1. How long can I come for?
The shortest course length is one week.
2. What if I don’t speak any English?
This is fine, we will ensure you have a safe, enjoyable stay from the moment you reach the airport in the UK until you go home. You will find your English improves quickly once you are in the UK study with us and practising your English every day.
3. What is the typical class size?
Our class sizes are often between 6 and 10. The maximum class size is 12.
4. At the end of the course, will I get a certificate?
Yes. You will receive a certificate and a report signed by Portsmouth English Language School at the end of your stay. This will show the course you took, the length of time you studied and the result you achieved.
5. How do you know which level to put me in?
When you arrive you do a placement test. When we have decided your level you will be able to join your class. While you are studying with us, the teachers are very careful to make sure that you are in the level which is best for you and where you are happy. If you are not happy then please tell us and we shall do our best to sort out the problem.
6. If I am finding the English lessons difficult, can I change my English level?
Yes, you can. Your teacher will monitor your progress carefully and can move you to a difficult learning level at any time that is right for you.
7. How do I get from the airport to Portsmouth?
If you wish, we can book a taxi for you. Also, there are good bus and train services from all the airports in Southern England to Portsmouth, please contact us if you need help.
8. Where can I stay in Portsmouth?
Most of our students stay with host families (home-stay), but there are several alternatives:
• Bed and Breakfast – these are small family-run places and they are quite cheap in comparison with hotels.
• Hotels - the school can arrange for you to stay in a hotel or guest house, but this will be more expensive than staying with a family.
• The school can arrange for you to rent an apartment, but this will not be possible for a period of less than 3 months
9. What about if I want to leave my accommodation?
You have to give us and the host family two weeks’ notice
