English courses for beginners in Scotland

The General English course is a full-time programme that runs all year. The course has a strong focus on the practical needs of both short and long term visitors to the UK.

This course is a full-time programme that runs all year. The course has a strong focus on the practical needs of both short and long term visitors to the UK.

This course is a part-time programme that runs all year. The course has a strong focus on the practical needs of both short and long term visitors to the UK.

Private (One to One) lessons offer the best possible way to improve your English level quickly and effectively. If you choose this option we will give you an extensive level test so that your teacher can plan your lessons efficiently.

On our Combination Course, you will follow the Standard English Course in the mornings and you will also have 5 hours per week of individual one to one lessons. These are designed to meet your individual needs and requirements and offer you the ideal opportunity to work on specific language problem areas with your own teacher.

Individual tuition is offered at all levels, from Beginners to Advanced throughout the year. Each of our specialised courses is designed to meet the needs of particular specialist areas.

This course prepares students with the skills and strategies they need to make the transition to college and university. Students are encouraged to develop independence in a range of academic tasks.

The Edinburgh Festival course is designed to help international students make the most of the theatre, music, comedy and dance performances at Edinburgh's famous annual festival of the arts, which is held in August.

With private lessons you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace, on your own schedule, and tailor your lesson plan to your specific needs. You will be able to choose what areas to focus on with your teacher and maximize the value of your lesson time.

Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. This programme is right for you if: • You are aiming to achieve fluency in English • You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results • You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment • You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate...

Long-term language programmes which allow you to achieve maximum fluency whilst immersing yourself in the language and culture of another country. This programme is right for you if: • You are aiming to achieve fluency in English • You want an intensive focus on all language skills with quick results • You would like flexible learning material, excellent communication between you and your teachers and continuous learning assessment • You would like to receive a Kaplan Academic Semester or Year certificate...

With private lessons you will have the opportunity to work at your own pace, on your own schedule, and tailor your lesson plan to your specific needs. You will be able to choose what areas to focus on with your teacher and maximize the value of your lesson time.

The ISSOS theatre elective gives students the opportunity to explore and extend their theatrical skills and devise a unique piece of theatre. Over the three-week period this elective course will combine a series of skill-based masterclasses and ensemble workshops in which students will work as a team under the guidance of a theatre professional to create an exciting piece of original theatre, which will be performed in the final week.

The three-week film elective gives students the unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of film- making and to let their imaginations run free. The course provides a practical introduction to all aspects of film craft through a combination of interactive seminars, technical training and hands-on experience behind the camera.

Use the inspiring campus and surrounding areas of Cambridge University as a playground of visual stimulation, ISSOS is the best place to learn or advance your photography skills. Learn to photograph the landscape, portraits of friends, nature and life in action.