Why study with us?
- Established in 1985, LSI / IH Portsmouth is the number 1 English language centre in the UK, according to the EL Gazette rankings based on British Council inspectors’ publishable statements.
- Academic Excellence and Exam Preparation: we offer intensive preparation courses and are a test centre for Cambridge, IELTS and OET. We are one of very few Premium Preparation Providers for OET.
- Teacher Training: we are a CELTA training centre with full-time and part-time courses. We run CLIL and Methodology courses for overseas teachers.
- 30+ and Executive courses: we have a separate Executive Training Centre working with clients such as Siemens, Bayer and Renault. With an average age of 45, we also offer small group (maximum 8 / average 5) courses in General English, Business English and Culture on our 30+.
- University of Portsmouth: our students can progress directly onto the UoP programmes from our Pre-Sessional courses – as well as other UK universities. LSI students can also use the university facilities!
- Quality Accommodation: Standard and executive homestays plus self-catering residences within walking distance.
- Fantastic Facilities: 55 comfortable classrooms, two student lounges and a café on the ground floor, Wi-Fi and a Study Centre.
- We are an 18+ adults-only centre. Small class size – maximum 12 /average 9 for General English and Exam Preparation. Excellent nationality mix, welcoming over 30 nationalities each year.
- Dedicated Student Services team: we make sure our students are safe, happy and make the most
of their time in the UK. Social activities every day of the week and an excursion every Saturday. - Portsmouth is a great city: lively – there are around 20,000 university students here and LSI is in
the heart of the university area so there are always events going on! Sunny seafront – being an island-city you will enjoy life relaxing on the beach at the weekend or playing sport and having barbecues in the park by the sea. Fascinating history – Explore our maritime past!