- Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's historic new town - Study in the same building as native English speakers - Modern facilities including a science laboratory, art room, and study centre with WiFi
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Basil Paterson CollegeAbout the
As one of the oldest language schools in the UK, Basil Paterson College has a long tradition of academic excellence and remains dedicated to empowering each student in their English language learning. We are passionate about teaching and your progression and development is our priority. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town, Basil Paterson provides a unique academic environment where you will study alongside naive speakers studying for UK examinations or taking the Cambridge CELTA course. Our language programmes are carefully designed to ensure maximum output and to improve your knowledge of the English language. Experienced teaching staff work hard to ensure that you receive a high level of academic support and encourage your development. As the largest open exam centre in Scotland for IELTS and Cambridge English, we are best placed to guide you through your exam preparation without IELTS and Cambridge preparation courses. Taking your course at Basil Paterson means you study and take your exam in the same building. We offer a guaranteed place on the next available exam. The focus at Basil Paterson is on learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. We organise a varied programme of social activiies to ensure that students gain the most from their time in Edinburgh and experience the local culture.
Focus of Study : If you are looking for an intensive English course and need to improve your level of English for a range of different situations, this is the course for you. Classes start every Monday of the year, and because you can choose anything from 1 to 52 weeks of study per year, our Group Study full-time course offers a great deal of flexibility.
Curriculum :
The day is separated into specific areas of language development, covering Grammar & Vocabulary in the Language Focus class, while in the Skills Focus classes you will focus on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. In addition, full-time students benefit from our unique Performance Masterclass, which has been designed to build confidence and improve spoken English.
This class is dedicated to improving your spoken communication and building your confidence. With a focus on pronunciation and by using role-plays and presentations, you develop oral fluency, which enables you to operate confidently in a variety of real-life situations.
Intensive focus on extending your reading and writing skills. You will receive guided practice in tackling different genres and styles of reading texts and producing a variety of written pieces. Emphasis is also placed on using reading as an essential tool for extending your vocabulary. Project Workshop In groups you will work together to produce a shared outcome. This method of working helps you develop skills such as thinking and problem solving, collaboration, research, organisation and planning.
The Class offers year-round every Monday 25 hours per week.
Focus of Study : If you are looking for an intensive English course and need to improve your level of English for a range of different situations, this is the course for you. Classes start every Monday of the year, and because you can choose anything from 1 to 52 weeks of study per year, our Group Study full-time course offers a great deal of flexibility.
Curriculum :
The day is separated into specific areas of language development, covering Grammar & Vocabulary in the Language Focus class, while in the Skills Focus classes you will focus on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. In addition, full-time students benefit from our unique Performance Masterclass, which has been designed to build confidence and improve spoken English.
This class is dedicated to improving your spoken communication and building your confidence. With a focus on pronunciation and by using role-plays and presentations, you develop oral fluency, which enables you to operate confidently in a variety of real-life situations.
Intensive focus on extending your reading and writing skills. You will receive guided practice in tackling different genres and styles of reading texts and producing a variety of written pieces. Emphasis is also placed on using reading as an essential tool for extending your vocabulary. Project Workshop In groups you will work together to produce a shared outcome. This method of working helps you develop skills such as thinking and problem solving, collaboration, research, organisation and planning.
The Class offers year-round every Monday 25 hours per week.
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Fees
School's Admin fee
Tuition
1 Week
2 ~ 3 Week
4 ~ 7 Week
8 ~ 11 Week
12 ~ 52 Week
(GBP)£ 486 / Week
(GBP)£ 396 / Week
(GBP)£ 366 / Week
(GBP)£ 336 / Week
(GBP)£ 311 / Week
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Week
Week
Week
Week
Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
Weekly
(GBP)£ 192
(GBP)£ 240
Airport Pickup
(GBP)£ 52
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Location
Accommodation
Homestay Accommodation • Practice your English with friendly and welcoming hosts • Guaranteed a room all to yourself • No two students of the same mother tongue in one home • Wide variety of families available, incl. self-catering and executive • All families located close to a major bus route • Families all within the Edinburgh city boundaries • Daily meals available with half-board and B&B options • Checked regularly to ensure they are of a high standard
University Residence (July/Aug only) • Perfect for those looking for more independence • Located close to a number of major bus routes (20 mins to College) • Close to all the major Edinburgh Festival venues • Meet lots of students from around the world • All students guaranteed a single room to themselves • Daily meals available with half-board and B&B options • Cleaned regularly, with a manned reception 24 hours per day • Places fill up quickly, especially during August, so book early!
Self-catered flats • Ultimate independence - cook your own meals • All flats have shared bathrooms and kitchens • Guaranteed a single room, 5 or 6 people per flat • Located close to a number of bus routes (20 mins from College) • Very close to major Edinburgh Festival venues • Modern and light apartments, cleaned regularly • Meet students from all over the world • Very limited availability - book early to avoid disappointment!
Surrounding Area
Basil Paterson was founded in 1929, and has been educating students for over 80 years. The school is located on Queen St, just a 10 min walk from all major shops, tourist attractions, and transport links. Our present building was built by the same stone mason that constructed the White House in America!
Edinburgh has a population of around 450,000 people, which grows to over 1.5 million during the Festival. The Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August is the largest in the world, attracting over 3000 international performers.
The city's Hogmanay (or New Year) celebrations are also the biggest in the world, ending with a spectacular fireworks display at the stroke of midnight.Edinburgh was the first UNESCO World City of Literature. J.K. Rowling wrote the first Harry Potter book in "The Elephant House" cafe in Edinburgh.Famous people born in Edinburgh include: Sean Connery, Alexander Graham Bell, Robert Louis Stevenson, Tony Blair, Ian Rankin, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.The city's airport hosts almost 9 million visitors every year, with flights from over 100 destinations around the world. Flights from London take just 1 hour.
Edinburgh University is one of the oldest universities in the world, dating back to 1582. Charles Darwin studied Medicine here from October 1825.Edinburgh's economy is the strongest in the UK after London, worth around £11bn per year.
About Basil Paterson College, Edinburgh
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