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Learn English in Scotland
Learning in Scotland
Scotland, with its extremes of beautiful desolate highlands or stretches of pale golden beaches to its thriving lively cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow is a popular country to visit in order to learn English. It’s so easy to fall in love with the romantic setting, Scotland makes a great destination for studying the language. Just some of the benefits of learning English in Scotland are its:
- Historic Cities, Castles and Cathedrals
- Charming Seaside Towns
- Captivating Landscapes
- Vibrant Cultural and Social Scene
- World Class Museums and Galleries
Local Support
Your stay will be carefully supervised and supported from start to finish by the local organiser. They are always available to help you with any questions you have concerning your course or stay - read more
Our Host Teachers
Chosen for their ability to make you feel completely at home, enthusiasm and expertise in giving one-to-one tuition. Your age, interests, personal and language needs are all taken into account by the local organiser when selecting the most suitable host teacher for you – take a look at some example teacher profiles – read more
Your age, profile, language needs, interests and any other special course requests are all taken into account in the process of matching you with a host teacher that is just right for you. You’ll be learning in one of the following beautiful and interesting regions…
Edinburgh
Edinburgh offers a wealth of historic heritage including a castle, museums and stately homes, and many festivals and events including the world famous Edinburgh Military Tattoo. read more
Glasgow
The medieval city of Glasgow has it all – theatres, world famous galleries, museums and a cathedral. Fabulous markets and unique boutiques give great shopping opportunities. read more
Highlands of Scotland
The beautiful Highlands of Scotland offer fantastic outdoor opportunities for hiking, cycling, horse-riding, fishing and many other sports. read more
The Isle of Bute
The beautiful Isle of Bute offers a different Scottish experience with a taste of island life, with outdoor activities and historic sites to explore. read more
Course fees for one week’s accommodation (up to 7 nights) and lessons (1 hour = 60 minutes’ tuition).
15 hours
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£1025per week
20 hours
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£1175per week
- our most popular package
25 hours
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£1325per week
30 hours
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£1475per week
Extra Days
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£100per extra day
Weekly fees (up to 7 nights) include:
- Full-board accommodation in the teacher’s home
- Tuition with pre-course level assessment test and use of suitable course materials
- Minimum of two accompanied outings per week to places of local interest
- Certificate of Attendance and progress report at the end of the course
Designed for business and professional people and those with specific language needs related to their job. With this option we include a pre-course client appraisal, specific work-related language teaching and specialist course materials.
Designed especially for people, whatever their age, preparing for a language examination and includes tailored examination preparation materials.
City Plus
For those staying in a city – three separate cultural and fun visits within the city where you’re studying – soak up local culture, traditions and history.
City Experience
Visit a city of interest for a whole day with your teacher or an adult family member – a chance to soak up local culture and history.
Summer Special Course
This is a special 15 hour course uniquely for youngsters of 13 – 17 years old who wish to share the lessons and host teacher family with one or two students of a different nationality. It is available only in English in Southern England. It is suitable for those who have a minimum of 2 years’ English up to High Intermediate level (not Advanced).
Available in England and Ireland between July and mid-August
- Arrival and departure any Sunday throughout the year. Lessons start on Monday.
- There is a 10 % discount for short stays of 4 days (3 nights.) The full number of hours will be taught.
- Share your course: friends and relatives with a similar language level can share the lessons and accommodation in the same teacher family. There is a 15% discount on the course for each student for this option.
- There is a supplement of £125, €125 or $125 for all stays that include the Christmas period (25 and/or 26 December) or the New Year period (31 December and/or 1 January). For a stay that includes both the Christmas and the New Year periods the supplement is charged twice.
24/7 Supervision Supplement for students under the age of 18 of £150, €150 or $150 per week
Students under the age of 18 must book this supplement unless they are on the the Summer Special Course or are accompanied by an adult.
For a first booking with International Language Homestays there is a registration fee of £60, €80 or $80.
Click here to take our Language Level Tests, they only take 25 minutes. We will instantly email your results to you. Good luck! 
