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Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre
Edinburgh, Scotland
Organized social activities were rated by students as the best or among the top 20% of all schools in Scotland

Edinburgh Academy School, 42 Henderson Row - EH35BL Edinburgh - see on map
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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

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 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 0 0 0
Price in US$ 2,416 3,578 4,714 5,843 7,011 8,179 9,348
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

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
Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested 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
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
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 5.0
"It has been very enjoyable."
Junior
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 624 593 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 799
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (£) Our price (£) 0 2,660 2,594 3,945 3,847 5,225 5,095 6,525 6,362 7,830 7,635 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 3,493 5,180 6,860 8,567 10,280
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 & dinner
Interested 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
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 15 / Average: 11
Lesson duration
45 min

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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Student opinions about Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh

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Overall school rating of
Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre, Edinburgh
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Location of the school
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Facilities
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Social activities
5.0 
Organisation
5.0 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
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Overall 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.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It has been very enjoyable.Other comments: Thanks for the experience.
Course: Junior English + Activity Programme - Homestay - 1 week
Review date: 8. Jul. 2024 by Carlos Garcia Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre

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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centre of English Studies (CES) - Summer Centre and you book here.
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: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior 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
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:
£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.
activity possible
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball

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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 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%).”

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Leisure programme for juniors (sample):
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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
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Centre of English Studies Ltd | Tax registration ID: 3669269

Visa Documents

Nationals from Mexico 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
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