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General English Main

ILC Portsmouth
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Course description

General English Main Course covers all skills and are well balanced between, speaking, reading, writing, listening, vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Topics are based on a course book and each week is a different topic. The term is divided into 12/13 weeks with regular progress tests and an End of Term Test.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:30 AM - 12:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Portsmouth.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

As soon as you enter ILC Portsmouth, you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Light, modern and spacious, our College in Portsmouth offers a comfortable environment for study.

In the break times, our secret roof-top terrace and large student room gives students a place to relax with free tea or coffee.

The Great Waterfront City:

Dynamic, vibrant and constantly developing: Portsmouth has a proud naval history and offers many world-class attractions.

In recent years, the city has seen an increase in students, artists, musicians, boutiques and independent and varied restaurants and bars.

As well as this, festivals and excellent local events throughout the year mean there is always something to do.

What the British Council said about us:

“The school provides a comfortable and attractive environment for its students”

“Confident use of a range of teaching techniques...a positive learning atmosphere in all classes”

British Council Inspection 2016

Year opened
2007
Number of classrooms
9

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ILC Portsmouth varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 24.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026

School location

Our College

As soon as you enter ILC Portsmouth, you are guaranteed a warm welcome. Light, modern and spacious, our College in Portsmouth offers a comfortable environment for study.

In the break times, our roof-top terrace and large student room give students a place to relax with free tea or coffee.

Our City

Dynamic, vibrant and constantly developing: Portsmouth has a proud naval history and offers many world-class attractions.

In recent years, the city has seen an increase in students, artists, musicians, boutiques and independent and varied restaurants and bars.

As well as this, festivals and excellent local events throughout the year mean there is always something to do.

What the British Council said about us:

“The school provides a comfortable and attractive environment for its students”

“Confident use of a range of teaching techniques...a positive learning atmosphere in all classes”

British Council Inspection 2016

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  • Students of ILC Portsmouth 6/10
  • City of Portsmouth 7/10
  • Sun Terrace 8/10
  • Entrance to ILC Portsmouth 9/10
  • Homestay housing offered by ILC Portsmouth 10/10
reviews

Reviews

100% recommend

based on 2 reviews
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"An incredible week"

Aina Requena Garcia, student from UK

We did not do many activities and the teacher with whom I was was ideal

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
24 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"First experience in UK school with other teenagers"

Mathilde PRAMIL, student from France

The teacher was nice and careful
The classes was fine, the property was well located

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
29 Jul 2019 - 2 Aug 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

ILC Portsmouth offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Self-catering 18+ - Shared

213 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
213 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Bed & Breakfast Homestay - Shared room

226 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
226 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Half board 18+ - Shared

245 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
245 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Self-catering 18+ - Single

245 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
245 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Bed & Breakfast Homestay - Single-person room

258 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
258 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.

Homestay - Half board 16+ - Single

278 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Portsmouth
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
278 €
Homestay Accommodation includes a bed, bed sheets, towel, wardrobe/drawers and mirror.

You will have access to a desk and be provided with a key. The biggest benefit is that you will be interacting with other people and practising your English.

Shared rooms, en-suites and special diets can be provided subject to availability.

We regularly inspect our homestays and they all meet the requirements set by the British Council. They all have Gas Safety Certificates and, unless requested, you will not have another student with the same first language living in the house.

Our homestays are a maximum of 30 minutes’ walk/bus from the college and please remember, if for some reason you are not happy with your allocated homestay, you can request to change your accommodation up to 3 times.

If you prefer not to stay with a host, we are able to offer contact information for local hotels, halls of residence, local landlords and renting in the UK.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Portsmouth based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

Learn more about our insurance plan »

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