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With its new flagship adult school on George Street, the city’s most prestigious shopping street, and a range of high quality English language courses, ELC Edinburgh offers students one of the best facilities in the country. ELC Edinburgh is an ideal venue for developing your English language skills whilst studying in the heart of one of the most beautiful and exciting cities in Britain.
This impressive school extends over three floors and has 15 well-equipped classrooms, a large computer suite and a self-access study area and library room with internet, wifi, textbooks, tapes/CDs, CD-ROMS and other materials for personal study. There is also a large common room where you can relax, socialise, watch a large-screen television, read magazines or books from the library and purchase hot and cold drinks.
At ELC we understand how important it is to have a safe, comfortable and welcoming place to stay during your time studying one of our courses. This is why we have dedicated staff in our centres who can help you arrange an accommodation option that suits you:
Homestay accommodation
Stay with a local family – living in a private home gives you even more contact with English speakers and a real insight into life in Scotland.
Residential accommodation
Stay in a student residence or apartment, with shared kitchen facilities and social spaces, offering independence as well as a real international experience with fellow students.
Service apartments
If you want even more independence, there are a number of centrally located, clean and comfortable apartment options available.
General English
We can offer General English courses suitable for all levels and abilities, which focus on improving students’ vocabulary, pronunciation, speech, writing and confidence in English
Cambridge Exams
Our Cambridge Examination courses will prepare you with the skills necessary for these globally recognised exam papers – reading, writing, use of English, listening and speaking.
IELTS
The Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Examination is essential if you wish to study at a British University or College. The examination consists of four parts – speaking, listening, reading and writing. The ELC IELTS examination course will prepare you in all four areas.
Business English
Our Business English courses concentrate on improving your English for use in a business environment. It’s ideal for those studying business or planning to work in a job that will require a good command of the English language.
Cultural Programmes
Every summer, our ‘Edinburgh Festival Course’ allows students to combine General English with the chance to experience the Scottish capital’s globally famous Edinburgh Festivals, including the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is the largest arts festival in the world.
English for Professionals
Our English for Professionals courses are targeted at business executives whose first language is not English. Working one-to-one with a tutor, or in a small group, this course is tailored to the students’ needs and designed to deliver accelerated progress.
Edinburgh is one of the finest cities in Europe, with two UNESCO World Heritage sites – the Old Town and the New Town – and the world-famous Edinburgh Festivals. Sometimes referred to as the ‘Athens of the North’, Scotland’s capital is a seamless mix of impressive architecture, rich culture, fascinating history, natural beauty, stunning views and vibrant, cosmopolitan city life.