ESOL Course Fees
ESOL General English Courses
| Course | Study Mode | Course Length | Hours Per Week | HOME Fees (may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners and Elementary | Short Full-Time | 18-weeks | 16 hours a week plus 4 hours self-study | Bursary funded, fees may apply |
| Pre-Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate (semester 2 only) | Short Full-Time | 18-weeks | 16 hours a week plus 4 hours self-study | Bursary funded, fees may apply |
| Elementary to Upper-Intermediate | Part-Time | 18-weeks | 10 hours a week plus 3 hours self-study | £308 |
| Elementary to Upper-Intermediate | Evening | 15-weeks | 4 hours a week plus 1-hour self-study | £246 |
Exam Preparation Classes: Cambridge B2 First, Cambridge C1 Advanced and IELTS
| Course | Study Mode | Course Length | Hours Per Week | HOME Fees (may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge B2 First | Part-Time | 18-weeks | 10 hours a week plus 2 hours self-study | £308 |
| Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced | Evening | 15-weeks | 4 hours a week plus 1-hour self-study | £246 |
| IELTS Preparation | Part-Time | 18-weeks | 4 hours a week plus 2-hours self-study | £246 |
Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced
If you want to take the Cambridge B2 First or C1 Advanced exams or the IELTS test, you will have to pay exam fees of approximately;
- £120 for Cambridge B2 First
- £135 for Cambridge C1 Advanced
More details can be found on the Cambridge English Website and the British Council website.
Full Year Bursary Funded Courses
Our full-year bursary-funded courses are 16 hours a week plus 4 hours of self-study.
- NQ Higher ESOL Level 6
- NQ ESOL for Work Level 5
- ESOL for Employability Level 5
- English for Work and Training Levels 2,3 and 4
- Access to College Level 4 - Young Learners National 3 and 4
- ESOL for Access to Care and Health Professions Level 5
Material Costs
You will be expected to buy:
- Coursebook
- Workbook
- Dictionary
Your class teacher will tell you which book to buy, costs will be between £30 - £50 and you may be able to get funding for these.
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 are working, you may be eligible for help with fees through Skills Development Scotland.
If you receive any of the following or are on a low income, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. If you receive Universal Credit you need to come into 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 or has a Humanitarian Protection Status
- Humanitarian Protection Status
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