ILC Portsmouth
7-9 Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, England PO1 1DE, UK
ILC Portsmouth
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.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 8 students |
Maximum | 14 students |
Age range | 16 years old and older |
Average | 24 years old |
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
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.
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
We did not do many activities and the teacher with whom I was was ideal
Show details » Read more...The teacher was nice and careful
The classes was fine, the property was well located
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying English in Portsmouth. These homes are often between 10 - 30 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
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.
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.
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.
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