The school is in the centre of Portsmouth and ideally located close to the main university, library, railway station, theatres and restaurants, and within walking distance to the seafront.
LSI offer high-quality courses all year round with exciting social activities and comfortable boarding. LSI has received international recognition not only for their excellent teaching methods but also for the personalised attention that they offer each student.
“ Very good teachers and teaching! They are very cool.
My family is very very nice! My 3 weeks in England are really cool.” ”
Pierre (Frankreich)
| Founded in | School Size | Internet | Location |
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| 1985 | Medium | Free WI-FI | Near Train Station |
| Type | Description | Price Range |
| Afternoon & Evening | Salsa Classes, Bowling, Cinema night, Visit to the maritime museum. | Free – 4 GBP |
| Weekend | Trips including Arundel castle, London and Brighton. | 15-50 GBP |

| Very good teachers and teaching! They are very cool.
My family is very very nice! My 3 weeks in England are really cool.” Pierre (Frankreich) | |
| Excellent teaching! Very good motivation and explanations. Really interested in all students wishes what to teach. He has a perfect sense of humour ! I totally enjoyed the class!!
My class was very fast and with a high level, good vocabulary explanation, specialised topics. Great!
My host family was the best I can imagine! They are more than just hospitable, they really paid attention to me and made me feel like a member of the family! The food was fresh and perfect every day! The house is big and clean. Sandra (Germany) | |
| Teaching: Excellent first class from teaching staff.”
Books & Material: Good choice of books for classes and plenty added photocopy material. Yasar (Oman) |
| IALC, British Council, English UK. |

| Aug/29; Dec/17; Jan/02; Apr/06; Apr/09; May/07; Jun/04; Aug/27; Dec/21 |

| Canteen (with subsidised hot and cold food), Student Lounge with Table-Tennis, Table-Football, snooker, wide-screen TV Free Wi-Fi, Computer room with free internet access, Language Lab. |

| Quality of Teaching | 4.6 |
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| Service | 4.2 |
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| Facilities | 4 |
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| Activities | 3.8 |
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| Value for Money | 3.8 |
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| Accommodation | 4.4 |
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| Who is this course for? | Students who want to learn English in a middle-sized, seaside city in England. | |
| Syllabus | This programme is designed, above all, to be practical, effective and enjoyable!
The lesson will cover all major language skills with emphasis on oral communication, so you will not only improve your confidence and fluency in speaking, listening and understanding, but also extend your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. After class, you will also have access to the school’s Self-Access Centre, which contains TV and video, an audio-active language laboratory and small library, a suite of multimedia complex with internet and colour printers. |
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| Schedule | Morning Class: 9:30-12:15, Mon – Fri Afternoon Class: 13:45-15:00, Mon – Thu 1 lesson = 60 min. |
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| Course Start | Beginners: May/21; May/28; Jun/04; Jun/11; Jun/18; Jun/25; Jul/02; Jul/09; Jul/16; Jul/23; Jul/30; Aug/06; Aug/13; Aug/20; Aug/27; Sep/03; Sep/10; Sep/17; Sep/24; Oct/01; Oct/08; Oct/15; Oct/22; Oct/29; Nov/05; Nov/12; Nov/19; Nov/26; Dec/03; Dec/10; Dec/17; Dec/24; Dec/31; Jan/07; Jan/14; Jan/21; Jan/28; Feb/04; Feb/11; Feb/18; Feb/25; Mar/04; Mar/11; Mar/18; Mar/25; Apr/01; Apr/08; Apr/15; Apr/22; Apr/29; May/06; May/13 Other levels: Any Monday |
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| Minimum Level | Absolute Beginner | |
| Lessons per Week | 22.5 | |
| Course Duration | 2-40 weeks | |
| Age Group | 18+ | |
| Students per Class | Max. 12 | |
| Living in a host family is not only the best way to experience total immersion in the language but it also provides a valuable insight into English culture and customs. | |||
| Rooms | Double room | Bath | Shared Bathroom |
| Meal Options | Half board from Monday to Friday, all meals on weekends | Availability | All year |
| Location/ Travel time |
15-30 minutes walk | Kitchen | No |
| Notes | Age: 18+ Cleaning: yes Laundry: yes Towels: yes Internet: mostly, but not always |
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