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
Programmi
- 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
Programma di esempio
Mattino. Lessons
Giorno. Edinburgh: Old Town & Royal Mile walking tour & Museum of Edinburgh
Sera. Quiz Night/Bingo Bongo
Mattino. Lessons
Giorno. Sports & optional workshops
Sera. Eve walking tour Ghost Tour
Mattino. Lessons
Giorno. Edinburgh: New Town - Calton Hill, Princes Street Gardens & National
Galleries of Scotland
Sera. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Mattino. Lessons
Giorno. Edinburgh: Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby & National
Museum of Scotland
Sera. Disco
Mattino. Lessons
Giorno. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle (entrance included)
Sera. Fashion Show
Mattino. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
Giorno. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
Sera. Chill Night (no activities)
Mattino. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
Giorno. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
Sera. Chill Night (no activities)
Mattino. Edinburgh: Holyrood Park, Scottish Parliament & climb Arthur’s Seat
Giorno. Lessons
Sera. Scavenger Hunt
Mattino. Swimming at the Commonwealth Pool
Giorno. Lessons
Sera. Eve walking tour History Tour
Mattino. Edinburgh: Port of Leith, The Shore & Ocean Terminal
Giorno. Lessons
Sera. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Mattino. Edinburgh: Portobello Beach or Royal Botanic Gardens
Giorno. Lessons
Sera. Disco
Mattino. Edinburgh: Dean Village, Water of Leith walkway to Stockbridge
Giorno. Lessons
Sera. Talent Show
Mattino. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
Giorno. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
Sera. Chill Night (no activities)
Mattino. Departures
Città di arrivo consigliate
Risposte alle domande
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In caso di cancellazione con almeno due settimane di anticipo, ti verrà rimborsato l'importo pagato ad eccezione di:
- tasse di registrazione (130 sterline);
- Servizi di classe di viaggio per l'organizzazione di un viaggio (130 sterline);
- la restituzione del biglietto viene effettuata secondo le regole della compagnia aerea.
No, il primo giorno verrà effettuato un test di livello per inserire lo studente nella classe più adatta, tenendo conto delle sue capacità e conoscenze pregresse.
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.
Sì, i biglietti aerei dall'Italia sono inclusi nel prezzo. Organizziamo partenze dai principali aeroporti italiani:
- Roma (Fiumicino e Ciampino)
- Milano (Malpensa e Linate)
- Firenze
- Venezia
- Bologna
- Napoli
- Torino
- Pisa
- Bergamo (Orio al Serio)
- Verona
- Bari
- Catania
- Palermo
Tutte le nostre destinazioni, gli alloggi e le attività sono accuratamente selezionati seguendo rigorosi protocolli di supervisione.
Durante tutto il soggiorno, gli studenti possono contare sulla presenza costante di personale locale e monitor, disponibili 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7. I ragazzi non sono mai soli: sono accompagnati in classe, durante i pasti, nelle attività sportive, nelle escursioni e anche durante la notte nei residence. Tutto il personale è formato in primo soccorso e ha esperienza di lavoro con gli adolescenti.
Le famiglie possono stare tranquille grazie al nostro numero di emergenza attivo 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7.
Lavoriamo solo con scuole e organizzazioni con anni di comprovata esperienza. Abbiamo procedure chiare per qualsiasi tipo di emergenza medica o situazione che possa verificarsi.
Molte famiglie ci scelgono proprio per la tranquillità che deriva dal sapere che i loro figli sono al sicuro e ben accuditi in ogni momento.
Durante tutto il soggiorno avrete a disposizione i seguenti contatti principali:
- Il nostro numero di emergenza 24 ore su 24, 7 giorni su 7.
- Il direttore del centro (ve lo forniremo prima della partenza).
- L'accompagnatore, se viaggiate in gruppo.
Posizione
Pollock Halls of Residence, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, UK
