Summer School Courses
Edinburgh College welcomes students aged 16 and older to enrol in our English Language Summer School courses. Our engaging English Language lessons are taught in small classes, with a maximum of 15 students per class, so that students receive personalised language support in a supportive classroom environment.
Early Bird Discounts
Early Bird Discounts up to 10% off course fees for Winter Term, Spring Term and Summer School 2025 bookings!
Join our standard General English course to enhance your English language and communication skills and enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore Edinburgh.
Add our Intensive English Upgrade to progress your English faster and develop transferable skills such as English for Business, presentations skills or IELTS Preparation.
It was a fantastic experience. I met a lot of new friends, with whom I learned new things about English and life. I totally recommend this Summer School to people who want to improve their English and who want to discover the magical city of Edinburgh.Amadeo, Italy, Summer School 2022
Course options
General English
Our engaging syllabus focuses on all the skills you need to improve your English. Our communicative lessons work on your speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as activating and extending your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary. You will improve your communication skills, functional language and pronunciation. Our aim is to help you feel more confident when using English and to progress through the levels.
Our team of lecturers are experienced in getting the best out of our students and will help you make the improvements in your English you are looking for. Our teaching team receives consistently excellent feedback and are dedicated to their subject. All of our teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and teach in a friendly and interesting way.
You will take a placement test before you arrive so we can find the best level to meet your needs. You will have opportunities during your course to give feedback and input on what you would like to do in your monthly one-to-one tutorial.
What to expect:
- Focus on developing practical and functional skills, rather than just learning grammar or vocabulary.
- Engage in project-based work that will allow you to explore the local community more and build collaborative and employability skills.
- Prioritise meaningful, communicative language over traditional exercises.
- Be encouraged to develop an awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses.
- Be encouraged to reflect on your own progress and set goals for your improvement.
How will you learn?
In lessons you will study together as a class, in small groups or with a partner. Your teacher will expect you to participate in all class activities by giving opinions and ideas and by listening to others. Throughout your course you will have the opportunity to choose projects and topics that are relevant and interesting to you.
Intensive English
We recognise that every student’s learning needs are unique to them. We have developed a dynamic curriculum that allows you to choose and change your Intensive English modules each month. With different modules on offer you can put more focus on areas of English you would like to develop or simply what you enjoy!
Modules are subject to availability and will run according to student demand.
What to expect:
- Fast-track your progress with an additional 5 hours per week of class time.
- Engage in practical tasks that relate to or simulate real-world English.
- Apply English language skills for specific purposes relating to further study or career ambitions
- Build confidence using English in an immersive English-language environment.
- Activate and extend knowledge and use of English language and improve natural use of English
- Support a skills-based approach through ongoing assessments and tests.
Intensive English course options
Prepare to take an IELTS examination in the future. An overview of the reading and writing components of the exam, the strategies needed for the question types and tasks, and a close look at vocabulary.
Prepare for further study at college or university level. Develop critical analysis skills and writing structure.
Learn more about UK and Scottish language and culture, with a focus on local customs, dialects and regional slang.
Learn key phrases, concepts and communication styles to help you with future studies in Business subjects as well as skills for your future career.
Learn key phrases, concepts and communication styles to help you with future studies in Tourism and Travel subjects as well as skills for your future career.
Learn to create successful presentations and gain confidence to speak in front of an audience.
Example timetable
Morning classes include a 30-minute break. Afternoon classes include a 15-minute break.
| Day | 9.00 - 12.30 | 12.30 - 13.30 | from 13.30 | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | General English | Lunch | Social Programme | Free time |
| Tuesday | General English | Lunch | Intensive English Modules | Free time |
| Wednesday | General English | Lunch | Social Programme | Free time |
| Thursday | General English | Lunch | Intensive English Modules | Social Programme |
| Friday | General English | Lunch | Free time | Free time |
| Saturday | Social Programme Full day excursion | Social Programme Full day excursion | Social Programme Full day excursion | Social Programme Full day excursion |
Book your place for Summer School
If you have any questions or need help booking your place on our Summer School, please email summerschool@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
Book your Summer School placeI really enjoyed this whole journey. I was not only able to improve my English but to grow as a person. After this experience I see life differently, I think I’m more mature and I was able to prove myself that I can be far away from my parents and that I’m ready to become an adult.Rey, Panama, Summer School 2023
