Edinburgh Course for Young Learners

14-17 years

In a very short time, our Young Learners grow to love and feel at home in this vibrant capital city. We take them to places such as Edinburgh Castle, where they see the Crown Jewels of Scotland and to the Royal Botanical Garden with its smooth lawns and magnificent glass houses. Without leaving the city, we climb hills, walk through gardens and run along the beach. We also learn about Scotland’s great writers and artists.

The Edinburgh course is held at Mary Erskine School, which is about 15-20 minutes from the city centre by bus. Each class has a maximum of 12 students. The school has spacious, modern classrooms. Modern amenities include astro turf playing fields, a well-equipped gymnasium and a large sports hall. Cooked and buffet lunches, which are included, are provided in the school’s dining hall.

Travel

Direct flights from most European cities, including Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt and trains to and from London every hour.

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Accommodation

Prices

Course fees include

Homestay

Homestay accommodation is a great opportunity for students to live everyday life in Scotland. Our families are experienced and really enjoy welcoming students into their homes. We usually place two students with each family, where they stay in a comfortable twin room. We ensure that they are always placed with a student of a different nationality, affording them yet more opportunities to practise their English. We provide each homestay student with a travel card, which enables them to get around the city using Edinburgh’s excellent public transport system.

Placement with local families in twin rooms
Includes full board (lunches in school Monday to Friday)
Only one student of any nationality per family
Organised activities: four afternoons and three evenings per week
Full day Saturday excursion

Residence

Our residential accommodation in Edinburgh is situated at Edinburgh University’s Pollock Halls of Residence. The award-winning grounds provide lots of charming green areas for students to enjoy and the residence lies directly beneath Edinburgh’s most imposing hill - Arthur’s Seat. The single study bedrooms are bright and airy and the shared facilities are excellent. Students who choose to stay in residence are transferred to and from Mary Erskine School by private transport, accompanied by our residential staff.

Accommodation at Edinburgh's University Halls
Single study bedrooms with wash basins
Includes full board (lunches in school Monday to Friday)
24-hour supervision
Coach transfer between rsidence and school
Organised activities: four afternoons and seven evenings per week
Full day Saturday excursion and half day Sunday excursion
All Young Learners staying in Residence must pay £50 caution money on arrival

2010 Prices

2 week programmes	Homestay	Residential
13.06.10 - 26.06.10*	£1310
27.06.10 - 10.07.10	£1310
04.07.10 - 17.07.10	£1310	X
11.07.10 - 25.07.10	£1310	X
18.07.10 - 31.07.10	£1310	X
01.08.10 - 14.08.10*	£1310

3 week programmes	Homestay	Residential
27.06.10 - 17.07.10	£1965
04.07.10 - 24.07.10	£1965	X
11.07.10 - 31.07.10	£1965	X
18.07.10 - 07.08.10	£1965
25.07.10 - 14.08.10	£1965
• Arrival Sunday – Departure Saturday

* These courses are held at an alternative location in central Edinburgh

For the two-week programme add £560 to the Homestay price.
For the three-week programme add £840 to the Homestay price.

Course fees include

• 15 hours of tuition per week (equivalent to 20 lessons of 45 minutes)
• Small classes, maximum 12
• Full-board accommodation
• Loan of text books to be used in class
• Full class report and Certificate of Studies
• Extensive programme of excursions, activities and sports
• Run around bus ticket for Edinburgh centre
• Coach transfer from Residence to Mary Erskine school
• Airport transfers from Edinburgh airport on arrival and departure (standard transfer times: 10.00-19.00).

Outside of these times, a supplement of £55 is payable.

Activities

• Visits to Edinburgh Castle and National Gallery of Scotland
• Urban and city walks
• Sports, including swimming, football and tennis
• Scottish Ceilidh with singing and dancing