Bath
Good quality ensuite accommodation and excellent sports facilities on the University of Bath campus, only 2.5 km from the UNESCO world heritage city centre.
Edinburgh
Superb campus location in Edinburgh city centre next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of the historic Royal Mile.
Great location close to city centre
Ages 10-17
(Group Only)
02/07/2023 - 30/07/2023
Twin ensuite
Courses available:
General English
Why choose this centre?
- Great location next to Holyrood Park and close to the city centre
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Approximately 25 minutes walk to the Royal Mile
- Local travel tickets included (10 single bus tickets per week)
- Top quality self-service restaurant at John McIntyre Conference Centre
- 3 full-day excursions per 2 weeks
- Trinity GESE Exam included in the package price for all students staying 2 weeks or more
Campus
Our summer school is based at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls, a city campus located next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of many of Edinburgh’s main attractions. This compact campus has modern ensuite halls of residence, classrooms, comfortable social spaces and a self-service restaurant at the John McIntyre Conference Centre. A superb 50m swimming pool built for the Commonwealth Games is located right next door to the campus. The university’s indoor sports facilities are 20 minutes walk away.
Centre capacity: approximately 200 students
Accommodation
- Twin ensuite bedrooms
- Shared kitchen/common rooms in residence (1 per 15-20 bedrooms)
- Hotel style over 4 floors with all bedrooms off a central corridor
- Rooms cleaned and bed linen & towel changed once per week. Bedroom key, bed linen and one towel provided
- Damage deposit of £40 taken on check-in and refunded on departure
Sports Facilities
- Edinburgh University Centre for Sports & Exercise is 20 minutes walk from campus
- Sports hall for badminton, volleyball, basketball and 5-a-side football
- Superb 50m Commonwealth Swimming Pool next to campus (1 swim session per 2 weeks included)
- Grass playing fields in nearby Holyrood Park & The Meadows
Other Facilities
- Common rooms on campus: Large common room in the student residence and 2 smaller common rooms in Fraser Court
- Large hall for evening activities 5 nights per week (ceilidh, karaoke, discos etc) 15 mins walk from campus
- Self-service laundry facilities (approximately £8 for a wash & dry)
- Free wi-fi internet access throughout the campus
Activity Programme
2 week activity programme includes:
- 3 full day excursions to Stirling with Loch Lomond Cruise, St Andrews and Glasgow
- 8 half day visits to Edinburgh city centre
- 2 half day sports & activities (including one swim session)
- Entrance into Edinburgh Castle
- Scottish Ceilidh
- 1 themed evening walking tour per week with professional tour guide (Ghost Tour, History Tour, Harry Potter Tour)
Download our sample activity programme
Location & local travel
Local Travel
- Located in central Edinburgh approximately 25 mins walk to the Royal Mile
- Pre-paid bus tickets included in package price. (10 single tickets per week)
- Bus stop next to campus
Airports
- Edinburgh: 35 minutes
- Glasgow: 80 minutes
- Prestwick: 100 minutes
Campus address: Edinburgh University Pollock Halls, 18 Holyrood Park Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5AY
Optional Activities
Enterprise English Workshops
Included in package price
- Optional 3 hours of Enterprise English per week (in addition to 15 hrs General English)
- Focusing on the world of work and including interview skills, CV & cover letter writing & work based role plays
- Available in all centres at no additional cost
- Ages 16 – 17
- Levels B1 – C2
- Must be booked in writing by 30 May 2023
Our Summer Schools
Edinburgh
Superb campus location in Edinburgh city centre next to Holyrood Park and within walking distance of the historic Royal Mile.
London
Secure campus in north London adjacent to Northwick Park tube station.
Hatfield
Single ensuite accommodation on a modern campus 34 km from central London. 3 half-day excursions to London per week.
Hull
Top quality accommodation and extensive sports facilities 3.5km from the city centre. A great value for money programme.
Liverpool
Good quality accommodation on a city campus in one of the UK's most vibrant cities. All main attractions within walking distance.
York
Secure rural campus only 8km from York, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the UK with lots of attractions for students.