What we like about the school
- Free taxis home after evening activities
- Best rated school in Scotland
- Top rated school facilities (5.0/5.0)
- Lessons are for 90 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
Mackenzie School of English
- Mackenzie school of English is based in Leith, an area like no other, just over a mile from the city centre and Princes Street but with its own distinct character with a hub of lively cafes and restaurants, creativity, community events and cultural diversity. Edinburgh city centre is a 20 minute bus ride from the school. Once here attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town are walkable. The base of Arthur's Seat, Abbey Hill Crescent, is a 12 minute bus ride from the school. From here students can ascend the hill to the famous landmark in 30 minutes.
The building has a history all of its own and dates back to 1773. A well known Scottish architect, David Rhind, who is responsible for the design of Daniel Stewart's Hospital (1855) along with a number of significant buildings ...throughout the city redesigned and remodelled it. As a result the building has been listed since 1977.
More - Mackenzie school of English is based in Leith, an area like no other, just over a mile from the city centre and Princes Street but with its own distinct character with a hub of lively cafes and restaurants, creativity, community events and cultural diversity. Edinburgh city centre is a 20 minute bus ride from the school. Once here attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Old Town are walkable. The base of Arthur's Seat, Abbey Hill Crescent, is a 12 minute bus ride from the school. From here students can ascend the hill to the famous landmark in 30 minutes.
The ...building has a history all of its own and dates back to 1773. A well known Scottish architect, David Rhind, who is responsible for the design of Daniel Stewart's Hospital (1855) along with a number of significant buildings throughout the city redesigned and remodelled it. As a result the building has been listed since 1977.
More - The language school Mackenzie School of English was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2008.
- Address: 71 Constitution Street, EH6 7AF - Edinburgh, Scotland (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: The Mackenzie School of English Ltd
- Tax registration ID: SC331852
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Mackenzie School of English
Measures include the introduction of a new hygiene routine, with regular hand washing and hand sanitizer stations installed around the building. We have also introduced 2m distancing for adults, social bubbles for young learners, and reduced class sizes. Face coverings are required to be worn by everyone around the school except in class when students can choose to wear one if they wish.
These are reviewed every two weeks to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest Scottish Government guidelines.
We have made some further changes, diversifying & adapting to the new climate by developing a nursery for local children on the ground floor, which we hope to open at the start of 2021. Wee Mack’s Nursery will operate as a separate business but will share the building with Mackenzie School.
This means that we no longer have use of our large ground floor common room but don’t worry, we have converted the first floor to include 2 smaller games rooms so our wonderful recreational facilities (PS4, Table Tennis, Fussball, and Pool) are still available for students to enjoy during their free time. To make this change and to ensure we comply with guidance, we have had to reduce our overall student capacity, but this means that students will benefit further from higher staff to student ratios. Adults and young learners will continue to be taught on different floors with 12 – 15s occupying the first floor, and 16+ on the top.
These are reviewed every two weeks to ensure they are up-to-date with the latest Scottish Government guidelines.
We have made some further changes, diversifying & adapting to the new climate by developing a nursery for local children on the ground floor, which we hope to open at the start of 2021. Wee Mack’s Nursery will operate as a separate business but will share the building with Mackenzie School.
This means that we no longer have use of our large ground floor common room but don’t worry, we have converted the first floor to include 2 smaller games rooms so our wonderful recreational facilities (PS4, Table Tennis, Fussball, and Pool) are still available for students to enjoy during their free time. To make this change and to ensure we comply with guidance, we have had to reduce our overall student capacity, but this means that students will benefit further from higher staff to student ratios. Adults and young learners will continue to be taught on different floors with 12 – 15s occupying the first floor, and 16+ on the top.
The trains are running, planes are flying into Scotland/Edinburgh, and most of our attractions and shops are open. The school is fully prepared to continue to offer our high standard of programmes and if it is necessary for a student to quarantine or self-isolate on arrival or during a course here, we have contingencies in place.
Accreditations and Quality seals
Facilities
Cafeteria
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
14Number of public PC workstations:
1Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
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):
3
5
7
30
30
Optional airport transfer
Edinburgh Airport:50 £ pick up
100 £ return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 02 Jan. 2021, 25 Dec. 2021.
English Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2200 2090 | 2795 2656 | 3010 2860 | 3225 3064 | 3440 3268 |
| Price in US$ | 307 | 614 | 921 | 1228 | 1802 | 2403 | 2937 | 3731 | 4018 | 4305 | 4592 |
The afternoon lesson focuses on a specialist topic, such as Culture & Etiquette, Leadership, Hospitality & Tourism, or English for the Work Place.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 185 176 | 370 352 | 555 528 | 740 703 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1750 1663 | 2210 2100 | 2380 2261 | 2550 2423 | 2720 2584 |
| Price in US$ | 247 | 494 | 741 | 988 | 1442 | 1922 | 2336 | 2950 | 3177 | 3404 | 3631 |
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 255 243 | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2450 2328 | 3120 2964 | 3360 3192 | 3600 3420 | 3840 3648 |
| Price in US$ | 341 | 681 | 1021 | 1362 | 2002 | 2670 | 3270 | 4165 | 4485 | 4805 | 5125 |
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 315 300 | 630 599 | 945 898 | 1260 1197 | 1860 1767 | 2480 2356 | 3050 2898 | 3900 3705 | 4200 3990 | 4500 4275 | 4800 4560 |
| Price in US$ | 421 | 841 | 1262 | 1682 | 2483 | 3310 | 4071 | 5206 | 5606 | 6006 | 6407 |
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Junior
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
683 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 700 683 | 1385 1351 | 2065 2014 | 2740 2672 | 3425 3340 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 959 | 1898 | 2829 | 3754 | 4692 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Junior Supplements:
Airport transfer (one way, per person): GBP 75.
Unaccompanied Minor fee on departure: GBP 50.
Special Diet Supplement: GBP 30.
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Junior Supplements:
Airport transfer (one way, per person): GBP 75.
Unaccompanied Minor fee on departure: GBP 50.
Special Diet Supplement: GBP 30.
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 15
800 £ per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 820 800 | 1620 1580 | 2420 2360 | 3165 3086 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1124 | 2219 | 3315 | 4336 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Junior Supplements:
Airport transfer (one way, per person): GBP 75.
Unaccompanied Minor fee on departure: GBP 50
. Price includes
Supervision 24/7
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
294 Colinton Rd, EH13 0PU, Edinburgh
On campus, Double room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Junior Supplements:
Airport transfer (one way, per person): GBP 75.
Unaccompanied Minor fee on departure: GBP 50
. Price includes
Supervision 24/7
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
294 Colinton Rd, EH13 0PU, Edinburgh
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 255 243 | 510 485 | 765 727 | 1020 969 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2450 2328 | 3120 2964 | 3360 3192 | 3600 3420 | 3840 3648 |
| Price in US$ | 341 | 681 | 1021 | 1362 | 2002 | 2670 | 3270 | 4165 | 4485 | 4805 | 5125 |
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 90 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Exam fee
170 £
Note: All courses offered by Mackenzie School of English, Edinburgh can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 90 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 £. 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.
Comments about courses:Public holidays, other than Christmas and New Year's, do not effect the running of classes.
Reviews
5.0
Overall school rating
1 authentic review from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
5.0
Organisation
5.0
Facilities
5.0
Social activities
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Course quality / Progress in language
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Mackenzie School of English Brochure (PDF)
Mackenzie School of English Brochure (PDF)
Summer Course (PDF)
Summer Course (PDF)
- What is the best price for a course at Mackenzie School of English, Edinburgh?English courses at Mackenzie School of English start at 176 £ for General English course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Mackenzie School of English?Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (50 £)
- What is the number of students per class at Mackenzie School of English?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Mackenzie School of English varies from 14 students (English Plus) to 15 students (Summer School - Homestay )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Mackenzie School of English?100% of teachers at Mackenzie School of English hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Mackenzie School of English from?The highest Nationality percentage at Mackenzie School of English comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (30%) and Russia (7%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
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