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International HouseEdinburgh, Scotland

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

20 students - overall rating
40 Shandwick Place - EH2 4RT Edinburgh - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • City centre location, buses and the tram stop directly outside the school.
  • The school offers a professional CV clinic to help you work on the language and content of your CV.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.8

    Rating: 4.8/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.3

    Rating: 4.3/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Inlingua Edinburgh is located in the enchanting Scottish capital city of Edinburgh. Housed in the centre of the city, students have everything they need in terms of cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and pharmacies within walking distance. With attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, The Scottish National Gallery and the Edinburgh Dungeons within a 20-minute walk of the school, students are in a great place to receive top-quality tuition whilst enjoying the city of Edinburgh to its fullest.

School facilities: The facilities of this medium-sized school are excellent and designed to cater to the needs of students of all levels. These facilities include a library, lounge area, movie rentals, a student support desk and free after-class access to language learning software. All classrooms have heating, with most having an ample source of natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection with Inlingua is extensive, with multiple choices to combine General English group lessons with additional private lessons as well as Spoken Performance. For more advanced students, Business English is available, in groups or privately, over a variety of schedules. Exam Preparation programmes in TOEIC, FCE, CAE, CPE and IELTS exams are also available throughout the whole year.

Accommodation: Multiple options for Homestay accommodation are available, some of which come with the allocation of a private bathroom.

Edinburgh is an enchanting city with much to offer students. Inlingua consistently works to uphold high standards of care and tuition, giving students the best chance to enjoy the city accordingly.

English Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

  • In the classroom
    In the classroom1/30
  • Certificates of completion
    Certificates of completion2/30
  • Edinburgh Meadows
    Edinburgh Meadows3/30
  • Whisky Tasting.
    Whisky Tasting. 4/30
  • Trips
    Trips5/30
  • Students Lounge.
    Students Lounge. 6/30
  • students
    students7/30
  • Reception
    Reception8/30
  • In the classroom
    In the classroom9/30
  • Shandwick Place
    Shandwick Place10/30
  • Inlingua Edinburgh students
    Inlingua Edinburgh students 11/30
  • Pub Night.
    Pub Night.12/30
  • Student with certificate
    Student with certificate13/30
  • 14/30
  • Social Activities
    Social Activities15/30
  • classroom
    classroom16/30
  • Stairway
    Stairway17/30
  • Computer facilities
    Computer facilities 18/30
  • School team
    School team19/30
  • 20/30
  • students
    students21/30
  • Siteseeing
    Siteseeing 22/30
  • 23/30
  • Sites
    Sites24/30
  • walking tour
    walking tour25/30
  • Princes Street Garden
    Princes Street Garden26/30
  • Picnic
    Picnic27/30
  • Park
    Park28/30
  • 29/30
  • Learning about Princes Street Garden
    Learning about Princes Street Garden30/30

Student opinions about International House, Edinburgh

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
International House, Edinburgh
20 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (6 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
All the staff/teachers I met at this school were very nice and helpful! Some teachers are very structured in their lessons, so that a lot of the content sticks. They reacted very flexibly and quickly to my request for a different level! The school is very well located, so it is easy to reach from all sides. I also found it very good that even those who still had classes in the afternoon could take part in the afternoon activities. The activities were interesting and you got to see something of the city.
Disliked
The classrooms are in a very old building on the third floor and are relatively small. The rooms are also very cold. Many of us sat in class with our jackets on. We were provided with a heater, but it did not manage to heat the room. The sanitary facilities are correspondingly old. The lounge is far too small for all the students during the break. Unfortunately, there are also teachers who are not very good at teaching the subject matter.
Insider tip: I can only recommend that everyone take advantage of the activities offered by the school. You always learn something new and learn the language at the same time.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had booked the language school as part of the educational leave, so I had classes in the afternoon. If you are not happy with your placement, let me know immediately. They really try to find the right class.
Course: General English + Spoken Performance - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2022 by Christiane Heyde
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Social activities, and the friendly atmosphere between students and teachers, who are very good and prepared.
Insider tip: The city is fantastic
Review details
Course: General English Half-Day + Option: IELTS Exam Preparation - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Dec. 2016 by Piergiorgio Mura
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Small school, you quickly find your way around, family atmosphere
Disliked
Classroom was cold (old building), but this was fixed on request
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good, but little teaching material, mainly conversation
Other comments Staff are very friendly and helpful
Course: Business English Mini Group - 1 week
Review date: 3. Apr. 2024 by Heide Bittermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere.
Insider tip: Take a Highland Tour and visit the Scotts Memorial or Carlton Hill for stunning views of Edinburgh.
Review details
Other comments Unfortunately speaking tasks or presentations were barely part of the lessons.
Course: General English Half-Day + Option: Spoken Performance - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. May. 2015 by Gregor Speyer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers and staff were so kind and friendly.
Review details
Course: FCE Preparation Course [Inglés] - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2019 by Elisabeth Gelabert Gómez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers are very nice, very professional.
Review details
Course: General English  - 1 week
Review date: 14. Jul. 2019 by Marie-Christine Pujol
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very competent teachers.
Disliked
Small classrooms (loud).
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Interesting.
Course: General English + Spoken Performance 22.5 hours  - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Alexander Kiesswetter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small classes
Review details
Course: General English + Option: Spoken Performance - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jun. 2018 by Nicole Götz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Organisation
Review details
Course: General English + Spoken Performance - 4 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2022 by Wioleta Minchberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teachers
Review details
Course: General English + Spoken Performance - 1 week
Review date: 23. Oct. 2019 by Grażyna Niemczyk
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of International House compared to ratings of all schools in Scotland

 International House EdinburghAverage of all other schools in Scotland
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Organisation4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Value for money4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Homestay4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

International House

Accreditations and Quality seals
British councilEnglish UK
English teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
25% male / 75% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoMaestro - logoCash payment - logoVisa Debit - logoBank Transfer - logo
International House operated previously under the name
inlingua
Year of school foundation
2005
Legal name/parent company
Languages a la carte Ltd | Tax registration ID: GB865490981

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Student support desk

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Facilities for islamic students

    • Available area to pray at the school

    • Facilities to wash feet before praying

    • Homestay option that can prepare halal food

    • Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 3

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 45
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 12%
Switzerland 11%
Spain 8%
Italy 7%
France 4%
Saudi Arabia 3%
Brazil 3%
Sweden 2%
Korea 2%
Japan 1%
Israel 1%
Turkey 1%
Netherlands 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 43%

Information for all courses offered by International House

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 £
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

The daily coffee/tea breaks provide the perfect opportunity for you to practise your spoken English and meet students from around the world.
The daily coffee/tea breaks provide the perfect opportunity for you to practise your spoken English and meet students from around the world.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49.50 £. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 05 Oct 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 30 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per English language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
More details about airports near Edinburgh and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Edinburgh page. For flight comparisons to Edinburgh, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 180 days. A valid passport and an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) is required to enter the UK. The application for the ETA is done online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta. The answer is expected within 3 working days, costing GBP 10. The ETA allows multiple entries in the country for up to 6 months for a maximum of 2 years or until the passport used when applying expires.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 £
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 50 £
,
North America: 100 £
,
South America: 100 £
,
Africa: 100 £
,
Oceania: 100 £
,
Asia: 100 £

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1.5 km
Basketball-3 km
Cooking1.5 km
Cricket2 km
Dancing1.5 km
Field Hockey4 km
Football (soccer)2 km
Golf2.5 km
Horse riding10 km
Ice Hockey3 km
Mountainbiking4 km
Music-0.5 km
Rugby3 km
Sailing5 km
Skiing7 km
Squash3.5 km
Swimming1.5 km
Table Tennis2 km
Tennis3 km
Volleyball3 km
Windsurfing20 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Social Activities:

>> Welcome café
>> Conversational Pub Night


Walking Tours:

>> Old and New Town
>> Princes Street Gardens
>> Water of Leith and Dean Village
>> Arthur’s Seat
>> Calton Hill

Cultural Excursions

>> National Museum of Scotland
>> The Modern Art Gallery
>> The National Portrait Gallery

*food and drink not included

Adults - Paid activities

Social Activities:

>> Ceilidh Scottish Dancing.
>> Whisky Tasting.
>> Cultural Excursions.
>> The Scottish Parliament.
>> Jupiter Artland.
>> Rosslyn Chapel.
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample Social Programme 2023.
Sample Social Programme 2023.

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about International House

  • No, this school only offers homestay accommodation.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2022
  • The homestay is usually arranged from Saturday to Saturday, Sunday to Sunday or Sunday to Saturday – depending on availability. We do offer the option to book a few extra nights accommodation but not another full week, unfortunately.
    Julia, from IH Edinburgh - Dec 12, 2023
  • Many of our schools have agreed to provide our students with a full refund of the cost of lessons if they cancel up to a certain number of days before the start of the course. On each school's page on our website, it is clearly indicated up to how many days before the start of the course students can receive a full refund under this Free Cancellation Policy.

    However, as of today (2024), IH Edinburgh does not offer free cancellation. This means that once the booking is paid in full, if you decide to cancel, the initial prepayment is non-refundable. In addition, the school will apply a penalty fee, which means that you will not get back the full amount paid. The amount of the refund will be lower the closer to the start date of the course.

    For these cases, we recommend that you take out our cancellation insurance, which can protect your investment in case you need to cancel your course.

    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 12, 2024
  • We are located on the third floor of an old building that doesn’t have a lift and therefore isn’t wheelchair accessible unfortunately.
    Julia Riemann , Admissions & Office Manager from International House Edinburgh - Dec 18, 2024

FAQ about International House, Edinburgh

  • English courses at International House start at 328 £ for General English - Morning 15 hours course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Standard Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of International House
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at International House varies from 1 students (Private Lessons 15 hours) to 10 students (General English + Spoken Performance 22.5 hours)
  • 100% of teachers at International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at International House comes from Poland with a 25% representation, followed by students from Germany (12%) and Switzerland (11%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • International House offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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