Edinburgh ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Edinburgh
What our students said about Edinburgh
In my personal opinion, it is a very beautiful old city that can be visited in two days at the most. There are few activities in May-June. There are plenty of pubs to drink in, but the food is not to my taste. It falls within the Anglo-Saxon norm: burgers, fish & chips, toast, etc. In fact, you meet a lot of overweight people on the street. To eat well and healthy, you have to go to very expensive restaurants or cook yourself.
Edinburgh is a great city! There is a lot to see and visit. Many museums are free of charge. I went to a musical and was able to practise my English. The bus connections are quite good, although not particularly cheap. Overall, everything is a bit more expensive than in Germany. The weather was better than I had feared. It rarely rained in April, but it was cold. I felt safe at all times, even though I was on my own a lot.
For the public transport by night: there is nothing, it was a problem to go to the accommodation ...by walk it was a long way! Shopping and museums close early and after the afternoon lessons there is not enough time for it!
Edinburgh is a nice Ghotic city, full of historical sites, museum and lots of shops. I enjoy this city a lot and Scottish people are so friendly and ironic! Scotland for me is the best place in the UK!
Perfect combination of modernity and tradition with a wide range of cultural, gastronomic and activities of all kinds including sports, all combined with wonderful landscapes.
The city is very beautiful and interesting. There are many interesting museums (art and history), some of which are free. Great opportunities for walking around the city.
A beautiful, lively town, with beautiful architecture and well-kept parks full of flowers. Lots of restaurants and shops. The Scots are helpful and friendly.
Edinburgh it's a magical City, this City have a lot of history and after some days you love the City, including the heavy rainy days.
Very beautiful city that offers everything: Beach, mountains, sightseeing, shopping and nightlife!
Expensive city but it was a good experience, for sure I come back (hopefully I spend more time),
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Edinburgh
![TLI English School](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/tli-english-school-edinburgh_17174943781163.jpg)
Great for learning new words and phrases and practising your English in a friendly atmosphere, interesting conversations and a quiet place. It was enough for my purposes, which was total immersion in the language.
Very friendly.
17 June 2024
Course: General English Course 20 - 4 weeks
Student age: 63 years
![Kaplan International Languages](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/kaplan-international-languages-edinburgh_15519575001620.jpg)
Weekly lessons (a new topic each week). Varied exercises (written and oral comprehension, grammar, lots of interaction with other students, sometimes production of written work).
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31 October 2023
Course: General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
![Centre of English Studies (CES)](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/centre-of-english-studies-ces-edinburgh_1520339789824.jpg)
The excursions were very well organised. It was fun to participate.
16 October 2023
Course: Standard General English - 6 weeks
Student age: 19 years
![Centre of English Studies (CES)](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/centre-of-english-studies-ces-edinburgh_1520339789824.jpg)
Common room, activities, nice staff and teachers, microwave
15 August 2023
Course: Intensive General English - 2 weeks
Student age: 17 years
![Centre of English Studies (CES)](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/schools/general_new/centre-of-english-studies-ces-edinburgh_1520339789824.jpg)
I was very apprehensive about taking the course because I didn't know if I would be able to keep up with the classes, but it were adequate for my level of English. The School is great!!
I loved the punctuality!
5 June 2023
Course: Standard General English - 4 weeks
Student age: 61 years
Information about Edinburgh
- Fabulous array of festivals throughout the year.
- Unique gothic architecture.
- Beautiful countryside.
- Lots of fun things to do especially in the evenings.
- Cold and rainy throughout the year.
- High cost of living.
Key Facts about Edinburgh
- Price index excluding rent: 79* (21% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 58* (42% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:68* (32% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Scotland average):
3.51 £ (14% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Edinburgh
Events in Edinburgh
![Edinburgh Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/1008_1.jpg)
02 August 2024 - 26 August 2024The Edinburgh Festival is the largest theatre festival in the world. Every August the city is taken over by the theatre world with performances of theatre, opera, music and dance. There is also a Fringe festival that runs concurrently with this festival where both known and unknown artists present works of all kinds with a tendency toward experimentation: theatre, comedy, circus, cabaret, musicals, spoken word and much much more.
![Edinburgh International Book Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/5970_1.jpg)
10 August 2024 - 26 August 2024Edinburgh International Book Festival offers presentations and discussions from world renowned writers and world thinkers.
![Samhuinn Fire Festival](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/events/thumbs/8676_1.jpg)
31 October 2024The Samhuinn Fire Festival is a vibrant and captivating event that celebrates the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. This festival takes place on the night of October 31st, coinciding with the modern-day Halloween, in Edinburgh, Scotland. During the festival, the streets of Edinburgh come alive with a spectacular procession of performers, dancers, musicians, and costumed characters. The participants are divided into two groups, the "Winter Court" and the "Summer Court," symbolising the transition from the lighter half of the year to the darker half. All of this is a celebration of community, creativity, and our relationship with the natural world.
What to do in Edinburgh
![Edinburgh Castle](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1953.jpg)
![National Museum of Scotland](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1955.jpg)
![The Scottish Parliament](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1956.jpg)
![Arthur's Seat](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1961.jpg)
![Royal Botanic Garden](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/attractions/thumbs/1964.jpg)
![OldTown](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/neighbourhood/thumbs/37_1.jpg)
![New Town](https://estatic.languagecourse.net/images/neighbourhood/thumbs/37_2.jpg)
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 25 minutes.
Main stops: Ingliston Road (Middle Norton), Edinburgh Princes Street
Every 10 minutes, 30 minutes.
Main stops: Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh Trams), Edinburgh Princes Street
Taxi: 18 minutes drive to city center of Edinburgh
FAQ about schools in Edinburgh
- I am interested in the English for teachers course in Edinburgh“The teachers' course is only available at certain times and on fixed dates, usually for a period of no longer than 2 weeks. We will be happy to check availability for you based on the duration and period you notify us of.”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 09, 2023Are there any junior courses in Edinburgh which will last only one week?
“Please find all Junior courses in Edinburgh by entering the information in the search bar at the top of the home page.
You will find that some courses may have a minimum stay of 2 weeks. Where this is standard and applicable in many cases, please feel free to request a 1-week course from us and we will check the availability to do so with the school.”Fraser Provan, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Jun 17, 2022I am interested in booking an English programme for 4-8 weeks in Edinburgh and I would like to stay with a host family. Can I select my family or the school will do that for me?“The host families are carefully selected by the school staff, based on your preferences informed on the enrolment form. If you have any specific requirements, please let us know and we can check the availability for you!”Ana Carolina, Area Manager' from LanguageCourse.net - May 16, 2022Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of English courses & camps for teenager and children in Edinburgh or other 35 different English course types in Edinburgh.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at English language schools in other cities in Scotland such as Aberdeen, Crieff, Galashiels, Glasgow ..., Perth (PER), Stirling or see our list of all schools in Scotland. You may also want to consult options outside Scotland for learning English.Show more