English School in Edinburgh, Scotland

Edinburgh School of English:
The Edinburgh School of English is one of the top English language schools in Scotland and UK. We have over 40 years’ experience of providing the highest standards of personal service to students and have developed a variety of general, specialist and academic English courses to suit both adults and young learners. We offer intensive English courses, private English classes, preparation for the IELTS and Cambridge exams and much more. The Edinburgh School of English is a member of English UK and is accredited by the British Council.

The school 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.

Location and Facilities:

Edinburgh:

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.

Arriving in Scotland:
Edinburgh airport is conveniently located a short distance from the city centre. We are happy to provide an airport transfer service for students who would like to be met on arrival. There is also an excellent bus connection from the airport into the city centre, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.

Around Edinburgh:
When staying in Edinburgh, most students choose to travel around the city by bus, and the bus service in the city is one of the best in the United Kingdom, offering a frequent and far reaching service to all parts of the city. A “Ridacard” – or city bus pass – will allow you unlimited travel on all the city’s red buses. These passes are available only a five minute walk from the school and are used by the majority of students at the school.

Public transport in Edinburgh is comfortable, safe and easy to use. Drivers are helpful and friendly and the view from the top deck of the buses can be second to none!