English Language Schools in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Christmas Market

January 2025The Edinburgh Christmas Market is a vibrant and enchanting seasonal attraction, perfect for those seeking a festive and memorable experience. Located in the heart of Scotland's historic capital city, this annual market transforms the bustling city centre into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. As you step into the market, you'll be greeted by a delightful mix of sights, sounds and aromas. The market features a variety of charming wooden stalls adored with twinkling lights, offering an array of unique handicrafts, local artisan products, and delightful Christmas gifts. From handmade jewellery and traditional Scottish tartans to intricate ceramics and cosy knitwear, there's something to cater to everyone's taste and budget.

KNITWEAR Chanel to Westwood

January 2025 - March 2025The Knitwear Chanel to Westwood exhibition is a captivating showcase that celebrates the artistry and innovation of two iconic fashion houses, Chanel and Westwood, in the realm of knitwear. This exhibition brings together the finest examples of knitwear designs created by both brands throughout their illustrious histories. Visitors are treated to a visual journey through time as they explore the evolution of knitwear, starting with Coco Chanel's pioneering work in the early 20th century. From there, the exhibition highlights the unique contributions of Vivienne Westwood, whose rebellious and avant-garde approach to fashion redefined knitwear in the latter half of the 20th century and beyond.

Burns and Beyond

January 2025The Burns and Beyond Festival in Edinburgh is a vibrant celebration of Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, and an incredible experience for students seeking to immerse themselves in Scottish culture. This annual festival, held in late January, offers a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary events, showcasing the enduring legacy of Burns and the richness of Scottish arts and entertainment. Visitors can expect a diverse programme of activities, including poetry readings, live music performances, storytelling sessions, and energetic ceilidh dances.

Doctor Who Worlds of Wonder

January 2025 - May 1"Doctor Who: Worlds of Wonder" is an immersive and interactive experience that brings the beloved science fiction television series, Doctor Who, to life in a captivating way. Set within a virtual reality (VR) environment, this innovative journey allows fans and newcomers alike to explore various iconic worlds from the Doctor Who universe. In "Worlds of Wonder", participants have the opportunity to step into the role of the Doctor's companion and embark on thrilling adventures across space and time. The experience seamlessly combines action, exploration, and puzzle-solving elements, ensuring an engaging and interactive encounter with the Doctor Who universe.

MANIPULATE Edinburgh International Festival of Visual Theatre and Animated Film

February 2025The Manipulate Edinburgh Festival is an exhilarating and cutting-edge event specifically designed for students who have a passion for the arts. This unique festival showcases a wide range of visual theatre, puppetry, and animated film, captivating audiences with its innovative and experimental approach to storytelling. With a focus on pushing the boundaries of traditional performance art, the Manipulate Edinburgh Festival offers students a platform to explore and experience the latest trends in contemporary theatre and animation. It brings together emerging and established artists from around the world, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere where creativity knows no bounds.

Edinburgh International Improv Festival

March 2025The Edinburgh International Improv Festival (EIIF) is an annual celebration of improvisational theatre held in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It brings together talented improvisers from around the world to showcase their skills, entertain audiences, and explore the art of spontaneous storytelling. Audiences can expect an exhilarating and unpredictable experience as performers create scenes, characters, and narratives on the spot, relying on quick thinking, teamwork, and audience suggestions. Every show is unique, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that will never be repeated.

Edinburgh Science Festival

March 2025 - April 2025The Edinburgh Science Festival is an annual event that celebrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in a vibrant and engaging manner. it takes places in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland, known for its rich history, stunning architecture and academic prowess. The festival aims to promote scientific curiosity, ignite imaginations, and inspire people of all ages to explore and appreciate the wonders of science. During the the festival, a wide range of activities, exhibitions, workshops, talks, and interactive events are organised across multiple venues throughout the city. Visitors can expect a diverse programme that covers a broad spectrum of scientific topics, from physics, biology, and chemistry to astronomy, robotics, and environmental studies.

The Edinburgh International Harp Festival

April 2025The Edinburgh International Harp Festival is an annual celebration of harp music and culture that takes place in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a premier event that attracts harpists and enthusiasts from all around the world, showcasing the versatility and artistry of this magnificent instrument. Concerts at the festival feature a captivating blend of musical styles, encompassing classical, folk, jazz, world, and experimental genres. Workshops and masterclasses are an integral part of the festival, allowing participants to enhance their skills and learn from some of the best harpists in the world.

Beltane Fire Festival

30 April 2025The Beltane Fire Festival is a vibrant and enchanting celebration that takes place annually on the night of April 30th or May 1st. Rooted in ancient Celtic traditions, the festival marks the beginning of summer and is observed with great enthusiasm in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland. Participants in the Beltane Fire Festival often dress in elaborate costumes that embody ancient Celtic themes and mythology. The costumes typically feature vibrant colours, intricate designs, and elements reminiscent of nature, such as flowers, leaves, and animal characteristics. The festival also involves the enactment of ancient rituals, including the crowning of a May Queen and Green Man.

Edinburgh Tradfest

May 2025Edinburgh Tradfest is a multi-day event that showcases a diverse range of folk music styles, including traditional folk, contemporary folk, Americana, acoustic, and world music. During the festival you can expect to see performances from both well-established folk musicians and emerging artists from Scotland, and also from around the world.

Hidden Door Festival

May 2025 - June 2025The Hidden Door Festival typically features a diverse range of artistic disciplines, such as music, visual arts, theatre, film, spoken word, and more. It often showcases local and international talent, providing a platform for emerging artists and performers. The programming may include live performances, installations, exhibitions, workshops, talks, and interactive experiences. It's worth noting that the specifics of each Hidden Door Festival vary from year to year, so for the most accurate and up-to-date information on what to expect, it's recommended to visit the official website.

Royal Highland Show

June 2025The Royal Highland Show is a renowned annual agricultural event held in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is one of the most prestigious and largest agricultural shows in the United Kingdom. The show takes place over four days and attracts thousands of visitors, including farmers, exhibitors, and the general public. Livestock competitions are one of the main features of the show, with top-quality cattle, sheep, pigs and horses being exhibited and judged. Visitors can witness impressive displays of different breeds, including Highland cattle, sheepdog trials, and equestrian events such as showjumping and dressage. These competitions demonstrate the skills and expertise of farmers and breeders in raising and presenting their animals. There is much more to be found here, including networking and business opportunities for those involved in the rural economy.

Edinburgh Festival

August 2025The 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

August 2025Edinburgh International Book Festival offers presentations and discussions from world renowned writers and world thinkers.

Comic Con Scotland

October 2025Comic Con Scotland, like many other comic cons, is a place where fans of pop culture, films, tv, comic books, and more, can meet and greet their favourite actors and actresses, have photographs with them, and get autographs. Our special guests always attend question and answer panels as well so fans can interact with them on a less crowded level and without the hustle and bustle of the main convention behind them. As well as this, fans can dress up and join a huge cosplay community and browse some amazing trade stalls which sell everything from replica props, clothing and toys to original artwork and much much more. There are also props and set displays from many franchises that fans can enjoy having photographs taken at, and many attractions such as training schools, video gaming, activities, displays, and much much more.

Samhuinn Fire Festival

31 October 2025The 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.

Hogmany

30 December 2025 - 01 January 2026Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year's Eve celebration whose origins date back to the old Viking winter solstice. Hogmanay in Edinburgh is famous for its massive street party and the procession of torches to the sound of drums and bagpipes.