Mini-Stay Courses - St Andrew's College Language Schools

St. Andrew's College Language Schools is delighted to introduce the 2026-27 season of Mini-Stay Courses. Our programmes will allow students to visit the UK outside of the summer programmes which so many have become accustomed to throughout the 20+ years of St Andrew's College.

Arrival daySundays preferred (ask us for specific dates)

Course duration5-14 nights

Hours of ELT per week15 hours (7 Night Programme)

Half-day excursionsIncluded (locations vary)

Half-day activitiesIncluded (locations vary)

Evening activitesAvailable for £35 per Activity Leader per night

General Programme Information

Our Mini-Stay Courses courses offer immersive and inclusive programmes. We can offer flexibility and tailor programmes to your exact needs.

Mini-Stay Courses for the 2026-27 season will operate in seven centres across England and Scotland.

University of Greenwich, Medway operates from September until June.
University of Essex, Colchester operates from September until June.
Cobham Hall School, Cobham operates from September until June.
University of London, Goldsmiths operates from January until June.
Newbattle Abbey College, Edinburgh operates from September until June.
City of Glasgow College, Glasgow Riverside Campus operates from April to June.
University of the West of Scotland, Glasgow Paisley operates in May & June.

See the brochure below for further information on each centre and the programmes that are available at each location.

Mini-Stay English Courses 2026-27 Download

Scotland Optional Additions

These are some of the optional trip destinations and attractions that can be added to your programme at our Scotland centres.

Edinburgh

West End Walking Tour
Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Dungeons
Ghost Tour
Royal Yacht Britannia
Holyrood Palace
Camera Obscura

Glasgow

Kelvingrove Museum
Riverside Transport Museum
Glasgow Grafitti Tour
Celtic FC Tour
Glasgow Cathedral & Necropolis
Glasgow Botanic Gardens
Glasgow University and the West End

Loch Katrine, Loch Lomond & Stirling

Loch Katrine or Loch Lomond Cruise
Stirling Walking Tour
Stirling Castle
Old Town Jail
Wallace Monument

Dundee & St Andrews

V&A Dundee
St Andrews Cathedral
Walking Tour

*other options available upon request

England Optional Additions

These are some of the optional trip destinations and attractions that can be added to your programme at our England centres.

London

London Walking Tour
The British Museum
V&A Museum
Natural History Museum
Science Museum
Tate Modern
Madame Tussauds
Thames River Cruise

Colchester

Colchester Walking Tour
Hollytrees Museum
Colchester Castle
Colchester Zoo

Clacton-on-Sea

Walking Tour
Clacton Pier
The Pavilion

Canterbury

Canterbury Walking Tour
Canterbury Cathedral
St Augustines Abbey

Cambridge

Cambridge Walking Tour
King’s College
Cambridge Punting

*other options available upon request

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"My classes were very good I enjoyed meeting people from different cultures and speaking in English."

Vittoroe de Luca, Italy

"We had a great time and came back full of wonderful memories. The staff have been professional and at same time friendly. And so the teachers. And perfect was the food and staff at the canteen. Thanks again for making all of this possible."

Anna Mottola (Italy), Merchiston Castle

"The school was very good and the teachers were 10/10. The lessons were fun and the kahoot games at the end were the best. The activities were awesome, to have time to do something with your friends and meet new people. Excursions were good but the best part of it all were the staff."

Ben Lagner & Manon Siguad, Student (Germany, France)

"I really enjoyed it because all the activities are so nice. I really love the staff, my group mates and my classmates, the teachers. I made lots of friends. I'd really like to do this again, especially for things like excursions. The lessons are very good and interactive."

Duardo, Student (Italy)

"I wanted to thank you for the experience in Canterbury. It was my first time working with St Andrew’s, everything went very well! I am very happy with your work and organization, and after 15 years in Ireland, I’m staying with you!"

Eiffel Idiomas (Spain)

"Speaking English with everybody is definitely my favourite part. The staff is lovely and I really enjoy speaking to them. Lessons are great too. Excursions are absolutely fantastic as well."

Ghirlanda Group (Italy)

"I just want to thank you for the hard work you guys have been doing on every campus. You have done a fantastic job and you worked really hard for the students. You guys proved that you are the right people for the job."

Hassan Alshaks, Group Leader (Saudi Arabia)

"I learnt a lot in class and met some patient and knowledgable teachers. Really improved my English and made me do better with my oral English. I was also excited to meet lots of Italian friends. Looking forward to the next encounter!"

Lezhi Zhang, Student (China)

"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)

"All of the staff, really, has been eager to help and support us, clear and efficient in providing us everything we needed. Thank you everyone for helping me to lead and manage a big group of students and make them live wonderful memories linked to the English language."

Massimiliano Mariani, Group Leader (Italy)

"I cannot thank you enough for making our fortnight course of English—here at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus—a wonderful experience. I truly appreciated the time you all took to talk to me."

Rosario Sapienza, Group Leader (Italy)

"The activities were fantastic. The staff know how to treat the students and make them feel good. The classes are great because they gave us the opportunity to express what we think."

Sara, Student (Italy)

"The setting at the school was outstanding. Everyone was so welcoming and helpful. It was one of the things that made our entire stay such a pleasure. I never got the impression that they were simply doing their job, and they went beyond the call of duty to help with every aspect of our stay."

Study Tours Group, Group Leaders (Greece)

"This was my first experience abroad and also the best one of my life. The campus is really nice and the staff are lovely and very pleasant! Thank you so much for your perfect management and your friendship, you are the best team ever."

Vincenzo Petera, Student (Italy)

"The experience in St. Andrews was awesome because it's a really nice university and the staff know how to treat the students. The excursions are awesome as well as the places we go to. The best thing about this is being with friends because you get to stay with them."

Valentina, Student (Italy)

"Our experience here at Merchiston Castle was remarkable and unforgettable. Everything was clean and high quality. The activities were well-organised and engaging thanks to friendly and enthusiastic activity leaders. Looking forward to working with you again next year!"

Serena and Andrea, Group Leaders (Italy)

"The teachers are very cooperative and constantly in touch with the group leaders, accommodations are comfortable and clean, food is good and varied, activities are well organised and engaging. Staff are collaborative and do their best to meet the needs of students and group leaders."

Rosy Bonuomo, Group Leader (Italy)

"The English course was really effective, and we enjoyed both the trips and the activties in the college (especially Ceilidh dancing!!). Edinburgh is wonderful and the staff is fantastic and extremely efficient. We’ll meet again!"

Petti Group, Group Leader (Italy)

"Your staff were exceptionally good and please pass on my thanks to all the Teachers and Sports people for being so helpful. Your administration and student management made the work of the group leaders so much easier."

Patrizia Castelli, Group Leader (Italy)