British Study Centres Edinburgh Summer Camp
Description of British Study Centres Edinburgh Summer Camp
- Founded: 1802
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
- Students age: 12 to 17 years old
- Number of students: 150
- Language of instruction: English
- Type of study: homestay / residence, full board.
BSC Edinburgh is one of the study centers of the British Study network, located in the Scottish capital. Previously, the educational institution had a different name - Edinburgh Language Center - and today it is the only school in the country that is accredited by the Eaquals Education Association. The institution is distinguished by a comfortable environment, modern technical equipment, qualified teaching staff and a favorable location in the center of the capital.
Edinburgh private school will allow students and teenagers from different countries to combine learning English in their natural environment and study tours of city locations and historical places. A trip to the famous Loch Lomond Lake or a trip to the city of Sterling will help you to see the picturesque landscapes of Scotland and enjoy the local culture.
Programs and prices, tuition fees in British Study Centres Edinburgh Summer Camp
General English
- Age: 12-17 years old
- Dates: June 27-28, July 4-5, July 11-12, July 18-19, July 25-26, August 1-2
- Duration: from 1 week.
The standard course of General English includes 15 academic hours each week. Typically, lessons are held in the morning, and after lunch, students can join the entertainment program or relax, chatting with peers. Classes are held in groups of 15 people. A specially designed curriculum covers all the main sections of the English language: conversation, listening, writing and reading. Students also study such important sections as grammar, vocabulary and correct pronunciation. Such a program helps to quickly improve fluency and correct speech for foreign students for whom English is not native.
Accommodation, meals, prices
There are two options for staying while studying at BSC Edinburgh:
- Dormitory (only for groups). A modern school residence is located 15-25 minutes on the main bus route of the city. A single room or a room with a separate bathroom and toilet is available in the student dormitory. There is also a common lounge with a game table, TV and study areas. Meals for living in a hostel are organized in full board format. Cost - 950 £ per week.
- Homestay This type of placement will allow students to constantly practice spoken English in real conditions. In host families, students are offered separate rooms from 1 to 3 people with a shared bathroom and toilet. Meals at full board (twice in the family, lunch at school). Host families are selected by the center and can live in different areas of Edinburgh, but the journey time to school will not exceed 55 minutes. Scottish families with different statuses can host international students, all of them are invariably friendly and caring. Cost - 695 £ per week.
Also, the school’s nutrition plan includes the issuance of packaged lunches for students during field events.
Activities British Study Centres Edinburgh Summer Camp
Every day, various cultural and recreational events are held for students of the BSC Edinburgh summer program, both on and off the school. The former include daytime (up to 5 per week) or evening events (usually 2 per week), which take place on the premises of the school. To the second - walks around the city and one field trip for the whole day at the weekend.
Sample list of places to visit as part of the excursion program:
- National Museum of Scotland
- Calton hill
- Edinburgh castle
- Botanical Garden.
Facilities and equipment at British Study Centres Edinburgh Summer Camp
The territory of the BSC Edinburgh school is located in the central part of the capital of Scotland, which is a historical city and at the same time a very modern place with developed logistics and infrastructure. Edinburgh Airport is also located here, which makes the flight convenient for foreign citizens.
The school building offers views of Edinburgh Castle and the elegant New Town houses, and the most popular city attractions are within walking distance. City walks and other activities outside the school grounds are supervised by teachers.
BSC Edinburgh Training Center offers its students modern and comfortable conditions for studying and living, comprehensive support from school staff. The list of school infrastructure includes:
- Modern classrooms with interactive equipment
- Spacious and comfortable common lounge
- Wireless internet throughout.
Admission dates and extra charges
The period of the summer educational programs at the BSC Edinburgh Center for foreign students and adolescents from 12 to 17 years starts from June 30 and ends on August 11. Arrivals and departures take place on Sundays, and the curriculum begins on Monday.
The cost of the course includes:
- English learning program
- Accommodation of choice (host family or hostel)
- Full board meals
- Bus ticket
- Daily leisure program (afternoon and evening activities)
- Excursion program (1-2 events every week)
- Textbooks and additional materials
- Testing on the day of arrival
- Certificate of completion.
Additionally paid:
- Registration fee - 50 £.
Extras:
- Registration fee (for a programme/course) 50 GBP
- Transfer (one way) 80 GBP
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
To participate in BSC Edinburgh Summer English Language Education Programs, students must:
- Have an age of 12 to 17 years (there are also older students)
- Proficient in English at one of the levels - from elementary to advanced.
In Edinburgh Language Center you can prepare for Edinburgh college and other higher education.
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
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Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
