Our classic English Language & Culture Summer School will run both online and face to face on campus in 2023.
About the summer school
Our summer school is fun, interactive and infused with British culture and traditions. It runs for two weeks in July each year.
The course aims to balance learning and fun. It will be a fantastic opportunity for students to improve their English language skills while learning about Scotland’s history and culture over two weeks. This will be further enhanced by virtual visits to various historic and cultural sites.
Classes will also include English grammar and vocabulary, intercultural communication, academic discussion, and presentations. The course will culminate with you, the students, giving presentations in groups on the last Friday of the course.
You can read more about what the summer school offers here.
Eligibility
This course is designed for international students who would like to improve their English language skills. To join this course, you should meet the following requirements:
• Minimum age of 18
• Recommended: Intermediate English communication skills (equivalent to IELTS 4.5-5.0).
Cost and times
Mode of Study: Online
Date: 26 June – 7 July 2023
The two-week online course costs £495 per person. It will run 2 hours a day on Monday - Friday from 26 June - 7 July, 12-2pm UK time (20 hours in total).
Mode of Study: Face to Face
Date: 10 July – 21 July 2023
The classic 2-week summer course costs £1,765 per person. It will take place on the Craiglockhart campus of Edinburgh Napier University, in the heart of Edinburgh city.
This package includes 2-week accommodation, entry tickets and transportation for all cultural excursions, plus all other practical supports.
How to apply
Individuals
If you are applying yourself, please complete our application form and return it to us by email.
For Face-to-Face sessions, download our application form here
For Online sessions, download our application form here.
Groups
For group bookings, please get in touch with us directly to discuss your requirements.
What kind of things could be on our Summer School timetable?
Face to Face: please see a sample timetable in the information sheet attached
Online: Although our summer school is online this year, we still plan to offer the same high quality experience as we have in previous years. Just some of the activities you can expect to enjoy are:
- Virtual tour - Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile
- Virtual tour - Palace of Holyrood House and Scottish Parliament
- Virtual tour - Scottish Distillery & Whisky tasting
- Visit a Scottish pub
- Finding Harry Potter
- Kilts and Food
- Afternoon tea & Tea tasting
- Virtual tour - National Museum of Scotland/ National Gallery