RegentEdinburgh, Scotland
English courses at this language school can not be booked on our site. The information is provided in order to orient our visitors about the complete range of language course options available in Edinburgh.
Location: The school is located in the heart of the Scottish capital - a vibrant, cosmopolitan university city. All the major attractions are on the doorstep. The school is in a fine Georgian building that overlooks the sea to the front and Edinburgh Castle to the rear.
- The language school Regent was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1987.
- Legal name / parent company: OISE Limited
- Tax registration ID: GB792403230
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
General Language
English World
English World Semi-Intensive AM
English World a.m.
English World Intensive
English World Combination
Work & Study
Academic Semester Intensive
Academic Semester Semi-Intensive
Academic Year Intensive
Academic Year Semi-Intensive
Business
Business English
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
TOEFL Exam Preparation
Cambridge First Exam Preparation
FCE Exam Preparation
CAE Exam Preparation
IELTS Exam Preparation
IELTS Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Arts, Literature & Culture
Information for all courses offered by Regent
Lesson duration
60 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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 Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Regent
English teacher qualifications
95% 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 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Regent and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
General school facilities
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3
Additional comment about facilities of school
- Bright common room
- Drinks facilities
- Listening centre
- Computers with free Internet access
- Library
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 135
Throughout the year: 65
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
Top student nationalities
Airport transfer
Edinburgh Airport:
64 £ one way
128 £ return (both ways)
128 £ return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Edinburgh.
More information about airports around Edinburgh and how to get from the airport to Edinburgh on your own here on our Edinburgh page.
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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
---|---|---|
Dancing | | 1 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 20 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Skiing | | 10 km |
Squash | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Walking tour of the city
Visit to the Museum of Scotland
International food tasting evening
Calton Hill
Stockbridge
Dean Village
Visit to the Museum of Scotland
International food tasting evening
Calton Hill
Stockbridge
Dean Village
Adults - Paid activities
All social programme activities are no more than GBP 10 (expect for the whisky tour where prices may vary)
Harry Potter tour (for non-native speakers of English),
Whisky tasting
* Traditional Scottish dancing
Harry Potter tour (for non-native speakers of English),
Whisky tasting
* Traditional Scottish dancing
Videos about leisure activities at Regent Edinburgh
Student opinions about Regent, Edinburgh
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Boris
“The best thing it's the pedagogy. If you ask something to your teacher, he manages to respond to your request. Sometimes he can create a class only for your request ! Also, Edinburgh is a very handsome city !!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
City/place
5.0
Social activities
3.0
School organization
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments Regent is a good experience if you want to meet people from other countries. At Edinburgh I met more Polish, Brazilian, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese than Scottish people !! And sometimes, you speak more a kind of "Spanglish" than English, but it's funny !
Course: IELTS/TOEFL Preparation - 4 weeks
24. Feb. 2006
Franziska
20 years“It was great to meet students from so many different countries. The lounge with the computers was very good to write friends and familie mails.”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss dance lessons can be nice
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Standard Homestay
5.0
Course: General English am - 3 weeks
12. Dec. 2007
Selene
20 years“All the staff has been friendly and I enjoyed a lot meeting other students”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
2.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments thank you for all
Course: General English pm - 2 weeks
20. Jul. 2006
Einar A.
53 years“Very nice people who did a good job trying to make the lessons relevant”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Be active, the lessons are for you.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Course: Business English - 1 week
12. May. 2008
Maria Luisa
43 years“Teachers are very prepared and they are available for anything”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss 1 week is too short
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Ensuite homestay
5.0
Course: English World Intensive - 1 week
17. Nov. 2008
Lisbeth
21 years“I appreciated that the teachers were young and motivated”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss try as much as you can to get in touch with nativespeakers instead of hanging out only with foreigners
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: General English am - 2 weeks
27. Jul. 2006
Anonymous
20 years“The other students and the staff were all very nice.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
8. Sep. 2004
Raffaella
“CENTRAL POSITION IN EDINBURGH, VERY GOOD TEACHERS”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: General English pm - 4 weeks
9. Feb. 2006
Bassani
25 years“The relationships created with other students”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss To improve your english you have to forget completely your native language
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Course: IELTS/TOEFL Preparation - 4 weeks
2. Nov. 2006
Ettore
21 years“The way they were so close to the students”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: General English pm - 2 weeks
15. Sep. 2006
Giulia
26 years“Meeting so many new people”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss that Edinburgh is a wonderful city to learn English in, or to move to!
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
2.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Jordi
26 years“Teachers and the group.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: English World Semi-Intensive AM - 1 week
14. Nov. 2008
Ana
“The students in class”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss buy your own grammar book
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: General English am - 4 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Chaiwat
28 years“Teachers and friends”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Other comments Need to improve computers room and Internet.
Course: General
10. Mar. 2005
Nina
22 years“Really nice teachers”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Highlands Tours
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Course: General English pm - 2 weeks
8. Nov. 2006
Pau
21 years“The teachers !!!”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don't fly with british airways if you want your baggage whith you.
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Other comments It's ok...
Course: General English pm - 3 weeks
14. Sep. 2006
Lucyna
35 years“Good teachers”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss check out bus schedule:) could be tricky
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
1.0
Homestay Executive
4.0
Other comments whole group should be on a similar level. accomodation officers were very efficient and helpful.
Course: Intensive English - 1 week
2. Oct. 2006
Maria Teresa
36 years“Teachers !”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Forget your native language in order to improve your level
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
3.0
Other comments Teachers and personnel of the school are always reachable and innovative!
Course: General English am - 2 weeks
5. Jun. 2007
Lorena
24 years“Teachers”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss raincoat and umbrella!! I recommends to bring a translator machine. It´s very useful!!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
3.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
3.0
Social activities
2.0
Other comments I wrote this suggestion in my questionnaire at the end of my course, but I repeat it here: in my opinion, it would be necessary to cover more grammar in classes. And it´s very ridiculous the prohibition to photocopy the books only to force students to buy books in the school.
Course: Intensive English - 3 weeks
12. Sep. 2007
Jakab
“Friends”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
2.0
Social activities
4.0
Course: IELTS Prep - 3 weeks
15. Aug. 2007
Neeldert
“Lessons”
Insider tips about what future students should not miss visit the highlands!!!
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
4.0
Homestay Executive
5.0
Course: General English pm - 1 week
17. May. 2006
Student Testimonial Videos
Note: The video testimonials of students from Regent have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Regent.
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FAQ about Regent, Edinburgh
- Is airport pickup offered by Regent?Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (64 £)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Regent?95% of teachers at Regent hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Regent from?The highest Nationality percentage at Regent comes from Italy with a 21% representation, followed by students from Japan (19%) and Spain (17%).
- Regent offers courses for which ages?Regent offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 21 during the summer and 26 for the rest of the year.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh city attractiveness rated by our students:
4.8
More information about Edinburgh including climate data and events on our Edinburgh page with a list of all 12 English schools in Edinburgh.