LSI Portsmouth - IH Portsmouth
Study at the No. 1 English language centre in the UK. LSI Portsmouth offers elite exam prep and executive training in a coastal city.
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Master the language at the UK’s top-rated English academy in Portsmouth
Are you looking for an accredited language centre in Portsmouth with a perfect record of excellence? LSI Portsmouth / IH Portsmouth was established in 1985 and is officially ranked as the joint No. 1 school in the UK. Our academy achieved 100% in its last British Council inspection, making it the ideal choice for those who want to improve their English in Portsmouth with the best in the field.
Choosing to study English in Portsmouth at our centre gives you access to a massive campus with 55 classrooms. We provide intensive English tuition in Portsmouth, including preparation for the IELTS, Cambridge, and OET exams. The school is located in the heart of the city, just a ten-minute walk from the beautiful Hampshire coastline.
Our international language centre features a separate Executive Training Centre for corporate clients. You can enjoy full English immersion in the UK alongside CEOs, engineers, and HR directors from global companies such as Siemens and Renault. It is a premier destination for professionals seeking language training in the UK with proven results and over 30 years of experience.
We are a leading study abroad centre in Portsmouth, offering direct pathways to the University of Portsmouth. Our qualified staff organises weekly job clinics to help you with CV writing and interview practice in the local market. The academy is organised to provide outstanding facilities, including a language laboratory, a study centre, and a private café.
Your time here includes more than just academic work; we offer a full social programme every day of the week. You will practice your skills during salsa classes, laser quest, or tours of the historic Old Portsmouth district. Join an academy situated in a safe, sunny, and historic maritime city that offers an authentic British experience.
Why LSI Portsmouth is a leading choice for your language programmes
- Unrivalled quality: study at the school officially ranked as the best in the country by the EL Gazette.
- Official testing: take your exams at our authorised centres for IELTS, OET, and Cambridge.
- Executive focus: access a dedicated building designed specifically for business and corporate learners.
- Superior housing: enjoy high-satisfaction homestays or stay in student houses just 2 minutes away.
- University links: progress directly to university degrees through our specialised Pre-Sessional courses.
- Exceptional facilities: use our 55 bright classrooms, two lounges, and a fully equipped computer room.
Social activities and cultural events at our English centre in Portsmouth
- City discovery: join guided tours of Old Portsmouth and explore the historic dockyards and ships.
- Active life: participate in badminton sessions, laser quest, bowling, and evening salsa classes.
- Wellness workshops: join our online mindfulness and yoga sessions to balance your academic studies.
- Evening socialising: meet friends for movie nights, dinners out, and drinks in traditional local pubs.
- Creative sessions: express your artistic side during our popular mug painting workshops.
- Weekend excursions: join organised Saturday trips to London, Bath, Brighton, and Winchester.
FAQs: Living and studying in Portsmouth
Is LSI Portsmouth really the best school in the UK?
Quality: Yes, according to the latest British Council inspection results, we are ranked the No. 1 English school in the country.
How far is the school from the seaside?
Location: Our academy is in the city centre, just a 10-minute walk from the beach and the waterfront.
Does the academy have courses for professionals and CEOs?
Executive: Absolutely, we have a separate training centre specifically for corporate clients and executives.
Can I prepare for the OET exam at this school?
Exams: Yes, we are a Premium Preparation Provider for OET, one of the few specialised centres in the UK.
Is there any support for finding work in Portsmouth?
Career: We offer a weekly Job Club where we help students with CV writing and finding local employment.
Location
| School | LSI Portsmouth - IH Portsmouth |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 Isambard Brunel Road |
| Code | PO1 2DU |
| City | Portsmouth |
| Province/State | Hampshire |
| Country |  England |
| Latitude | 50.798002 |
| Longitude | -1.091431 |
| Phone (emergencies) | 0044 7803392476 |
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Facilities
Library
Student Lounge
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Free Wifi
Computer Room
Interactive White Board
Multimedia Learning Centre
Summary
| Total students capacity | 300 |
|---|---|
| Number of classrooms | 12 |
| 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 2027 bookings with 2026 prices | 30/Nov |
Year 2026
| Holidays (school) | 19/Dic → 03/Jan |
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| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 03/Apr, 04/May, 25/May, 31/Aug, 25/Dic, 26/Dic, 28/Dic |
| High season period courses | 01/Jun → 28/Aug |
| High season period homestays | 30/May → 29/Aug |
Year 2027
| Holidays (school) | 18/Dic → 02/Jan |
|---|---|
| Holidays (country) | 01/Jan, 26/Mar, 29/Mar, 03/May, 31/May, 30/Aug, 25/Dic, 25/Dic, 26/Dic, 27/Dic, 28/Dic |
| High season period courses | 31/May → 27/Aug |
| High season period homestays | 29/May → 28/Aug |
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Prices
Year 2026
| GBP | ||
| Enrolment fee | 80£ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course total | 60£ | ≈ 0 |
Year 2027
| GBP | ||
| Enrolment fee | 80£ | ≈ 0 |
| Material course (total) | 65£ | ≈ 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 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 | 295£ | ≈ 0 |
| 7 | 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 | |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | 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} | 2-50 | 25 | 30 | Adults 30+General English | A2B1B2C1C2 | 605£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 10 | 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 | |
| 11 | 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 | |
| 12 | 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 | |
| 13 | 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 | |
| 14 | 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 | |
| 15 | 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 | 1,560£ | ≈ 0 | |
| 16 | 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 | |
| 17 | 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 | 2,340£ | ≈ 0 |