Course description
This one-on-one preparation course is designed to help students excel in their Baccalaureate, Abitur, Matura, and other high school exams where English plays a crucial role.
By tailoring the lessons to each student’s specific needs, we boost their confidence and ensure they are fully prepared to succeed.
This course is ideal for:
• Teenagers preparing for school exams who need extra support in English. Our focused approach helps students achieve better grades by strengthening their language skills.
• Students planning to study in the UK, offering essential language preparation for school or university. A short one-on-one course is an excellent way to build confidence in speaking and understanding English, ensuring a smooth transition to studying in an Englishspeaking environment.
Our personalised teaching approach equips students with the skills and confidence they need to perform at their best academically.
Key Benefits:
Subject-Specific Support – Choose English for Biology, Economics, or any other subject.
Personalised Learning – One-to-one sessions target and improve weak areas.
Practical Language Use – All English learned is applied in real-life conversations.
Engaging Learning – Interactive activities make studying more enjoyable and effective.
This programme ensures students not only improve their exam performance but also develop lasting language skills for future academic success.
Sports and Leisure options can be added to the programme.
Course topics
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Class schedule
Course duration
1-52 weeks
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
25 Dec 2025, 01 Jan 2026, 25 Dec 2026
Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Scottish Borders with Home Language International 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 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 |
1 student |
| Maximum |
1 student |
Student age
| Age range |
1 year old and older |
Certificate
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
