English Language Courses Fees and Booking
Our English Language courses are available throughout the year.
Early Bird Discounts
10% early bird discount on all course fees when you book and pay a deposit for one of our packages before:
- 1 June for courses starting in September
- 1 October for courses starting in January
- 1 January for courses starting in April
- 1 April for courses starting in July and August (including Summer School)
Course Start Dates
Year-round English Language Programme 2024-25
Study for 12, 24 or 44 weeks.
- 23 September 2024
- 13 January 2025
- 7 April 2025
Summer School (30 June – 23 August 2025)
Study for 2-8 weeks.
- 30 June 2025
- 7, 14, 21, 28 July 2025
- 4, 11 August 2025
Course Fees
English Language Courses and Summer School
The prices shown are per week, with no registration or booking fees.
- General English, 15 hours per week
- Intensive English, 20 hours per week
| Course Duration | Price - General English | Price - Intensive English |
|---|---|---|
| 2- 8 weeks | £240 | £300 |
| 12 weeks | £220 | £280 |
| 24 weeks | £205 | £265 |
| 44 weeks | £200 | £260 |
Course fees include
- All classes and required course materials
- Access to online learning platforms and self-study resources
- Pre-course placement test
- Pre-arrival information
- Wraparound international student support services
- Access to campus facilities including library, computers and WiFi
- Welcome pack and full induction
- Course certification
Additional Services
We offer various extra services and add-ons for your course packages.
Our enhanced Social Programme is available during the 8-week Summer School period in July – August.
This includes 1 full-day excursion and 3 afternoon or evening activities.
Edinburgh College offers homestay accommodation for our international students.
- Single room, half-board £200 per week
- Shared room, half-board £170 per week
- Single room, self-catering £170 per week
- Christmas Holiday and Summer School Supplement* £25 per week
*Applicable during the 8-week Summer School period and 2-week Christmas holidays.
Weekday lunches in the college cafeteria are available for an additional £35 per week.
Our International Team can arrange airport transfers and local transport passes for our international students. Airport transfers on arrival include an Edinburgh College staff member to meet students at the airport. Local transport passes include travel on Edinburgh buses and trams.
Airport Transfer
- Airport Transfer – Arrival £85 (Total)
- Airport Transfer – Departure £40 (Total)
Travel Pass
- 1-3 weeks £22 per week
- 4 weeks – 36 weeks £17 per week
- 36 weeks - 1 year £590 (Total)
We can help you book an exam at the end of your course to gain an additional internationally recognised qualification.
- IELTS for UKVI Academic Test £220
- IELTS for UKVI General Training Test £220
- IELTS Life Skills A1 £155
- IELTS Life Skills A2 £155
- IELTS Life Skills B1 £155
Summer School
- Summer School runs from 30 June to 23 August 2025
- Start dates available every Monday from 30 June to 11 August 2025
- Summer School can be booked for 2-8 weeks
Packages
| Package Options | What's Included |
|---|---|
| Course only |
15 hours of General English classes per week |
| Course and Accommodation Package |
15 hours of General English classes per week Homestay accommodation (single room, half-board)* Airport transfer (arrival only) |
| Full Package |
15 hours of General English classes per week Homestay accommodation (single room, half-board)* Airport transfer (arrival and departure) Travel pass Weekday lunches |
| Intensive English Upgrade |
+5 hours of Intensive English classes per week |
|
Social programme add-on (only available during 8-week Summer School in July – August) |
3 x afternoon/evening activities in Edinburgh (per week) 1 x full-day excursion (per week) |
*For Full Year packages, an 8-week homestay is provided as part of the package price. Students can choose to extend their homestay booking or can choose to find other accommodation for the remainder of their course.
Package Prices
| Package | Price - 2 weeks | Price - 4 weeks | Price - 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course only | £480 | £960 | £1920 |
| Course and Accommodation Package | £965 | £1845 | £3605 |
| Full Package | £1119 | £2093 | £4061 |
| Intensive English Upgrade | £120 | £240 | £480 |
| Social Programme add-on | £160 | £320 | £640 |
Apply for an English Language Course
Apply for one of our English language courses.
If you have any questions or need help with your application, please email summerschool@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
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If you would like further information about any of our courses or services please get in touch with us.