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Glasgow School of EnglishGlasgow, Scotland

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4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of Glasgow School of English, Glasgow
Ranked #1 of 4 English schools in Glasgow
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Best rated school in Scotland
  • Top rated social activities (4.3/5.0)
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Glasgow School of English is right in the heart of this Scottish city. There are a large number of bars, cafes, international restaurants, shops and theatres close to the school.

Travelling around: Due to its central location, the school is equal distance from the two major train stations in Glasgow; Charing Cross and Glasgow Queen. There are lots of bus routes that pass the school and make it easy to travel throughout the city. Glasgow has a subway system, and the closest station is Buchanan Street, a 5-minute walk from the school.

Local attractions: The school is in an excellent position to explore all that Glasgow has to offer. The majority of the attractions are walkable from the school including Glasgow Cathedral and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, both within a 30-minute walking radius of the school. The Riverside Museum is on the edge of the River Clyde, a 25-minute trip by public transportation.

Course structure: Glasgow School of English has a number of English courses, in a variety of intensities, including full time and part time courses. TOEIC, IELTS and TKT preparation courses are all available at the school, as well as CLIL courses for primary and secondary teaching programmes.

Business courses: The school has a general business English course that can help all students familiarise themselves with English used in the business sector. There is an English course for Health Professionals, and a separate course specifically for Overseas Nurses.
  • The language school Glasgow School of English was founded in Glasgow, Scotland in 1997.
  • Legal name / parent company: Global Connections (Scotland) Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: SC188088

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by Glasgow School of English

Comments about courses

There is a £150 deposit (refundable) for all courses.

If your course is cancelled or visa refused and the school is informed 21 days or more in advance of the course start date they keep GBP 50 as cancellation fee and refund the remaining amount.

If your course is cancelled or visa refused and the school is informed LESS than 21 days before the course start date the school keeps GBP 150 course cancellation fees and GBP 150 accommodation cancellation fees if applicable.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per English language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by Glasgow School of English, Glasgow can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Free conversation club
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  • Friendly football match
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Glasgow School of English

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UKIALCPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
92% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
48% male / 52% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Glasgow School of English and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 9
    Number of public PC workstations: 8
    Paid parking (<500m)

Additional comment about facilities of school

The building has an elevator.

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 150
Throughout the year: 80
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 26 years

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Glasgow Airport:
45 £ one way
90 £ return (both ways)
Edinburgh Airport:
120 £ one way
240 £ return (both ways)
Prestwick Airport:
80 £ one way
160 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Glasgow International airport.
More information about airports around Glasgow and how to get from the airport to Glasgow on your own here on our Glasgow page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa for travelling to Scotland and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possible
Football (soccer)
Music
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Local museum visits, Scottish country dancing, game nights, bowling, etc

Adults - Paid activities

Day trips - for example to Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, the Highlands. The school is open to suggestions.

Accommodation

Ratings of Glasgow School of English compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland

 Glasgow School of English GlasgowAverage of all other schools in Scotland
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Glasgow School of English, Glasgow

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Liked
Very motivated teachers. Good communication on site with the school. Library available, you can take books home. Very good technical equipment in the school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: General English Intensive [English] - 2 weeks
17. Aug. 2023
Liked
Lots of good lessons with homework! Accompanied excursions on Friday afternoons and a day trip on Saturday!
Disliked
There is no sign at the entrance to the school
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Dobbies Point
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Super
Course: General English Intensive - 1 week
18. Mar. 2024

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180 Hope Street - G2 2UE Glasgow
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Questions and answers about Glasgow School of English

  • The state requires 30 full hours of tuition however accepts cultural activities, supervised homework, online lessons, etc. So the course should be at least 22.5 hours and 7.5 hours of additional activities. We offer cultural trips twice a week, a whole-day trip on a Saturday and also a weekly conversation club on Wednesday.
    Ricky Kemp, School Manager from Glasgow School of English - Nov 17, 2023

FAQ about Glasgow School of English, Glasgow

  • English courses at Glasgow School of English start at 91 £ for Academic English course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Dobbies Point is the most popular among all our clients of Glasgow School of English
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Glasgow Airport (45 £), Edinburgh Airport (120 £), Prestwick Airport (80 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Glasgow School of English varies from 1 students (One-to-one English Lessons) to 16 students (General English Intensive)
  • 92% of teachers at Glasgow School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Glasgow School of English comes from Spain with a 21.1% representation, followed by students from Italy (19.3%) and Saudi Arabia (8.6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Glasgow School of English offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 24 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.

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