Edinburgh is a city renowned for its beauty and history. It is the home of many scientific, artistic and cultural influencers and has been described as “the most beautiful of all Europe’s capitals.”
Famed for its historical significance, the city centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is a beautiful city to learn English in and is a fantastic blend of culture, beauty and history.
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Course Dates1st July - 12th August 2025
Age9 -17 years
Price£1050 / week
Course Duration1 - 6 weeks
Start DateAny Tuesday
Places Available250
Full-day Excursions1 per week
Half-day Excursions3 per week
Airport Transfer (groups)See Pricelist
Damage Deposit£60/€70
Facilities
Historic boarding school
Compact campus with accommodation on-site
140 twin beds with private shower (Towels included). 100 standard beds available in the modern Chalmers buidling. 
Sports Hall
Disco Venue
Beautiful open spaces
Wifi
External Laundry services
Local amenities in nearby village
20 minute bus to city centreThe Campus
The Campus
The capital of Scotland, Edinburgh blends a large collection of medieval and classical architecture and is often considered one of Europe’s premier destinations to visit. The campus is only a short distance from the city centre and is therefore a great base from which to explore this beautiful city.
One of Scotland’s most prestigious schools, Merchiston Castle School is located in 96-acres of stunning grounds in the Colinton area of Edinburgh. Based at the foot of the Pentland hills, it hosts state-of-the-art facilities, with access to many different sports and has high-quality accommodation and catering facilities. A truly historical school, studying English here gives students an amazing opportunity to ‘Live the Language’ in Scotland’s capital city and experience an authentic British experience at a premium boarding school.
Location
Travel and Transport
All journeys on the student excursion programme will be by private coach.
Accommodation
The Accommodation
The student accommodation is on campus; this can be an exciting experience and a great way to meet new people and make friends.
The students will stay in on-site accommodation blocks, which are composed of majority twin rooms but some single ensuites are available too. There are shared common areas and the accommodation is furnished to a high standard. There is access to student Wi-Fi.
There are also standard accommodation blocks onsite, with students sharing dormitories and bathroom facilities. This is based in the modern Chalmers building which opened in 2024.
The safety of our students is always very important. The school has CCTV, secure access entry systems and St Andrew’s College staff are contactable 24/7.
