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What our students said about Glasgow
Unfortunately I have lived part of the experience in Lockdown due to the coronavirus emergency. The city is still excellent. It has all the features, services and nightlife of a large metropolis, is definitely safe, well connected to the rest of Scotland and the nation (excursions to Scotland's tourist destinations are not to be missed and, moreover, the center is on a human scale. You can go walking everywhere, I have used very little public transport but they seemed quite efficient. The city is very characteristic (and in my opinion really beautiful), everything recalls Scottish culture and history. only negative note the food in supermarkets, expensive prices and generally poor quality.
Italy
Modern city, overpriced.... Lots of cultural opportunities, great museums, free entry, so you can save some money. Going out is very expensive. Cheap train tickets, very good train connections to neighbouring towns. Very accessible islands in the area.
Germany
The weather was awful. During my last days, it became sunny.
Italy
What school directors said about Glasgow
Glasgow has the nickname ‘The Friendly City’ and is loved for its culture, museums, music, nightlife and shopping, but most of all for its people. If you travel for 45 minutes east you reach Edinburgh, if you travel 45 minutes west, you reach The Highlands. Glasgow is easy to get around by foot, bus, train or subway.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Glasgow
Lots of good lessons with homework! Accompanied excursions on Friday afternoons and a day trip on Saturday!
18 March 2024
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 50 years
Very motivated teachers. Good communication on site with the school. Library available, you can take books home. Very good technical equipment in the school.
17 August 2023
Course: General English Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 41 years
Friendly teachers, lovely classmates, a lot of activities for students. I've had such a great time studying there and for sure I will be back next year.
1 November 2018
Course: General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 21 years
The reception and socialization by all the staff
28 May 2018
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 27 years
Everyone was very friendly and the teachers made our experience very easy.
30 April 2018
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 28 years
All the people
A really good school for a really good experience
7 September 2017
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Student age: 16 years
super courtesy and kindness, maximum support.
keep it up
28 March 2017
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
Student age: 28 years
The meetings with other students and the teacher
28 February 2017
Course: General English - 1 week
Student age: 17 years
The afternoon skills' class
They are good and you will not study only the language, in a sterile manner.
7 September 2016
Course: Summer Intensive - 3 weeks
Student age: 29 years
I expected more quality from the teachers.
4 August 2015
Course: Standard Programme Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 40 years
The friendliness of the teachers and the way of their teaching the language to people of different nationalities and without the use of a translator. This allows a total immersion in the language.
The school is very well organized, with courses on all levels. You can also visit Scotland's main places of interest thanks to the weekends' organized trips.
4 August 2015
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 42 years
The great attention to the welfare of students
Very good school
2 September 2014
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 17 years
The teachers
More comfortable and adequate classrooms.
12 August 2014
Course: Summer Intensive - 4 weeks
Student age: 62 years
seriousness of lessons and teachers' availability
I would recommend this school without problem
17 February 2014
Course: General English - 5 weeks
Student age: 55 years
Clean environment and high quality teaching
Qualified school that manages to hold the interest of the students and, has a good social program.
3 June 2013
Course: General English - 8 weeks
Student age: 19 years
-Few German speaking students
-Individual, not too big
-You receive a detailed course certificate
3 September 2012
Course: Summer Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 39 years
Quality of the teaching. The teacher was excellent. The classes were always very well planned and organised. After each exercise, it was made clear what was trained and what the point was. Each week, there was a test. So, you could see quickly the progress you had made. Most of the exercises were carried out in groups, so we used the language all the time. The exercises were not unilateral, just the opposite, they were always varying. You never knew what would come next, it was never boring.
19 December 2011
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 28 years
The quality of teaching
The weather isn't very good, but... don't worry!!
31 August 2011
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 23 years
I enjoyed speaking with my classmates and the teacher are magnificent.
30 August 2011
Course: General English - 3 weeks
Student age: 18 years
Information about Glasgow
Key Facts about Glasgow
- Price index excluding rent: 74* (26% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:60* (40% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Scotland average):
3.56 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Glasgow
Events in Glasgow
12 May 2024 - 26 May 2024The Glasgow Highland Games are the most typically Scottish meeting of the year. Competitions of traditional Scottish sports such as tug-of-war or trunk throw are organised.
01 June 2024 - 30 June 2024The West End Festival is the biggest music and art festival of Glasgow. While plunging the city into a non-stop party, a carnival is organized, people can disguise themselves as well as participate in the numerous exhibitions.
31 December 2024Hogmanay is the Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve, whose origins lie in the Viking celebrations of the winter solstice. The nightclubs, bars and pubs of Glasgow organise extravagant, all-night parties, and old Scottish traditions must be respected, such as the singing of Auld Lang Syne right after midnight.
What to do in Glasgow
Arrival airports
Public transportation to city center:
Every 15 minutes, 10 minutes.
Main stops: Paisley Gilmour Street, Glasgow Central
Every 10 minutes, 15 minutes.
Main stops: Glasgow Airport-Terminal Building, Glasgow-Blythswood Street
Taxi: 15 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow
Public transportation to city center:
Every 60 minutes, 45 minutes.
Main stops: Prestwick Int. Airport, Glasgow Central
Every 60 minutes, 50 minutes.
Main stops: Prestwick Airport, Fenwick-Glaister Bridge + Fenwick-Glaister Bridge, Glasgow-Bath Street
Taxi: 40 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 51 minutes.
Main stops: Edinburgh Airport-Stance C, Glasgow-Strathclyde University Library (Taylor Street)
Taxi: 45 minutes drive to city center of Glasgow
Q&A - Questions and answers about Glasgow
- I am 62 years old. Can I register in an English course in Glasgow?“Of course, There are also courses for students over 50 years old.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 27, 2023Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Glasgow or other 30 different English course types in Glasgow.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Scotland such as Aberdeen, Crieff, Edinburgh, Galashiels ..., Perth (PER), Stirling or see our list of all schools in Scotland. You may also want to consult options outside Scotland for learning English.Show more