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Centre of English Studies (CES)
Edinburgh, Scotland

54 Manor Place - EH3 7EH Edinburgh - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Private garden for relaxing and socialising amongst students.
  • Best rated school in Edinburgh
What we dislike about the school
  • Nationality mix could be more balanced. 45 of students are from Italy
  • Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
  • Additional costs of course material of approx. 30 £ per course level

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.

English Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard General English" at Centre of English Studies (CES)
Rosangela 5.0
"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."
Lucia 5.0
"Richard Hamilton and Anne Harrow are excellent teachers!"
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus afternoon classes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Intensive General English" at Centre of English Studies (CES)
Alessandro 5.0
"Excellent"
Samy 4.0
"Not very intense "
Michael-Muneer 4.0
"Not very intense "
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus private lessons two afternoons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 26 May 2025, 24 Nov 2025

This course focuses on linguistic knowledge, vocabulary and communication.
The social programme included in this course offers various tours and cultural experiences, as well as an excursion mid-course.

Afternoon cultural visits and 1 full day tour included.

Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
50 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "English & Culture 50+ Programme" at Centre of English Studies (CES)
Catherine 5.0
"Good atmosphere in class. Excellent teachers. 3 hours a day are enough for 50+ students."
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students will be able to live in the United Kingdom and Ireland and learn more about the culture and social life of both countries. They can start their course and finish it wherever they prefer.

IMPORTANT: Flights not included. Allow approximately an additional GBP 150 to cover return flight between Ireland and the UK plus the additional travel costs between locations within the UK.

Course specific data
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 - 13:00
Possible course durations
24, 36 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students will be able to live in the United Kingdom and Ireland and learn more about the culture and social life of both countries. They can start their course and finish it wherever they prefer.

IMPORTANT: Flights not included. Allow approximately an additional GBP 150 to cover return flight between Ireland and the UK plus the additional travel costs between locations within the UK.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
24, 36 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Work & Study
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
12, 24, 32 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Business
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 01 Jul 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025

Standard General English course plus Business English lessons every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoon. Offered for the months of July and August only.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This is a package of 10 private classes, designed for students to focus on the English language used in a specific field. It is possible to take this programme in International Law, Fashion, Finance, Accountancy, Retail, Engineering, Medicine, Tourism or Aviation.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:30 - 11:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

The course consists of 20 General English group lessons from Monday to Friday in the morning plus five one-to-one lessons, two days per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Standard General English course Monday to Friday plus IELTS Preparation on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:30
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Exam fee
220 £
Average IELTS exam score of former students of this course
7.0
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Centre of English Studies (CES) is an examination centre for CELTA.

Students must attend Teaching practice every week.

CES Edinburgh is an Official CELTA Training Centre

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students can choose between:

  • Part-time: 5 weeks
  • Full-time: 10 weeks
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
5, 10 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Students must attend Teaching practice every week.

CES Edinburgh is an Official CELTA Training Centre

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 17:00
Possible course durations
24 weeks
Required minimum language level
Advanced (C1) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
Specialty Courses
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 30 Jun 2025

This is a blended course.

Course specific data
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: 9:30 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Upper intermediate (B2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 14 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) include

  • 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

Videos & Photos

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  • Enjoying the city
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  • Sites
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  • Making new friends
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  • Studying
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  • Meeting other students
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  • Staff and students in Edinburgh
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  • New friends in Edinburgh
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  • CES lesson
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  • Green spaces
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  • Welcome to CES Edinburgh
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  • Helpful staff
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  • Views of the city
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  • Park
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  • Learning at CES
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  • Learning together
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  • Outing
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  • Group activity
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  • Teacher and students
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  • Students exploring
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  • walking tour
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  • Building
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  • Fun!
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Student opinions about Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh

4.5
Overall school rating of
Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh
32 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 
Facilities
3.9 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
4.2 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.6 
Value for money
4.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (8 ratings)
4.5 
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.3 
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
4.3 
Students 50+ years (10 ratings)
4.8 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
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 tip: Despite not having had the opportunity to participate in the extra-class activities, I recommend them because they were highly praised by my classmates.
Details of the review
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
Review date: 5. Jun. 2023 by Rosangela Magnani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
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 tip: Visit the museums, which are free. Walk around the city, it is magnificent.
Details of the review
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
Review date: 13. Jun. 2023 by Catherine Jaccard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The teachers at the school were super nice. They taught us a lot about the country and in English.
Details of the review
Course: English & Culture 50+ Programme with Weekend Excursion - 1 week
Review date: 4. Dec. 2023 by Gisela Eckerle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Everyone is very nice and friendly. You get the feeling of being accepted into a kind of family.
Details of the review
Course: Standard General English plus Activities with Juniors - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2024 by Yvonne Milena Wilke
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
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.
Details of the review
Course: Standard General English [Englisch] - 6 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Luis Dietz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
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
Details of the review
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Aug. 2023 by Svenja Glaus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
The teachers were helpful and open-minded.
Insider tip: The classrooms are small. There wasn't any projector in the classroom.
Details of the review
Course: Standard General English - 1 week
Review date: 19. Feb. 2020 by Elena Tomášková
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The facilities and the teachers.
Disliked
Maybe the fact that the afternoons were spread over 3 days and not at least 4 to make them lighter
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Intensive General English - 1 week
Review date: 18. Nov. 2024 by Alessandro Siani
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Good extracurricular activities.
Details of the review
Other comments No order of contents is followed, it seems that they are taught “randomly”.
Course: IELTS Exam Preparation - 6 weeks
Review date: 19. Nov. 2024 by José Miguel Villarroel González
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The personal approach.
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
It fitted
Insider tip: Stay longer than 2 weeks
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Not very intense
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2023 by Samy Al Qassab
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
It fitted
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Not very intense
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2023 by Michael-Muneer Al Qassab
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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 rating4.54.2
Location of the school4.54.7
Facilities3.93.8
Social activities4.03.5
Organisation4.24.2
Quality of teaching4.64.2
Value for money4.03.8
Homestay4.34.2
Shared flat4.34.2

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)
Year of school foundation
2015
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

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

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • 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

    • 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

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Italy 45%
Spain 12%
China 4%
Switzerland 4%
Germany 3%
Korea 2%
Turkey 1%
Japan 1%
Brazil 1%
Chile 1%
France 1%
Other nationalities 25%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 15%
18-24 years 50%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 10%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
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

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

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 30 £ per course level.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 75 £. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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 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.

Airport transfer

Edinburgh Airport:
80 £ one way
160 £ return (both ways)
More details about airports near Edinburgh and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Edinburgh page. For flight comparisons to Edinburgh, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

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

Not offered.

Junior - Free activities

Not offered.

Junior - Paid activities

Not offered.
activity possible
Basketball
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Golf
Mountainbiking
Music
Rugby
Skiing
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 £
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 75£.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
28 minutes by public transport (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 01 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 35 £

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Questions and answers about Centre of English Studies (CES)

  • We would be delighted to have the student studying with us however our hosts would expect student to study the same duration as their stay, and therefore unfortunately we wouldn't be able to offer 1 week course & 2 weeks homestay accommodation.
    Hannah, Registrar from Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh - Feb 19, 2025
  • Before entering our school, we have 2 sets of few steps, and we have one classroom on the ground floor. Once you are in the building, there is no toilet facilities on the ground floor so students will need to either travel down or up the stairs to use the them.
    Hannah De Bisset, Registrar from CES Edinburgh - Dec 18, 2024
  • Normally, schools do not offer accommodation for accompanying persons who do not participate in the courses. Therefore, in these cases, we recommend that you find your own accommodation.

    However, if you let me know the specific dates, we can check with the school in Edinburgh to see if they can make an exception.
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 16, 2024
  • Yes, that is possible, the price is lower.
    Hannah, from CES Edinburgh - Oct 17, 2024
  • Unfortunately 12 is the youngest we are allowed to accept.
    Stephanie Tompkins, Registrar from CES Edinburgh - Apr 19, 2023
  • Yes, this is possible. However, the price changes here, please inquire about this.
    Stephanie Tompkins, Registrar from CES Edinburgh - Mar 27, 2023
  • 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

FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES), Edinburgh

  • While the school does not offer such an option, by booking through our website you will be able to split the payment in 2: an initial deposit to secure the booking, and the remaining balance to be paid approximately 30 days before the course starts.
    Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 03, 2025
  • 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
  • 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 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%).
  • 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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First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
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Legal name/parent company
Centre of English Studies Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3669269

Visa Documents

Nationals from Italy do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 16. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
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
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