
Learn English in Edinburgh
in Scotland
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20,
27 or 35 group lessons of general English, Cambridge
exams (FCE), TOEIC academic semester or year, private courses,
business English.
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Not
too far (5 minutes walking distance) of the
Edinburgh main street called Princess Street, the
school is located in a pleasant and secure district, with Georgian
houses of charm. Classrooms look partially onto a park. The school
is full equipped with computer centre, library.
Access to Internet and email. Students area with coffee and soft
drinks.
Tuition programs
- 1 lesson: 45 minutes
- Minimum age: 16
- Schedule: 08:30 AM to 3:30 PM depending
on the program chosen
- During the summer period, schedules can
be modified
- Maximum of 15 students per class (average
of 10)
- TOEIC: 10 weeks programme. Exam each
month. 35 lessons per week.
- Business English: 35 lessons per week
(20 general english and 15 business english). Minimum level required:
Upper intermediate.
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- Academic semester: 21/23 weeks. Holidays
will last from 1 to 3 weeks. 20 weeks tuition
- Academic year: 35/37 weeks. Holidays will
last from 3 to 5 weeks. 32 weeks tuition.
- Cambridge (FCE). Minimum
level required: intermediate. 27 lessons per week. For those
taking the Cambridge exam over 12 weeks, please foresee 1 additional
week of accommodation.
- Visit of the city (orientation tour)
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Learning material. 25GBP deposit. Will
be refunded at the end if no damage caused.
- Linguistic laboratory and video
- Evaluation and certificate of linguistic
training
- Access to Internet and E-mail
- All levels available


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Starting dates
Every monday.
Cambridge preparation:
starting dates.
From 5/01 to 13/03, 10 weeks: FCE
Exam
week of 9/03.
From 23/03 to 12/06, 12 weeks: FCE.
Exam week of
15/06.
From 14/09 to 4/12, 12 weeks: FCE.
Exam week of
8/12.
TOEIC: Starting
dates on request. Please check with us. Exam: each month, last
Friday in general.
Academic year or semester
| Jan. |
March |
April |
June |
Sept. |
October |
| 5 |
23* |
14 |
22 |
28 |
19* |
*
For semester only
School closing dates
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Jan. |
April |
May |
Aug. |
Decembre |
| 1,2 |
10,13 |
4 |
- |
21 to
3/01/10 |
Available options
- Airport transfer, one way: 40GBP
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Christmas week in the family
(Dec. 24 to 31): 45GBP
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Supplement family accommodation from
27/06
to 29/08, 20GBP per week.
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Special diet by family
home: 30GBP per week.
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Accommodation close to
school: 40 GBP per week.
Our rates are valid from January 1st till December 31st,
2009
and never include the plane ticket.



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RATES
The displayed prices are in
British pounds
(GBP). Please convert in Canadian
dollars at the time of the final payment. Thanks you.
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Converter
Enrolment fee (once): 55 GBP
| Program /
week |
2 - 4 |
5 - 10 |
11 - 16 |
17
+ |
| 20 lessons |
175GBP |
165GBP |
155GBP |
150GBP |
| 27 lessons |
200GBP |
190GBP |
180GBP |
175GBP |
| 35 lessons or
business english |
220GBP |
210GBP |
200GBP |
195GBP |
| Cambridge: 27
L/week |
- |
190GBP |
180GBP |
- |
| TOEIC |
- |
210GBP |
- |
- |
| Semester,
27/35 L/week |
3090GBP
/ 3490GBP |
| Year, 27/35
L/week |
4440GBP
/ 4885GBP |
| Private
courses, 1 student |
50GBP per lesson, minimum 3 lessons per
day. |
| Private
course, 2 students |
35GBP per lesson (price per person)
minimum 3 lessons per day. |
School material. 25GBP deposit. Will
be refunded at the end if no dammage caused.
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Accommodation: Family,
shared apartment.
- Sunday arrival.
- Saturday departure.
- Family, single or double occupancy, 1 or
2 meals per day. Superior family available with a higher standard of living.
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Apartment, single occupancy bedroom, no meal,
shared kitchen and bathroom. Please bring your own towels. Must be 18 years
old for this type of accommodation.
Prices per week (GBP)
Placement fee (once): 60GBP
| Program /
week |
single |
double |
additional day |
| Family, 2 meals per day |
130GBP |
108GBP |
35GBP |
| "superior"
family, 2 meals per day |
210GBP |
- |
55GBP |
| Apartment, no meal |
175GBP |
- |
- |
See available options
above for applicable supplements
Prices for academic year, semester.
|
Program / week |
Semester |
Year |
| Family, 2 meals per day,
double occupancy |
1990GBP |
3345GBP |
| Family, 2 meals per day,
single occupancy |
2435GBP |
4085GBP |
| Apartment, no meal, single
occupancy |
3630GBP |
5940GBP |
See available options
above for applicable supplements




Apartment: main
entrance, shared kitchen, single occupancy bedroom.
Our greeting families are recruited with great care. The criteria of
selection are very rigorous and each family must satisfy a precise
conditions of contract: : excellent morality, desire to communicate with
their host, satisfactory social standing. We
should specify that the families will only speak with you the language of
the country where you will be. It is the principle of the immersion
courses!
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In the world of international business, the ability to
communicate in English on a commercial as well as a social level is
critical. It is also a skill which is highly valued by employers,
with proficient English speakers commanding higher salaries all over
the world. When you enrol on a Kaplan Aspect English for Business
programme, you can combine intensive English training with
specialised business elective classes.
Build your ability in a range of skills from composing letters,
emails and reports and contributing effectively in meetings, to
understanding telephone etiquette and business protocol. Explore the
language required to describe different functions of business such
as marketing and finance.
This programme is ideal if:
- You are particularly interested
in using your English skills to further your career in the
international business world
- You are looking for a programme
with flexible start dates and course lengths to fit your busy
schedule
Programme length:
Minimum 2 weeks
Programme details
- 35 lessons per week in total (lessons
are 45 minutes in length) which include:
- 20 general English lessons:
These focus on helping you to communicate effectively and
confidently in everyday English. The wide-ranging syllabus will
improve your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
- 8 English for Business electives:
These lessons include subjects such as workplace communication,
participation in meetings, business writing skills and interview
techniques.
- 7 structured study sessions:
These sessions help to reinforce what you have learned and
improve the areas where you need most practice using a blend of
course books, online language exercises and interactive computer
programmes
City information

City
video
Historic, administrative,
intellectual and artistic capital of Scotland, on the south bank of
the Firth of Forth river. In the XI and XII centuries, the city
developed around the abbey of Holyrood. She supplanted her rival
Perth and became major of the Scottish kingdom. The medieval city
with its castle of the XV century (Edinburgh Castle) and the royal
residence of Holyrood (XVIII) was built on a volcanic hook.
At feet of this one extend the districts
of XVII of Georgian style (around Prince Street), with residential
and austere houses, in grey lave
click to see pictures
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