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Hampstead English School in Edinburgh

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Programs and prices, tuition fees in Hampstead English School in Edinburgh

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Last booking 4 weeks ago
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16+
from 420.00 Β£ / week
from 420.00 Β£ / week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Brief information about the program for those wishing to combine learning with entertainment in Edinburgh.

About the course: The program is presented in three versions (duration of studying varies from 1 to 3 weeks). The program allows you to practice English by visiting the international arts festival. Music, comedy, theater, communication in a relaxed atmosphere, an atmosphere of universal fun and celebration are waiting for guests here.

The lessons of thelanguage course assume the study of English through the consideration of topics relating to various types of art. They have a general language orientation, allowing students to develop basic skills: speaking, reading, writing.

  • Students age: 16+
  • Admission requirements: English at the level from primary to advanced.
  • The result of the studying: improvement of English, cultural and entertainment holidays in Edinburgh.
  • Class size: up to 15 people.
  • Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Last booking 3 weeks ago
Dates
All year round
16+
from 325.00 Β£ / week
from 325.00 Β£ / week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Brief information about preparatory course for students planning to receive an IELTS certificate.

About the course: the intermediate-intensive English course is practical, thematic and highly effective. In the classroom, students are offered general topics for discussion, and the opportunity to practice in examinations is given. The emphasis is on grammar, speaking.

  • Students age: 16+
  • Start dates: year-round.
  • Admission requirements: intermediate level of English proficiency.
  • Learning outcomes: acquisition and development of skills, necessary for the passing of the language exam.
  • Class size: up to 15 people.
  • Lesson duration: 45 minutes.

With an increase in the number of lessons per week, the cost increases accordingly.

Dates
All year round
18+
from 75.00 Β£ / lesson
from 75.00 Β£ / lesson
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Brief information about a course designed for at least a week, for those who prefer one-on-one sessions with the teacher.

About the course: the program is one of the most flexible in the line of educational products. Students are given the opportunity to choose the duration, intensity of studying. In addition, each of them can participate in the curriculum development. The emphasis during private lessons is done on topics and language aspects relevant to a particular student.

  • Students age: 18+
  • Start dates: year-round.
  • Admission requirements: any level of English proficiency.
  • Learning outcomes: rapid language progress in achieving academic goals.
  • Class size: 1 person.
  • Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Dates
All year round
16+
from 405 Β£ / 2 week
from 405 Β£ / 2 week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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Short information about flexible program of general English for students of different ages and level of language proficiency.

About the course: the program is aimed at those wishing to improve their language skills: oral, written, listening, English in everyday life. The course provides for the study of vocabulary, grammar. The studying is conducted in the form of an interactive.

  • Students age: 16+
  • Start dates: year-round.
  • Requirements for enrollment: levels of English - A1-C1.
  • The result of the studying: the development of general language skills, the acquisition of experience in English-speaking environment.
  • Class size: up to 15 people.
  • The length of the lesson is 45 minutes. 
Dates
All year round
16+
from 375.00 Β£ / week
from 375.00 Β£ / week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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English Focus for Exams, English for Exams 

  • Age – from 16 years old,
  • Language level – from B1,
  • Start dates are every Monday,
  • The duration of training is from one week.

The program offers students to focus on developing language skills in order to succeed in one of the most important exams to continue their academic path in English-speaking institutions. Preparation is available for the following tests:

  • Cambridge B2 First,
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced,
  • OET,
  • TOEIC,
  • TOEFL,
  • LanguageCert,
  • Pearson PTE,
  • Aptis,
  • Trinity GESE.

Having chosen the exam direction, students attend 24 lessons a week, 20 of which will be devoted to group work on the development of important skills, working with tests from previous years. Four hours a week are set aside for individual meetings with the teacher in order to analyze complex topics in time and eliminate mistakes.

Thanks to training in classes of up to 15 people, each student receives personal attention to their progress, can apply language skills in communication with classmates.

Dates
All year round
16+
from 325.00 Β£ / week
from 325.00 Β£ / week
There are either 2 semesters or 3 trimesters (terms) in one academic year
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English Focus, Specialized English 

  • Age – from 16 years old,
  • Language level – from A1,
  • Start dates are every Monday,
  • The duration of training is from one week.

English Focus courses are an addition to the English language learning program, offering to dilute the schedule with specialized classes in the chosen direction. Different specializations are available for study:

  • Business
  • Tourism, hospitality,
  • OET,
  • Medicine, healthcare,
  • Right.

Subject classes will give students a wider vocabulary and basic knowledge in their chosen field - thanks to them, students will be able to understand whether they would like to study this direction at a higher level, for example, at a university.

Description of Hampstead English School in Edinburgh

Hampstead English School in Edinburgh was founded in 2002. Today, the school offers a wide range of UK language courses for students of different ages and vocational guidance. The school is considered to be one of the best language centers in the city.

Edinburgh School is located in the most prestigious district in Edinburgh. The building is on George Street. In walking distance from here is a tourist, shopping and entertainment infrastructure. A large traffic junction is also nearby. From the school it will not be difficult to get to any of the districts of historic Edinburgh.

The language school in the UK has a special atmosphere. Students here are in a multicultural environment. Today, the language school teaches representatives of more than 40 nationalities. Every student here is greeted with friendliness, with a willingness to help achieving academic goals. The result of schooling is always a high level of preparation.

Graduates of courses without a problem hand over international and Cambridge language tests, enter prestigious British universities. Extensive language practice, provided by each of the programs, allows to quickly achieve career goals.

Laura Galindo
Marketing Director

What makes English so special for families from all over the world?

In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).

Accommodation, meals, prices

There are several accommodation options available for students. Specialists of the school recommend students to live in:

  • Residences
  • Hotels
  • Apartments
  • Host families.

The objects are carefully selected. With families, the school has been cooperating for many years. Every foreign student who comes to the courses can be assured of providing comfortable living conditions in Edinburgh.

  • Homestay accommodation.

Host families live in the area where the school is located, or 30-40 minutes from it. In the homes of students are offered 1-2-bed rooms, breakfast or half board, stay in the family on the rights of its members. This accommodation option is suitable for those who wish to immerse themselves not only in the language, but also in the British cultural environment.

  • Accommodation in the residence.

In the student hostels located near the center of Edinburgh, one- and two-bed accommodation is possible. Students are offered rooms with amenities and access to Wi-Fi. In general use in residences there are social zones, sports infrastructure, kitchens, laundries. Meals are not provided.

  • Accommodation in hotels and apartments.

The school offers a selection of rooms in hotels and apartments on an individual basis. The specialists of the accommodation department have an extensive base of real estate. Housing is selected taking into account location, comfort class, availability of additional options declared by the client as necessary.

 

Subjects, specialties

Activities Hampstead English School in Edinburgh

Extra-curricular program of the school is represented by morning, afternoon, evening activities, excursion block. The Hampstead School hosts quizzes, discos, creative evenings, concerts, and etc. The excursion program for students allows the latter to get acquainted with the history of Edinburgh, its cultural heritage, architectural sights. The routes include old city blocks, galleries, museums, religious monuments, parks, and etc. Students of the school are also given the opportunity to attend open lectures at the main university of the city.

The daily routine

Every day a student of language courses is full of events, interesting. Morning classes are held here from 9:00 to 12:30. Modules are separated by a half-hour break.

Daytime classes (for TS, TOEFL, TOEIC, BEC) courses last until 16:30 (until 14:30 on Fridays). Every Monday, all students pass a progress-test to determine the level of achievements. The daily program, except for the basic classes, can include seminars, electives.

After lessons, students can devote time to excursions around Edinburgh. In the evenings there are talking clubs, discos and cinemas. Boredom in free from study time no one will.

Advantages

  • Hampstead School in Edinburgh, as in other cities, is accredited by IALC, EAQUALS, the British Council. This testifies to the high level and prestige of the educational institution.
  • The school implements a communicative method of instruction. It allows students to quickly progress in learning English, effectively develop language skills and demonstrate in the examinations, tests, a high level of academic preparation.
  • The Edinburgh school offers group and individual lessons. Each student can choose the appropriate program, course. At the school average groups (up to 15 people) are formed, which allows teachers to pay enough attention to each student.
  • The choice of studying intensity is convenient for adherents of combined programs. Short courses can be combined with a cognitive holiday in Edinburgh, one of the most interesting cities in modern Britain.

Facilities and equipment at Hampstead English School in Edinburgh

At the Hampstead School in Edinburgh there are 14 modern auditoriums with projectors, interactive whiteboards (each with a magnificent view of the historical part of Edinburgh), a media center with computer and video equipment, a library with a vast collection of printed and electronic materials.

Also in the school there is an exclusive center, where students of business and professional courses take classes. Students can relax in the common room with TV, Wi-Fi, comfortable furniture.

Admission dates and extra charges

Studying at the courses begins at different times of the year. More information is available in the course description below.

Additional fees:

  • Registration fee 
  • Change course fee 
  • Mark-up on study for the peak season
  • Insurance 
  • Housing allowance
  • Home change fee 
  • Accommodation during the peak season
  • Organization of a special diet 
  • Living in the Christmas period 
  • Transfer 

Examination fees:

  • KET and PET: 
  • FCE, CAE and CPE
  • BEC preliminary
  • BEC Vantage & amp; BEC Higher
  • TKT Exams
  • TOEIC Exams
  • PTE

Extras:

  • Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
  • Transfer (one way) 80 GBP

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Residence permits, citizenship and other services

  • Guardianship services during the studies
  • Student supervision

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Recommendations on when to apply

Language courses, schools and children's language camps Primary and secondary education - private schools Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA
- we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs)
- there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program,
- some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school)
- some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit)
- we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program,
- for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively

- recommended submission one year before the start of the program,
- the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities
- for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required
- for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program
- MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc.
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Laura Galindo
Marketing Director
Laura has been in the international education industry since 2016. She has been at OHLA Schools for 7 years and it has been a gratifying experience for her to see the positive impact they have had in students’ lives. Giving people the opportunity to change their lives for the better by coming to study in the US.

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