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The Language Institute Edinburgh

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48 Palmerston Place EH12 5DE Edinburgh Scotland

TLI is a family owned and run company. Our directors, Ian and Eileen, have been in the business of teaching students, and training teachers, for over 40 years in Europe, Asia and Africa. TLI operated in the North of Spain as an English academy and provider of Trinity College London TESOL qualifications for over ten years before relocating to Edinburgh. We know how difficult it is to be away from our family and friends. Because of this we work very hard at making our students feel at home with us as they improve their language skills.

Our teachers

As a long-standing teacher training institution we pride ourselves on the quality of our staff. All of our teachers are native English speakers, hold TEFL qualifications and take part in regular training sessions to help hone and develop their skills. As well as technical teaching ability we always seek to employ staff who genuinely care about the welfare and development of their students and consider teaching as a vocation rather than just a job. Our teachers give communicative, informative, enjoyable lessons.

Transport

Edinburgh international airport is only 20 minutes from the city centre / school by express bus. As well as international flights, it has a large number of domestic flights from all London airports and other British cities. Haymarket train station is a 5 minute walk from the school and there is also a bus station in the city centre for inter-city journeys. Edinburgh has an extensive local bus and tram network. The nearest bus stop to the school is less than a 5 minute walk away and has connections to the whole city. Weekly and monthly passes are available.

The school

The school occupies a beautiful Georgian building in the West End of Edinburgh’s city centre. The area is very quiet and peaceful but it is very close to the city centre. We are a 5 minute walk from local and national bus and rail links, and most of Edinburgh’s attractions are within easy walking distance. Princes Street, Edinburgh’s main shopping street, is only a 10 minute walk away. Facilities include:Ten classrooms, Common room with tea and coffee facilities, free internet access via school’s computers, free wireless internet access for students with their own laptops and mobiles, Private garden and a Fiction library.

Our english courses

Full details of all available courses, prices and start dates can be found on our website and in our brochure. In addition to our group and one-to-one general English classes we also offer exam preparation, business and academic English classes and an International Foundation year. Please contact us if you have any special requests from individual students for courses not shown in our brochure, or if you would like us to provide a quotation for a group of adult or junior students.

Class sizes

For general English and exam preparation classes the maximum class is 14. The maximum class size for business classes is 3.

Minimum age

Students must be 16+ to attend English Language courses at TLI. Students must be 18+ to attend TESOL courses. If you have a group of students who are under 16 please contact us for a quotation for closed group tuition. For group courses students must be 13+.

Teacher training

In addition to teaching English, we are also a teacher training institution, accredited by Trinity College London to provide Cert TESOL and distance learning LTCL Dip TESOL courses.

School Facilities

General

  • Microwaves oven
  • Reception Desk
  • parking

Media and technology

  • Computer with internet available
  • Interactive whiteboard
  • Free Wifi

Equipments

  • Self-study area
  • Student lounge

Food and Drink

  • Vending machine
  • Coffee shop

Language courses

Course starts every Monday and is for all language levels.

General English Course – 15 hours per week Monday to Friday

English 16 - 99 years old

This English course is designed for people who wish to improve their general level of English. The course focuses on improving all aspects of your English, but we strongly believe in helping you to speak English well, so you will spend much of your time practicing listening and speaking.

You can start this course any Monday and choose to study from one week to a full academic year. You start your classes at 9:30 am and work until 11:00 am. You then take a break to relax in our beautiful garden. There is also a student lounge with a tea and coffee tray and some refreshments.

At 11:30 you return to class and study until 13:00. It is during this lesson, after the break, that you will do most of your conversation and listening exercises. If you would like to see the beautiful city of Edinburgh a little closer, we offer free afternoon walks and discussions about the city* . We can also arrange specially prepared visits to local monuments and tourist attractions during this time.

*May to September only

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Intensive English Course in Edinburgh

English 16 - 99 years old

This English course is designed for people who want to improve their general level of English but who also want the opportunity to do some extra work in the afternoon to practice and consolidate what they have learned in the morning session.

In small groups in the afternoon you can practice speaking more and having conversations with your teacher using some of the English you have learned during your course.

In the intensive course, you can also ask your teacher to focus on an area that interests you with the other students.

You can start this course on any Monday and choose to study from one week to a full academic year. Class hours are the same as the General English course, but you will also have an extra 90 minutes after lunch.

In addition, the teachers will take you for an occasional walk or short visit to Edinburgh so that you can practise speaking and conversing in a natural environment.

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Business English Course in Edinburgh

English 16 - 99 years old

In today's global economy, English is becoming more and more important for you in your professional life.

At The Language Institute Edinburgh, we understand what you need to get a better job or promotion within your company or to give you the confidence to communicate effectively in the language of business.

Study 15 hours a week, 22.5 hours a week or 30 hours a week.

The size of the group is very small, allowing you to benefit from personalized attention and maximum opportunity to quickly improve your English.

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Accommodations

Usually the check-in is one or two days before the start of the course, and check out on the day of graduation. You can change the dates in the form.

I do not need accommodation

Homestay in Edimburgh

Homestay 16 - 99 years old

Important: Accommodation availability is subject to change without notice and it is out of Worddy's ability to know its availability on real time. Only the school can confirm once a booking has been received.

Homestay means living with a local family in their home and experiencing life as a member of that family.

NB. We only offer homestay accommodation to students aged 16 and over (unless the student is part of a group).

We work closely with a long-established local agency to provide homestay accommodation.

Please note that homestay accommodation can be with a family, a couple or even a single person. We cannot guarantee the type of household in which you will be accommodated.
In addition, it is important to remember that you may be required to share a room during peak periods, for example from May to October.

Food
You will receive 16 meals per week in your host family accommodation. That is to say breakfast and evening meal from Monday to Friday and breakfast, lunch and evening meal on weekends. Sometimes your host family will allow you to cook and/or serve you snacks, etc.

Washing
Your washing will be done for you in your host family. Towels and bed linen are also provided and will be washed regularly.

Activities
Sometimes your host or family will offer to take you on a day and/or overnight excursion with them. Of course, you can make your own plans for evenings and weekends, but often students enjoy these excursions and it can be helpful to settle in with your host person or family.

Your room
Remember that it is a good idea to book your accommodation in advance. During peak periods, you may have to share a room. However, all rooms are equipped with a desk where you can work and do your homework, a wardrobe where you can store your clothes and a window with curtains.

Location
All the homestay accommodation we offer is in Edinburgh. You may need to use a bus service to get to and from the school to your accommodation. All of our homestay accommodation is less than 5 minutes walk from a local bus stop.

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Options / Services

You can add these options during the booking process.

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