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A language school in Edinburgh, Scotland, to improve your English
CES in Edinburgh: learning English in a stimulating setting
CES is a solid base for learning English in Edinburgh. For a student looking for a well-located language course, the school offers a clear and reassuring starting point.
Easy immersion in local life
Studying in Edinburgh means the lessons carry on into your journeys, your outings and neighbourhood life. This concrete immersion makes practising English more regular and more natural as the stay goes on.
Courses
Flexible start dates
Standard General English (20 leçons) - Edinburgh
From260,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The school's general English course, followed in the morning, Monday to Friday. From the first day, teachers work on the four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) while gradually building vocabulary and grammar.
It is open from elementary level and starts every Monday. Afternoons remain free for the school's social programme, a way to discover Edinburgh and practise English outside class.
Flexible start dates
Intensive General English (30 leçons) - Edinburgh
From365,00 GBP/ week
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The standard course programme in the morning, followed by extra lessons on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. These sessions are based on discussion, role plays and current affairs debates to build ease and fluency.
The course is open from elementary level and starts every Monday: a good option for clear progress during a stay in Edinburgh.
Flexible start dates
Combination Course (20 leçons en groupe + 5 h particulières) - Edinburgh
From625,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
A course combining group classes with one-to-one sessions with a teacher. It is for adults aged eighteen and over, from A1 to C1, who want to practise with others while also working alone on their weak points.
Group classes have sixteen students at most. The course can start any weekday, for a duration of at least one week. Dates and session details are in the quote, in Edinburgh.
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Flexible start dates
IELTS Preparation Course (30 leçons) - Edinburgh
From365,00 GBP/ week
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
In the morning, general English courses run from Monday to Friday; on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, IELTS preparation covers the tasks and themes that recur in the exam, with one part of the test taken under real conditions each week.
A course to aim for an IELTS score while continuing to progress in general English, from upper-intermediate level, with a start every Monday.
Preparation for the First Certificate in English (FCE, level B2) exam, for adults. The entry level required is B2, upper intermediate, and the course is timed to finish the week before the exam session.
Cambridge exam sessions take place four times a year. In the United Kingdom, mornings are devoted to general English and afternoons to the skills specific to the chosen exam, with possible departures every Monday.
Flexible start dates
Long Term / Multi Destination 24 semaines (20 leçons) - Edinburgh
From270,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
A course for a long stay in two countries: you begin your stay in England, Scotland or Ireland and finish in another country, with general English lessons in the morning.
In this version, the standard course is followed Monday to Friday, and afternoons are used to discover the local culture. Open from beginner level, with a departure every Monday.
Flexible start dates
Long Term / Multi Destination 36 semaines (20 leçons) - Edinburgh
From260,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
36 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The multi-destination course lets you spend a long period studying in the United Kingdom and then in Ireland, or the reverse, discovering two cultures while learning the same language.
Morning classes follow the standard course, with a social programme in the afternoon to get to know the region. It is open from beginner level, and every Monday is a possible start date.
Flexible start dates
Long Term / Multi Destination 24 semaines (30 leçons) - Edinburgh
From375,00 GBP/ week
30 lessons · 45 min
24 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The multi-destination course in its intensive version: morning classes Monday to Friday, extended by afternoon classes from Tuesday to Thursday, to progress faster over a long stay.
You can change school and country during your stay, between England, Scotland and Ireland. Open from beginner level, with a departure every Monday.
Flexible start dates
Long Term / Multi Destination 36 semaines (30 leçons) - Edinburgh
From365,00 GBP/ week
30 lessons · 45 min
36 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
A long language stay in two countries: study in England, Scotland or Ireland, then continue at another school in the network, on the intensive option.
Morning classes are supplemented on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons; the other afternoons are devoted to the social programme. From beginner level, with departures every Monday.
Flexible start dates
Young Adult Programme (20 leçons) - Edinburgh
From290,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
An English and activities programme for young adults in summer: lessons in the morning focused on speaking and listening, then sport, activities and cultural visits in the afternoon in Edinburgh.
Young adults join the school's social programme, run by 'yellow shirts', and receive at the end of the course a certificate and a student report.
Flexible start dates
Young Adult Programme (30 leçons) - Edinburgh
From410,00 GBP/ week
30 lessons · 45 min
1 to 12 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The Young Adult programme is for young adults aged eighteen and over, from A1 to C1. This version follows the same programme with more classroom time, in Edinburgh.
Classes have sixteen students at most. Departures take place every weekday, for at least one week. Accommodation and activities are in the quote.
Flexible start dates
General English with Business (20 leçons + 5 h particulières) - Edinburgh
From625,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 52 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Pre-intermediate to Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
In the morning, general English lessons build the language; in the afternoon, we work on professional English: meetings and negotiations, presentations, analysis, advertising, written communication, business relations and business travel.
A course for those who want to improve their work English in Edinburgh, from an intermediate level.
Fixed dates
English and Culture 50+ (20 leçons, 2 semaines, programme social inclus) - Edinburgh
From560,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Elementary to Upper Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Flexible start dates
Teacher Training Course (20 leçons, 1 ou 2 semaines, juillet) - Edinburgh
From405,00 GBP/ week
20 lessons · 45 min
1 to 2 weeks
Age
from 18 years
Levels
Intermediate to Advanced
Class
9 students on average
Start date
Starts every Monday
This course at CES
The teacher training course is designed for English teachers, primary and secondary school teachers, academic staff and adult educators, from level B2 upwards. It takes place in Edinburgh during the summer, starting in early July.
The themes are CLIL teaching, new methods, digital tools and artificial intelligence, the twenty-first-century classroom and student-centred work. Exchanges with European colleagues are at the heart of the training, which is eligible for Erasmus+ funding.
Accommodation
Host family Edinburgh — From 245,00 GBP / week
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room, Double room
Bathroom
Shared bathroom
Meals
Half board
This accommodation at CES
A Scottish host family chosen and regularly visited by the school: a simple, warm atmosphere, with many chances to speak English outside lessons. Meals are shared with the family, which hosts at most four students.
Single room, or twin room for two people travelling together, with bed and desk, on half board (breakfast and dinner).
IQ Student Accommodation Edinburgh — From 420,00 GBP / week
Minimum age
18 years
Rooms
Single room
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Meals
No meals
This accommodation at CES
The Grove IQ residence, in the Fountainbridge district, a few minutes' walk from the school: single rooms with bathroom, furnished and equipped with a desk, in flats with a shared kitchen. Bed linen is provided on arrival.
Free Wi-Fi, a cinema, a study space, a games room, a laundry and a gym, plus continuous security monitoring. Self-catering, meals not included; many restaurants are nearby.
Transfers offered
Transfers
Airport Transfer Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Edinburgh
Type : All types
Airport Transfer Glasgow Airport (GLA) - Edinburgh
Type : All types
Google reviews
What students say
★★★★★ 4.3 / 5 · 50 Google reviews
★★★★★ 5 / 5
Great place to take English test, but limited parking slot, you will find at times that out side parking is unavailable and You need to find a suitable parking spot and walk to this place if you have a car. Staff is really friendly and will greet you.
My fav English school has an amazing location near Princess Street, I stayed there for around 5 months and it was great.
Thanks to Richard who is the best teacher, with Euan you do not want the lessons to stop you will have great lessons.
Special thanks to Daria who motivated me to take the IELTS exam and encouraged me during the lessons. So grateful to her as I got my target score 🥳. I can’t forget Poppy for her support in the last weeks before the exam.
The star of this school and the best person you will meet is Jonny, any help that you want your first person to talk to him for any issue.
The receptionists are kind, they will help you with any issue in the school or anything related to accommodation.
Thank you all for making this journey incredible.
One thing, I came here in the winter, it might be busy in the summer.
Just an absolute pleasure to be part of this wonderful school. 🤍🤍🤍🤍
The teachers deserve 5 stars. But the people in the office don't really fix any problem and sometimes blame you for the inconvenience. If I could throw back the time, I'll prefer pay for a particular teacher native, at the last you learn more and waste the same money but spend less time in a city than expensive as Edinburgh. If you are planning on change to Leeds, don't do it.
They do not select good host families. First family with people that do have scotish culture and food. So becase they have uk passport make them native people. That was the principal told me. If you have a diffwrent religion keep it. But do not come to a cou ntry and do not try to integrate better. My second family was worst and think they do it on porouse. I slept 1 week in a cold room not automatic heating at night old bed..so ask if bed quality is checked and joq often. Both bed at both houses were bad.
Lessons quality should be improved. No quiz jnot exams. I dont like it but its the only way to do kmprove aslo they should be optinal. Overal.experience 2 from 1-5 - but i gave 1 coz the bad aptide of the principal and accomadation staff.
The study environment appears well structured, with clear reference points for working effectively, with spaces that allow serious work while keeping room to breathe.
Why choose this school?
To learn English in Edinburgh, this school offers a convincing balance between language progress, local immersion and quality of life. It is worth considering if you want to build a plan that is smoother, clearer and more reassuring.
At a glance
Starting price
from GBP 260 per week of classes (Standard General English (20 leçons) - Edinburgh, 36 weeks minimum) — Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026
Lessons per week
20
Accommodation
Homestay, single room, half board; Residence, single room, no meals
Accreditations
ALTO, British Council, English UK, IALC, EAQUALS
Practical information
Minimum age
18 years
Number of classes
8
Average number of students per class
12
Levels
elementary to upper advanced
Holidays
From 21/12/26 to 25/12/26 From 28/12/26 to 1/01/27
EAQUALSEvaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services
Accreditations and labels: ALTO, British Council, English UK, IALC, EAQUALS.
Accreditations and labels : ALTO, IALC, British Council
Frequently asked questions
How much does a stay at CES cost?
From GBP 260 per week of classes (Standard General English (20 leçons) - Edinburgh, 36 weeks minimum). Budget for 2 weeks: GBP 1,488, about €1,780 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Budget for 4 weeks: GBP 2,656, about €3,170 (indicative, as of 18 October 2026). Includes: course: Standard General English (20 leçons) - Edinburgh (20 lessons per week); accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; fees (registration, file, accommodation); return transfer (Airport Transfer Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Edinburgh). Sample start date: 4 January 2027, outside peak season. Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
What is the minimum age to study at CES ?
The minimum age is 18 years.
What accommodation does CES offer?
Accommodation offered: Homestay, single room, half board (from GBP 294 per week); Residence, single room, no meals (from GBP 420 per week). Fees for 2027 checked on 18 October 2026.
When do courses start at CES in 2027?
Courses start on Mondays: 50 start dates in 2027, from 4 January 2027 to 13 December 2027.
