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ILC - International Language CentresPortsmouth, England UK

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

2 students - overall rating
7-9 Edinburgh Road - PO1 1DE Portsmouth - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free activities include Portsmouth City Museum, Portsmouth Natural History Museum, Southsea beach and Southsea Castle.
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

  • Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location: ILC - International Language Centres Portsmouth is located in the fascinating port city of Portsmouth in southern England. The school is housed right in the city centre, within a moment's walk of several commercial centres, outlets, restaurants, eateries and attractions. The school is within walking distance of the Charles Dicken's Birthplace Museum, the Portsmouth Historic Dockland and the Mary Rose Museum. Victoria Park is across the road from the school.

Course selection: ILC Portsmouth has a range of courses suitable for all levels and various needs. In addition to General English programmes over several schedules and intensities, the school provides Exam Preparation programmes (IELTS, Cambridge) and One-to-one tuition throughout the year.

School facilities: The school facilities include 9 classrooms, a student lounge, a kitchen for student use and free WIFI.

Social and cultural: ILC Portsmouth run a varied social programme open to students every week. Activities can include visits to Southsea Beach, the Portsmouth Natural History Museum and Southsea Castle. Weekend excursions to Winchester, Oxford, London, the Isle of Wight, and Brighton are also regularly available.

School chain: ILC International Language Centres has locations and schools throughout England in Birmingham, Cambridge, Bristol, Colchester, Southampton and Portsmouth. The group is a result of merging acquired schools previously of TEG, ABC and the Colchester English Study Centre.

ILC International Language Centres are associated with and accredited by Bildungsurlaud, British Council, English UK and Trinity College London.

English Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for ILC - International Language Centres include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Ratings of ILC - International Language Centres compared to ratings of all schools in England UK

 ILC - International Language Centres PortsmouthAverage of all other schools in England UK
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

ILC - International Language Centres (TEG)

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UK
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
60% male / 40% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILC - International Language Centres and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2007
Legal name/parent company
ILC INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTERS LTD | Tax registration ID: 12861211
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Printer for student use

  • Copy machine

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 9
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 14
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Saudi Arabia 40%
France 20%
Spain 20%
Italy 8%
Japan 3%
China 2%
Venezuela 1%
Turkey 1%
Switzerland 1%
Korea 1%
Brazil 1%
Netherlands 1%
Germany 1%
Chile 1%

Information for all courses offered by ILC - International Language Centres

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 60 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 30 Jan 2024, 31 Jan 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

London Heathrow Airport:
165 £ one way
315 £ return (both ways)
Southampton / Weather Centre:
120 £ one way
225 £ return (both ways)
London Gatwick Airport:
165 £ one way
315 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Portsmouth and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Portsmouth page. For flight comparisons to Portsmouth, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
70 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
40 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1.4 km
Basketball0.9 km
Cooking-
Cricket2.3 km
Dancing1.1 km
Diving3.1 km
Field Hockey4 km
Football (soccer)1.5 km
Golf4.6 km
Horse riding8.5 km
Ice Hockey6.6 km
Mountainbiking12 km
Music2 km
Rugby3 km
Sailing2.1 km
Squash3.3 km
Swimming0.5 km
Table Tennis4.2 km
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1.4 km
Windsurfing5.5 km
Yoga1.4 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Gunwharf Quays. Shopping centre with lovely views of the harbour. With restaurants, cinemas and the home of 90 stores with the best brands.

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.

Aspex. A year-round programme of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, plus talks, screenings, performances and participatory workshops.

Adults - Paid activities

Spinnaker Tower. Abseiling. Experience an amazing adrenaline rush and take on a 100-metre descent down the side of Portsmouth’s iconic landmark.

Kings theatre. One of the premier theatres and cultural venues on the South Coast, showcasing a fantastic selection of major touring productions, hilarious comedy and a vibrant line-up of music, dance and cabaret - ranging from international artists to local favourites.

The Portsmouth Music Experience gallery exhibition is made up of video elements, audio content of Portsmouth bands performing and all the fantastic photographs that you would expect.

Junior - Free activities

Round tower. One of the biggest highlights for many visitors following the Millennium Promenade is taking in the views across Portsmouth Harbour from atop the Round Tower, looking out to Gosport and the Isle of Wight.

Fort Nelson is home to the Royal Armouries' national collection of artillery and historic cannons – the big guns – and is a great day out for all the family.

Portsmouth Natural History Museum. The Portsmouth Natural History Museum gives visitors a close view of a wide range of local wildlife, including marine life (at the aquarium) and butterflies.

Junior - Paid activities

Southsea Model Village. Marvel at the 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, built in 1956, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway.

Exploria. The bounce and play park that's full of wonder.

Tenth Hole, Pitch and Putt. This course provides a family-friendly activity to precede a whopping piece of cake, warm hot chocolate, hearty breakfast - or all of the above!

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FAQ about ILC - International Language Centres, Portsmouth

  • English courses at ILC - International Language Centres start at 53 £ for General English - Evening Course course with 6 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of ILC - International Language Centres
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from London Heathrow Airport (165 £), Southampton / Weather Centre (120 £), London Gatwick Airport (165 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ILC - International Language Centres varies from 1 students (Online Private Lessons) to 14 students (Main Course + Specialist Purposes English)
  • 100% of teachers at ILC - International Language Centres hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILC - International Language Centres comes from Saudi Arabia with a 40% representation, followed by students from France (20%) and Spain (20%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • ILC - International Language Centres offers courses from 10 years (Summer Course + Activities, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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