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Celebrate with us – our first year of being IH Edinburgh on 1st September 2024.

We offer a 10% discount on all our English courses starting in September.

This offer is valid for the whole course duration (except the winter offer period 4th November ’24 to 28th February ’25).

Book your space for the New Autumn Term.
Classes begin the week of 16th September and run for 10 weeks. £220

Terms and Conditions apply.

SOCIAL PROGRAMME AND STUDENT ACTIVITIES

LEARN ENGLISH while having fun

We want you to enjoy your experience with us and we think that it is important to immerse yourself outside the classroom. We organise weekly social activities for you to meet new people, have fun and practice your English! Our social programme runs all year round and consists of afternoon, evening and weekend activities.

Our social programme is designed to allow you to take advantage of Scotland’s fantastic range of cultural activities, whilst making friends and improving your English at the same time. Check out the school notice board each week for the up to date programme.  

Most of the activities are free of charge. There are some great destinations activities which require a small fee such as Gladstone’s Land, Rosslyn Chapel, Jupiter Artland, Whisky Tasting, Ceilidh Club with a cost between £10 and £20. 

Please also note that all entrances and tickets are included for our Erasmus+ programmes.  

Social Activities

Each week we offer some of the following:

  • Conversational Pub Night
  • Ceilidh Scottish Dancing (£7)
  • Board Games afternoon
  • Whisky Tasting
  • Live Music Concert

Walking Tours

Every Monday afternoon you can take part in a walking tour of Edinburgh with our dedicated guide:

  • Old and New Town
  • Princes Street Gardens
  • Water of Leith and Dean Village
  • Arthur’s Seat
  • Calton Hill

Cultural Activities

You can learn about Scotland and its rich culture and history by taking part in our cultural tours to: 

  • National Museum of Scotland 
  • The Modern Art Gallery 
  • The National Portrait Gallery
  • The Scottish Parliament*
  • Jupiter Artland*
  • Rosslyn Chapel*

Weekend activities

Our school is open Monday to Friday but Edinburgh has plenty to offer at the weekends: shopping, clubbing, restaurants, concerts, theatre, cinema, laser tags and more. You can even experience great views from the top of an ancient volcano, Arthur’s seat. You can go for a walk in the Pentland Hills or along the coast in Portobello and South Queensferry. You can even enjoy a boat trip in North Berwick.

If you feel more adventurous or want to discover the fantastic Scottish Highlands, we can also organise weekend excursions with our local partners Timberbush Tours or Rabbie’s Tour. 

Choose great destinations such as: Glasgow, Loch Lomond, Loch Ness, St Andrews, Dunfermline, Peebles and more. The cost for these tours is usually between £25 and £45. All tours are subject to availability and demand.