Positively Languages Edinburgh, Scotland
26 St Andrew Square - EH2 1AF Edinburgh - see on mapWhat we like about the school
- Optional access to K+: online platform
- University Placement Service
- Great location just steps away from the famous shopping thoroughfare of Princes Street
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation4.7
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Accredited student visa sponsor: Beneficial for course durations > 6 months.
What we dislike about the school
- May not have classes for complete beginners.
Special Offers
- Offer!General English
- Offer!Semi-Intensive English
- Offer!Intensive English
- Offer!Business Supplementary
- Offer!IELTS Supplementary
- Offer!Edinburgh Festival Course
- Offer!Intensive IELTS Preparation
Location: Kaplan International Languages, Edinburgh, is located in Edinburgh New Town. It is close to Queen Street Gardens, Moray Place Gardens and Dean Gardens. The school is just off Queen's Street, which is a prominent street in the city. There are cafes, shops and restaurants lining the streets around the school.
Getting around: Edinburgh Waverley is under 20 minutes from the school. From here, it is possible to visit other Scottish cities such as Glasgow and Aberdeen. There is an intricate tram system that runs through Edinburgh. The closest stop to the school is just over 13 minutes from the school. Many bus stops run through the New Town of the city.
Popular attractions: The school is centrally located within the capital city, making the main city attraction walkable. To the south is Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Gallery and the Royal Mile, all within a 20-minute radius circumference of the school. Arthur’s seat stands on Crow Hill, overlooking the city. It takes around 50 minutes to walk to the top, or there are various bus routes, which still involve some walking.
Course structure: There are general English programmes, exam preparation courses for Cambridge and IELTS exams, a business supplementary class, and semester and year long academic packages.
Edinburgh Festival Course: The Edinburgh Festival is an annual highlight for the city. Kaplan International Languages has designed a specific course that runs for two weeks around the festival. There are weekly English classes, and some after class activities that combine learning English and discovering more about the city’s famous festival.
School facilities: The modern classrooms all have interactive whiteboards. The building also has a cafeteria, a student lounge, study centre and free wifi throughout.
School chain: Kaplan Inc. is part of Graham Holdings, formerly of the Washington Post Company. A multinational group, Kaplan currently has schools in 9 countries throughout the world and has assisted over a million students in reaching their personal, professional and language goals.
With over 80 years of experience in the field, Kaplan schools are run to the highest of standards and have regularly been recognised with awards from within the Education Sector.
Kaplan is confident in their teaching methods, as is ensured with their "Kaplan Guaranteed Progress".
Kaplan International Languages is accredited by multiple international accreditors, including ACCET, the British Council, English Australia, Languages Canada, English New Zealand and ACELS.
English Courses
General Language
General English
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£330 / week More
General English
20 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£330 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 330 | 660 | 990 | 1,320 | 1,600 | 1,920 | 2,560 | 3,200 | 3,360 | 5,320 | 4,800 |
| Price in $ | 418 | 836 | 1,254 | 1,672 | 2,026 | 2,431 | 3,242 | 4,052 | 4,255 | 6,736 | 6,078 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
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: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "General English" at Positively Languages
Isabelle
"Classes take place in the morning or afternoon (depending on the group)."
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive English
In high demand!35 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£410 / week More
Intensive English
In high demand!
35 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£410 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 | 1,640 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,320 | 6,840 | 6,200 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 | 2,077 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 4,052 | 5,065 | 5,470 | 8,661 | 7,850 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This Intensive English course consists of the General English course combined with 7 lessons of online teacher-led study sessions plus 8 Specific Skills Lessons tailored to meet your specific learning needs, coming to a total of 35 lessons per week. The content focuses on reading, writing, listening, conversation, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation through an integrated skills approach. Students will also have access to K+ Online complementary learning material as well as access to teacher-led study sessions with guidance and monitoring and access to K+ Online Extra additional learning materials for self-directed study.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 7 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: 8:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 12:15 - 19:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive English" at Positively Languages
Birgit
"Perfect teachers."
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£350 / week More
Semi-Intensive English
27 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£350 / week
More
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 350 | 700 | 1,050 | 1,400 | 1,700 | 2,040 | 2,720 | 3,400 | 3,720 | 5,890 | 5,200 |
| Price in $ | 444 | 887 | 1,330 | 1,773 | 2,153 | 2,583 | 3,444 | 4,305 | 4,710 | 7,458 | 6,584 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Upgrade/Add-on:
- Guaranteed morning classes (max 12 weeks): £20 per week.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Edinburgh Festival Course35 lessons per week | 17 students (max)from£410 / week More
Edinburgh Festival Course
35 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
from
£410 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 10 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 24 Aug 2026
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Edinburgh Festival course is designed to help international students make the most of the theatre, music, comedy and dance performances at Edinburgh's famous festival of the arts. This course includes 20 General English lessons + 8 festival classes + 7 lessons of supplementary Structured Study (K+ online material for self-directed study).
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 7 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: 8:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 12:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Business Supplementary28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£410 / week More
Business Supplementary
28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£410 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 | 1,640 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 2,800 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,320 | 6,200 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 | 2,077 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 3,546 | 4,052 | 5,065 | 5,470 | 7,850 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course prepares you to use the English language in a professional setting. 20 general English lessons plus 8 business English lessons per week covering a range of subjects to increase your knowledge of business English terminology and working practices.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:30 - 13:45
Afternoon: 12:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
IELTS Supplementary28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£410 / week More
IELTS Supplementary
28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£410 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 | 1,640 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,320 | 6,840 | 6,200 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 | 2,077 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 4,052 | 5,065 | 5,470 | 8,661 | 7,850 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
IELTS is the most popular English language qualification and this course prepares you for higher education and university work. This course includes 20 general English lessons and 8 IELTS preparation lessons per week to prepare you for the IELTS exam.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:30 - 14:15
Afternoon: 12:15 - 17:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Intensive IELTS Preparation28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from£410 / week More
Intensive IELTS Preparation
28 lessons per week | 17 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
from
£410 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our price (£) | 410 | 820 | 1,230 | 1,640 | 2,000 | 2,400 | 3,200 | 4,000 | 4,320 | 6,840 | 6,200 |
| Price in $ | 520 | 1,039 | 1,558 | 2,077 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 4,052 | 5,065 | 5,470 | 8,661 | 7,850 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
5 % discount: 5 % discount on tuition fees only - Promotion valid for course extensions and exclusive to students who have booked previously only. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This IELTS preparation course will help you develop verbal skills and test-taking strategies for all sections of the IELTS exam. It consists of 20 exam preparation lessons and 8 specific skill lessons.
Prices
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £20
High season dates 15 Jun 2026 - 21 Aug 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 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: 8:30 - 11:45
Afternoon: 12:15 - 13:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 17 / Average: 12
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Positively Languages include
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Student opinions about Positively Languages, Edinburgh
4.0
Overall school rating of
Positively Languages, Edinburgh
Positively Languages, Edinburgh
8 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
Students 50+ years (5 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Cornelia
Germany · 52 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The staff and teachers are very friendly and tailor the lessons to the students and their interests.
You can borrow books at all levels.
There is an affordable, good lunch, and drinks and snacks are available to buy in the cafeteria.”
You can borrow books at all levels.
There is an affordable, good lunch, and drinks and snacks are available to buy in the cafeteria.”
“The school is very large and very crowded in summer. The classes are so big that the students barely fit into the classrooms. The noise level is correspondingly high at times, so pair work is hardly possible because you can barely hear one another.
The toilets and the seats in the cafeteria are not sufficient for that.”
The toilets and the seats in the cafeteria are not sufficient for that.”
Insider tip: “Bus tour to the Highlands.”
City/place: A great city with many wonderful sights. In summer there are lots of festivals, which enrich the cultural offering, but also mean the city gets very crowded. The people are nice and helpful, but very reserved.
Verified
Course: Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 18 Aug 2026
Birgit
Germany · 59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My two teachers Tom and Maite were great. Nice school team.”
“Accommodation.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect teachers.
Verified
Course: Intensive English - 10 weeks
Review date: 22 Apr 2025
Isabelle
Germany · 53 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Weekly lessons (a new topic each week). Varied exercises (written and oral comprehension, grammar, lots of interaction with other students, sometimes production of written work).”
“The classroom was a bit small, and oral exchanges (in groups of 2 or more) were sometimes difficult because of the noise in the room.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Classes take place in the morning or afternoon (depending on the group).
City/place: The city is very beautiful and interesting. There are many interesting museums (art and history), some of which are free. Great opportunities for walking around the city.
Verified
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Review date: 31 Oct 2023
Gabriele Carmelo
Italy · 30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My experience at this school was short (only two weeks) but particularly eventful and exciting due to the fact that I met other international students with whom I felt comfortable. I think it is a matter of 'coincidences', but the school is definitely a prerequisite for this combination.”
“I would suggest creating more opportunities to meet motivated by the School.”
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 29 May 2023
Anna-maria
Austria · 51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Organisation of school; classes; staff; area of school”
“Overcrowded breakrooms”
City/place: Fantastic, I'll be back!
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive English - 2 weeks
Review date: 2 Aug 2022
Siegfried
GermanyOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 10 Aug 2023
Zoe
GermanyOverall rating
1.0
Verified
Course: General English - 1 week
Review date: 18 Jul 2023
Franca
GermanyOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Semi-Intensive English - 3 weeks
Review date: 1 May 2023
Ratings of Positively Languages compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland
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Positively Languages
- Accreditations and Quality seals
Education Scotland- English teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, the school's administration fee will be refunded/waived if you have already attended a course previously at Positively Languages Edinburgh.
- Positively Languages operated previously under the name
- Kaplan International English, Aspect ILA
- Year of school foundation
- 2000
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 17
- Number of public PC workstations: 10
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 22% |
| Italy | 22% |
| Germany | 21% |
| Spain | 19% |
| Switzerland | 16% |
| Japan | 1% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 6% |
| 18-24 years | 50% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 14% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 1 year higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 350Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
- Average age of students
- In summer: 24 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Positively Languages
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £140
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will remain the student's property.
- Comments about courses
- Application Fee: £140
- Courier Fee: £40 (Optional (if used))
- Change Fee: £70 (If changes are made after arrival)
- Medical & Travel Insurance: £10 per week
- Administration Fee (Americas only - except Brazil): £40
- Booking with Confidence Plus: £60
- Medical & Travel Insurance Junior: £20
- AM Guaranteed Classes (Charge per week/ Max charge 12 weeks): £20
- K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 12 months (Post Departure): £100
- K+ Learning Space and K+ Extra Access 3 months (Post Departure): £50
- Professional Immersion Experience: £800
- Application Fee: £140
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at £120. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 02 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 30 Nov 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons made up. 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 email.
Lessons needed per English language level
The 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:
- £110 one way
£220 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Edinburgh sample activity programme
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - International Food Night Party and Pub Night
- Walking Tour and Museum of Scotland
- Yoga Adults - Paid activities
- - Rugby approx. £50 depending on game
- Highland Tour approx. £50
- Ghost Host Tour approx. £21
- Cinema approx. £9
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Baseball | | 1 km |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Cricket | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 3.5 km |
| Field Hockey | | 1 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 2 km |
| Golf | | 7 km |
| Horse riding | | 14 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 7 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 2 km |
| Sailing | | 13 km |
| Skiing | | 8 km |
| Squash | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 2 km |
| Volleyball | | 2 km |
| Windsurfing | | 8 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Activity possible, but not organised by the school.
Accommodation
Arran House
In high demand!
3 ratings Single room, No meals 
Private bathroom
from
£360/ week Show more
Arran House
In high demand!
3 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£360/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 480 | 960 | 1,440 | 1,920 | 2,399 | 2,879 | 3,359 | 3,839 | 4,798 | 5,758 | 480 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Arran House is a modern and charming student accommodation located in Edinburgh, and is situated near Edinburgh, the famous Camera Obscura, and offers free internet access and a shared living room apartment.
Some of the rooms include a kitchen with a microwave, fridge and a toaster. There are also laundry facilities, so putting a machine on will be quick and easy.
Close to the residence there are various places of interest, such as the Murrayfield stadium, the Royal Mile, and the University of Edinburgh. If needed, you can also take advantage of Edinburgh airport, which is less than 10 km away.
You can expect a vibrant social atmosphere on-site, as the student residents are constantly organising or hosting social events of different types.
- Check-in
- Saturday 14:00 or later
- 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 £40.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes by public transport.
- Includes
- Towels, bedding/linen, weekly cleaning, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Arran House
Cornelia
"Beautiful single room with bathroom. The kitchen can be shared with the other residents. A shelf in the fridge is available.
Gabriele Carmelo
"Everything perfect
Homestay
2 ratings Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£210/ week Show more
Homestay
2 ratings
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£210/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1,120 | 1,400 | 1,680 | 1,960 | 2,239 | 2,799 | 3,359 | 280 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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 £40.
- Price extra night
- £50 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Homestay
2 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£260/ week Show more
Homestay
2 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£260/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 347 | 694 | 1,040 | 1,387 | 1,733 | 2,080 | 2,426 | 2,773 | 3,466 | 4,159 | 347 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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 £40.
- Price extra night
- £58 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at £50
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Student reviews about Homestay
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Homestay
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£190/ week Show more
Homestay
2 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
£190/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 190 | 380 | 570 | 760 | 950 | 1140 | 1330 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 190 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 254 | 507 | 760 | 1,013 | 1,267 | 1,520 | 1,773 | 2,026 | 2,533 | 3,039 | 254 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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 £40.
- Price extra night
- £46 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Homestay - Under 18
1 rating Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
1 rating
Twin room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£230/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 230 | 460 | 690 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 230 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 307 | 614 | 920 | 1,227 | 1,533 | 1,840 | 2,146 | 2,453 | 3,066 | 3,679 | 307 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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 £40.
- Price extra night
- £55 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Twin room
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 31 May 2026 - 23 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Homestay - Under 18
1 rating Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£280/ week Show more
Homestay - Under 18
1 rating
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
£280/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 374 | 747 | 1,120 | 1,493 | 1,866 | 2,239 | 2,613 | 2,986 | 3,732 | 4,478 | 374 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- 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 £40.
- Price extra night
- £62 (Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Optional at £50
- Includes
- TV, phone, towels, bedding/linen, access to laundry service, kitchen, access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), heating, shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
- Maximum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £30
Vita Edinburgh Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£440/ week Show more
Vita Edinburgh
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
£440/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in £ | 440 | 880 | 1320 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 3080 | 3520 | 4400 | 5280 | 440 | 40 |
| Price in $ | 587 | 1,173 | 1,760 | 2,346 | 2,933 | 3,519 | 4,105 | 4,692 | 5,865 | 7,037 | 587 | 54 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 £40.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Dates
- High season dates: 30 May 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: £40
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about Positively Languages
Is late check-in possible at the residence?
“Yes, all residence have 24/7 reception available. However, students arriving between 22:30 and 06:00 may be required to book alternative accommodation in a hotel for their first night or be charged an extra night of accommodation.”
Ana, Adminstration from Kaplan International Edinburgh - Jul 21, 2026
Are the course materials provided in electronic or printed form?
“It will be paper-based, so pen and paper should be enough.”
Ana, Adminstration from Kaplan International Edinburgh - Feb 04, 2026
Are there courses that I can enroll in for 12 weeks?
“Yes, you can enroll in the General courses for 12 weeks.”
Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Aug 21, 2023
FAQ about Positively Languages, Edinburgh
I am looking for a school in Edinburgh in which the residence is not too far from the school. Any recommendations?
“Our partner school Kaplan International Languages offers in this city a residence option 17 minutes away from the school by public transport (2025).”
Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 23, 2025
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Kaplan?
“The accommodation Arran House is the most popular among all our clients of Kaplan”
Is airport pickup offered by Kaplan International?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (£110)”
Which countries are students of Positively Languages from?
“Most students at Positively Languages come from these countries: Brazil (22%), Italy (22%) and Germany (21%).”
Positively Languages offers courses for which ages?
“Positively Languages offers courses for ages 16 to 99. The average age is 24 during the summer and 25 the rest of the year.”
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Terms of Positively Languages
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Aspect Education Limited | Tax registration ID: GB152088224
Visa Documents
Nationals from Germany do not require a visa to study short-term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) are 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 £20. 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 are required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before the school dispatches the documents required for the visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- £40
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- The school has 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 €180.
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Students working with Kaplan Edinburgh study 15 hours per week on improving their communicative skills for everyday and work-related situations using the school’s own methods and materials. Some of the skills you will be working on include: listening, fluency development, pronunciation, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development.
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