English Courses and Schools in Scotland, UK
English Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh is the breathtakingly beautiful capital of Scotland, an exciting place to visit at any time of year, and the perfect place to attend English courses in Scotland. Edinburgh offers you superb sightseeing, historic buildings to explore, quiet galleries and museums to intrigue you, thrilling new attractions to discover, serious shopping, a vast choice of excellent Restaurants, Bistros, Wine Bars, Pubs and Cafes, and nightlife to suit all tastes.
Upholding its tradition for culture Edinburgh hosts the annual International Festival, three weeks of the very best of music, opera, drama and ballet. Although the Festival only lasts for three weeks, you will find top class entertainment of every sort, all year in Edinburgh.
Shopping in Edinburgh is a delight; there is everything on offer here. Edinburgh is home to the world's oldest independent department store, a shopping experience not to be missed. Designer Fashion, Boutiques, Antiques, Tartan Tammies, whatever takes your fancy you will be spoiled for choice in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh boasts lots of sporting and leisure pursuits - take your pick - you can visit a Sports Centre, Archery Centre or Swimming Pool; go Kart Racing and visit a Dry Ski Centre; Sail on the Firth of Forth, play Golf and go Fishing, visit a Country Park or walk in the Pentland Hills.
English Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland - Fees
| |
1-1
(20hrs) |
1-1
(25hrs) |
1-1
(30hrs) |
Group
(15hrs) |
Group
(20hrs) |
Com
bined
(15+5) |
Com
bined
(15+10) |
Com
bined
(15+15) |
| 1 week |
£954 |
£1058 |
£1161 |
£285 |
£315 |
£509 |
£683 |
£833 |
| 2 weeks |
£1833 |
£2041 |
£2247 |
£495 |
£555 |
£943 |
£1291 |
£1591 |
| 3 weeks |
£2712 |
£3024 |
£3333 |
£705 |
£795 |
£1377 |
£1899 |
£2349 |
| 4 weeks |
£3591 |
£4007 |
£4419 |
£915 |
£1035 |
£1811 |
£2507 |
£3107 |
| 5 weeks |
£4470 |
£4990 |
£5505 |
£1115 |
£1265 |
£2245 |
£3115 |
£3865 |
| 6 weeks |
£5349 |
£5973 |
£6591 |
£1315 |
£1495 |
£2679 |
£3723 |
£4623 |
| 7 weeks |
£6228 |
£6956 |
£7677 |
£1515 |
£1725 |
£3113 |
£4331 |
£5381 |
| 8 weeks |
£7107 |
£7939 |
£8763 |
£1715 |
£1955 |
£3547 |
£4939 |
£6139 |
| 12 weeks |
£10623 |
£11871 |
£13107 |
£2495 |
£2815 |
£5283 |
£7371 |
£9171 |
Accommodation Fees
| |
Executive homestay
(with private bathroom) |
Standard homestay |
| 1 week |
£220 |
£125 |
| 2 weeks |
£440 |
£250 |
| 3 weeks |
£660 |
£375 |
| 4 weeks |
£880 |
£500 |
Our English School in Edinburgh, Scotland
 All teaching at our English school in Edinburgh, Scotland is carried out by experienced and qualified trainers using a range of up-to-date resources and techniques. Students are encouraged to make use of the small self-access centre to work on their own, with help and guidance from the teaching staff. All teachers at the school have been teaching English courses in Scotland for many years.
Our English school in Edinburgh, Scotland courses normally consist of 4 hours tuition per day and include one half-day excursion per week to a place of historic or cultural interest. Professional visits can be arranged and additional social activities can be organized on request.
Most clients spend 1 - 4 weeks brushing up and consolidating their English language skills.
Our English school in Edinburgh, Scotland is accredited by the British Council.
Our English Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland
 One-to-one English courses is highly efficient and gives you the opportunity to work entirely at your own pace on language skills and vocabulary that are particularly relevant for you. Substantial progress can often be made in a short time.
Group English courses enables students to work together with others to improve general language skills and vocabulary and to focus in particular on speaking and listening practice.
Group Tuition Plus combines group work and individual tuition to allow clients to focus on listening and speaking plus their own particular needs.
Cambridge Examination Preparation
Exam Preparation and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) focuses on all the specific language, vocabulary and skills required and specific examination practice for Cambridge FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS, TOEFL and other examinations available. Please contact us for further particulars and competitive fees.
Tuition, course materials, progress report, certificate, coffee/tea and one afternoon excursion per week
Below is an example of a typical timetable. Of course, timetables can vary to suit individual needs.
Example Timetable (20 house) - SMALL GROUP
| |
MONDAY |
TUESDAY |
WEDNESDAY |
THURSDAY |
FRIDAY |
| 09.15-10.45 |
ACTIVE SPEAKING & LISTENING (Topic based) |
ACTIVE SPEAKING & LISTENING (Topic based) |
ACTIVE SPEAKING & LISTENING (Topic based) |
ACTIVE SPEAKING & LISTENING (Topic based) |
ACTIVE SPEAKING & LISTENING (Topic based) |
| 10.45-11.00 |
BREAK |
BREAK |
BREAK |
BREAK |
BREAK |
| 11.00-12.30 |
SPEAKING & LANGUAGE AWARENESS (e.g. structures) |
SPEAKING & VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT (e.g. dictionary work) |
DEVELOPING LISTENING SKILLS (e.g. listening strategies) |
SPEAKING & LANGUAGE AWARENESS (e.g. prepositions) |
REVIEW & FEEDBACK |
| 12.30-13.30 |
LUNCH BREAK |
LUNCH BREAK |
LUNCH BREAK |
LUNCH BREAK |
LUNCH BREAK |
| 13.30-15.15 |
LANGUAGE LEARNING SKILLS (e.g. strategies; resources) |
IMPROVING SPEAKING SKILLS (e.g. pronunciation; speaking techniques) |
EXCURSION |
ACTIVATING VOCABULARY (e.g. games; role play) |
FREE |
| 15.15-17.00 |
SELF-STUDY |
SELF-STUDY |
EXCURSION |
SELF-STUDY |
FREE |
English Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland - Accommodation
 Executive home stay or standard home stay accommodation can be arranged. Families are chosen for their friendliness and hospitality as well as for their conveniently located homes.
If required, accommodation should be booked at time of application.
Standard Home stay Accommodation
- Home stay accommodation includes shared facilities.
- includes breakfast and dinner (dinner provided 6 out of 7 nights)
- Home stay accommodation is provided from the Sunday afternoon before the course begins until the Saturday morning after the course ends.
- Home stay accommodation is half-board (i.e. breakfast and dinner are provided).
Executive Home stay Accommodation
- Includes all the features of the Standard Home stay Accommodation package plus
- Executive Home stay accommodation includes en-suite or 'guest-only' facilities.
Hotel / guest house accommodation can be arranged on request. Please contact us for further details.
Please note: All prices are quoted in £ GBP. For the equivalent in your currency, please visit www.xe.com/ucc.
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