Where to stay in Edinburgh: a student guide to accommodation options

Where should you stay when studying English in Edinburgh? From homestays to flats, this guide helps you choose accommodation that suits your stay and your learning experience in the city.

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A view of Edinburgh Castle through the trees — a city where your surroundings become part of your learning experience.

How students really improve their English: a week at ECS Scotland

What helps adults improve their English quickly? A week at ECS Scotland shows how small groups, real conversations and life in Edinburgh work together.

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Spring begins in Charlotte Square, with daffodils brightening the city centre

Bildungsurlaub courses in Edinburgh

Bildungsurlaub courses for adults over 30, enjoy your Bildungsurlaub in Edinburgh.

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Early spring conversations and city walks

What does a week of learning English in Edinburgh look like? From coffee break conversations and homestay meals to sunny walks across the city, here are a few moments from life at ECS Scotland this week.

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Calton Hill is one of the most famous viewpoints in Edinburgh.

Your first day learning English in Edinburgh

What happens on your first day at a small English school in Edinburgh? For many adult learners at ECS Scotland, it begins with conversation, curiosity and discovering the city.

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ECS Scotland is located in central Edinburgh, within walking distance of many accommodation options.

Recent moments at ECS Scotland

A few recent moments from life at ECS Scotland — from lessons and teacher training to spring flowers, theatre visits and glimpses of Scotland beyond the city.

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Teachers and homestay hosts practising CPR during first aid training at ECS Scotland

March bulletin: Early spring learning in Edinburgh

Longer days, early spring walks and lively conversations in the classroom — here’s what students are discovering while learning English in Edinburgh this March.

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Early spring sunshine in Princes Street Gardens beneath the Scott Monument

Grey skies, pancakes and fresh air after class

Rainy mornings, pancake traditions and fresh air on the hills — here’s what our students experienced this week while studying English in Edinburgh.

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Pancake Day sparked lively discussions about traditions and toppings

Quiet walks, shared meals and signs of spring: February at ECS Scotland

Rainy days, warm plates, and soft signs of spring — this February, our students have embraced Edinburgh’s quieter side with gallery visits, cosy homestays, haggis poems, and peaceful sunrise walks.

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Coffee breaks at ECS Scotland give students time to relax, talk and continue using English in a natural setting.

Winter walks, cosy pubs and colossal creatures: a week in Edinburgh

Despite February’s rain and dark skies, students at ECS Scotland found plenty of ways to learn and explore this week — from fireside chats to museum giants.

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Towering and gentle — the giant sloth was one of the peaceful giants of the prehistoric world