English Course
Intensive General English — Edinburgh
About this program
Intensify your English studies in a city built on volcanic rock and intellectual ambition — Scotland's capital, where medieval architecture frames a thriving arts and festival scene. This programme delivers 30 lessons per week (09:30 - 13:00 Mon to Fri, 14:00 - 16:30 Tues to Thurs), with additional afternoon classes that push beyond the standard curriculum. The result is faster progress, deeper fluency, and more confidence — whether you need English for work, study or life. Open to all levels and available year-round, the course pairs well with Edinburgh's rich cultural calendar and its welcoming, walkable character.
Program snapshot
- Provider
- Centre of English Studies (CES)
- Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Format
- Onsite
- Language
- English
- Category
- English Course
- Course Type
- General English
- Target Audience
- Adults (16+)
- Entry Requirements
- No level information provided by source.
- Course Dates
- All Year (5 Jan - 18 Dec 2026)
- Timetable
- 30 lessons per week | 09:30 - 13:00 Mon to Fri, 14:00 - 16:30 Tues to Thurs
- Accommodation
- Various Options Available see below
- Room Type
- Various Options Available see below
- Meals
- Various Options Available see below
Pricing & Fees
Registration Fee: £75
Course Fees
Price Tiers
| Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 weeks | 390 GBP | Per week |
| 5–11 weeks | 370 GBP | Per week |
| 12–23 weeks | 365 GBP | Per week |
| 24–35 weeks | 360 GBP | Per week |
| 36+ weeks | 350 GBP | Per week |
Additional Fees
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | £75 |
| Textbook And Ebook | £37 |
Accommodation Options
Accommodation Options
| Type | Room | Board | Price/week | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay | Single | Half-Board | £280 | |
| Homestay | Shared | Half-Board | £235 | |
| Residential — Edinburgh Residence | Single room | Self-Catering | £380 | Year Round |
| Christmas Holidays Homestay | Single | £350 | 19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 |
Supplements & Surcharges
Supplements
| Supplement | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Single Room Summer Supplement | £35 p/w | July and August |
| Special Diet Supplement | £35 p/w | Gluten free, lactose free, vegan, halal, kosher, vegetarian, food allergy |
Accommodation Placement Fee: £75
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers
| Route | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| From/to Edinburgh Airport | £85 | £90 | £96 |
| From/to Glasgow Airport | £285 | £290 | £297 |
Practical Information
Tuition Details
Tuition Info
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Teaching hour duration | 45 minutes |
| Standard contact hours | 15 hrs/week |
| Intensive contact hours | 22 hrs/week |
| Max class size | 14 |