English School in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh School of English:
Edinburgh School of English is one of the leading English language schools in Scotland and the UK. We offer a range of general, specialist and academic English courses that are available all year round and designed for adults (17+). Our courses include intensive English courses, preparation courses for the IELTS and Cambridge exams, private English lessons and more. The Edinburgh School of English is a member of English UK and is accredited by the British Council.

- Intensive English Course
- IELTS Exam Preparation
- Cambridge Exam Preparation - FCE, CAE, CPE
- Combination Courses (General English plus English for Specific Purposes)
- Private English Lessons
- Courses for English Teachers
- Summer English Courses for Children & Teenagers (10-17 years)

Why Choose Us?

- Our staff are committed to excellent service and programme delivery
- We offer you the benefit of 40 years’ teaching experience
- You will receive personal support and attention to help you make maximum progress
- You will study in an historic building uniquely located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town
- We organise a programme of social activities to help you use your English as you enjoy all that Scotland’s rich culture has to offer

Our homestay accommodation is very popular and is available all year round. Our families are mainly based in the attractive suburbs of Edinburgh, usually an average journey of 30 minutes away from the school by bus. Some hosts are able to accommodate more than one student but no two students of the same mother tongue are placed together unless specifically requested.

Homestay accommodation is offered on a half-board basis. Both standard and en-suite homestays are available, with en-suite homestays offering private bathrooms.

During the summer season, the Edinburgh School of English offers single room accommodation at Pollock Halls, the University of Edinburgh’s main residence. Apartment accommodation is also available in the summer. New Arthur Place apartments are superbly located in the heart of the city centre and are just a 15-minute walk from our main school on the celebrated Royal Mile.

Edinburgh School of English stands proudly on the historic Royal Mile – the most famous street in Scotland. The Edinburgh School of English is housed in a magnificent 1820’s building. Behind the facade, the building has been transformed into a bright, well-equipped and modern English language school.

Our students find that Edinburgh is a welcoming city that offers an unrivalled quality of life, boasting all the attractions expected of a capital. It is also friendly, safe and easy to travel around.

Every summer, the city hosts the world-famous Edinburgh International Festival and the Festival Fringe. Throughout the year, the city maintains a vibrant cultural life, with museums, galleries, theatres and concert halls providing a colourful array of events to suit a wide range of tastes. Edinburgh also has modern facilities for all sports, including a number of excellent public golf courses.

Scotland:
Scotland’s highlands and islands, with their rugged coastlines, mountains, lochs and glens, are waiting to be explored. Scotland provides many opportunities for outdoor pursuits, from hill-walking and salmon fishing in the summer, to skiing and snowboarding in the winter.