LSI Portsmouth - IH Portsmouth
School
English language school in Portsmouth excellence in education in Portsmouth, England
Information
The English language school in Portsmouth LSI Portsmouth / IH Portsmouth was established in 1985 and is the no. 1 English language centre in the UK*, having achieved 100% in our last British Council inspection.
LSI Portsmouth offers General English, IELTS, Cambridge, and OET exam preparation courses.
Professional and Business English and University Pre-Sessional Courses are also available.
IH Portsmouth is an authorized official centre for IELTS, OET, and Cambridge exams, as well as a CELTA course training centre.
The school’s facilities in Portsmouth are outstanding, with 55 classrooms, free Wi-Fi, a language laboratory, a computer room, and a cafeteria…
The school is in the city centre, just 10 minutes from the sea.
There is an Executive English Training centre for corporate clients like secretaries, CEOs, Engineers, HR directors…
Homestay achieves exceptional satisfaction levels from the students. Two self-catering student houses are just a 2-minute walk from LSI Portsmouth.
Why LSI Portsmouth is the best language school to learn English in Portsmouth
- Academic Excellence and Exam Preparation.
- According to the EL Gazette, LSI Portsmouth / IH Portsmouth is the No. 1 School in the UK based on the British Council inspection results.
- We offer Cambridge and IELTS preparation courses and have our IELTS and OET test centres.
- Premium Preparation Provider for OET, one of the very few centres in the UK.
- Separate Executive Training Centre. Over 30 years of experience with Siemens, Bayer, and Renault.
- Quality Accommodation: Standard and executive homestays plus a self-catering student house within walking distance.
- Job Club: weekly job clinics will help you with CV writing, interview practice, and finding local jobs in the city.
- Full Social Programme, online and face-to-face, every day of the week and an excursion every Saturday.
- University of Portsmouth: Students can progress directly onto the UoP programmes from our Pre-Sessional courses.
- LSI students can also use university facilities.
- Fantastic Facilities: 55 comfortable classrooms, two student lounges, a Café on the ground floor, Wi-Fi, and a Study Centre.
The most popular activities that the English language school in Portsmouth LSI Portsmouth organises in the afternoons and evenings
Afternoon
- Badminton.
- Laser quest.
- Mindfulness Workshop (online).
- Mug painting.
- Tour of Old Portsmouth.
- Yoga (online).
Evening
- Bowling.
- Cinema.
- Dinner out.
- Evening drinks.
- Movie Night.
- Salsa.
The most popular excursions and trips that the English language school in Portsmouth LSI Portsmouth organises at the weekends
- Trip to Bath.
- Trip to Brighton.
- Trip to London.
- Trip to Southampton.
- Trip to Winchester.
Location
| School | LSI Portsmouth - IH Portsmouth |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-13 Lord Montgomery Way |
| Code | PO1 2AH |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Province/State | Hampshire |
| Country |  England |
| Latitude | 50.795053 |
| Longitude | -1.095038 |
| Phone (emergencies) | 0044 7803392 |
| Street view |  |
Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Multimedia Learning Centre
Summary
| Total students capacity | 450 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 55 |
| Age minimum | 18 |
| Authorised exam centre for | CAE C1CPE C2FCE B2IELTSOET |
| Accreditations | British CouncilCentre of ExcellenceEnglish UKIALCInternational House World OrganizationQuality EnglishTier 4 Sponsor UK |
| Last day for 2026 bookings with 2025 prices | 30/Oct |
Year 2025
| Holidays (school) | 20/Dic → 04/Jan |
|---|---|
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 18/Apr, 21/Apr, 05/May, 26/May, 25/Aug, 25/Dic, 26/Dic |
| High season period courses | 02/Jun → 22/Aug |
| High season period homestays | 01/Jun → 22/Aug |
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Prices
Year 2025
| GBP | ||
| Enrolment fee | 80£ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 60£ | ≈ 0 |
Accommodation
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Courses
| # | Language | Course | Weeks | Lessons Week | Age Minimum | Profiles | Levels | Related Exams | Price Week from (GBP) | Price Week from () |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EN | General English Course 12.5 lessonsGeneral English course 12.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {1469} | 1-50 | 12.5 | 18 | Adults 18+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 185£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 2 | EN | General English Course 22.5 lessonsThe most popular General English Intensive course 22.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {596} | 2-50 | 22.5 | 18 | Adults 18+General English | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 305£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 3 | EN | General English Course + One-to-One FCE 12.5+5LCombined General English course 12.5 lessons with Private Cambridge FCE classes of 5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {1870} | 1-50 | 17.5 | 18 | Adults 18+English + FCELanguage + One to One | B1B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 565£ | ≈ 0 |
| 4 | EN | General English Course + One-to-One FCE 12.5+10LCombined General English course 12.5 lessons with Private Cambridge FCE classes of 10 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {1871} | 1-50 | 22.5 | 18 | Adults 18+English + FCELanguage + One to One | B1B2C1C2 | FCE B2 | 955£ | ≈ 0 |
| 5 | EN | Full-time Cambridge CAE Course 22.5LFull time Advanced CAE C1 preparacion course of 22.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom {598} | 2-8 | 22.5 | 18 | Adults 18+Cambridge CAE | B2C1C2 | CAE C1 | 285£ | ≈ 0 |
| 6 | EN | General English Course + One-to-One CPE 12.5+5LCombined General English course 12.5 lessons with Private Cambridge CPE classes of 5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {1872} | 1-50 | 17.5 | 18 | Adults 18+English + CPELanguage + One to One | C1C2 | CPE C2 | 565£ | ≈ 0 |
| 7 | EN | Full-time Cambridge OET Course 25 lessonsCambridge OET Occupational English Test preparation course full-time 25 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {838} | 1-1 | 25 | 18 | Adults 18+Cambridge OET | B2C1C2 | OET | 420£ | ≈ 0 |
| 8 | EN | Full-time IELTS Course 22.5 lessonsFull-time Academic IELTS preparacion course 22.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {600} | 2-50 | 22.5 | 18 | Adults 18+Cambridge IELTS | B1B2C1C2 | IELTS | 305£ | ≈ 0 |
| 9 | EN | English Course + Business 12.5+12.5LCombined General English course 12.5 lessons with Business English course 12.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {601} | 1-50 | 25 | 25 | Adults 25+Language + Business | B1B2C1C2 | 695£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 10 | EN | General English Course 15 lesons for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students. Course Standard 15 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {609} | 1-50 | 15 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A2B1B2C1C2 | 430£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 11 | EN | General English Course 25 lessons for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students. Course Intensive 25 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {610} | 2-27 | 25 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A2B1B2C1C2 | 730£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 12 | EN | General English Course + Business for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students 15 lessons per week combined with Business English 12.5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {611} | 1-50 | 27.5 | 30 | Adults 30+Language + Business | B1B2C1C2 | 995£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 13 | EN | English Course + Cultural trips for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus age students 15 lessons per week combined with afternoon Cultural Trips in Portsmouth, England {608} | 1-28 | 15 | 30 | Adults 30+Language + Culture | A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,350£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 14 | EN | English Course + One to One 15+5L for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students 15 lessons per week combined with One to One 5 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {612} | 1-50 | 20 | 30 | Adults 30+Language + One to One | A2B1B2C1C2 | 795£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 15 | EN | English Course + One to One 15+10L for 30+General English course for mature 30 plus students 15 lessons per week combined with One to One 10 lessons per week in Portsmouth, England {613} | 1-50 | 25 | 30 | Adults 30+Language + One to One | A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,200£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 16 | EN | One to One English Classes 15 lessonsPrivate English classes 15 lessons a week in Portsmouth, England {1869} | 1-50 | 15 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,170£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 17 | EN | One to One English Classes 20 lessonsPrivate English classes 20 lessons a week in Portsmouth, England {1868} | 1-50 | 20 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,550£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 18 | EN | One to One English Classes 25 lessonsPrivate English classes 25 lessons a week in Portsmouth, England {1867} | 1-50 | 25 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 1,950£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 19 | EN | One to One English Classes 30 lessonsPrivate English classes 30 lessons a week in Portsmouth, England {1866} | 1-50 | 30 | 30 | Adults 30+General EnglishOne to One | A1A2B1B2C1C2 | 2,300£ | ≈ 0 |