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Southampton ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Southampton
4.0
Overall attractiveness of Southampton
4 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in SouthamptonNightlife
3.7
Friendliness of locals
4.2
Interesing things to do
3.0
Geographic setting
3.7
Public transport
3.7
Climate
3.5
Cleanliness
3.7
Affordability
3.5
Shopping
3.7
Safety
4.0
What our students said about Southampton
5.0
It is a good environment for learning English as you don't encounter any Japanese people. The atmosphere of the city is different from that of Brighton, but it might be a great place to know about the real life of English people.
Ichiro
Japan
Japan
Information about Southampton
Why Southampton? Southampton is a port city on the south coast of England and is where the Titanic set sail from in 1912. Southampton boasts an impressive cultural scene ranging from museums, music venues and art galleries, to award winning parks and the general hustle and bustle of a diverse city with fantastic shopping opportunities.
Key Facts about Southampton
Population:
247,000
Time zone: +10h. (GMT +0)
Region: England, Southampton
Currency: GBP (1 GBP = 1.2200 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of England UK in your country. List of embassies and consulates of England UK on the official website - Government Digital Service.
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
- Price index excluding rent: 72* (28% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:59* (41% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (England UK average):
3.64 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
FAQ about courses in Southampton
- What is the best language school for adults in Southampton?ILC - International Language Centres has received the best overall rating in Southampton.Which English school in Southampton has the best location?ILC - International Language Centres, located in 1 Brunswick Place has been voted as the school with the best location in Southampton.Which schools in Southampton offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at ILC - International Language Centres as the best.Which English school offers the best rated teaching in Southampton?ILC - International Language Centres was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Southampton?'Homestay' at Lewis School of English is the best rated accommodation in Southampton.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Southampton or other 23 different English course types in Southampton.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in England UK such as Abingdon, Arundel, Ascot, Ashford, Bath ..., Bedford, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Broadstairs, Bury St Edmunds, Cambridge, Canterbury, Caterham, Chelmsford, Cheltenham, Chester, Chichester, Cobham, Colchester, Cornwall, Cotswolds, Cottesmore, Crowthorne, Dover, Durham, East Budleigh, Eastbourne, Egham, Exeter, Exmouth, Folkestone, Gloucester, Guilford, Hailsham, Hampstead, Hastings, Hatfield, Henley-On-Thames, Hereford, Hook, Hove, Ilfracombe, Ipswich, Isle of Sheppey, Isle of Wight, Jersey, Kent, Kingston upon Thames, Lancashire, Lancaster, Lancing, Leamington Spa, Leeds, Lincolnshire, Liverpool, London, Loughborough, Luton, Maidstone, Malvern, Manchester, Margate, Milton Keynes, Moulton, Newcastle, Newquay, Norwich, Nottingham, Oakham, Oxford, Paignton, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Preston, Ramsgate, Reading, Rochester, Salisbury, Scarborough, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Skegness, Stratford, Stratford-upon-Avon, Suffolk, Surrey, Torquay, Totnes, Truro, Watford, Weymouth, Winchester, Windlesham, Windsor, Woburn, Woking, Woldingham, Woodbridge, Woodcote, Worcester, Worthing, York or see our list of all schools in England UK. You may also want to consult options outside England UK for learning English.Show more