ESOL Course Fees
ESOL General English Courses
| Course | Hours per week | Self-study hours | Sighthill Campus | Milton Road Campus | Granton Campus | Fees (may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Part-Time ESOL Beginners Literacies 18 weeks |
10 | 1.5 | 3 days a week, 9 AM – 1.15 PM |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 1.15 PM |
Not applicable |
£308 |
|
Full Time ESOL Literacies Mixed Levels 2 - 4 18 weeks |
16 | 2 | Mixed Lits 4 or 5 days a week | Beginners 4 days a week | Not applicable | Bursary-funded course, fees may apply |
|
Part Time ESOL Literacies Mixed Elementary to Upper Intermediate 18 weeks |
10 | 1.25 | 3 days a week, 9 AM – 3.15 PM | 2 days a week, 9 AM – 3.15 PM (Pre-Intermediate to Upper Intermediate only) Mixed Lits 3 days a week | 2 days a week, 9 AM – 3.15 PM (Elementary only) | £308.00 |
|
Part Time Preparation for Study 18 weeks |
5 | 1 | 2 days a week, 9 AM – 11.30 AM | Not applicable | Not applicable | £154.00 |
|
Evening Pre-Intermediate to Advanced ESOL 16 weeks |
4 | 1 | 2 evenings a week, Tuesday and Thursday, 6.30 PM – 8.30 PM | Not applicable | Not applicable | £246.00 |
Exam Preparation Classes
| Course | Hours per week | Self-study hours | Sighthill Campus | HOME Fees (may be subject to HOME fee and change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Part-Time National 5 ESOL exam preparation 18 weeks |
10 | 1.12 | 3 days a week, 9 AM – 3.15 PM | £308 |
|
Part Time IELTS Preparation 18 weeks |
4 | 0.5 | 2 afternoons a week, Tuesday and Thursday, 4.30 PM – 6.30 PM | £246.00 |
|
Part Time NQ ESOL Higher 36 weeks |
10 | 1.25 | 2 days a week, 9 AM – 3.15 PM | £308.00 |
If you want to take the IELTS test, you will have to pay exam fees of approximately £200.00.
For more details, please visit the British Council website.
Full Year Bursary Funded Courses
- Our full-time, bursary-funded courses are 16 hours per week, plus 2 hours of self-study.
- Full-day classes include a one-hour lunch break. Any class of three hours or more includes a 15-minute break.
| Course | Sighthill Campus | Milton Road Campus | Granton Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginners 18 weeks |
4 days a week 9 AM – 1.15 PM | 4 days a week 9 AM – 1.15 PM | Not applicable |
|
English for Work and Training Level 2, 3, 4 and 5 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM All levels |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM Levels 3, 4 and 5 only |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM
Levels 3, 4 and 5 only |
|
Access to College Level 4 - Young Learners National 4 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
|
NC5 ESOL for Employability 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM |
Not applicable | Not applicable |
|
NQ ESOL for Work Level 5 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM |
Not applicable | 3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM |
|
ESOL for Access to Care and Health Professions Level 5 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM | Not applicable | Not applicable |
|
ESOL for Access to Childcare Practice 36 weeks |
3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM | Not applicable | Not applicable |
|
ESOL Construction 36 weeks |
Not applicable | Not applicable | 3 days a week, 9 AM – 4.30 PM |
|
ESOL for Access to Hair and Beauty 36 weeks |
Not applicable | Not applicable | Days a week and times to be confirmed |
Material Costs
You will be expected to buy:
- Coursebook
- Workbook
- Dictionary
Your class teacher will tell you which book to buy. The costs will be between £50 and £70, and you may be eligible for funding to cover these expenses.
International and EU Fees
For information on International and EU fees, please contact the International Office at international@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
Assistance with Fees
If you receive any of the following or are on a low income, you may be eligible for a fee waiver:
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Working Tax Credit
Please check Course Fees Guidance on the college website for further information on benefits that may entitle you to a fee waiver.
If you receive Universal Credit, you must attend the college drop-in sessions to check your fee status.
You do not need to pay fees if you are:
- Under 21
- An asylum seeker
- Have Humanitarian Protection Status
ESOL Course Start Dates
- Full Time and Part Time courses Start: Week beginning 24 August 2026
- Evening courses start: Tuesday 25 August 2026
You must attend on the first day of the course to secure your place.
ESOL Courses
Edinburgh College is one of the largest year-round providers of English Language courses in Scotland. All College Based ESOL classes are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
View our ESOL Courses