Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre Edinburgh, Scotland 
Edinburgh Academy School, 42 Henderson Row - EH35BL Edinburgh - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Award winning restaurant facilities for breakfast and dinner.
- Large social space and outside space for sports.
- Best rated school in Scotland
- E-learning platform.
What we dislike about the school
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre Edinburgh is located in the majestic Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. The school is housed in Edinburgh Academy, a Secondary school with a history dating back to 1824. The facilities are authentic and grand in scale, with large halls, bright classrooms and access to sports facilities and grass playing fields. The school is within walking distance of the city centre.
Social and cultural: These summer programmes are suitable for students aged 12-17 years and are inclusive of afternoon and evening activities and weekend excursions.
Afternoon and evening activities may include trips to Edinburgh Castle, the Modern Art Museum, Blackford Hill, the National Gallery & the Mound, the National Museum of Scotland, Arthur's Seat and more. Group work, projects, debates and games are included daily also.
Excursions may include the many trips throughout Edinburgh and a full-day trip to Glasgow.
Each programme also includes one Scottish ceilidh per week, allowing students to embrace traditional Scottish music and dance!
School facilities: The school facilities include over 30 bright and spacious classrooms, internal and external dining areas, sports facilities and grass pitches, a large reception area and a student forum.
Accommodation: Accommodation is available in residential or homestay accommodation. Residential accommodation is in single rooms with shared bathrooms, with roughly four students allocated to each bathroom. Homestay accommodation is based on twin or triple rooms that are on average around a 30-minute journey from the school via public transport.
English Courses
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Junior English + Activity Programme - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£898£876 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior English + Activity Programme - Homestay (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
£898£876 / week
Includes accommodation
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| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 1,840 1,794 | 2,725 2,657 | 3,590 3,501 | 4,450 4,339 | 5,340 5,207 | 6,230 6,075 | 7,120 6,942 |
| Price in US$ | 2,425 | 3,590 | 4,730 | 5,863 | 7,035 | 8,208 | 9,380 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
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, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Student reviews about "Junior English + Activity Programme - Homestay" at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
Carlos
"It has been very enjoyable."
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Junior
Junior English + Activity Programme (12 to 17 years old)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£624£593 / week More
Junior English + Activity Programme (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
£624£593 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 624 593 |
| Price in US$ | 801 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026
Course specific data
- Possible course durations
- 1 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Junior English + Activity Programme - Residential (12 to 17 years old)20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from£1,306£1,274 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior English + Activity Programme - Residential (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
£1,306£1,274 / week
Includes accommodation
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (£) Our price (£) | 2,660 2,594 | 3,945 3,847 | 5,225 5,095 | 6,525 6,362 | 7,830 7,635 |
| Price in US$ | 3,505 | 5,198 | 6,884 | 8,597 | 10,316 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 15 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026
It includes an assessment test, individual report, free book rental and additional course materials, certificate of attendance, 24-hour emergency contact and all activities and excursions.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
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, 3, 4, 5, 6 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 12 years
- Age range:
- 12 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Our prices for Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
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Walking in Edinburgh11/15
Junior students having fun!12/15
Junior students by Edinburgh Castle13/15
Junior students exploring the city14/15
Edinburgh15/15
Student opinions about Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh
5.0
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Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh
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Carlos
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The classes are very enjoyable, the seriousness of the school, the attention, has been a total success.”
“Nothing.”
Insider tip: “Choose this school.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: It has been very enjoyable.
Other comments: Thanks for the experience.
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Course: Junior English + Activity Programme - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- 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, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre.
- Year of school foundation
- 2015
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Garden
Basketball court
Soccer field / football pitch
Table tennis
Table soccer / football
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Halal food offered at the school
Homestay option that can prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in most classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 30
- Number of public PC workstations: 20
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Adapted for deaf students
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Wheelchair access to reception
Accessible Toilet
Disabled car park
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 30% |
| Spain | 14% |
| France | 8% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Switzerland | 6% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | 4% |
| Thailand | 4% |
| Japan | 4% |
| Chile | 3% |
| China | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 14% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 100% |
| 18-24 years | 0% |
| 25-34 years | 0% |
| 35-50 years | 0% |
| >50 years | 0% |
- Average number of students
- Junior courses - In summer: 105
- Minimum age of students
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 16 years
Information for all courses offered by Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- £75
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Travel card or Metro Pass not included and must be purchased separately.
Special diet supplement: GBP 35 per week.- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 18 Apr 2026, 21 Apr 2026, 22 Dec 2026, 23 Dec 2026, 24 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 27 Dec 2026, 29 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 31 Dec 2026.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
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:
- £85 one way
£170 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
Junior Sample Social Activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Not offered.
Junior - Free activities
- - Edinburgh Castle
- National Museum of Scotland
- Arthur's Seat
- Portobello Beach
- Movie Night (Residential students)
- Sport in the park (Residential students)
- International quiz night (Residential students)
- Traditional Scottish dancing
- Talent Show (Residential students)
- National Gallery & The Mound
- Botanic Gardens Modern Art Museum
- Karaoke, Music evening (Residential students) excursion to Glasgow. Junior - Paid activities
- Planned activities are free.
FAQ about Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh
What is the best price for a course at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh?
“English courses at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre start at 593 £ for a Junior English + Activity Programme course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
Is airport pickup offered by Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (85 £)”
Which countries are students of Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Spain (14%) and France (8%).”
Terms of Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
- 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
- Legal name/parent company
- Centre of English Studies Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3669269
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA 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
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It includes an assessment test, individual report, free book rental and additional course materials, certificate of attendance, 24-hour emergency contact and all activities and excursions.