English Courses in Edinburgh, Scotland

Global School of English - Edinburgh:
Global School of English - Edinburgh (GSE-Edinburgh) is located in the centre of Edinburgh City in the south-east of Scotland. It's a 5 minute walk from Waverley station, 2 minutes from the Omni centre / Edinburgh Playhouse theatre and 1 minute from the main Edinburgh bus station. We provide quality English Language tuition at an affordable price to students in Edinburgh and look forward to welcoming you as a student at GSE-Edinburgh.

English Language Courses in Edinburgh:
Whether you want to improve your English to enter university, to further your career, or simply for your own personal development, we have an English course in an English class that's right for you. You can study at our English language school in Edinburgh from one week to one year or more in a number of different flexible courses to suit all levels. So whether you only need a few English lessons or a whole intensive English course we make sure there is a course suitable for your learning needs.

The course choice, content and delivery methods at GSE-Edinburgh are based on what we know from experience works well for students of all ages and backgrounds. 

English Language Courses For Adults:

* General English Language Courses:
- General English (AM only) (15 hrs / wk)
- General English (PM only) (7.5 hrs / wk)
- General English Intensive (22.5 hrs / wk)
- General English & Writing Workshop (25 hrs / wk)
- General English - Evening Classes (2 X 1.5 hr lessons / wk)

* Private English Language Lessons (1 to 1):
This option offers customised tuition to match your academic or business communication needs or specific area of expertise. The timetable is flexible to suit your availability: lessons could be intensive (full-time) short courses or a few hours per week to fit your schedule.

* General English Language & Exam Preparation Courses:

IELTS:  The International English Language Testing System is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. More than half a million candidates sit the test each year.

The First Certificate in English (FCE) - upper intermediate:  The First Certificate in English is one of the examinations available from University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England. Its possession proves one's adequacy in the English language, and its successful completion means that one is able to interact socially efficiently.

The Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) - advanced:  The Certificate in Advanced English is the advanced general English examination provided by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations in England.

TOEIC:  The Test of English for International Communication measures the ability of non-native English-speaking examinees to use English in everyday workplace activities.

- General English & IELTS Preparation (25 hrs / wk)
- General English & FCE Preparation (25 hrs / wk)
- General English & CAE Preparation (25 hrs / wk)
- General English & TOEIC Preparation (25 hrs / wk)

- English Language Exam Preparation Courses:
- IELTS Preparation Course (10 hrs / wk)
- IELTS Preparation - Evening Classes (2 X 1.5 hr lessons / wk)
- FCE Preparation Course (10 hrs / wk)
- CAE Preparation Course (10 hrs / wk)
- TOEIC Preparation Course (10 hrs / wk)

* Academic English Language Courses:
- Academic English (15 hrs / wk)
- Academic English & IELTS Preparation (25 hrs / wk)

* Business English Language Courses:
- Business English (10 hrs / wk) G
- General English & Business English (25 hrs / wk)

- English Language & Work Experience (Paid):
Many students that come to the UK to study also want to gain experience of working within a English-speaking environment. Global School of English - Edinburgh offers you a two stage programme to help you achieve this goal:

- Stage 1:  General & Business English language course (min 4 weeks)
- Stage 2:  Paid work experience (min 4 weeks)

* English Language & Internship (Unpaid):
- Stage 1:  General & Business English language course (min 4 weeks)
- Stage 2:  Unpaid Internship at UK company (min 4 weeks)

* English Language Course Plus Golf:
Our 7-day English plus golf package includes:

- 15 hours English tuition, including specialist language for golf
- Minimum of 3 afternoons of golf to achieve a UK handicap - unique to our programme
and more... 

English Language Course for Junior Groups:

- Young Learner Summer Programme (ages 11 and 17 years):  
This is based in a modern university campus in Stirling, 1 hour from Glasgow and Edinburgh. The course combines quality English language tuition, full board accommodation, afternoon and evening activities, 24 hour supervision, and trips to cultural, historic and scenic sites. Groups must be accompanied by English-speaking adult.

- Homestay Program With a Local Family:
This s a popular accommodation choice for international students. Immerse youself in the language and culture. Homestay is provided by local families, who welcome you into their own homes.

- Social Programme:
Global School of English - Edinburgh wants you to have a great time and learn about Edinburgh and Scotland by organising school trips and social events.