English - Edinburgh

In a very short time, our Young Learners grow to love and feel at home in this vibrant capital city. We take them to places such as Edinburgh Castle, where they see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and to the Royal Botanical Garden with its smooth lawns and magnificent glass houses. Without leaving the city, we climb hills, walk through gardens and run along the beach. We also learn about Scotland’s great writers and artists.

The Edinburgh course is held at Mary Erskine School, which is about 15-20 minutes from the city centre by bus. The school has spacious, modern classrooms. Modern amenities include astro turf playing fields, a well-equipped gymnasium and a large sports hall. Cooked and buffet lunches, which are included, are provided in the school’s dining hall.

Travel
Direct flights from most European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and trains to and from London every hour.

Accomodation

Homestay
Homestay accommodation is a great opportunity for students to live everyday life in Scotland. Our families are experienced and really enjoy welcoming students into their homes. We usually place two students with each family, where they stay in a comfortable twin room. We ensure that they are always placed with a student of a different nationality, affording them yet more opportunities to practise their English. We provide each homestay student with a travel card, which enables them to get around the city using Edinburgh’s excellent public transport system.

• Placement with local families in twin rooms
• Includes full board (lunches in school Monday to Friday)
• Only one student of any nationality per family
• Organised activities: four afternoons and three evenings per week
• Full day Saturday excursion

Residence
Our residential accommodation in Edinburgh is situated at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls of Residence. The award-winning grounds provide lots of charming green areas for students to enjoy and the residence lies directly beneath Edinburgh’s most imposing hill - Arthur’s Seat. The single study bedrooms are bright and airy and the shared facilities are excellent. Students who choose to stay in residence are transferred to and from Mary Erskine School by private transport, accompanied by our residential staff.

• Accommodation at Edinburgh's University Halls
• Single study bedrooms with wash basins
• Includes full board (lunches in school Monday to Friday)
• 24-hour supervision
• Coach transfer between rsidence and school
• Organised activities: four afternoons and seven evenings per week
• Full day Saturday excursion and half day Sunday excursion