English Classes 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.

We only employ suitably qualified and experienced teaching staff who satisfy our high quality standards. All of our teachers are dedicated to working with you to ensure that your time at GSE-Edinburgh is as enjoyable and productive as possible. All our teachers are experienced in dealing with international students and have many years experience teaching English as a Foreign Languauge both in the UK and overseas.

We are committed to improving your English language skills in Edinburgh and making sure you get the most out of your Scottish experience.

Global School of English – Edinburgh (GSE-Edinburgh) together with its sister school, Glasgow School of English form part of a family run business, established in 1997, which focuses on bringing professional, personal English tuition to students from all over the world at an affordable price.  With over 12 years experience in Glasgow, we have developed an excellent reputation for providing quality English language tuition in a relaxed and welcoming environment and are now excited about extending our offering to Edinburgh.

We are committed to maintaining the existing high quality standards of teaching and student care that we have delivered in our sister school, Glasgow School of English, since 1997. Glasgow School of English was the first British Council accredited and ISO 9001 certified language school in Scotland and is also a member of the International Association of Language Centres (IALC). This is an association of independent language schools that teach the language of their home country. The quality of IALC member schools is guaranteed through minimum standards,regular inspection, a code of ethics and a philosophy of continuous improvement.

We are strongly committed to ensuring our quality standards are met and that each and every student enjoys their stay in both our schools. Our reputation, since establishing Glasgow School of English in 1997, is founded on both the quality of our teaching and the level of personal care and attention that we provide to each of our students.This has resulted in many students returning after their initial course and also in a very high number of personal recommendations.

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. We are confident that you will find a course that will help you to improve your English language skills and to achieve your academic or career goals.

English language courses for adults:
- General English language courses
- Private English language lessons (1 to 1)
- English language exam preparation courses (IELTS, CAE, FCE, TOEIC)
- Academic English language courses
- Business English language courses
- English language & work experience (paid) / internship (unpaid)
- English language course plus golf for adults

Additionally:  English language course for Junior Groups:
- Young Learner Summer Programme (ages 11 and 17 years)
- Homestay program

- Homestay Accommodation:  This is a popular accommodation choice for international students. This type of accommodation is provided by local families, who welcome you into their own homes

- Student Flats
- Student residences
- Hotels & Guest Houses / Renting Private Accommodation

About Scotland:
Scotland forms part of the United Kingdom, which also includes England, Wales and Northern Ireland. In geographical terms, Scotland covers the northern half of the British mainland. It is surrounded by sea on three sides: to the west and north by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the North Sea. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh; and the capital of the UK is London, which is just a one hour flight from Edinburgh. The weather can be quite varied so if you need any advice on what to bring, contact us and we will advise you.

Attractions:
Scotland is a country blessed with a wealth of natural beauty. From spectacular mountain scenery to golden beaches and sparkling fresh water lochs, Scotland offers tremendous opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, is ideally located for those wishing to see more of Scotland. The following places are all easily accessible from Edinburgh, with its excellent transport links:

- Glasgow and the the West Coast of Scotland
- The Scottish Borders
- St Andrews - the home of golf
- Northumberland and County Durham in North East England
- Perth and the Scottish Highlands
- Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument

Global School of English - Edinburgh wants you to have a great time and learn about Edinburgh and Scotland while you are here. We will help you see a few places of interest by organising school trips and social events. From October to May there is 1 social event each week, from May to September we will have 2 social events each week.

Teachers go with you to the event, answer your questions and help you practise your English outside of the classroom. It is also a good time to meet and speak to students from other classes.

School trips are usually in or near Edinburgh and we try to keep the costs to students to less than £5 whenever possible. If you would like to do something or go somewhere in particular, please recommend a destination to us.

We are also happy to advise you on things to do at the weekend when the school is closed.

Local Trips:
There is usually an entrance fee and/or transport cost of a few pounds. Recent trips have included:

- The Trossachs
- Arthur's Seat (a well-known lookout over Edinburgh)
- The oldest pub in Edinburgh
- The Writers' Museum
- The National Museum of Scotland
- Carlton Hill
Social Clubs:
We have a free weekly conversation club for all students at Global School of English - Edinburgh. This is the opportunity to practise your speaking skills by taking part in conversations with teachers and other students. It is a relaxed, informal environment with tea and coffee facilities. All students are welcome.

Discounted National Trips & End-of-Term Parties:
At the end of each term we celebrate your hard work by visiting places outside of Edinburgh (we pay for your transport to get there), or by having and end-of-term party with drinks, snacks, music and games.

We recently went to Loch Katrine in The Trossachs and Callander in Stirlingshire for some local culture and beauty.