winchester, Oxford, London, the Isle of Wight, and Brighton are also regularly available.
School chain: ILC International Language Centres has locations and schools throughout England in Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Colchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The group is a result of merging acquired schools previously of TEG, ABC and the Colchester English Study Centre.
ILC International Language Centres are associated with and accredited by Bildungsurlaud, British Council, English UK and Trinity College London.
English Courses
General Language
Main Course
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£280£266 / week More
Main Course
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£280£266 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,380 3,211 | 5,500 5,225 |
| Price in US$ | 359 | 717 | 1,075 | 1,433 | 1,727 | 2,073 | 2,763 | 3,454 | 3,991 | 4,324 | 7,036 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Main Course + Specialist Purposes English
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£445£423 / week More
Main Course + Specialist Purposes English
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£445£423 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1,335 1,269 | 1,780 1,691 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,610 2,480 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,350 4,133 | 5,100 4,845 | 5,525 5,249 | 9,130 8,674 |
| Price in US$ | 570 | 1,139 | 1,708 | 2,277 | 2,783 | 3,339 | 4,452 | 5,565 | 6,524 | 7,068 | 11,679 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Main Course Intensive30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£345£328 / week More
Main Course Intensive
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£345£328 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 345 328 | 690 656 | 1,035 984 | 1,380 1,311 | 1,675 1,592 | 2,010 1,910 | 2,680 2,546 | 3,350 3,183 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,225 4,014 | 6,930 6,584 |
| Price in US$ | 442 | 883 | 1,324 | 1,766 | 2,143 | 2,572 | 3,429 | 4,286 | 4,989 | 5,405 | 8,865 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Main Course Intensive" at ILC - International Language Centres
Emanuele
"Very good."
Additional information for all courses
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Communication Skills10 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£100£95 / week More
Communication Skills
10 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£100£95 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 900 855 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 |
| Price in US$ | 128 | 256 | 384 | 512 | 640 | 768 | 896 | 1,024 | 1,152 | 1,280 | 1,535 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General English - Evening Course6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£55£53 / week More
General English - Evening Course
6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£55£53 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 209 | 275 262 | 330 314 | 385 366 | 440 418 | 495 471 | 550 523 | 660 627 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 352 | 423 | 493 | 563 | 634 | 704 | 845 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Classes take place on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior
Summer Course + Activities (10 to 16 years old)For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£428£407 / week More
Summer Course + Activities (10 to 16 years old)
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£428£407 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 428 407 | 0 | 0 | 1,669 1,586 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 548 | 2,135 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Additional fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Service: GBP 40 each way.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:45 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Summer Course - Homestay (10 to 16 years old)20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from£760£741 / week Includes accommodationMore
Summer Course - Homestay (10 to 16 years old)
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Offer!from
£760£741 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 760 741 | 0 | 0 | 2,964 2,890 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 998 | 3,892 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 28 Jun 2026, 05 Jul 2026, 12 Jul 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 02 Aug 2026, 09 Aug 2026
Special Offers:
20.00 % discount: 20.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Aug 17, 2026. Only valid for courses starting from Jun 21, 2026 untill Aug 17, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Optional Fees:
- Unaccompanied Minor Service: GBP 40 each way
- Special diet supplement: GBP 35 per week
- Homestay single room supplement: GBP 50.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Age range:
- 10 - 16 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£650£618 / week More
Online Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£650£618 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 650 618 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,200 4,940 | 5,850 5,558 | 6,500 6,175 | 7,800 7,410 |
| Price in US$ | 832 | 1,663 | 2,495 | 3,326 | 4,158 | 4,989 | 5,821 | 6,652 | 7,484 | 8,315 | 9,978 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£650£618 / week More
Private Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£650£618 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 650 618 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,950 1,853 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,250 3,088 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,550 4,323 | 5,200 4,940 | 5,850 5,558 | 6,500 6,175 | 7,800 7,410 |
| Price in US$ | 832 | 1,663 | 2,495 | 3,326 | 4,158 | 4,989 | 5,821 | 6,652 | 7,484 | 8,315 | 9,978 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Work & Study
Main Course + Work Experience20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£280£266 / week More
Main Course + Work Experience
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£280£266 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,380 3,211 | 5,500 5,225 |
| Price in US$ | 359 | 717 | 1,075 | 1,433 | 1,727 | 2,073 | 2,763 | 3,454 | 3,991 | 4,324 | 7,036 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
This option includes 20 English lessons and 15 hours of work placement per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Main Course + Business English25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£445£423 / week More
Main Course + Business English
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£445£423 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1,335 1,269 | 1,780 1,691 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,610 2,480 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,350 4,133 | 5,100 4,845 | 5,525 5,249 | 9,130 8,674 |
| Price in US$ | 570 | 1,139 | 1,708 | 2,277 | 2,783 | 3,339 | 4,452 | 5,565 | 6,524 | 7,068 | 11,679 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
20 lessons per week of General English plus 5 lessons per week focused on Business English.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Main Course + Medical English25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£445£423 / week More
Main Course + Medical English
25 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£445£423 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 445 423 | 890 846 | 1,335 1,269 | 1,780 1,691 | 2,175 2,067 | 2,610 2,480 | 3,480 3,306 | 4,350 4,133 | 5,100 4,845 | 5,525 5,249 | 9,130 8,674 |
| Price in US$ | 570 | 1,139 | 1,708 | 2,277 | 2,783 | 3,339 | 4,452 | 5,565 | 6,524 | 7,068 | 11,679 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
20 lessons per week of General English plus 5 lessons per week focused on Medical
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FCE Exam Preparation - Evening Course6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£55£53 / week More
FCE Exam Preparation - Evening Course
6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£55£53 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 209 | 275 262 | 330 314 | 385 366 | 440 418 | 495 471 | 550 523 | 660 627 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 352 | 423 | 493 | 563 | 634 | 704 | 845 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
ILC - International Language Centres is an examination centre for Cambridge First Certificate.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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CAE Exam Preparation - Evening Course6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£55£53 / week More
CAE Exam Preparation - Evening Course
6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£55£53 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 209 | 275 262 | 330 314 | 385 366 | 440 418 | 495 471 | 550 523 | 660 627 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 352 | 423 | 493 | 563 | 634 | 704 | 845 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
ILC - International Language Centres is an examination centre for Cambridge Advanced Certificate.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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IELTS Exam Preparation20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£280£266 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£280£266 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1,120 1,064 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,120 2,964 | 3,380 3,211 | 5,500 5,225 |
| Price in US$ | 359 | 717 | 1,075 | 1,433 | 1,727 | 2,073 | 2,763 | 3,454 | 3,991 | 4,324 | 7,036 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Includes 15 exam preparation lessons and 5 communication skills lessons per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
IELTS Exam Preparation - Evening Course6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£55£53 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation - Evening Course
6 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£55£53 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 220 209 | 275 262 | 330 314 | 385 366 | 440 418 | 495 471 | 550 523 | 660 627 |
| Price in US$ | 282 | 352 | 423 | 493 | 563 | 634 | 704 | 845 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:30 - Possible course durations
- 4-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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IELTS Exam Preparation Intensive30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from£345£328 / week More
IELTS Exam Preparation Intensive
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
£345£328 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 345 328 | 690 656 | 1,035 984 | 1,380 1,311 | 1,675 1,592 | 2,010 1,910 | 2,680 2,546 | 3,350 3,183 | 3,900 3,705 | 4,225 4,014 | 6,930 6,584 |
| Price in US$ | 442 | 883 | 1,324 | 1,766 | 2,143 | 2,572 | 3,429 | 4,286 | 4,989 | 5,405 | 8,865 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for ILC - International Language Centres include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free local SIM card
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Social Programme10/12
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Student opinions about ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth
4.3
Overall school rating of
ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth
ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth
3 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Emanuele
17 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very good.”
“Nothing.”
Insider tip: “None.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good.Other comments: None.
Course: Main Course Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jun. 2025 by Emanuele Amuro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Claudia Elisabeth
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Main Course Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 23. Oct. 2023 by Claudia Elisabeth Datzer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lora
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Summer Course + Activities - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jul. 2023 by Lora Lustri
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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ILC - International Language Centres (TEG)
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 60% male / 40% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILC - International Language Centres and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2007
- The school is an official exam center
- The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Kitchen for student use
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 40% |
| France | 20% |
| Spain | 20% |
| Italy | 8% |
| Japan | 3% |
| China | 2% |
| Venezuela | 1% |
| Turkey | 1% |
| Switzerland | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| Germany | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 45Throughout the year: 30Junior courses - In summer: 14
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years10 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 2
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 26 years
Information for all courses offered by ILC - International Language Centres
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £80
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately £40 per course level.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 65 £. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- London Heathrow Airport:
- £195 one way
£375 return (both ways) - Southampton / Weather Centre:
- £130 one way
£245 return (both ways) - London Gatwick Airport:
- £180 one way
£345 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Example Activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Gunwharf Quays. Shopping centre with lovely views of the harbour. With restaurants, cinemas and the home of 90 stores with the best brands.
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
Aspex. A year-round programme of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, plus talks, screenings, performances and participatory workshops. Adults - Paid activities
- Spinnaker Tower. Abseiling. Experience an amazing adrenaline rush and take on a 100-metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark.
Kings theatre. One of the premier theatres and cultural venues on the South Coast, showcasing a fantastic selection of major touring productions, hilarious comedy and a vibrant line-up of music, dance and cabaret - ranging from international artists to local favourites.
The Portsmouth Music Experience gallery exhibition is made up of video elements, audio content of Portsmouth bands performing and all the fantastic photographs that you would expect. Junior - Free activities
- Round tower. One of the biggest highlights for many visitors following the Millennium Promenade is taking in the views across Portsmouth Harbour from atop the Round Tower, looking out to Gosport and the Isle of Wight.
Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries' national collection of artillery and historic cannons – the big guns – and is a great day out for all the family.
Portsmouth Natural History Museum. The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife, including marine life (at the aquarium) and butterflies.
Junior - Paid activities
- Southsea Model Village. Marvel at the 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, built in 1956, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway.
Exploria. The bounce and play park that's full of wonder.
Tenth Hole, Pitch and Putt. This course provides a family-friendly activity to precede a whopping piece of cake, warm hot chocolate, hearty breakfast - or all of the above!
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1.4 km |
| Basketball | | 0.9 km |
| Cooking | | - |
| Cricket | | 2.3 km |
| Dancing | | 1.1 km |
| Diving | | 3.1 km |
| Field Hockey | | 4 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1.5 km |
| Golf | | 4.6 km |
| Horse riding | | 8.5 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 6.6 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 12 km |
| Music | | 2 km |
| Rugby | | 3 km |
| Sailing | | 2.1 km |
| Squash | | 3.3 km |
| Swimming | | 0.5 km |
| Table Tennis | | 4.2 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1.4 km |
| Windsurfing | | 5.5 km |
| Yoga | | 1.4 km |
Accommodation
Homestay 
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
from
£220/ week Show more
Homestay
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£220/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 593 | 889 | 1,185 | 1,482 | 1,778 | 2,074 | 2,370 | 2,963 | 3,555 | 297 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£195/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£195/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 263 | 526 | 788 | 1,051 | 1,313 | 1,576 | 1,838 | 2,101 | 2,626 | 3,151 | 263 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£170/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£170/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 170 | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 229 | 458 | 687 | 916 | 1,145 | 1,374 | 1,603 | 1,832 | 2,290 | 2,747 | 229 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£195/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£195/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 263 | 526 | 788 | 1,051 | 1,313 | 1,576 | 1,838 | 2,101 | 2,626 | 3,151 | 263 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:00 or later
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£205/ week Show more
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£205/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 205 | 410 | 615 | 820 | 1025 | 1230 | 1435 | 1640 | 2050 | 2460 | 205 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 277 | 553 | 829 | 1,105 | 1,381 | 1,657 | 1,933 | 2,209 | 2,761 | 3,313 | 277 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 30£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
Homestay Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£180/ week Show more
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
£180/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 | 70 |
| Price in US$ | 243 | 485 | 728 | 970 | 1,212 | 1,455 | 1,697 | 1,939 | 2,424 | 2,909 | 243 | 95 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 8:00-22:00
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 70£.
- Price extra night
- £40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Optional at 40£
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 21 Jun 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 25 £
FAQ about ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth
What is the best price for a course at ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth?
“English courses at ILC - International Language Centres start at 53 £ for General English - Evening Course course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by ILC - International Language Centres?
“The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ILC - International Language Centres”
Is airport pickup offered by ILC - International Language Centres?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (195 £), Southampton / Weather Centre (130 £), London Gatwick Airport (180 £)”
What is the number of students per class at ILC - International Language Centres?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILC - International Language Centres varies from 1 (Online Private Lessons) to 14 students (Main Course)”
Which countries are students of ILC - International Language Centres from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at ILC - International Language Centres comes from Saudi Arabia with a 40% representation, followed by students from France (20%) and Spain (20%).”
ILC - International Language Centres offers courses for which ages?
“ILC - International Language Centres offers courses from 10 years (Summer Course + Activities, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of ILC - International Language Centres
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- ILC INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTERS LTD | Tax registration ID: 12861211
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 70 £
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 40 £
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Includes 15 general language lessons and 5 communication skills lessons per week.