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IELTS Preparation and Standard General English

CES Edinburgh
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Course description

If you plan to go to university in either Ireland or the UK then you need to take the IELTS examination.
CES will help you achieve your goal.

IELTS is the most widely recognised university entry requirement in Europe. Most universities require a level of between 5.5 and 7.5. Exams take place at an external centre on a regular basis, usually once or twice a month.

Students follow the Standard General English course in the mornings and take the IELTS preparation course three afternoons per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you are starting your course at a low level you will be carefully encouraged and monitored in preparation for joining an IELTS Preparation Course. The ideal level for joining this course is intermediate (B1).

Your course will focus on improving your level of English as well as on developing your exam techniques. At the end of each week, you will be given a test, and a complete practice IELTS examination during the last week of the course. If you plan to take the exam while you are studying with CES, the Director of Studies will help you with registration.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 04:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Edinburgh.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

13 year round classes with free Wi-Fi connectivity
Student common room
Student computer room with reference library and study facilities
Student garden with BBQ and seating area
Dedicated teacher training suite
Free high-speed Wi-Fi access
24 hour emergency phone facility
Tea and coffee facilities
City centre location
Many excellent cafes/sandwich shops all within a short walking distance from the school
Dedicated academic and social programme team to help with studies and extracurricular activities

Year opened
2015
Number of classrooms
13

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at CES Edinburgh varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 22.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

CES Edinburgh is located right in the heart of the city, so you will have plenty of time to explore and discover the city.

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Reviews

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"It was just wondeful"

Marselinda Paolini, student from Italy

It was my first experience in Edinburgh and in the ces school.
The school was really nice and well organised.
I enjoyed go every morning and find my class, greeting the teacher
And begin the lessons.
The most interesting thing was to discover this interesting town and go around it.
All afternoon activities was great
The only thing I wanted different was the interest of the teacher in my accent
I will be back next year.

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My ratings for this school

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Social activities
School location
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
25 Jul 2022 - 5 Aug 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A very Enriching and wonderful experience"

Marta Mimma Macasoli Maltes, student from Spain

The classes were really good as we learned a lot about different subjects, the teachers were really kind and that made me want to go to class, the organized tour were really good and very entertaining however we weren’t able to go to the castle as the tickets were sold out so we had to improvise

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
18 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"It was a great experience lovely staff good environment!"

Ibrahim Attwaijri, student from Saudi Arabia

Hello!

I like the school I spent a good time there , lovely staff classes was nice most of the teachers are good and nice some of them are not good at teaching little bit boring but the most are good.

And about the homestay I had a problem with one host the house was dirty the food not good and I had to go out to a hotel for three days because the school couldn’t find me another home in that time .

Att all it is a good school and nice city I like it !

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My ratings for this school

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School facilities
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School location
Housing
Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
3 Jul 2017 - 25 Aug 2017
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

CES Edinburgh offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 190
weekly
Age range: 10 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Edinburgh
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 35 - 50 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 190
One of the best ways to learn more about the people of Scotland is to choose homestay accommodation. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so you will have plenty of opportunities to practise your English. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestay accommodation is half board in Edinburgh.

All our host families have experience in hosting overseas students.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 210
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Edinburgh
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen and laundry
Distance to school: 30 - 40 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 210
One of the best ways to learn more about the people of Scotland is to choose homestay accommodation. Family life is informal and the people are welcoming, friendly and talkative, so you will have plenty of opportunities to practise your English. All homestays are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure consistently high standards. Homestay accommodation is half board in Edinburgh.

All our host families have experience in hosting overseas students.
student-residence

Student Residence - Single ensuite room - No meals

£ 385
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Address: 22 West Tollcross, Edinburgh EH3 9QW, United Kingdom
Location: In the city center of Edinburgh
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 15 - 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
£ 385
Purpose built student accommodation located in the heart of Edinburgh.

We’re proud of our beautiful, modern residential accommodation, just 20 minutes from the school on foot and 10 minutes from Princes Street!

Location
Newly-built Edinburgh student residences, opened in 2014
Central location, especially popular with students and young professionals
Close to shops, bars and The Meadows park
Less than 20 minutes’ walk to the school building
All rooms are en-suite, in an apartment of between 3 and 8 bedrooms

Facilities
All rooms finished to a high standard, with double beds, shower rooms and study spaces.
Wi-Fi throughout the building and in bedrooms
All bedrooms share a kitchen and lounge-diner social space
24 hour on-site support
Electronic key entry
Common room
Laundry facility
Bike storage
Reception staff to help with any questions about Edinburgh

Please note there is a £20 per week summer supplement for all residential bookings for the months of July and August.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Edinburgh based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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