Reviews of Language Specialists International, Portsmouth, England UK
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Average Rating
4.2
Overall rating
Language Specialists International, Portsmouth, England UK
Language Specialists International, Portsmouth, England UK
Based on 51 reviews of former students of Language Specialists International
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (24 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (13 ratings)
Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Language Specialists International
10. Dec. 2018
Davide (34 years) 
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Organization, teachers, staff"
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Standard Homestay
9. Aug. 2016
Angela Marianna (23 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 3 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The central location and the teachers"
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Standard Homestay
9. Aug. 2016
William (19 years) 
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Course: General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The city and the teachers"
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Standard Homestay
5. Nov. 2012
Francesco (31 years) Course: General English - 2 weeks
Course: General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The building and the teaching method. I liked a lot the possibility to know and interact with people from all over the wolrd."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You must find interesting the fact that Portsmouth is really convenient to reach from Gatwick Airport, and it is also not so expensive (about 15 pounds). There are also a lot of interesting activities to do and also at the university's facilities."
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8. Aug. 2012
Sara (30 years) Spain Course: General English - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The books, some teachers and the computer room."
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"Student should speak English all the time! The school should have more control about this!"
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28. May. 2012
Fábio (32 years) Spain Course: General English - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The staff, the teachers and the organization."
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"I enjoyed a lot my 3 weekes in LSI. Funny teachers, lovely staff and a good organization make this school one of the best."
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Standard Homestay
5. Sep. 2011
Andrea (25 years) Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"People from every country, very interesting!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Nothing, just enjoy it!"
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Homestay Executive
31. Aug. 2011
Francisco Javier (27 years) Spain Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Good milieu; teachers are very pleasant and they try to made the lessons as fun as they can."
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"In my opinion the best way to learn English is staying with a Host family and try to speak as much as you can with them."
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Standard Homestay
31. Aug. 2010
Alexandra (24 years) 
Course: Intensive General English - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The education system."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Talk as much as you can with people from other nationalities."
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23. Nov. 2009
Paula (27 years) Course: Intensive General English - 6 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are great, because they are also partners in the same situation as you and we help each other and new people coming every Monday and Friday is going one, so many people know."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Q do not eat much at the time of lunch, because dinner is usually huge and if you eat a lot just by putting all the time ......"
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29. Sep. 2009
Giovanni (30 years) Course: General English + Business English - 3 weeks
Course: General English + Business English - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The opportunity to meet people from all around the world."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If your intial valutation is wrong, speak with the teacher and tell them to change class immediately."
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Other comments
"Some teachers are very very good, some others not. Good luck."
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4. Sep. 2009
Danilo (25 years) Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers, the possibility to stay with students that come from every part of the world."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The host family is not fun and sometimes on Saturday and Sunday I didn't have the lunch."
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"Great service, helpful, always friendly and fast."
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16. Apr. 2009
Daniela (24 years) Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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Standard Homestay
14. Apr. 2009
Claudia (25 years) Italy Course: Intensive General English - 10 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teacher"
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Standard Homestay
1. Apr. 2009
Georges (29 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"You can always speak with the staff of the school, if something isn't good for you. And you can find some solutions together."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Don't forget, you can change as you like your teacher or your host family if you think it's not good for you."
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Other comments
"Please, Speak with all the students you meet!
The more you speak, the more you can enjoy your trip and learn English!
See you soon."
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28. Nov. 2008
Antonio Course: Executive Open Group course - 1 week
Course: Executive Open Group course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Excellent organization"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"And 'a serious school"
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Other comments
"It 'an experience that I wish to repeat"
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Executive Homestay
14. Nov. 2008
Valeria (23 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 2 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It's not so expensive compared to the others."
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Other comments
"Good quality compared to the price."
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25. Oct. 2008
Mari Jose (55 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"They are very nice, and very good teachers"
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22. Oct. 2008
Alexander (24 years) Germany Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teacher and the students"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The spinnaker Tower"
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Standard Homestay
10. Apr. 2008
Derfouf (37 years) Belgium Course: Intensive General English - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The old dockers in Portsmouth"
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Other comments
"Don't hesitate to participate in the proposed activities, but it is not always free"
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15. Oct. 2007
Mªdolors (26 years) Course: General English - 3 weeks
Course: General English - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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Other comments
"Good learning system"
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Homestay Executive
19. Sep. 2007
Salvina (28 years) Course: 3 weeks
Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Nothing"
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Homestay Executive
10. Sep. 2007
Mauro (23 years) Course: 3 weeks
Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"IELTS Course and social activities"
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Other comments
"Great school with a cosmopolitan community. Course books stay in students hands."
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Homestay Executive
20. Aug. 2007
Enrica (25 years) Course: 12 weeks
Course: 12 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Some of my teachers who are really good. Meeting a lot of people from all over the world."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Going just to school isn't enough, it's necesary practise English also in other ways."
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Homestay Executive
4. Sep. 2006
Jose (48 years) Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
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Homestay Executive
21. Aug. 2006
Frédéric (21 years) Course: 4 weeks
Course: 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"All students were very friendly and it was very good to practice english with them"
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"Teachers are very nice"
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Andreas 
Course: 11 weeks
Course: 11 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very nice."
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Other comments
"They offer CAE!"
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Florian Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Comunication"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"To write more"
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Fabrizio Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very professional and friendly"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Good school"
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Other comments
"Good relation between cost and quality"
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Homestay Executive
20. Dec. 2004
Young-jo (22 years) R.o.k. Course: Standard
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Well... don't know..."
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"I reckon LSI is absolutely fantastic.. It couldn't be better... Actually I'm really satisfied with their teachers and courses.."
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25. Aug. 2004
Mario (24 years) España Course: Standard
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Positive aspects of school
"There is a good organisation of teaching, accomodation, etc"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"LSI is a good place to meet people of all the world. Don't be shy, and try to speak in English all time. It is the best way to learn."
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"I have enjoied a lot this course in England. LSI and Porstmouth are good places to learn English. LSI staff is very kind with students. This course have been a good experience and wonderful holidays for me!!"
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1. May. 2004
Norihiro (31 years) Japanese Course: IELTS
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Positive aspects of school
"The IELTS class"
Negative aspects
"Free computer access"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Speak English a lot"
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18. Sep. 2003
Oliver (31 years) Germany Course: Standard
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"It was very important for me to use the IT equipment. So thanks a lot for it!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you like sports, take clothes with you (e.g. football shoes)."
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"I think some good advice for students who want to take 1-to-1 tuition is to think about at which time of day they want to do it. Note: 1-to-1 is the "hardest" type of class with the best possibility of improving your language skills. So try to get 1-to-1 tuition in the morning!"
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22. Jul. 2019
Max (48 years) Germany Course: 30+ General English 25 - 1 week
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"I've had to leave at 6.30 am to get the coach to London. Its impossible to wash and dry the bed sheets before. A professional room cleaner will work more better."
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Hampshire Terrace
19. Aug. 2008
Sara (21 years) Course: General English - 3 weeks
Course: General English - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"If you want beach and sun Portsmouth is the best choice"
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Standard Homestay
9. Sep. 2014
Elena (27 years) Italy Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 6 weeks
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Standard Homestay
30. Aug. 2013
Myrta (46 years) Course: General English - 4 weeks
Course: General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
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5. Sep. 2011
Federica (23 years) Course: General English - 4 weeks
Course: General English - 4 weeksOverall rating
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5. Sep. 2010
Giulia (17 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 7 weeks
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 7 weeksOverall rating
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2. Sep. 2010
Miguel ángel (34 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
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21. Apr. 2010
Maksim (28 years) Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
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Standard Homestay
3. Jan. 2010
Eniko (34 years) United Kingdom Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 6 weeks
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12. Sep. 2009
Raquel (32 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
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11. Aug. 2009
Gunnar (32 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
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16. Nov. 2008
Piero (35 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Standard Homestay
22. Oct. 2008
Elena Carolina (23 years) Spain Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 3 weeks
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Standard Homestay
30. Aug. 2006
María Dolores (34 years) Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Homestay Executive
19. Dec. 2005
Nina Course: Intensive General English - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive General English - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Homestay Executive
31. Mar. 2005
Anonymous (23 years) Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)Overall rating
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9. Mar. 2005
Nebel (62 years) Course: Standard
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6. Mar. 2004
Leonora (29 years) Italy Course: Standard
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