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4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh
Ranked #1 of 11 English schools in Edinburgh
School
Location of the school
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Facilities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

(7)
Students 18-30 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(8)
Students 31-49 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(3)
Students 50+ years
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

(10)
What we like about the school
  • Private garden for relaxing and socialising amongst students.
  • Best rated school in Scotland
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45% of students are from Italy
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 45 £ per course level
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Centre of English Studies (CES) Edinburgh is located in the enchanting Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. Situated on the outskirts of the city's West End, the school is within walking distance of many of Edinburgh's main attractions, including Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Mile, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and The Scottish National Gallery. Students also have an array of shops, cafés and restaurants at their disposal, ensuring many memorable moments can be had whilst achieving language goals with CES in Edinburgh.

School facilities: The school's facilities include everything a student may need to reach their language and learning goals in a vibrant and motivating environment. Facilities include a library, computer lab, free after-class access to language learning software, a garden and a lounge area. All classrooms are equipped with heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection offers something for junior and adult students of all levels. In addition to General English tuition over various schedules and intensities, CES Edinburgh also offers Exam preparation (IELTS, FCE), University Pathway and English & Culture programmes suitable to students aged 50+ at various times throughout the year. During the summer months, immersive junior programmes are available as well as Teacher Training and CELTA courses.

Accommodation: Accommodation is available through the school in selected Homestay and Residence facilities.

School chain: Centre of English Studies (CES) has over 40 years of experience delivering top-quality tuition and student care to students from all over the world. They have many schools and locations within their group, offering courses to adults and junior students in England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Taiwan.

CES is recognised and accredited by the British Council in the UK and ACELS (the Irish Department of Education) in Ireland. CES Ireland is also a founding member of Marketing English in Ireland (MEI).

Many of the CES schools are members of several international teaching associations such as EAQUALS and EnglishUK, with several also official IELTS or PEARSON Test Centres.
  • The language school Centre of English Studies (CES) was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2015.
  • Legal name / parent company: Centre of English Studies Ltd
  • Tax registration ID: 517963
  • Abbreviated name of school: CES Edinburgh
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

English Courses

General Language
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES)

Comments about courses

Additional expenses:

  • Digital E-book: GBP 30.

    CES offers a variety of social activities for students to join. Students pay only for the excursions and activities in which they wish to participate. Approximate costs for excursions:

  • Full day: GBP 55 - GBP 85
  • Half day: GBP 15 - GBP 35.
Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
75.00 £
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 45 £ per course level.
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, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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 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 at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
Note: All courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES), 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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Centre of English Studies (CES) (CES)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOBritish councilEnglish UKIALCYoung Learners English UK
English teacher qualifications
100% 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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoMaestro - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • 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

    • Arabic homestays available

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 12
    Number of public PC workstations: 8
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 200
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 20 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Edinburgh Airport:
80 £ one way
160 £ 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
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possible
Basketball
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

CES offers a variety of social activities for students to join. Students pay only for the excursions and activities in which they wish to participate. CES also organises a range of free afternoon and evening activities at the school.

Adults - Paid activities

Approximate costs for excursions:
Full day: GBP 55 - 85
Half day: GBP 15 - 35

Accommodation

Ratings of Centre of English Studies (CES) compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland

 Centre of English Studies (CES) EdinburghAverage of all other schools in Scotland
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh

Liked
I was very apprehensive about taking the course because I didn't know if I would be able to keep up with the classes, but it were adequate for my level of English. The School is great!!
Disliked
Despite being a preferably young class, I was very well received and my interaction was very rewarding.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Despite not having had the opportunity to participate in the extra-class activities, I recommend them because they were highly praised by my classmates.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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

Quality of teaching / language progress: I was very happy that the course covers grammar too, because I've taken some courses that depending on the level of English, grammar was not covered.
Other comments I loved the punctuality!
Course: Standard General English - 4 weeks
5. Jun. 2023
Liked
Good atmosphere within the school. Helpful staff and available teachers. The courses were tailored to our needs. The school is well located.
Disliked
Apart from the Saturday excursion, we only did activities in the city, which we could do without a guide, especially as once we got there, the person waiting for us waited 1.5 hours before saying goodbye!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Visit the museums, which are free. Walk around the city, it is magnificent.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Good atmosphere in class. Excellent teachers. 3 hours a day are enough for 50+ students.
Other comments No !
Course: English & Culture 50+ Programme - 2 weeks
13. Jun. 2023
Liked
The teachers at the school were super nice. They taught us a lot about the country and in English.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: English & Culture 50+ Programme with Weekend Excursion - 1 week
4. Dec. 2023
Liked
The excursions were very well organised. It was fun to participate.
Disliked
The organisation is a bit lacking. I asked for pictures of the excursions several times and received them delayed. In addition, the organisation of the class division in one week was not good. When I asked to be placed in another class because I couldn't work with my classmates, this couldn't be done. I hardly learned anything new that week, so to speak. When the classes were reassembled the following week, things went well again.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard General English [Englisch] - 6 weeks
16. Oct. 2023
Liked
Common room, activities, nice staff and teachers, microwave
Disliked
We had lessons in a very small, cramped classroom, there was very little space for so many people
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
15. Aug. 2023
Liked
The teachers were helpful and open-minded.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The classrooms are small. There wasn't any projector in the classroom.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard General English - 1 week
19. Feb. 2020
Liked
The personal approach.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It fitted
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Stay longer than 2 weeks
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Not very intense
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
23. Aug. 2023
Liked
It fitted
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Not very intense
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
23. Aug. 2023

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Questions and answers about Centre of English Studies (CES)

  • The school offers regional discounts, meaning that your course can be significantly cheaper to book from South America than a student booking from Central Europe. This is adapted for the region or country that you are booking from, depending on the discounts the school applies.
    Fraser Provan , LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 16, 2022
  • Yes, this is possible. However, the price changes here, please inquire about this.
    Stephanie Tompkins, Registrar from CES Edinburgh - Mar 27, 2023
  • Unfortunately 12 is the youngest we are allowed to accept.
    Stephanie Tompkins, Registrar from CES Edinburgh - Apr 19, 2023

FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES),

  • Absolutely! You can book the course and activities, and the fee for the accommodation will be deducted from the price of the programme.
    Johnathan, Employee from Centre of English Studies (CES) - Mar 30, 2022
  • The Centre of English Studies (CES) school does offer the option of a double room in a host family for 2 people travelling together. However, both students must be taking courses at the school. These options are reserved for CES students. If your partner is not taking a course at the school, we will have to see if they can make an exception, but there is no guarantee that they will accept.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2023
  • The Centre of English Studies (CES) Edinburgh welcomes students from A2 level upwards, which is the elementary level. According to the CECRL, an A2 level student can carry out the following tasks:

    - Understand isolated sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment).

    - Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

    - Describe in simple terms his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 16, 2023
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centre of English Studies varies from 1 students (English for Professionals Course (One-to-One) ) to 14 students (Intensive General English)
  • 100% of teachers at Centre of English Studies (CES) hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centre of English Studies (CES) comes from Italy with a 45% representation, followed by students from Spain (12%) and China (4%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centre of English Studies (CES) offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 20 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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