Pictures - All right reserved. Every year, The Beltane Festival gathers hundreds of people to celebrate the coming of Summer on Calton Hill, in Edinburgh. This modern reimagining takes its roots in an ancient Celtic festival marking the changing seasons....
Originally the word Ceilidh (kay-lee) descended from the Gaelic word for ‘gathering’ or ‘party’… However, these days when people think of a Ceilidh, they think of a fun-filled night of wild dancing, good music and great company! A ceilidh is a Scottish social event...
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for quite some time, you must have heard of Harry Potter and the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. After 7 novels and 8 movies the worldwide phenomenon has attracted countless tourists and fans in London and Oxford, but...
Connecting with other students can be a simple and easy thing to do, but sometimes it requires a little energy and effort. Especially when the other students do not speak your mother tongue or come from a different culture. Fortunately, there are tips and methods that...
We had a record number of teachers studying with us through the Erasmus + programme this summer! As part of the course, teachers from all over the world can explore Scottish history through a variety of cultural activities. Here is a selection of videos from our...
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe (also known simply as “the Fringe”) is a major event which takes place every year. For 25 days in August, Edinburgh is completely transformed with thousands of performers flocking to the capital for a chance to showcase their work in one...
We provide further education to those who are looking to improve themselves and expand their horizons (linguistic and cultural). As an established international language centre in the heart of Edinburgh, we strive to the best of our abilities to deliver functional and appealing English courses for all levels.
Our wish is for all of our foreign students to integrate, understand, and appreciate British and Scottish culture, fall in love with the awe-inspiring landscapes available all around us (in and outside of the city); explore, engage and grow fond of the art, the sounds, the festivals, the ‘banter’, all the different customs and ways of life, as well as learning the language of course!