Academic English

ECS Scotland

43-45 Circus Lane, Edinburgh, EH3 6SU, United Kingdom

+44(0)131 226 5262 • www.ecsscotland.co.uk

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Our Academic English courses are for students who want to attend a college or university in the UK or elsewhere in which the medium of instruction is in English. The course combines general English language development with the specific study skills necessary for studying in English:

* developing general and specialist academic English vocabulary

* practising academic language skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking

* improving strategies for studying efficiently at college or university

* preparing for the IELTS test if required

Price includes weekly afternoon excursion.

Minimum recommended language level
Beginner
Maximum recommended language level
Advanced
Minimum student age
18
Qualification earned
International English Language Testing System IELTS
Maximum class size
5
Start time
09:00
Number of lessons per week
20.00
Lesson duration
1hr 

University Preparation English

Specifically designed courses to prepare students to study at schools, colleges and universities in the UK. Prepare for success in further study (e.g. if you have applied to a university course).

Improve your English in an academic context and learn independent study skills like note-taking, discussion, academic reading and writing, and research techniques.

Helps students to acclimatise to life in Britain, studying in Britain and British culture, as well as to provide some supplementary English lessons covering general English.

These courses can combine English for academic purposes with study of your chosen academic or professional subject.

Passing a foundation course may be part of the requirement when applying for a university or college course. Some schools run University Preparation English programmes which lead to an exam and recognised qualification which the student will sit at the end of their course or when the school deems he or she to be at the necessary language level. On these courses students learn exam techniques and tips for success and achieving high grades. For more information see Recognised qualifications.

Course fees

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Accommodation options

Type Basis Room Bathroom Price per week
Homestay
Homestay means you live with a family - in your own room or sharing with another student. Staying with a host family may be a better option than residential if you want to practise the language with native English speakers and engage more with British culture. Sometimes, lasting friendships are made during homestays. All families are carefully selected and pre-registered with the school. A homestay student lives, eats, and shares the majoritiy of their time outside school hours with the hosts and their family. Family events such as dining out, amusement parks, camping, travel, etc. usually involve the host student who may or may not be expected to pay a portion for the participation (tickets, parking, gas, travel expenses, etc.). The student is invited to participate in Holiday festivities and family events (weddings, birthdays, etc.). The student must abide by the host family's house rules such as; chores to perform, curfews, use of internet, telephone, guest visits, smoking and drinking. All accommodation are quoted weekly from Sunday to Saturday. Students must arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday.
 Half Board
Accommodation arrangement in which a hotel, homestay family etc provides bed and breakfast and an evening meal, but no meal at lunchtime. Standard of meals can vary.
 Single Room
No £145.00
Homestay
Homestay means you live with a family - in your own room or sharing with another student. Staying with a host family may be a better option than residential if you want to practise the language with native English speakers and engage more with British culture. Sometimes, lasting friendships are made during homestays. All families are carefully selected and pre-registered with the school. A homestay student lives, eats, and shares the majoritiy of their time outside school hours with the hosts and their family. Family events such as dining out, amusement parks, camping, travel, etc. usually involve the host student who may or may not be expected to pay a portion for the participation (tickets, parking, gas, travel expenses, etc.). The student is invited to participate in Holiday festivities and family events (weddings, birthdays, etc.). The student must abide by the host family's house rules such as; chores to perform, curfews, use of internet, telephone, guest visits, smoking and drinking. All accommodation are quoted weekly from Sunday to Saturday. Students must arrive on Sunday and depart on Saturday.
 Half Board
Accommodation arrangement in which a hotel, homestay family etc provides bed and breakfast and an evening meal, but no meal at lunchtime. Standard of meals can vary.
 Single Room
Yes £240.00
No accommodation selected

Airport transfers

From One way Return
Edinburgh Airport £45.00 £90.00
No transfer selected

Your quote

Course fees for 4 weeks Change course duration £996.00
StudyStore discount -£49.80
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Total £946.20