Basil PatersonEdinburgh, Scotland
Location: Basil Paterson is an English language school located in the culturally rich capital city of Scotland, Edinburgh. The school is housed close to the city centre, surrounded by amenities, supermarkets, museums, parks and several of the city's main attractions. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the George st., Princes St., Edinburgh Castle, the Scottish National Portrait Museum, the Scottish National Gallery and Princes Street Gardens. There are many eateries, restaurants and pubs nearby.
Course selection: Basil Paterson Edinburgh provides General English programmes suitable to students of all levels, available over various schedules and intensities and taught in groups. The school also provides Exam Preparation (FCE, CAE, IELTS), one-to-one tuition and Business English (one-to-one).
- The language school Basil Paterson was founded in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1929.
- Legal name / parent company: OISE Limited
- Tax registration ID: GB792403230
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
English Courses
Morning: 9:00 - 13:15
Morning: 8:45 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
This short course is designed for those with a limited amount of time to prepare with techniques and tips provided by experienced Cambridge exam teaching staff.
Exam fee included in the price.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
This short course is designed for those with a limited amount of time to prepare with techniques and tips provided by experienced Cambridge exam teaching staff.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45
Information for all courses offered by Basil Paterson
Lessons needed per English language level
Our price includes
- 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 Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Basil Paterson
General school facilities
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
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
- Prayer room available during lunch breaks.
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 26Number of public PC workstations: 14Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
128 £ return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Dancing | |
Golf | |
Music | |
Skiing | |
Squash | |
Tennis | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Quiz night
Walk to the botanical gardens
Walk around Carlton Hill
Pub nights
Art gallery visits
* Visits to Museum of Scotland
Adults - Paid activities
Scottish Ceilidh Dancing (GBP 6)
Scottish Music and Storytelling Evening (GBP 4)
Weekend trips to Scottish Highlands (GBP 95)
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FAQ about Basil Paterson, Edinburgh
- Is airport pickup offered by Basil Paterson College?Yes. The school offers pickup from Edinburgh Airport (64 £)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Basil Paterson?100% of teachers at Basil Paterson hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Basil Paterson from?The highest Nationality percentage at Basil Paterson comes from Italy with a 17% representation, followed by students from France (14%) and Spain (12%).
- Basil Paterson offers courses for which ages?Basil Paterson offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 28 for the rest of the year.