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
Утро. Lessons
День. Edinburgh: Old Town & Royal Mile walking tour & Museum of Edinburgh
Вечер. Quiz Night/Bingo Bongo
Утро. Lessons
День. Sports & optional workshops
Вечер. Eve walking tour Ghost Tour
Утро. Lessons
День. Edinburgh: New Town - Calton Hill, Princes Street Gardens & National
Galleries of Scotland
Вечер. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Утро. Lessons
День. Edinburgh: Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby & National
Museum of Scotland
Вечер. Disco
Утро. Lessons
День. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle (entrance included)
Вечер. Fashion Show
Утро. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
День. Full-day excursion to Stirling (walking tour), Kelpies, Loch Lomond & Cruise
Вечер. Chill Night (no activities)
Утро. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
День. Full-day excursion to Alnwick & Castle
Вечер. Chill Night (no activities)
Утро. Edinburgh: Holyrood Park, Scottish Parliament & climb Arthur’s Seat
День. Lessons
Вечер. Scavenger Hunt
Утро. Swimming at the Commonwealth Pool
День. Lessons
Вечер. Eve walking tour History Tour
Утро. Edinburgh: Port of Leith, The Shore & Ocean Terminal
День. Lessons
Вечер. Ceilidh (Scottish Dancing)
Утро. Edinburgh: Portobello Beach or Royal Botanic Gardens
День. Lessons
Вечер. Disco
Утро. Edinburgh: Dean Village, Water of Leith walkway to Stockbridge
День. Lessons
Вечер. Talent Show
Утро. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
День. Full day Excursion to Glasgow, walking tour & Kelvingrove Museum
Вечер. Chill Night (no activities)
Утро. Departures
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При отмене менее чем за две недели до начала Программы дополнительно удерживается:
- первая неделя Программы в Школе;
- дополнительные услуги (медицинская страховка, встреча в аэропорту, доп экскурсии), если они были уже заказаны.
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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.
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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
Местоположение
Pollock Halls of Residence, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Park Road, Edinburgh, UK
