Newbattle Abbey College - Summer English School in Scotland
Summer School Newbattle Abbey College
Edinburgh is a city renowned for its beauty and history. It is the home of many scientific, artistic and cultural influences and has been described as “the most beautiful of all Europe’s capitals”.
Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery, Newbattle Abbey College has a 900-year-old history of welcoming royalty and hosting guests. This ‘A’- listed building, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. Ancient rooms are coupled with first-class learning facilities, allowing students to enjoy a unique learning experience.
The Accommodation
The student accommodation is on campus; this can be an exciting experience and a great way to meet new people and make friends.
The students will live in the on-site accommodation blocks with a mixture of bedroom types available: single ensuite, twins, triples and quadruple. There are rooms with shared facilities too. There is a common room in the accommodation too. The rooms are furnished to a high standard and there is access to student Wi-Fi.
The safety of our students is always very important. The college has CCTV, and secure access entry systems and St. Andrew's College staff are contactable 24/7.
ENTRY TEST: Grammar/Listening online level test. Speaking/Wring Test upon arrival
LEVEL: A1+, A2, B1, B2, C1 and C1+
STAFF ON SITE 24/7:
Centre Manager
Welfare Coordinator
Activity & Excursion Manager
- Classrooms are light, airy and conducive to learning
- A modern dining room offering high-quality Scottish and European food
- En-suite or shared facilities accommodation of an excellent standard
- Beautiful and modern buildings
- Excellent recreation areas
- Safe and secure environment
- 24-hour CCTV surveillance
- Within easy reach Edinburgh City Centre
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Large grass areas
Programmes
- 15 hours of General English language tuition per week
- Full board accommodation in brand new single ensuite
- The activity program includes 3 half-day excursion, 1 full-day excursion and 3 local visits per week
- Sports on campus and evening activities
- All local travel specified on the programme
- All entrance fees specified on the programme
- Course materials
- Report & certificate
Sample programme
Morning. Level Test
Day. EDINBURGH
Royal Mile Walking Tour
Scoƫsh Parliament
Evening. Murder Mystery
Morning. Lessons
Day. Athletics
Football
Sketching
Evening. Highland Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Castle
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. Local Forest Walk
Evening. Film Night
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH
National Museum of Scotland
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Evening. Disco
Morning. GLASGOW
Kelvingrove Museum
Riverside Transport
Museum
City Centre
Day. GLASGOW
Evening. Quiz Night
Morning. OPTIONAL DAY
Day. OPTIONAL DAY
Evening. OPTIONAL DAY
Morning. NORTH BERWICK
Day. Lessons
Evening. Bingo
Morning. Aerobics
Touch Rugby
Drama Games
Day. Lessons
Evening. Drama Night
Morning. EDINBURGH
Calton Hill
Princes Street
Day. Lessons
Evening. Just Dance
Morning. Football
Sketching
Zumba
Day. Lessons
Evening. Talent Show
Morning. EDINBURGH
Royal Botanical Gardens
Dean Village
Day. Lessons + Graduation
Evening. Scavenger Hunt
Morning. STIRLING & LOCH
KATRINE
Loch Katrine Cruise
Sterling Town
Day. STIRLING & LOCH
KATRINE
Evening. Capture the Flag
Day. DEPARTURE DAY
- 15 hours of General English language tuition per week
- Daily conversation clubs
- Full board accommodation in brand new shared ensuite
- The activity program includes 3 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion and 3 local visits per week
- Sports on campus and evening activities
- All local travel specified on the programme
- All entrance fees specified on the programme
- Course materials
- Report & certificate
- Included entries Edinburgh Castle & Loch Katrine Cruise
Extra excursions:
1. Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle - £35
2. Alnwick Castle - £45
3. Perth & Glamis Castle - £35
Sample programme
Morning. Level Test
Day. EDINBURGH
Royal Mile Walking Tour
Scoƫsh Parliament
Evening. Murder Mystery
Morning. Lessons
Day. Athletics
Football
Sketching
Evening. Highland Games
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH
Edinburgh Castle
Evening. Karaoke
Morning. Lessons
Day. Local Forest Walk
Evening. Film Night
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH
National Museum of Scotland
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Evening. Disco
Morning. GLASGOW
Kelvingrove Museum
Riverside Transport
Museum
City Centre
Day. GLASGOW
Evening. Quiz Night
Morning. OPTIONAL DAY
Day. OPTIONAL DAY
Evening. OPTIONAL DAY
Morning. NORTH BERWICK
Day. Lessons
Evening. Bingo
Morning. Aerobics
Touch Rugby
Drama Games
Day. Lessons
Evening. Drama Night
Morning. EDINBURGH
Calton Hill
Princes Street
Day. Lessons
Evening. Just Dance
Morning. Football
Sketching
Zumba
Day. Lessons
Evening. Talent Show
Morning. EDINBURGH
Royal Botanical Gardens
Dean Village
Day. Lessons + Graduation
Evening. Scavenger Hunt
Morning. STIRLING & LOCH
KATRINE
Loch Katrine Cruise
Sterling Town
Day. STIRLING & LOCH
KATRINE
Evening. Capture the Flag
Day. DEPARTURE DAY
- 15 hours of General English language tuition per week
- Full board accommodation in brand new single ensuite
- The activity program includes 4 half-day excursions - 4 local visits per week
- Sports on campus and evening activities
- All local travel specified on the programme
- All entrance fees specified on the programme
- Course materials
- Report & certificate
Sample programme
Morning. Arrival
Day. Arrival
Evening. Arrival
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH: Royal Mile Walking Tour
Evening. Disco
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH: Arthurs Seat
Evening. Movie Night
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH: Royal Botanical Gardens Dean Village
Evening. Relax in Accommodation
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH: National Museum of Scotland Greyfriars Kirkyard
Evening. Relax in Accommodation
Morning. Lessons
Day. EDINBURGH: Calton Hill Princes Street
Evening. Movie Nigh
Morning. Departure
Day. Departure
Evening. Departure
Recommended arrival cities
FAQ
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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
Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Newbattle, Dalkeith, UK
