Dates and Prices – 2024
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Key Information
| Minimum age: | 18 (average age 23). 25 for General English plus Business Course. |
| Maximum class size: | 12 (average 8) |
| Course hours: | 1 study hour = 60 minutes |
All courses offer an extra 7 hours of supervised self-access study plus daily homework.
Students can start on any Monday, except public holidays. Please note that there are no classes on public holidays, but Business English afternoon classes run as normal.
This year’s courses will finish on 22nd December 2023.
LSI/ IH Portsmouth is open from Tuesday 2nd January 2024 to Friday 20th December 2024. We reopen on Monday 6th January 2025.
Summer Period: 3rd June – 23rd August 2024
Public holidays: 29/03/2024, 01/04/2024, 06/05/2024; 27/05/2024, 26/08/2024
There is a non-refundable £80 registration fee for all courses.
General English and Exam Courses:
For more information on our online English courses, please click here.
| General English and Exam Courses | 1-4 weeks | 5-11 weeks | 12-21 weeks | 22+ weeks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1: IELTS Preparation | £325 | £315 | £305 | £295 | ||
| Course 2: Cambridge Preparation | £325 | £315 | £305 | £295 | ||
| Course 3: Full-time General English | £325 | £315 | £305 | £295 | ||
| Summer period for course 1, 2 and 3 | £345 | £335 | £325 | £315 | ||
| Course 4: General English + Business | ||||||
| One-to-One Rate | ||||||
| Two-to-One Rate | ||||||
| Book fee for all GE and Exam classes | 7+ weeks £60 | |||||
| General English Light | Timetable | Price per week | Price per week (summer supplement) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5 hours (60 minutes) per week | 9:00 – 11:45 UK time Monday – Friday | £175 per week | £185 per week |
30 + Courses:
| 30 + Courses per week: | |
|---|---|
| 30+ Core Only | £430 |
| Core + Intensive | £680 |
| Core + Business Communication | £995 |
| Core + 5 hours One-to-One | £795 |
| Core + 10 hours One-to-One | £1200 |
| Core + Culture: 8th April – 18th October 2024 | £1350 |
| Executive lunches (available to 30+ and Executive students) | £100 |
Cambridge Exam Courses and Exam Dates & Prices:
Our group CAE Cambridge courses are designed to finish just before the exam date so that students take the exam when they are most prepared. You can join this course on any Monday when the course is running. You do not have to enrol for the entire duration of the course. You must enrol for a minimum of two weeks and study any length course from 2 weeks upwards.
CAE, FCE, and CPE courses with 1:1 Exam preparation run all year round.
Course | Course Length | Start | Finish | Exam dates | Course fees |
| CAE (C1) Cambridge Advanced | |||||
CAE (C1) | 2-8 weeks | 15/04/24 | 07/06/24 | 05/06/24 | 1 – 4 weeks: £325 per week 5 – 11 weeks: £315 per week Summer period: £345 per week |
CAE (C1) | 2-8 weeks | 01/07/24 | 23/08/24 | 23/08/24 | |
CAE (C1) with 1:1 Exam Preparation | 2+ weeks | Any Monday (except bank holidays) | As above or exams also available on 21/02/24 and 27/11/24 |
12.5 hours General English + 5 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation 12.5 hours General English + 10 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation
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| FCE (B2) Cambridge First | |||||
FCE (B2) with 1:1 Exam Preparation | 2+ weeks | Any Monday (except bank holidays) | 02/03/24 |
12.5 hours General English + 5 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation 12.5 hours General English + 10 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation
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04/06/24 | |||||
22/08/24 | |||||
26/11/24 | |||||
| CPE (C2) Cambridge Proficiency | |||||
CPE (C2) with 1:1 Exam Preparation | 2+ weeks | Any Monday (except bank holidays) | 02/03/24 |
12.5 hours General English + 5 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation 12.5 hours General English + 10 hours 1:1 Exam Preparation
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07/06/24 | |||||
30/11/24 | |||||
IELTS Test Dates 2023-2024 at LSI/IH Portsmouth:
New Time for IELTS on Paper exams in the UK & Ireland
| Exam Date | Academic or General Training |
| The test fee in 2023 is £190 | |
| 25th November, Saturday | AC + GT |
| 9th December, Saturday | AC |
| The test fee in 2024 is £200 | |
27th January, Saturday | AC & GT |
17th February, Saturday | AC & GT |
7th March, Thursday | AC |
23rd March, Saturday | AC & GT |
13th April, Saturday | AC |
27th April, Saturday | AC & GT |
9th May, Thursday | AC & GT |
25th May, Saturday | AC & GT |
8th June, Saturday | AC & GT |
22nd June, Saturday | AC & GT |
11th July, Thursday | AC |
27th July, Saturday | AC & GT |
8th August, Thursday | AC & GT |
24th August, Saturday | AC & GT |
14th September, Saturday | AC & GT |
5th October, Saturday | AC & GT |
16th November, Saturday | AC & GT |
30th November, Saturday | AC & GT |
14th December, Saturday | AC & GT |
For more information about availability, please contact the centre directly by phone (02392 291811) or by email (IELTS@lsi-portsmouth.co.uk)
If you wish to postpone or cancel your test, please contact us at IELTS@lsi-portsmouth.co.uk.
OET Course Dates and Fees:
OET courses are designed to finish just before the exam date so that students take the exam when they are most prepared.
For 2024, our Full-Time OET Preparation course is offered on a closed group-only basis. Please contact us to discuss your needs further.
| FEES |
| Closed Group Fee: £420 per student for 1 week (25 study hours per week). |
| Minimum delegates: 4 per group |
| Maximum delegates: 12 per group |
| Registration fee: £80 per delegate |
OET Exam Dates and Fees:
| Please note that exam prices are set by OET, more information here | |
13th January | 3rd August |
10th February | 17th August |
24th February | 31st August |
9th March | 28th September |
6th April | 12th October |
20th April | 26th October |
18th May | 9th November |
1st June | 23rdNovember |
6th July | 7th December |
20th July |
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CELTA Course Dates and Fees:
| Course Date | |
| The course fee in 2024 is £1,339 plus £156 Cambridge Fee | |
| 8th January – 2nd February 2024 | |
| 6th May – 31st May 2024 | |
| 30th September – 25th October 2024 |
Pre-Sessional Courses:
| Course Options: | Course Fees: |
|---|---|
Extended (no minimum level) 11/12/23 – 23/08/24 | £10,900 |
PSE1 27/11/23 – 19/04/24 08/04/24 – 23/08/24 05/08/24 – 20/12/24 | £6,800 |
PSE2 02/01/24 – 19/04/24 *Monday 1st Jan is a bank holiday. 07/05/24 – 23/08/24 *Monday 6th May is a bank holiday. 02/09/24 – 20/12/24 | £5,450 |
PSE3 05/02/24 – 19/04/24 10/06/24 – 23/08/24 07/10/24 – 20/12/24 | £4,150 |
PSE4 04/03/24 – 19/04/24 08/07/24 – 23/08/24 04/11/24 – 20/12/24 | £2,700 |
PSE5 (Summer only) 29/07/24 – 20/12/24 | £1,800 |
For more information about availability, please contact the centre directly by phone (02392 291811) or by email (IELTS@lsi-portsmouth.co.uk)
If you wish to postpone or cancel your test, please contact us at IELTS@lsi-portsmouth.co.uk.
Teacher and University Lecturer Training:
One-to-one or closed groups available throughout the year.
CLIL for secondary school teachers | £2,790 per group per week |
Methodology and Language | £2,790 per group per week |
Methodology and Language for University Lecturers & Admin Staff
| £2,790 per group (up to 6 participants) £3,300 per group (up to 8 participants) £3,900 per group (up to 10 participants) |
Executive English Courses
Executive Combination (25hours) | £1,450 per week | |
Executive Combination Plus (30 hours) | £1,950 per week | |
All- day One-to-One: Intensive Plus | 30 hours | £2,300 |
All- day One-to-One: Standard | 25 hours | £1,950 |
All- day One-to-One: Intensive | 20 hours | £1,550 |
All- day One-to-One: Semi-Intensive | 15 hours | £1,170 |
Closed Group | £2,790 | |
English + Golf | G1 | £2,630 |
G2 | £2,100 | |
G3 | £2,130 | |
Executive Lunches (available to 30+ and Executive students) | £100pw | |
Accommodation:
Summer Period: 3rd June – 23rd August 2024:
| Homestay: | Low season: | High season: |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Homestay: per week | £180 | £190 |
| Standard Homestay: per extra night | £35 | |
| Exec Homestay (available to 30+): per week | £290 | |
| Exec Homestay (available to 30+): extra nights | £45 | |
| Special dietary requirement supplement (coeliac/gluten-free, vegan, nut allergy etc) | £20 per week | |
| Self-Catering Residence (single occupancy studio) | £250 per week, plus £100 booking fee | |
| Hotels: | ||
| Holiday Inn (4 star) website here | Prices from £90 per night, incl. breakfast | |
| Queens Hotel (4 star) website here | Prices from £90 per night, incl. breakfast | |
| IBIS Central (3 stars) website here | Prices from £80 per night, incl. breakfast | |
LSI/IH Portsmouth offer high quality self-catering accommodation in University Residences year-round within walking distance of the school. During the Non-summer period, this accommodation can only be booked through LSI/IH Portsmouth. Please note this accommodation is not owned or managed by LSI/IH Portsmouth. Please contact us directly for further infomation.
Airport transfers:
Summer Period: 5th June – 25th August 2023:
| Airport transfers: | Arrival: | Departure: | Return: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow or Gatwick | £150 | £115 | £260 |
| Luton | £200 | £180 | £380 |
| Southampton | £90 | £80 | £150 |
| London Central | £205 | £205 | £410 |
| Stansted | £220 | £220 | £440 |
Course Change Supplement:
There is a course change supplement of £25 on any changes made to the original booking – where we have to produce new documents/invoices; dates; course changes (but not upgrades); adding/cancelling accommodation and transfers; shortening courses. Note there will be no charge if the changes are due to a visa delay.