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General English Intensive 30

Oxford International Edinburgh

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Course description

Our General English course is designed to improve all areas of your English, increasing your vocabulary, enhancing your grammar, boosting your written work and strengthening your reading skills. We encourage individual learning and independence through working alone, in pairs and in groups. We often use authentic written texts and listening material from newspapers and magazines, television and video, the Internet and other sources as well as using a variety of teaching methodologies that aim to develop both fluency and accuracy in the language.

We use up-to-date textbooks and teaching methods, as part of a syllabus that is regularly revised to keep our lessons as fresh and modern as possible. Fortnightly testing is also carried out so that your progress can be checked and monitored and which highlights and which parts of your English need extra help.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Oxford International Edinburgh does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 02:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Edinburgh.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Study abroad in Scotland and join a world-renowned education system that combines academic excellence with innovative research.

Accreditations

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Oxford International Edinburgh varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 24.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jan 2026, 03 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

School location

Immerse yourself in student life in one of Scotland’s most vibrant university cities, whether the coastal delights of Dundee or the historic streets of Edinburgh.

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Housing

Oxford International Edinburgh offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Twin room - Bed & Breakfast - 2 students must book together

$337
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$337
If you’re looking to improve your English skills even more whilst you’re studying at our Edinburgh school, you could consider staying with a family. We work with trusted and reliable agents around the local area to find you friendly and welcoming families who are experienced in looking after EFL students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Rooms & facilities

A great opportunity to enhance your English
Families selected through trusted agents
All families experienced at caring for EFL students
Located in the local area

Homestay - Single room - No meals

$344
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$344
If you’re looking to improve your English skills even more whilst you’re studying at our Edinburgh school, you could consider staying with a family. We work with trusted and reliable agents around the local area to find you friendly and welcoming families who are experienced in looking after EFL students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Rooms & facilities

A great opportunity to enhance your English
Families selected through trusted agents
All families experienced at caring for EFL students
Located in the local area

Homestay - Single room - Bed & Breakfast

$358
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$358
If you’re looking to improve your English skills even more whilst you’re studying at our Edinburgh school, you could consider staying with a family. We work with trusted and reliable agents around the local area to find you friendly and welcoming families who are experienced in looking after EFL students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Rooms & facilities

A great opportunity to enhance your English
Families selected through trusted agents
All families experienced at caring for EFL students
Located in the local area

Homestay - Twin room - Half board - 2 students must book together

$373
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$373
If you’re looking to improve your English skills even more whilst you’re studying at our Edinburgh school, you could consider staying with a family. We work with trusted and reliable agents around the local area to find you friendly and welcoming families who are experienced in looking after EFL students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Rooms & facilities

A great opportunity to enhance your English
Families selected through trusted agents
All families experienced at caring for EFL students
Located in the local area

Homestay - Single room - Half board

$394
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Greenwich and surrounding areas
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 25 - 60 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
$394
If you’re looking to improve your English skills even more whilst you’re studying at our Edinburgh school, you could consider staying with a family. We work with trusted and reliable agents around the local area to find you friendly and welcoming families who are experienced in looking after EFL students. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Rooms & facilities

A great opportunity to enhance your English
Families selected through trusted agents
All families experienced at caring for EFL students
Located in the local area
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from . Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Learn more about how to get a UK visa »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Edinburgh based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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