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Language course English in Edinburgh

CES Edinburgh

Our partner school CES Edinburgh is located less than a 10-minute walk from Princes Street, the main street of the city, and a 25-minute walk from Edinburgh Castle. It's an ideal location for exploring the city. The school features 12 classrooms, a self-study area, a student lounge, and a garden.

Features of our partnerschool in Edinburgh:

  • School accredited by the British Council
  • 12 bright and fully equipped classrooms
  • Garden
  • Self-access study centre
  • Common room
  • Wide range of nationalities
  • Small class sizes with an average of 9 students
  • City centre location with many shops, cafés and restaurants on walking distance

Social programme

The school organises an attractive selection of extra-curricular activities to keep students entertained outside of class and give them a chance to practice their English skills. Example activities are:

  • Orientation tour on the first day
  • Pub crawl around Edinburgh
  • Movie afternoons
  • Tours to local historical and scenic spots
  • Visits to towns and cities with interesting cultural and historical attractions
  • BBQ's

Intensive

The general English course (called "intensive") consists of  20 or 30 lessons per week. Lessons are mostly focussed on the four crucial skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The 20 lessons per week are designed to make sure you are building your language skills, while gradually increasing your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar at the same time. When choosing 30 lessons per week, you will also be introduced to new learning tools like discussions, role plays, video work and listening exercises. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 420 749 1078 1406 1675 1992 2309 2626 2942 3259 3576 3821 4132 4443 4753 5064 5375 5686 5997 6307 6618 6929 7240 7407 7712 8017 8322 8627 8931 9236 9541 9846
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 792 1400 2011 2620 3171 3767 4366 4963 5562 6158 6757 7282 7873 8465 9057 9649 10240 10832 11424 12015 12607 13199 13791 14239 14826 15410 15997 16582 17169 17753 18340 18925
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 846 1508 2173 2835 3440 4090 4743 5393 6046 6696 7349 7927 8573 9218 9864 10509 11155 11800 12446 13091 13737 14382 15028 15530 16171 16809 17450 18088 18729 19367 20008 20646
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks 17 weeks 18 weeks 19 weeks 20 weeks 21 weeks 22 weeks 23 weeks 24 weeks 25 weeks 26 weeks 27 weeks 28 weeks 29 weeks 30 weeks 31 weeks 32 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 558 1024 1490 1956 2303 2745 3187 3630 4072 4514 4957 5327 5764 6200 6636 7072 7509 7945 8381 8818 9254 9690 10127 10420 10850 11280 11711 12141 12571 13002 13432 13862
Intensive with host family, double room , halfboard 928 1675 2422 3170 3797 4520 5244 5967 6690 7413 8136 8788 9506 10222 10941 11657 12375 13091 13810 14526 15244 15960 16679 17251 17963 18674 19385 20096 20808 21519 22230 22941
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 982 1783 2584 3385 4066 4843 5620 6397 7174 7951 8728 9433 10206 10975 11748 12518 13290 14060 14832 15602 16374 17144 17916 18542 19307 20072 20838 21603 22368 23133 23898 24663
Starting dates:  

05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Club 50

If you are 50 years or older and want to learn English in Edinburgh with people of your own age, then the Club 50 course is the right choice. This program specifically targets individuals who are young at heart and enjoy taking on new challenges and experiences. The English lessons (20 lesson hours per week) aim to improve daily language usage, while also focusing on English culture, history, cuisine, etc. This 2-week program also includes an extensive activities program and an excursion to make the experience complete.

A minimum level of B1 is required for this course.

Minimum age is 50 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
2
  2 weeks  
Club 50 without accommodation 1364
Club 50 with host family, double room , halfboard 2017
Club 50 with host family, single room , halfboard 2125
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 25/05, 23/11

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

IELTS

The IELTS preparation course will prepare you for the official IELTS exam. The course combines 20 general English classes per week and 10 lessons per week focussed on exam preparation. 

Please note that the IELTS exam is not included. If you'd like to take an IELTS exam while you're in Edinburgh, please contact StudyTravel for exam dates.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks 11 weeks 12 weeks 13 weeks 14 weeks 15 weeks 16 weeks  
IELTS Exam Prep without accommodation 558 1024 1490 1956 2303 2745 3187 3630 4072 4514 4957 5327 5764 6200 6636 7072
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, double room , halfboard 928 1675 2422 3170 3797 4520 5244 5967 6690 7413 8136 8788 9506 10222 10941 11657
IELTS Exam Prep with host family, single room , halfboard 982 1783 2584 3385 4066 4843 5620 6397 7174 7951 8728 9433 10206 10975 11748 12518
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Commercial English

The commercial English course offers a combination of 20 lessons of general English and 10 lessons of professional English lessons per week. The professional English lessons are focussed on giving you the confidence and vocabulary necessary for clear communication in the modern business world. 

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
30
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks  
Commercial English without accommodation 558 1024 1490 1956 2303 2745 3187 3630
Commercial English with host family, double room , halfboard 928 1675 2422 3170 3797 4520 5244 5967
Commercial English with host family, single room , halfboard 982 1783 2584 3385 4066 4843 5620 6397
Starting dates:  

from elementary : 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

Combined

The combined course consists of the intensive general English course of 20 lessons per week and an additional 5 private lessons per week to focus on your personal goals.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
25
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 6 weeks 7 weeks 8 weeks 9 weeks 10 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 827 1562 2297 3032 3707 4431 5154 5877 6600 7324
Combined with host family, double room , halfboard 1198 2213 3230 4245 5203 6206 7211 8214 9219 10222
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 1252 2321 3392 4461 5472 6529 7588 8644 9704 10760
Starting dates:  

05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027

One-to-One

The one-to-one language course in Edinburgh consists of individual teaching with a private native professional, is specially designed for those students with specific language needs and is adapted to suit the student. The course consists of 20 lessons per week but the lesson quantity can be increased or decreased if necessary and can be done by contacting us.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2026

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
1
2
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 1884 3678
One-to-One with host family, double room , halfboard 2255 4329
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 2309 4437
Starting dates:  

05/01, 12/01, 19/01, 26/01, 02/02, 09/02, 16/02, 23/02, 02/03, 09/03, 16/03, 23/03, 30/03, 06/04, 13/04, 20/04, 27/04, 04/05, 11/05, 18/05, 25/05, 01/06, 08/06, 15/06, 22/06, 29/06, 06/07, 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08, 10/08, 17/08, 24/08, 31/08, 07/09, 14/09, 21/09, 28/09, 05/10, 12/10, 19/10, 26/10, 02/11, 09/11, 16/11, 23/11, 30/11, 07/12, 14/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes
Course materials:  

ca. €45, to be paid directly on arrival

Info host family:  

In July and August there are no single rooms available for students aged 16 - 18.

A double room can only be booked for 2 people travelling together.
Surcharges host family:   single room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
single room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €85 per week
double room : 28/06/2026 - 05/09/2026 : €43 per week
double room : 20/12/2026 - 02/01/2027 : €139 per week
Transfer:   Transfer on arrival and departure at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 204
Transfer on arrival and departure at Glasgow Airport : EUR 682
Transfer on arrival at Edinburgh Airport : EUR 102
Transfer on arrival at Glasgow Airport : EUR 341

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • certificate of attendance

In 2026 the school is closed on: 03/04/2026, 06/04/2026 & 21/12/2026 - 01/01/2027
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