PLUS Junior CentreStirling, Scotland
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On-site shops, cashpoints, a bookshop and pharmacy.
- Multiple tennis courts, a fitness centre, running track and a dance studio on campus.
- The centre offers a special course geared towards aspiring young managers.
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Location: PLUS Junior Centre Stirling is located in the historic Scottish city of Stirling. Housed on the university campus within the Airthrey Estate, the school is within walking distance of such sites of interest as the Wallace Monument and is situated in an area of Scotland steeped in history. The historic old town of Stirling is home to one of Scotland's most famous and important castles, Stirling Castle. The school's campus is often referred to as one of the most beautiful in the UK due to its loch, hermitage woods, on-site castle, and expansive green spaces for walks and recreational activities.
School facilities: The school facilities are of a very high standard. Not only are the classrooms and on-site accommodation facilities noteworthy, but the grounds of the school also offer fantastic views and have excellent sporting and recreational facilities. On-site sporting facilities available to students include extensive indoor and outdoor facilities, a 50m Olympic-size swimming pool, a fitness centre and a dance studio. There are also several on-site shops and eateries.
Social and cultural: Each programme is full of afternoon and evening activities and excursions. Activities with PLUS Junior Centre Stirling can include karaoke, sports, such as football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and tennis, movie nights, treasure hunts and much more. Excursions can include trips to Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Trossachs National Park.
- The school is also known under the name Professional Linguistic Upper Studies.
- The language school PLUS Junior Centre was founded in Stirling, Scotland in 1972.
- Legal name / parent company: Professional Linguistic & Upper Studies Ltd
- Tax registration ID: 2965176
English Courses
General Language
Classic Course (Campus Standard) (11 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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15 students (max)
Offer! from
840£ 819£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Based on the price of 3 weeks
See availability
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | 1680 1638 | 2520 2457 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
A 2-week programme includes:
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to Edinburgh
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to two of the following (Click here to view schedule):
- St Andrews
- Glasgow
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- St Andrews
- 3 Half-Day Visits to Stirling
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Bannockburn
A 3-week programme includes all of the above with the addition of: - 1 Full-Day Excursion to Edinburgh
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to one of the following (Click here to view schedule):
- St Andrews
- Glasgow
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- St Andrews
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Stirling
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Plean Country Park
All excursions include a walking tour and are escorted by PLUS staff. Long-distance transport is generally provided by private coach and alternatively by train. Day tickets for local transport are provided when needed.
Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Junior
Premium Course (Campus Standard) (11 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Offer! from
890£ 868£
Includes accommodation
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Based on the price of 3 weeks
See availability
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in £ | -- | 1780 1736 | 2670 2604 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
A 2-week programme includes:
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to Edinburgh with entry to:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Edinburgh Dungeon
- Edinburgh Castle
- 2 Full-Day Excursions to two of the following (Click here to view schedule):
- St Andrews
- Glasgow
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- St Andrews
- 3 Half-Day Visits to Stirling with entry to:
- Stirling Old Town Jail
- Stirling Old Town Jail
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Bannockburn
A 3-week programme includes all of the above, with the addition of: - 1 Full-Day Excursion to Edinburgh with entry to:
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Edinburgh Zoo
- 1 Full-Day Excursion to one of the following (Click here to view schedule):
- St Andrews
- Glasgow
- Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
- St Andrews
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Stirling
- 1 Half-Day Excursion to Plean Country Park
All excursions include a walking tour and are escorted by PLUS staff. Long-distance transport is generally provided by private coach and alternatively by train. Day tickets for local transport are provided when needed.
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Shared room (multiple beds), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Course specific data
Starting dates
2024: 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30
Possible course durations
2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
11 years
Age range:
11 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 12
Information for all courses offered by PLUS Junior Centre
Comments about courses
Transfers (each way):
Edinburgh Airport: GBP 246
Edinburgh Waverley St.: GBP 267
Glasgow Airport: GBP 261
Glasgow Central Station: GBP 240
Glasgow Prestwick Airport: GBP 340
Additional costs:
- Extra night in a standard room: GBP 55 per night
- Extra night in an ensuite room: GBP 70 per night.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 70 £. 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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 30 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 07 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 29 May 2024, 07 Aug 2024, 30 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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
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 Organized activities
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Note: All courses offered by PLUS Junior Centre, Stirling 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.
PLUS Junior Centre
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at PLUS Junior Centre and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Movie room
Garden
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Student Age
Minimum age of students
11 years for specific Junior courses
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. Documentation regarding purpose of visit must be shown at the border in order to enter the country. For Study purposes: letter of enrolment from school, accommodation arrangements and proof of payments to the relevant institutions.
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 | |
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Basketball | |
Dancing | |
Football (soccer) | |
Golf | |
Rugby | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
No courses for adults available.
Adults - Paid activities
No courses for adults available.
Junior - Free activities
Picture Hunt, Music Quiz, International Night, Movie night, Monopoly, Sports activities, Murder Mystery.
Junior - Paid activities
Activities included in the cost.
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FAQ about PLUS Junior Centre, Stirling
- What is the best price for a course at PLUS Junior Centre, Stirling?English courses at PLUS Junior Centre start at 819 £ for Classic Course (Campus Standard) course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the number of students per class at PLUS?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at PLUS varies from 15 students (Classic Course (Campus Standard)) to 15 students (Classic Course (Campus Standard))
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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