Spinnaker School of English
2 Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth PO1 2DU, UK
Located in the vibrant university district in the center of Portsmouth, UK, Spinnaker School of English provides a variety of affordable English language courses for adult international students and younger learners throughout the year.
All our teachers have qualifications in English language teaching. They make lessons enjoyable and exciting by adopting a communicative, learner-centered, task-based approach that focuses on the students’ needs. This encourages students to involve themselves in challenging, rewarding and stimulating activities.
School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 16
- Maximum class size: 15
- Average number of students in group: 6
- Number of classrooms: 8
- School's foundation year: 2009
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Southampton
- Distance from the nearest airport: 32 km
- School opening times: 09:00–17:00
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 25.12.2022, 26.12.2022, 01.01.2023, 07.04.2023, 10.04.2023, 01.05.2023, 29.05.2023, 28.08.2023, 25.12.2023, 26.12.2023
- Distance from the airport: BOH Bournemouth Airport km, LGW-Gatwick Airport km, LHR-London Heathrow Airport km
Facilities
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Printer for student use
- Table games
- Photocopier for student use
- Kitchen for student use
- Computer lab
- Lounge with TV
Classroom equipment
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in all classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
Course materials:
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Courses
English Language Skills 10h/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 10 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 15 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our English Language Skills courses are topic based and integrate the four skills so you can develop and gain confidence in:
- Reading skills
- Writing skills
- Speaking skills
- Listening skills
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
General English 15h/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 15 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 10 |
| Maximum group size | 15 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our General English courses provide a stimulating, relaxing, engaging and interactive environment for you to learn English.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
General English & Skills 20h/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 15 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
You will learn and improve:
- grammar
- vocabulary
- pronunciation
- the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing
In the afternoons you can choose one of the following:
- English Language Skills: (listening, speaking, reading and writing)
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Exam Preparation 10h/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 10 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 16 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 15 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our exam preparation courses for IELTS, Cambridge and Trinity are designed to give students the techniques and strategies needed to pass the exam as well as lots of practice of various parts of the tests.IELTS Preparation
The course is sensitive to student needs by regular assessments and formal IELTS tests – every 4 weeks, or at shorter intervals depending on the duration of study.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
General English & Exam Preparation
| Minimum course length in weeks | 2 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 6 |
| Maximum group size | 15 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
You will learn and improve:
- grammar
- vocabulary
- pronunciation
- the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing
In the afternoons you can choose one of the following:
- Exam Preparation: in the afternoon classes you will learn tips and techniques to improve your exam results
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family Homestay
Experience British life by staying with an English-speaking host family. You will have many opportunities to talk and interact with your family members, an invaluable chance to practice and improve your English in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Available as half board or self-catering.
| Price includes: | access to kitchen, heating, bedding |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Extra nights bookable: | No |
Supplements
| Special Diet: Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, etc. | 25 £ per week |
Host Family Homestay Under-18
Experience British life by staying with an English-speaking host family. You will have many opportunities to talk and interact with your family members, an invaluable chance to practice and improve your English in a more relaxed atmosphere.
Under-18s: Half board only.
| Price includes: | access to kitchen, access to the laundry room, bedding |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 16 |
| Maximum age | 17 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Extra nights bookable: | No |
Supplements
| Special Diet: Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, etc. | 25 £ per week |
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Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, in the amount specified in the booking process, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
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