English Language School at Newbattle Abbey College, Edinburgh

Edinburgh

This ‘A’- listed building, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. Ancient rooms are coupled with first-class learning facilities, allowing students to enjoy a unique learning experience.


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Course Dates2nd July - 13th August 2026
Course Duration1 - 6 weeks
Age11 - 18 years
Price - Classic Programme£2, 230 / 14-nights
Price - Classic Programme£1, 275 / 7-nights
Price - Gold Programme£2, 280 / 14-nights
Price - Platinum Programme£2, 330 /14-nights
Start DateThursdays 2nd, 16th, 30th July
Places Available90
Bedroom Type45 single ensuite beds with private shower room, 8 beds in twin ensuite rooms, 6 beds in triple rooms, 4 beds in a quadruple ensuite room, 27 beds in shared facilities
Full-day Excursions1 per week
Half-day Excursions3 per week
Airport TransfersSee Pricelist in Downloads
Damage Deposit£100 / €120
Facilities
Set in beautiful parkland in a historic setting
Compact campus with accommodation on-site
45 single ensuite beds with private shower room / 35 beds with shared facilities (Towels not provided)
‘A-listed’ building for a unique experience
Wifi available
Laundry services (no towels)
Local amenities in nearby village
30 minute bus to city centre
The Campus

The Campus

Edinburgh is a city renowned for its beauty and history. It is the home of many scientific, artistic and cultural influences and has been described as “the most beautiful of all Europe’s capitals”.

Originally a medieval Cistercian monastery, Newbattle Abbey College has a 900-year old history of welcoming royalty and hosting guests. This ‘A’- listed building, on the outskirts of Edinburgh, is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. Ancient rooms are coupled with first-class learning facilities, allowing students to enjoy a unique learning experience.

Location

The Location

The College is located on the river Esk and is surrounded by 125 acres of beautiful parkland. It is a mere 30-minute drive from Edinburgh city centre; giving students the best of both worlds when it comes to 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 live in the on-site accommodation blocks with a mixture of bedroom types available: single ensuite, twins, triples and a quadruple. There are rooms with shared facilities too. The rooms are furnished to a high standard and there is access to student Wi-Fi.

The safety of our students is always very important. The college has CCTV, secure access entry systems and St. Andrew’s College staff are contactable 24/7.

"I would warmly and gladly recommend this experience St. Andrew’s (Language school and College) to all those students who are dreaming of a study holiday to be spent in a wonderful place like Edinburgh with friendly and kind people (not only Scottish…) like ‘our’ staff. See you soon."
Emanuele Russo, Student (Italy)
"I was eager to take part in this experience again. It's so nice to have te campus all together because it helps community life to grow - you have large spaces where you can share your experience. I really like the academic part, the school is really well done."
Lucia, Group Leader (Italy)
Live the Language, Love the Language! At St. Andrew’s College Language Schools, we celebrate diversity in every form. We welcome students from all cultures and backgrounds, supported by passionate, multicultural staff who bring their own unique perspectives to our community. Together, we create a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Through dynamic English language teaching and immersive cultural programmes, we foster meaningful connections and empower students and staff to develop skills for life. We take pride in our commitment to sustainability, continually evolving to make a positive impact in every aspect of our work. With us, learning goes beyond the classroom - every moment is an opportunity to grow, explore, and truly ‘Live the Language.’
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