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Alba English SchoolEdinburgh, Scotland

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Price at School 260£
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What we like about the school
  • Central location in a beautiful traditional Scottish building.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Optional language workshops.
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Location: Alba English School is located in the majestic and historic capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh. Housed in the predominantly residential neighbourhood of Newington, between Meadows Park and Arthur's Seat, the school is well-placed within walking distance of the city centre and has several eateries, cafes, links to public transport and amenities nearby. Attractions and places of social and cultural interest within walking distance of the school include the Meadows Park, the Holyrood Distillery, George Square Gardens, the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh Old Town, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and much more.

Getting around: In addition to many places of interest and the city centre being within walking distance of the school, Edinburgh Waverley train station is within a 25-minute walk or an 8-minute taxi of the school's front doors. Edinburgh Airport is around a 50-minute journey from the school via public transport.

Course selection: In addition to General English, which is available to students of all levels over several schedules and intensities, the school also supplies combination programmes of English + Business, English + Exam Preparation ( FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS), and English + Private tuition.

Bildungsurlaub programmes are also readily available throughout the year.

Accommodation: Alba English School provides homestay accommodation in local families. There are several meal plans and room types to choose from, subject to availability.
  • The language school Alba English School was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2012.
  • Tax registration ID: SC537084

English Courses

General Language
Business
Exam Preparation

Information for all courses offered by Alba English School

Lesson duration
60 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.
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 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 For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Note: All courses offered by Alba English School, Edinburgh 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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Alba English School

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Alba English School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Kitchen for student use

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Games room

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Video game console

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

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

  • Tourist information

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 7
    Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 80
Throughout the year: 35
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 6
Junior courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Edinburgh Airport:
85 £ one way
170 £ return (both ways)
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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
Cooking
Dancing
Golf
Music
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking Tours (Meadows, Old and New Town, Princes Street Gardens, Water of Leith and Dean Village Arthur’s Seat, Calton Hill), Museums (National Museum of Scotland, The Modern Art Gallery, The National Portrait Gallery), Conversational Pub nights, Board Games afternoon, conversational groups, conversational evenings.

Adults - Paid activities

Ceilidh Scottish Dancing, chocolate making, chocolate tasting, whisky tasting, Live Music Concert, Art exhibition. The Scottish Parliament, Jupiter Artland, Rosslyn Chapel.

Accommodation

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86-92 Causewayside - EH9 1PY Edinburgh
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FAQ about Alba English School,

  • English courses at Alba English School start at 247 £ for General English Part-Time course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Alba English School
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (85 £)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alba English School varies from 12 students (General English) to 12 students (General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Alba English School hold a university degree.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Alba English School comes from Spain with a 25% representation, followed by students from Italy (14%) and Brazil (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Alba English School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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