Basil Paterson, Edinburgh, Scotland
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General Information on Basil Paterson
The language school Basil Paterson was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1929. The school is located in a Georgian terrace, only a five minute walk from the main shopping area of Princes Street where all the buses pass. The school address is: 66 Queen St., EH2 4NA Edinburgh (Scotland).
Facilities
Computer lab, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, library, movie rental, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled toilet
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV, electronic whiteboard in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Basil Paterson, Edinburgh
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Edinburgh. It takes 25 minutes by taxi/bus to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 26 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 14 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 170 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 5 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| English teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 1 % Germany 2 % England 5 % France 14 % Holland 1 % | Italy 17 % Japan 3 % Korea 3 % Switzerland 6 % Spain 19 % |
All prices in £ (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Price in £ | 472 | 784 | 1176 | 1488 | 1860 | 2232 | 2604 | 2816 | 3520 | 3984 | 322 |
| Our Group Study course provides you with the essential tools for effective comprehension and communication in English. In addition to the development of your knowledge and accuracy, classes focus on the core language skills of reading, writing, listening and spoken performance. The course programme is based on a single skills approach to language teaching and consists of the following classes: Language Focus, Language Practice, Spoken Performance Workshop, Skills Focus and Project Workshop. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 365 | 570 | 855 | 1140 | 1425 | 1710 | 1995 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 285 |
| If you need to improve your English for a range of different situations, this is the course for you. Our Group Study part-time course offers 15 hours per week of morning classes, with specific lessons on Grammar & Vocabulary and Listening & Speaking. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 425 | 690 | 1035 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
| Our individual tuition courses offer a personalised, intensive English language
programme allowing you to make maximum possible progress for your individual needs. You can choose to focus on specific language development as well as specialised requirements, such as language for career purposes. Offering a flexible tuition programme, our experienced teachers also adapt your classes to suit your individual learning style. Whether it is Business English, exam preparation, or extra time developing one particular area of your language knowledge, we tailor each class to ensure you make maximum progress. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 817 | 1474 | 2211 | 2868 | 3585 | 4302 | 5019 | 5576 | 6970 | 8124 | 677 |
| If you want to combine part-time group classes with 5 hours per week of more tailored One-to-One lessons on a subject of your choosing, this is the course for you. Combination5 enables you to improve the overall standard of your English in the morning, and focus on more specific language requirements in the afternoon classes. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 1162 | 2164 | 3246 | 4248 | 5310 | 6372 | 7434 | 8336 | 10420 | 12264 | 1022 |
| If you want to combine part-time group classes with 10 hours per week of more tailored One-to-One lessons on a subject of your choosing, this is the course for you. Combination10 helps improve the overall standard of your English in the morning, and focuses on more specific language requirements in the afternoon classes. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 472 | 784 | 1176 | 1488 | 1860 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| With this specially designed course, you can study English with the world’s largest arts festival right on your doorstep! | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 29.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | 425 | 690 | 1035 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2275 | 2600 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
| Our Business One-to-One classes are designed for executives, managers, and anyone who uses English in their day to day professional lives. Working closely with your teacher, these lessons can be tailored to suit your own individual requirements, whether that means writing e-mails, making presentations, or producing reports. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2816 | -- | -- | -- |
| Combining Examination Skills & Practice lessons with Workshops specifically designed for exam purposes, this is an intensive course perfect for those looking to excel in their Cambridge exams. All students that take our Cambridge courses are guaranteed a place on the next available exam date. Fixed duration: 8 weeks. Examination fee is NOT included in price (115 GBP). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 07.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 09.Mar.2013, 11.May.2013, 11.Jun.2013, 26.Jul.2013, 22.Aug.2013, 03.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 115 £ | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2816 | -- | -- | -- |
| Combining Examination Skills & Practice lessons with Workshops specifically designed for exam purposes, this is an intensive course perfect for those looking to excel in their Cambridge exams. All students that take our Cambridge courses are guaranteed a place on the next available exam date. Fixed duration: 8 weeks. Examination fee is NOT included in price (120 GBP). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 07.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 06.Mar.2013, 11.May.2013, 12.Jun.2013, 25.Jul.2013, 23.Aug.2013, 04.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 120 £ | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in £ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2816 | -- | -- | -- |
| Combining Examination Skills & Practice lessons with Workshops specifically designed for exam purposes, this is an intensive course perfect for those looking to excel in their Cambridge exams. All students that take our Cambridge courses are guaranteed a place on the next available exam date. Fixed duration: 8 weeks. Examination fee is NOT included in price (125 GBP). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 07.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 09.Mar.2013, 13.Jun.2013, 05.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 125 £ | ||||||||||
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| Price in £ | -- | 784 | 1176 | 1488 | 1860 | 2232 | 2604 | 2816 | 3520 | 3984 | 332 |
| Combining Examination Skills & Practice lessons with workshops specifically designed for exam purposes, this is an intensive course perfect for those looking to excel in their IELTS exam. All students that take an IELTS course at Basil Paterson are guaranteed a place on the next available exam date. Minimum duration: 2 weeks. Examination fee is NOT included (130 GBP). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 130 £ | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| Price in £ | 278 | 556 | 834 | 1112 | 278 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 47 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in £ | 178 | 356 | 534 | 712 | 178 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in £ | 158 | 316 | 474 | 632 | 158 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 24 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in £ | 310 | 620 | 930 | 1240 | 310 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 50 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 02.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||
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| Price in £ | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 385 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 £ Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 29.Jun.2013, 02.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 | |||||
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (63 reviews) |
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| City | 4.7/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.4/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
| Students liked about Basil Paterson, Edinburgh | |
| "The professionalism and availability of the teachers." - Paolo (33 years) | |
| "Limited number of students in class and availability of the teachers." - Vincenzo (25 years) | |
| "The classes were enjoyable ,very clear explanations." - Anna (27 years) | |
| "Organization and quality of teaching" - Stefano (30 years) | |
| "Internet connection. The teachers. The building." - Naclerio (25 years) | |
| All 63 reviews of Basil Paterson | |
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