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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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