English Language Courses

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Stevenson College Edinburgh is a centre of excellence for English Language programmes and is one of the largest year-round providers of English Language courses in Scotland. We have been running English programmes for over 35 years and all our courses are validated by the British Council accreditation scheme Accreditation UK. Our staff are highly qualified and have extensive experience of working with students from all over the world. Specific start dates for each of the courses are available on request.

General English as a Foreign Language

This course is designed to help you increase your confidence in using English, to improve your grammar and pronunciation and practise your language skills in a range of everyday situations. There will be great emphasis on developing oral skills as well as building on your vocabulary.

Start dates:

August and January- 18 weeks (1 semester) or 36 weeks (1 academic year).

Entry Requirements

Courses starting in August and January run at all levels from all levels from Beginner to Higher Intermediate.

Qualifications

Students will receive an SCE certification on completion. Depending on your level, you may be able to enter for SQA National Qualification ESOL Units at Access 2, Access 3 and Intermediate 1, or a Cambridge ESOL examination such as First Certificate in English (FCE). The cost of Cambridge exams is not included in the course fees. 

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Academic English

This course is for students who want to improve their use of English for entry to university to other higher level study. You will develop listening, reading, writing and speaking skills, as well as improve your grammar and pronunciation. The course develops study skills and focuses on preparation for the IELTS test. Students taking this course should have firm plans to enter higher education in the UK.

Start dates

August and January- 18 weeks (1 semester) or 36 weeks (1 academic year).

Entry requirements

Upper Intermediate level English (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent).

Qualifications

College certification on completion. You can also take an IELTS test at a local test centre on completion. (Cost not included in course fees).

What can I do next?

Prepares your English level for entry to courses within the College or at university.

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Summer School

Stevenson College Edinburgh also runs a Summer School programme. Click here to find out more.

These courses are correct at time of publication and are subject to change.