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How much does a language course in Edinburgh cost in 2027?

Prices 2027 · official school rates, recorded on 30 September 2026

In briefA 2-week stay in Edinburgh costs from 1,243.00 GBP (≈ 1,465 EUR) at CES: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Prices for a stay in Edinburgh: 2, 4, 8 and 12 weeks

The cost of a language course in Edinburgh depends on the school and the length of stay. The table prices a standard stay at CES, an English language school in Edinburgh for 2027: the standard course, homestay in a single room, and the compulsory fees. Across the four durations the course never changes: only the length of stay varies, so that the rows can be compared.

Gross prices, before any promotions, excluding flights and transfers. The average price per week is the total divided by the number of weeks.
DurationCourseCourse + feesAccommodationTotalAverage price per weekQuote
2 weeksfrom580.00 GBPfrom580.00 GBPfrom663.00 GBPfrom1,243.00 GBP≈ 1,465 EURfrom621.50 GBPBuild my quote
4 weeksfrom1,160.00 GBPfrom1,160.00 GBPfrom1,251.00 GBPfrom2,411.00 GBP≈ 2,842 EURfrom602.75 GBPBuild my quote
8 weeksfrom2,240.00 GBPfrom2,240.00 GBPfrom2,427.00 GBPfrom4,667.00 GBP≈ 5,501 EURfrom583.38 GBPBuild my quote
12 weeksfrom3,300.00 GBPfrom3,300.00 GBPfrom3,603.00 GBPfrom6,903.00 GBP≈ 8,136 EURfrom575.25 GBPBuild my quote

Current promotion — CES: −58.00 GBP (2 weeks), −116.00 GBP (4 weeks), −224.00 GBP (8 weeks), −330.00 GBP (12 weeks) off the total stay, for a booking made before 31 December 2027 — amounts recorded on 30 September 2026. The table above stays at the base rate.

  • CES — course: Standard General English; accommodation: homestay, single room, half board; standard start date 4 January 2027 (outside peak season).

Official CES 2027 rates — last checked: 30 September 2026

The school Kaplan International English does not appear in this comparison: its complete 2027 rates (course and accommodation) have not been published yet.

Included in these prices

  • the courses of the school's standard programme
  • the school's compulsory fees (registration, teaching materials, depending on the school)
  • homestay accommodation, placement fee included
  • the meals included in the chosen accommodation formula

Not included

  • the flight
  • insurance
  • the transfer from the airport
  • the visa or travel authorisation, if your nationality requires it

What total budget should you plan for 2 weeks in Edinburgh?

The budget below only adds up what the school's official rates price: the stay, the return airport transfer and the insurance. The flight is not included: flight: to be added. No other expense is estimated on your behalf.

2-week stay, same conditions as the table above.
SchoolStayReturn transferInsuranceTotal excluding flight
CESfrom1,243.00 GBPfrom170.00 GBPfrom174.00 GBPfrom1,587.00 GBP≈ 1,871 EURflight: to be added

What makes the price of a stay in Edinburgh vary

Course intensity

The more intensive the course, the higher the weekly rate. Starting rate for each course, then rates by length of stay:

  • Standard General English (chosen above), 20 lessons per week: from290.00 GBP per week
  • Intensive General English, 30 lessons per week: from410.00 GBP per week
  • Combination Course (20 group + 5h one-to-one), 20 lessons per week: from645.00 GBP per week

The rate drops with the length of stay (chosen course):

  • 1 to 4 weeks: from290.00 GBP per week
  • 5 to 11 weeks: from280.00 GBP per week
  • 12 to 23 weeks: from275.00 GBP per week
  • 24 to 35 weeks: from270.00 GBP per week
  • 36 weeks or more: from260.00 GBP per week

Accommodation

The choice of accommodation matters as much as the choice of course. Starting rate for each option:

  • Homestay CES Edinburgh (chosen above) — single room, half board, shared bathroom: from294.00 GBP per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 75.00 GBP (one-off)
  • IQ Student Accommodation Edinburgh — single room, no meals, private bathroom: from420.00 GBP per week; Accommodation Placement Fee: 75.00 GBP (one-off)

Peak season

From 1 July to 31 August 2027

Accommodation: + 35.00 GBP per week

Example at CES: the 2-week stay, from 1,243.00 GBP for a departure on 4 January 2027, costs from 1,313.00 GBP for a departure on 5 July 2027, under the same conditions.

Edinburgh 2027 in figures

  • Standard coursefrom260.00 GBP per week
  • Homestayfrom294.00 GBP per week
  • 2-week stayfrom1,243.00 GBP≈ 1,465 EUR
  • 4-week stayfrom2,411.00 GBP≈ 2,842 EUR
  • 8-week stayfrom4,667.00 GBP≈ 5,501 EUR

Your exact quote in 2 minutes

These prices are standard stays. Choose your dates, your course and your accommodation: the online quote calculates your exact price, based on the school's official rates, with no commitment. A question about these prices? Ask Sophie, your online adviser, or an adviser.

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Frequently asked questions about the price of a language course in Edinburgh

How much does a language course in Edinburgh cost in 2027?

A 2-week stay in Edinburgh costs from 1,243.00 GBP (≈ 1,465 EUR) at CES: standard course, homestay in a single room (half board when the school offers it) and compulsory fees included, outside peak season, excluding flights and transfers.

Is the flight included in the price of a language course in Edinburgh?

The flight is not included in the prices on this page. It is booked separately, and its price depends on the date, the airline and when you book. Depending on where you fly from and on your destination, the connection is direct or with a stopover. Add it to the budget shown.

Do I need a visa for a language course in Edinburgh?

It depends on your nationality, the destination and the length of your stay. The visa, or the travel authorisation that the destination requires, is never included in the prices shown and any fees add to the budget. Check the rule currently in force with the country's official authorities before booking; feel free to ask our team for advice.

Are the prices on this page guaranteed?

The prices on this page are the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026. They are re-read each time the rates are updated: the price that counts is the one in your quote, calculated on the school's rates at the time of your request. The booking, payment and cancellation conditions are set out in our terms and conditions.

How can I pay less for a language course in Edinburgh?
  • Travel outside peak season. At CES, the 2-week stay costs from 1,243.00 GBP for a departure on 4 January 2027 and from 1,313.00 GBP for a departure on 5 July 2027.
  • Stay longer. At CES, the course costs from 290.00 GBP per week, then from 280.00 GBP per week from 5 weeks.
  • Compare accommodation. The accommodation in the table is a standard formula; the “Accommodation” card above details the other formulas at each school and their starting rate.
  • Look at current offers. Current promotions are gathered on the cheap language courses page; they are not included in the prices on this page.

Going further

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Gross prices, expressed in the school's currency, before any promotions. Source: the schools' official rates, recorded on 30 September 2026; the page is updated automatically each time the rates are updated. Amounts in euros are indicative, calculated at the exchange rate on the date of recording, and may vary.

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