The University of Edinburgh - summer English school in Scotland
Summer school at The Universirt of Edinburgh
Our summer school is based at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls, a city campus located next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s main attractions. This compact campus has modern ensuite halls of residence, classrooms, comfortable social spaces and a self-service restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A superb 50m swimming pool built for the Commonwealth Games is located right next door to the campus. The university’s outdoor sports facilities are a 20-minute walk or a short bus ride away.
Centre capacity: approximately 250 students
English course:
Our aim is to develop students’ fluency skills and build their confidence in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment. We want our students to leave the course with a better understanding of UK culture and the inspiration to become life-long learners of English.
- Course length: Minimum 1 week, maximum 4 weeks
- Start dates: Any Monday during available dates
- Ages: 10 – 17
- Levels: Beginner A1 to Advanced C2
- Hours: 15 hours of General English language tuition per week (20 lessons per week. Each lesson is 45 minutes)
- Maximum 15 students per class
- Oral and written placement tests to select class level
- In-house syllabus based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
- Notebook and all course materials
- End-of-course report and attendance certificate awarded upon completion of the course
- Morning and afternoon teaching timetable operates in peak weeks. Students alternate weekly between morning classes and afternoon classes
- Class times are usually 09:00 – 12:30 and 14:00 – 17:30.
Accommodation
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Shared kitchen/common rooms in residence (1 per 15-20 bedrooms)
- Hotel style over 3 floors with all bedrooms off a central corridor
- Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towels changed once per week. Bedroom key, bed linen and one towel provided
- A damage deposit of £40 taken on the check-in and refunded on departure
- Great location next to Holyrood Park and close to the city centre
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Approximately 25 minutes walk to the Royal Mile
- Local travel tickets included (10 single bus tickets per week)
- The top quality self-service restaurant at John McIntyre Conference Centre
- 3 full-day excursions per 2 weeks
- Common rooms on campus: Large common room in the student residence and 2 smaller common rooms in Fraser Court
- Large hall for evening activities 5 nights per week (ceilidh, karaoke, discos etc) 15 mins walk from campus
- Self-service laundry facilities (approximately £8 for a wash & dry)
- Free Wi-Fi internet access throughout the campus
- Outdoor sports once per week on AstroTurf pitches
- Edinburgh University pitches are a 20-minute walk or short bus ride from campus
- Superb 50m Commonwealth Swimming Pool next to campus (1 swim session per 2 weeks included)
- Grass playing fields in nearby Meadows
- Drama workshop
- Usually two daytime sports & activities sessions per week, depending on the centre
- Sports may include football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, rounders, swimming and beach volleyball, depending on the facilities available
- Other daytime activities may include drama, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, film & photography projects, talent show preparation etc
- Evening activities may include discos, quizzes, fashion shows, talent shows, treasure hunts, karaoke and more
Programmes
- 15 lessons of general English language tuition per week
- Residential accommodation on campus
- All meals throughout stay (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Full daytime and evening activity programme
- Escorted full and half-day excursions by coach
- All local travel as required for the specified activity programme
- All entrance fees as required for the specified activity programme
- All course materials & notebook
- Certificate and end-of-course report
- Airport transfers
Sample programme
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Edinburgh: Old Town & Royal Mile walking tour & Museum of Edinburgh
Soir. Quiz Night/Bingo Bongo
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Sports & optional workshops
Soir. Eve walking tour Ghost Tour
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Edinburgh: New Town - Calton Hill, Princes Street Gardens & National
Galleries of Scotland
Soir. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Edinburgh: Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby & National
Museum of Scotland
Soir. Disco
Matin. Lessons
Jour. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle (entrance included)
Soir. Fashion Show
Matin. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
Jour. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
Soir. Chill Night (no activities)
Matin. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
Jour. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
Soir. Chill Night (no activities)
Matin. Edinburgh: Holyrood Park, Scottish Parliament & climb Arthur’s Seat
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Scavenger Hunt
Matin. Swimming at the Commonwealth Pool
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Eve walking tour History Tour
Matin. Edinburgh: Port of Leith, The Shore & Ocean Terminal
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Matin. Edinburgh: Portobello Beach or Royal Botanic Gardens
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Disco
Matin. Edinburgh: Dean Village, Water of Leith walkway to Stockbridge
Jour. Lessons
Soir. Talent Show
Matin. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
Jour. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
Soir. Chill Night (no activities)
Matin. Departures
Recommended arrival cities
Réponses aux questions
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If canceled at least two weeks in advance, you will be refunded the amount paid except for:
- Travel Class services for booking 55 EUR;
- ticket refunds are made according to the airline's rules (unless otherwise requested, tickets are purchased by default at the most favorable, usually non-refundable fare).
If canceled less than two weeks before the start of the program, additionally will be taken:
- the first week of the Program at the School;
- additional services (medical insurance, meeting at the airport, additional excursions), if they have already been ordered.
No, el primer día se realizará una prueba de nivel para ubicar al estudiante en la clase más adecuada, tomando en cuenta sus habilidades y conocimientos previos.
1. Parents check in their child for the flight. Airlines usually allow independent flights from the age of 12. You can order an escort service for a minor (100-150 euros) so that an airport employee accompanies the child at the airport.
2. If you book a transfer, the child will be met at the airport by a school representative with a sign with the student's name.
Yes, flight tickets from Spain and Italy are included.
Todos nuestros destinos, alojamientos y actividades están cuidadosamente seleccionados siguiendo protocolos estrictos de supervisión.
Durante toda la estancia, los estudiantes cuentan con la presencia constante de staff local y monitores, disponibles las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Los chicos nunca están solos: están acompañados en clase, durante las comidas, en las actividades deportivas, las excursiones y también durante la noche en las residencias. Todo el personal está formado en primeros auxilios y tiene experiencia trabajando con adolescentes.
Las familias tienen total tranquilidad gracias a nuestro teléfono de emergencia 24/7.
Trabajamos únicamente con colegios y organizaciones con años de trayectoria comprobada. Tenemos procedimientos claros para cualquier tipo de emergencia médica o situación que pueda surgir.
Muchas familias nos eligen precisamente por la tranquilidad que les proporciona saber que sus hijos están seguros y bien cuidados en todo momento.
Durante toda la estancia tendrá los contactos principales:
- Nuestro número de emergencia 24/7
- El director del centro (se lo facilitamos antes de la salida)
- El monitor si viajan en grupo
Location
Pollock Halls of Residence, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, UK
