Accommodation Services

Portsmouth Language College works directly with local residents to provide 2 main types of accommodation:

1. Homestay Accommodation in Portsmouth

For most students coming from abroad to study with us, we recommend homestay accommodation.  This is where a local Portsmouth/Southsea family provides you with your own room, use of facilities, a good breakfast and evening meal, as well the natural speaking practice you will receive in English from living with a native speaker family.  We have a number of different homestay families available.  Homestay accommodation costs £125 per week* and this is payable in advance.

2. Private Home Accommodation in Portsmouth

A less expensive option is Private Home accommodation.  This is self-catering and there may be less contact with the accommodation provider.  This costs £85 per week* and is payable in advance.

All Homestay and Private Home accommodation providers are inspected by Portsmouth Language College to high standards to ensure that they can provide the required service before we send any student to them.  You are, of course, invited to comment at any time on the suitability of your homestay accommodation and host family.

For more information on the minimum standards that the host family is obliged to provide, please contact us.

Renting Accommodation in Portsmouth

After you fully settle into Portsmouth life, you may feel that it is time to live by yourself or with newly-found friends.  We may be able to assist you in finding a suitable place to rent.  Just ask at Reception.

It is good to remember that most letting agencies ask for a commitment of at least 6 months residence and a month’s rent in advance and the same amount as a deposit.  The good news is that there is usually lots of accommodation available in Southsea and Portsmouth.

For very short-term students, you may wish to stay in one of Southsea’s many good quality and reasonably priced Hotels or Bed & Breakfasts.  We can help you find a suitable one if you need it

*This price includes a £5 per week administration charge