International House Edinburgh
40 Shandwick Place, EH2 4RT, Edinburgh
Accredited for English language teaching by the British Council, we help adults reach their potential by encouraging them to speak as much English as possible in small classes of no more than 10 students. Each member of our dedicated team of teachers and administration staff has a genuine passion for language education. We offer a welcoming environment for learners and a calendar of social and cultural events. The learning experience is always fresh and interesting due to our policy of regularly rotating our teachers.
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Special offers
Get 20% off if you study with us in winter!
Courses must take place in November, December, January or February. This offer is not available for sponsored courses and Erasmus+ courses. Course material and booking fee to be added.
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 18
- Lesson duration: 45 min
- Maximum class size: 10
- Average number of students in group: 5
- Number of classrooms: 8
- School's foundation year: 2005
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Edinburgh Airport
- Distance from the nearest airport: 11 km
- School opening times: 9:00 - 20:00
- School closed on national and regional holidays: 24.12.2023, 25.12.2023, 26.12.2023, 27.12.2023, 28.12.2023, 29.12.2023, 30.12.2023, 31.12.2023, 01.01.2024, 02.01.2024, 03.01.2024, 04.01.2024, 05.01.2024, 06.01.2024, 29.03.2024, 06.05.2024, 27.05.2024, 05.08.2024, 02.12.2024, 25.12.2024, 26.12.2024
- Distance from the airport: EDI Edinburgh Airport km
Facilities
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Dining room
- Tea / Coffee room
- Lounge with TV
Classroom equipment
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in some classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
- Language test before the course
- Organized activities at school
Course materials:
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Courses
General English Morning Group Lessons 15h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
The course is taught in weekly modules focusing on speaking and listening covering essential grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and common English phrases. General English is designed for students who wish to improve their ability to communicate in English while experiencing the vibrancy and excitement of Edinburgh.
Course levels
Course start dates
General English Morning and Afternoon Group Lessons 22.5h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
If you want to see fast progress and really gain confidence in your spoken English, then the General English Plus Spoken Performance option is for you. This option is for those students who wish to take steps towards obtaining fluency in English. The course will also include discussions on UK culture and current affairs.
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course hours
Course start dates
General English Morning Group 15h/week + Afternoon Private Lessons 7.5h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Combining private English lessons with group sessions gives students the best of both worlds. Combination Option English students can work with others in a relaxed atmosphere in the morning and receive intensive one-to-one English training in the afternoon whilst continuously benefiting from high-quality inlingua learning methods.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General English Morning Group 22.5h/week + Afternoon Private Lessons 7.5h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 40 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Combining private English lessons with group sessions gives students the best of both worlds. Combination Option English students can work with others in a relaxed atmosphere in the morning and receive intensive one-to-one English training in the afternoon whilst continuously benefiting from high-quality inlingua learning methods.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General English Morning Group 15h/week + Afternoon Private Lessons 15h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 40 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 5 |
| Maximum group size | 10 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Combining private English lessons with group sessions gives students the best of both worlds. Combination Option English students can work with others in a relaxed atmosphere in the morning and receive intensive one-to-one English training in the afternoon whilst continuously benefiting from high-quality inlingua learning methods.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Private Lessons 15h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 1 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Private tuition is ideal if you require or prefer individual attention throughout your stay. You will learn in an effective, dynamic, professional and interactive way. This English course is the most flexible and you are in total control of the structure, topics, and pace of the lessons
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Private Lessons 22.5h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 1 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Private tuition is ideal if you require or prefer individual attention throughout your stay. You will learn in an effective, dynamic, professional and interactive way. This English course is the most flexible and you are in total control of the structure, topics, and pace of the lessons.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Private Lessons 30h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 48 |
| lessons per week | 40 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 1 |
| Maximum group size | 1 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Private tuition is ideal if you require or prefer individual attention throughout your stay. You will learn in an effective, dynamic, professional and interactive way. This English course is the most flexible and you are in total control of the structure, topics, and pace of the lessons.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Business English group 15h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 2 |
| Maximum group size | 4 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course gives you the skills to communicate effectively through using English in a working environment and to improve your overall confidence when conducting business in English. The course also provides a great opportunity to network with fellow Business English students.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Business English group 15h/week + Private Lessons 7.5h/week
| Minimum course length in weeks | 1 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 2 |
| lessons per week | 30 |
| Lesson duration | 45 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 2 |
| Maximum group size | 4 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
This course gives you the skills to communicate effectively through using English in a working environment and to improve your overall confidence when conducting business in English. The course also provides a great opportunity to network with fellow Business English students.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family Homestay
Accommodation is based on a single room (bed linen provided) with WIFI and use of communal facilities. Depending on which category you choose, you may have a private bathroom or a shared family bathroom. The families also provide access to laundry and a front door key for you to come and go at your leisure. Most of our hosts live within a 40-minute bus ride from our language centre and are thus within easy reach.
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, private bathroom, towels, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Saturday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Distance from school by public transport | 40 min |
| Extra nights bookable: | Yes |
| Price per extra night | 36-50 £ |
| Accommodation Placement Fee charged by the school | 60 £ |
| High season supplement per week | 35 £ |
| High season dates | 25.05.2024 - 29.09.2024 |
Supplements
| Dietary supplement Vegan / Dairy Free / Gluten Free / Halal / Kosher | 40 £ per week |
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