Full board homestay accommodation
Students aged 12-17 years old
Modern British high school venue
Central Edinburgh location
Up to 25 classrooms
Cafeteria area
Large social space
Outside space for sports
City-based cultural programme
Homestay and residential accommodation available
Junior Homestay Programme includes:
Full board, shared room homestay accommodation with specially selected Scottish host families. Breakfast and dinner with host family; packed lunch provided in the school.
For learners aged 13-17
A head start for motivated students
Our programme channels the energy and creativity of young people into the real life achievements of academic results and personal growth. Students graduate from their summer programmes inspired for further study with new language skills, international friendships, wider horizons and lasting memories.
International employers and universities often require TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission. The TOEFL and IELTS Test-Preparation courses help students build the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in these exams.
The Full Time CAE preparation course is recommended for people who already have a very good level of English. You will be required to have at least a CEFR B2 level of English to be accepted on this preparation course.
The full time First Certificate exam option consists of a combination of general English in the mornings and FCE exam focus in the afternoon. The exam focus in the afternoon concentrates on exam strategies and grammar consolidation.
The IELTS exam is an excellent option for you if you want to demonstrate your level of English to Education establishments or employers all over the world. All UK universtites, and many overseas, recognise this industry standard exam as proof of your English level and suitability to study in an English speaking country.
The IELTS exam is an excellent option for you if you want to demonstrate your level of English to Education establishments or employers all over the world. All UK universtites, and many overseas, recognise this industry standard exam as proof of your English level and suitability to study in an English speaking country.
The Cambridge CPE exam is an excellent option for you if you want to demonstrate your level of English to Education establishments or employers all over the world.
The exam focusses on general English and has 4 sections giving you the best opportunity to improve every aspect of your English Language skills.
The Cambridge CAE exam is an excellent option for you if you want to demonstrate your level of English to Education establishments or employers all over the world.
The exam focusses on general English and has 4 sections giving you the best opportunity to improve every aspect of your English Language skills.
The Cambridge B2 (FCE) exam is an excellent option for you if you want to demonstrate your level of English to Education establishments or employers all over the world.
The exam focusses on general English and has 4 sections giving you the best opportunity to improve every aspect of your English Language skills.
The CPE Exam Preparation course is a great option for students with an excellent (almost fluent) level of English who wish to improve their vocabulary, pronunciation and ability to use complex structures and idioms.
Like our other full time exam courses you will study general English (at your level) in the morning and focus on the actual CPE exam in your afternoon sessions.
The Cambridge Examination Preparation FCE Courses are scheduled to finish on the week before the exam takes place. You will find the start dates listed above.
International employers and universities often require TOEFL or IELTS scores for admission. The TOEFL and IELTS Test-Preparation courses help students build the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to succeed in these exams.
IELTS Test Preparation Course
If you would like to work or study in the UK and English is not your first language, you may need to take an IELTS examination. IELTS is the most widely recognised test of communicative English language ability, and Basil Paterson is the largest centre for this examination in Scotland.