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Alba English School, Edinburgh:
Learn English in Scotland with Alba English School! Located close to Edinburgh University and the historic old town, Alba English School is a friendly, owner-run school that provides a range of English language courses to students from around the world. You can study from 1 - 48 weeks per year, full-time or part-time and can start on any day.

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Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide brilliant English classes to international students in Edinburgh and help them make the best of their time in Scotland. Our fantastic team of friendly and committed teachers and office staff will help you learn English, find accommodation and have fun on our Social Programme.

We aim for…
… flexibility. We think everyone should have the chance to study and improve their English. We keep our doors open from 09:00 to 20:00 and offer flexible courses – so everyone can come and study.
… affordability. We think English lessons should be accessible to everyone – so we keep our prices reasonable.
… quality. Our team of teachers are highly-qualified, experienced and dynamic. We believe in useful lessons that students can really engage in, learn in and enjoy with lots of activities for interactive learning.

Accommodation in Edinburgh:


Homestay with a local family, couple or individual


The traditional homestay experience with local English speakers - live with a local family, couple or individual in their home. 

• practise your English with local people
• self-catering or half-board available
• minimum 2 week stay 

Hostel Accommodation

Flexibility and independence with international guests - live close to the school in this friendly, clean and comfortable hostel.

• walking distance to school
• bedding and cooking facilities provided
• stay with guests from around the world
• no minimum stay (except a 3 night minimum stay during the August festival)

English Language Courses:

- General English Courses
- Summer English Courses
- IELTS Exam Preparation Classes
- First Certificate (FCE) Exam
- Advanced (CAE) Exam
- Proficiency (CPE) Exam
- CV Workshop
- English Outside the Classroom

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Address: 86-92 Causewayside, Edinburgh, EH9 1PY, UK / GB
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Heritage English
Courses / Programs
Heritage English is an exclusive English language school close to Bournemouth in the South of England.

We provide intensive English language homestay courses for adults (over 16 years) from around the world throughout the year and in summer. Our English immersion courses are tailor-made to the specific needs of professionals and executives.

We have taught students from a wide range of industries and professional backgrounds. Live in a friendly, comfortable, caring family environment, and speak / listen to and learn English from morning to night. 

Heritage English provides Business English immersion, one-to-one or small group intensive English courses at very competitive inclusive rates.

Our past students have come from a wide range of industries, including banking, airline and manufacturing, among others.

The combination of intensive formal one-to-one lessons combined with the daily conversation practice out of lessons is what we call “total immersion”. There is a wide range of sporting and leisure activities that students can combine with their homestay course.

Our directors are fully Cambridge qualified, and have a wide experience of hosting and teaching students of all ages and levels of English.

They supervise all of the plans for one-to-one immersion lessons, and monitor the progress of all students during their stay.
- English homestay courses for individual students / small groups

- Business English total immersion courses for professionals

- Academic English homestay courses

- Exam preparation homestay courses for students preparing for TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge FCE, CAE & CPE exams

We also provide one-on-one tuition for children and teenagers.
Kaplan International Colleges London - Leicester Square
Courses / Programs
At Kaplan International Colleges we have been committed to offering high quality education and student welfare since 1967. We now have over 40 schools in some of the most attractive destinations around the world. In 2007, 93% of our students said they would recommend Kaplan International Colleges London Leicester Square to their friends & family. Our English school in central London is housed in a modern building in central London, between Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square.

Our wide range of courses includes a variety of English courses, and exam preparation courses. Join our English school in London and advance your academic or professional career today. Personalise your English course through electives and supplementary structured study sessions to match your goals. 

Our English courses in London are ideal for students of all levels, with short and long term English courses of various levels of intensity starting every week of the year. Our two schools in London are accredited by the British Council and are active members of English UK, the association of recognised English language schools.
Quality English Language Education:
- Vacation English course
- General English course
- Intensive English course
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- IELTS Test Preparation 
- TOEFL and Academic English
- Cambridge ESOL exam preparation

Work and Study Program:
- Paid Work and Study
Nacel English School
Courses / Programs
Learn English in North London with Nacel English School!

Based in Finchley, in the Borough of Barnet, we provide a variety of English language programs at beginner to advanced levels.

Nacel English School teachers are appropriately qualified, carefully selected, dedicated professionals, who collectively have a wealth of knowledge, experience and expertise.

We are proud to say that we are accredited by the British Council, certified by ISI (the Independent Schools Inspectorate), a member of English UK and UKCISA, and a UK Visas and Immigration Tier 4 Sponsor.
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- Beginner to Advanced levels

- General English Courses
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- Extra Curricular Courses
Capital School Of English
Courses / Programs
Capital School Of English in Bournemouth (100 miles from London), on the south coast of England, is an independent and fully accredited British Council English Language School with a Tier 4, Highly Trusted Sponsor status. Capital School of English is also a full member of English UK and a member of Quality English. The school not only provides quality English courses in Bournemouth for adults and young people from all over the world, but also offers a range of language courses to suit all abilities for individuals, International schools and business groups.

The school is located near the main Bournemouth University campus, The Arts Institute and close to a full range of shopping and leisure facilities. Bournemouth is well known for its beautiful beaches, social life and its full range of sporting facilities. This makes it an excellent environment for overseas students. The number of nationalities vary from term to term but we include amongst our students Columbian, Chilean, Czech, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Spanish, Slovakian & Venezuelan. All classes are small groups of no more than 14 students.
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- General English
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English at St Andrews, Scotland
Courses / Programs
English at St Andrews (EASA) provides unique residential English courses designed for business executives, professionals, golf players, whisky enthusiasts, and business graduates who would like to enjoy a quality & intensive English learning experience in the UK.

EASA is situated in the beautiful and historic town of St Andrews (less than one hour from Edinburgh) on the east coast of Scotland.

Our full-immersion intensive English courses are customized to meet your specific needs and interests. We can combine Business English and General English classes with a range of engaging leisure activities, including culture, golf and / or whisky experiences.

Students should have an English level of lower intermediate or higher. You may learn in a small group environment or may take private English lessons. Our fun and engaging leisure activity options allow you to practice your English language skills in off-site learning environments.

Rich with history and architecture, St Andrews is world-renowned as being the Home of Golf and the location of Scotland's first university. This stunning location means that we can offer you a truly first-class experience.
Full-immersion customized intensive English courses - 5, 7 or 14 days duration:

- General English or Business English training. Your programme can be 1-to-1 or small group sessions.

Leisure, cultural & social activities (golf, whisky tasting and / or distillery tours) can be combined with English classes to provide further opportunities to practice your English.

- Experience Culture (7 days)
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Immerse Learning - Online English Classes
Courses / Programs
Immerse Learning provides online English language learning using the capabilities of the virtual world. We offer classes with qualified teachers and unlimited practice time with students from around the world.

English City is our online virtual city where you can practice when you want to. All of our English teachers hold CELTA qualifications and degrees in various fields, and have had intensive training on teaching online. Our partners include King's College London, University of Leicester, University of Tennessee and Avalon Project.

Immerse Learning brought together teachers, entrepreneurs, programmers and architects to create a virtual English city that mirrors any found in the US, UK or Australia.

Anyone with a computer, headset and internet connection can practice the English skills they have learned in the classroom by spending time in our virtual city with other students and our teachers - all of which are native speakers and trained in the uses of virtual worlds.

Students from more than 70 countries, including China, Japan, Korea and Saudi Arabia, are studying with us already. Almost all of our students tell us that it is the most effective way of learning they have ever experienced.
Online English language classes for all levels including Beginners, Intermediates, Advanced and Refresher. (One-to-one / group classes available):

- General English language classes

- Business English language classes

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