British Study CentreEdinburgh, Scotland

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Location: Located on George Street in the centre of Scotland’s beautiful capital city, the school, formerly known as Edinburgh Language Centre, is within easy walking distance of the city’s main attractions and only minutes away from public transport links to the airport and residential areas.

Accreditations and Associations: Established over 20 years ago, it is the only Eaquals-accredited school in Scotland and recently became an official Cambridge English online examination centre.

The language school British Study Centre was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2002.
Legal name / parent company: Experience English Limited
Tax registration ID: GB142712242
Abbreviated name of school: BSC Edinburgh

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Lesson duration

50 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 at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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British Study Centre (BSC)

Accreditations and Quality seals

teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

First day of course

Written and oral level test is performed. 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 British Study Centre and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

General school facilities

Microwave for student use
Computer lab
Library
Games room

Free water dispenser
Free WIFI

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students

16 years

Average number of levels

Adult courses In summer: 6

Adult courses Throughout the year: 50

Junior courses In summer: 5

Junior courses Throughout the year: 5

Top student nationalities

Airport transfer

Edinburgh Airport:

75 £ one way
150 £ 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.

Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application

Express shipment fee (via courier)

20 £

Ratings of British Study Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland

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	British Study Centre Edinburgh	Average of all other schools in Scotland
Overall school rating	4.3	4.2
Location of the school	4.7	4.7
Facilities	4.0	3.8
Social activities	3.7	3.5
Organisation	4.0	4.2
Quality of teaching	4.3	4.2
Value for money	4.0	3.8
Homestay	3.5	4.2
Shared flat	3.5	4.2

Student opinions about British Study Centre, Edinburgh

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

Florence

44 years

“The school was full of international students of all ages. Friendly staff Trained teachers who make you speak as much as possible about a real life topic”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Study in the morning and having a free afternoon is nice.

Course: General English 15 Morning - 3 weeks

28. Aug. 2019

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62- 66 George Street - EH2 2LR Edinburgh

Location of British Study Centre in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh

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FAQ about British Study Centre, Edinburgh

What is the best price for a course at British Study Centre, Edinburgh?
courses at British Study Centre start at 0 £ for course with lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
Is airport pickup offered by British Study Centre?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (75 £)
What is the qualification of the teachers at British Study Centre?
100% of teachers at British Study Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
Which countries are students of British Study Centre from?
The highest Nationality percentage at British Study Centre comes from Italy with a 19% representation, followed by students from Germany (18%) and Switzerland (18%).

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