Language course English in Portsmouth

LSI Portsmouth

Our partner school in Portsmouth, LSI, obtains quite a large building with 20 classrooms. The school is located at the top four floors of the building, while the University of Portsmouth's Student Union is located on the lower floors. The location is great – in the city center in midst of the University Campus – which is very beneficial to get to know students from all over the globe and also to practice the language. Furthermore the neighborhood is full of shops, cafés and bars which are mainly visited by students. 

The school offers English courses for adults of all ages, but offers specialized 30+ courses for students over 30.

Key features of our partner English school in Portsmouth:

  • Accredited by the British Council & English UK
  • 20 fully equipped classrooms
  • High qualified teachers
  • Small student groups
  • A broad mix of nationalities
  • Self-study rooms
  • Student café
  • Language lab and library

Social and cultural activities

During the week, several activities are organised for students of all ages. Examples are trips to the theater, cinema and pub or sports activities. On the weekends the school also organizes day trips to destinations like Bath, Cambridge, Oxford Cambridge or London. Moreover, students can participate at University programs and clubs at a small fee, which is a great possibility to get in touch with English students.

Intensive 30+

This General English course is exclusively for adults aged 30 years and over; you will learn English with people your age in the south of England with one of the top language schools in the UK! The programme consists of morning classes (15 lessons of 60 minutes) with optional afternoon electives (10 extra lessons per week). It is a very flexible course so you can choose the option which best suits you, your language needs and your personal preferences. Whether you want to have English lessons in the morning and enjoy free afternoons, or if you want a more intensive, full-time course or a course which combines language learning with British Culture; it’s all possible. The morning classes of 15 hours per week focus on communication with opportunity for practice.  30 + students will have the option to join our Executive students for accompanied lunch with teachers (against supplement) and as a special privilege of this course, they enjoy access to the recently-refurbished “Executive lounge” with free tea and coffee facilities!

Minimum age is 30 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8/8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
15
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Intensive 30+ without accommodation 632 1164 1697 2229 2761 3294 3826 4359 4891 5423 5956 6488
Intensive 30+ with host family, single room , halfboard 861 1622 2384 3145 3907 4668 5430 6191 6952 7714 8475 9237
Intensive 30+ with host family plus, single room , halfboard 997 1895 2792 3690 4588 5485 6383 7280 8178 9076 9973 10871
Intensive 30+ with residence, single room , no meals 1121 2019 2916 3814 4711 5609 6507 7404 8302 9200 10097 10995
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Intensive 30+ without accommodation 1003 1907 2811 3715 4619 5522 6426 7330 8234 9138 10041 10945
Intensive 30+ with host family, single room , halfboard 1232 2365 3498 4631 5764 6897 8030 9162 10295 11428 12561 13694
Intensive 30+ with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1369 2638 3907 5176 6445 7714 8983 10252 11521 12790 14059 15328
Intensive 30+ with residence, single room , no meals 1492 2761 4030 5300 6569 7838 9107 10376 11645 12914 14183 15452
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

The course of 25 hours per week is only offered from 31/03/2025 - 03/10/2025. The course of 15 hours per week is available all year round.

Course materials:  

ca. €50, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 23/08/2025 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Options Host Family Plus:   Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at London Central airport : EUR 273
transfer upon arrival at London Heathrow airport : EUR 199
transfer upon arrival at London Luton airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at London Stansted airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at Southampton airport : EUR 112

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • 7 hrs optional self access study, daily homework and free guided e-learning
  • certificate of attendance
The teaching material is not included and costs between £ 40 / € 50 - £ 60 / € 75 depending on the course duration (for courses from 1-6 weeks £ 40 / € 50 and for courses for more than 6 weeks £ 60 / € 75). This fee will not apply to 30+ and professional courses.

In 2025 the school is closed: 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026
. Missed lessons due to holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only Business English afternoon classes run as normal.

Combined 30+

The Combined course for students aged 30 or above is a combination of the Core Intensive 30+ course of 15 lessons, plus 5 private lessons per week. This way, you can work on the topics and problems one-on-one with a teacher, making sure your progress is even more efficiently!

Minimum age is 30 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks  
Intensive 30+ + One-to-One without accommodation 1084 2068 3052 4037 5021 6005 6990 7974 8958 9942 10927 11911
Intensive 30+ + One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 1314 2526 3741 4953 6167 7380 8594 9806 11021 12233 13447 14660
Intensive 30+ + One-to-One with host family plus, single room , halfboard 1450 2799 4149 5498 6848 8197 9547 10896 12246 13595 14946 16294
Intensive 30+ + One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals 1574 2922 4273 5621 6972 8320 9671 11020 12370 13719 15069 16418
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €50, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 23/08/2025 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Options Host Family Plus:   Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at London Central airport : EUR 273
transfer upon arrival at London Heathrow airport : EUR 199
transfer upon arrival at London Luton airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at London Stansted airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at Southampton airport : EUR 112

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • 7 hrs optional self access study, daily homework and free guided e-learning
  • certificate of attendance
The teaching material is not included and costs between £ 40 / € 50 - £ 60 / € 75 depending on the course duration (for courses from 1-6 weeks £ 40 / € 50 and for courses for more than 6 weeks £ 60 / € 75). This fee will not apply to 30+ and professional courses.

In 2025 the school is closed: 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026
. Missed lessons due to holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only Business English afternoon classes run as normal.

Intensive & Culture 30+

This course for students aged 30 or above is a combination of the intensive course with 15 lessons and 4 cultural activities (Monday to Thursday) with an accompanying teacher. Examples of activities are:

•    Visit to one of the best museums in the UK; the Historic Dockyard Museum
•    Visit a vineyard for tasting
•    Visit a monastery to experience the life of a monk
•    Enjoy Queen Victoria’s favorite holiday home
•    Osbourne House
•    Discover Roman England and the lasting influences of the Romans today
•    Take a boat trip around Portsmouth Harbour
•    Visit Portsmouth City Museum and Charles Dickens birthplace Museum
•    Visit the Isle of Wight by hovercraft
•    Visit Portchester Castle (one of the most complete Roman Castles to be seen in Europe)

Please note this course has specific starting dates, which may be subject to change, as there must be a minimum of 2 students for a Culture week to take place.

Minimum age is 30 years.

Prices 2025

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 8 per class
Number of lessons per week:
15
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive 30+ + Cultural lessons without accommodation 1771 3442 5114 6785
Intensive 30+ + Cultural lessons with host family, single room , halfboard 2000 3900 5801 7701
Intensive 30+ + Cultural lessons with host family plus, single room , halfboard 2136 4173 6210 8246
Intensive 30+ + Cultural lessons with residence, single room , no meals 2260 4297 6333 8370
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09

Note:  

1 lesson = 60 minutes

Course materials:  

ca. €50, invoiced by StudyTravel

Surcharges host family:   single room : 01/06/2025 - 23/08/2025 : €13 per week
Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Options Host Family Plus:   Special dietary needs : € 25 per week [i]
Transfer:   transfer upon arrival at London Central airport : EUR 273
transfer upon arrival at London Heathrow airport : EUR 199
transfer upon arrival at London Luton airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at London Stansted airport : EUR 298
transfer upon arrival at Southampton airport : EUR 112

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • 7 hrs optional self access study, daily homework and free guided e-learning
  • certificate of attendance
The teaching material is not included and costs between £ 40 / € 50 - £ 60 / € 75 depending on the course duration (for courses from 1-6 weeks £ 40 / € 50 and for courses for more than 6 weeks £ 60 / € 75). This fee will not apply to 30+ and professional courses.

In 2025 the school is closed: 18/04/2025, 21/04/2025, 05/05/2025, 26/05/2025, 25/08/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026
. Missed lessons due to holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. Only Business English afternoon classes run as normal.

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