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English school in Glasgow: Glasgow School of English

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Key points

Exceptional city and a great cultural presence
High performing school and quality academic programmes
Accommodation options with a good quality/price ratio
Varied visits and excursions in and outside of Glasgow

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
Exams: IELTS
School size: M
Accommodations: Host family, Residence
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 25 years
Nationality mix: Saudi Arabia, France, Italy, etc..

Our partner school is located in the centre of Glasgow, just 5 minutes' walk from both the central train and bus stations. On the 2nd floor of a modern-style building, the course centre includes 10 very well-equipped classrooms. You'll also find a computer room with internet and multimedia programmes to reinforce the classes, free Wi-Fi and a variety of books, CDs and DVDs available to students. The school regularly provides newspapers and magazines that you can read while relaxing in the common room, which also has a vending machine for hot drinks and a cold water dispenser. The excellence of its courses and the quality of the teachers make this an excellent option for learning English in Glasgow.

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Included in the price

Use of study centre
Optional language workshops
End-of-course report and certificate
Free local SIM card
Activity programme
Airport transfer (pick-up) (From 12 weeks)

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Lessons: 15 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 44 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:15; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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125 GBP

285 GBP

GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.23 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 30.03 / 22.06 / 21.09.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

13.04.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: 22.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 44 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-12:15 + 13:15-14:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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180 GBP

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GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.23 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Options

Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 30.03 / 22.06 / 21.09.2020

Starting dates

Every week, throughout the year

Bank holidays

13.04.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: Exam preparation (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ General (group): 7.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 44 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: Exam preparation (group): 09:00-12:15
General (group): 13:15-14:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Extra week (24+)

190 GBP

350 GBP

GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.23 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Options

Starting dates

06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 27.04 / 25.05 / 29.06 / 27.07 / 24.08 / 21.09 / 19.10 / 16.11.2020

Exam dates

On request

Bank holidays

13.04.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 15 of 60 minutes
+ Business (group): 7.5 of 60 minutes
Course duration: 4 - 44 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 16
Minimum age: 18 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-12:15
Business (group): 13:15-14:45; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Course info

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890 GBP

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3065 GBP

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Extra week (24+)

195 GBP

355 GBP

GBP 1 ≈ EUR 1.23 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Extras

Options

Starting dates

06.01 / 03.02 / 02.03 / 30.03 / 27.04 / 25.05 / 29.06 / 27.07 / 24.08 / 21.09 / 19.10 / 16.11.2020

Bank holidays

13.04.2020

Holidays

22.12.2019 - 04.01.2020
20.12.2020 - 02.01.2021

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Sunday following course end

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These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.2/5

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95% of students recommending this school

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465 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Teaching (4.7 / 5)
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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Value for money (4 / 5)
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« Un peu »

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« Classe avec petit effectif »

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Joaquin M.

23 years old - Spain

/ 5

Al y Kate han sido una familia estupenda en todos los aspectos. Las instalaciones en casa están perfectamente adaptadas y muy limpias. Son una familia muy cercana, tanto a mi como a mis compañeros nos han tratado como si formáramos parte de su familia y nos han ayudado y aconsejado en todo lo que necesitábamos. Y además Al es un estupendo cocinero. Sin duda recomendaría esta familia siempre.

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3 weeks, September – October 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« He estado solo 3 semanas pero he notado mucho progreso, sobre todo en la parte oral y a la hora de escuchar. Estar rodeado todo el día de personas de diferentes nacionalidades ayuda mucho a abrirte y practicar el idioma »

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« Las clases son muy interactivas y divertidas. Los profesores son geniales, aprendes a la vez que te diviertes y están disponibles para hablar con ellos de lo que necesites. »

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« Las clases de conversación son muy productivas. »

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Charlène B.

23 years old - France

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Les Écossais sont des personnes très chaleureuses. Ils n'hésitent pas à nous aider dans la rue quand ils nous voient perdu. C'est très appréciable ! Ce pays est magique... Cette proximité avec la nature, l'architecture, les habitants et ces paysages... Je le recommande ! Les professeurs sont très à l'écoute. J'en garde un très bon souvenir ! Glasgow est une ville partenaire avec les Universités d'Arabie Saoudite. On peut vite se sentir seule quand ils se parlent entre eux et que l'on se retrouve seule entouré d'espagnols et Saoudiens. Mais, on apprend à dire "In English please!" et se créer de jolis souvenirs. J'ai passé un merveilleux moment dans cette famille d’accueil! Caryn cuisine comme un chef ! J'ai pu repartir avec le même livre de cuisine et ça , ça n'a pas de prix ! Ça a été un plaisir de partager des moments avec Ross et Caryn. Je recommande ESL, j'ai vécu une magnifique expérience. L'immersion dans un pays est l'un des meilleurs remèdes pour améliorer son niveau en langue !

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3 weeks, September 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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School (4.3 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, j'ai fait beaucoup de progrès en anglais grâce aux nombreux échanges en classe et dans ma famille d’accueil. »

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« L'ambiance chaleureuse grâce aux professeurs ! »

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Testimonials

Corinna Demme

Glasgow School of English, Glasgow
Duration: 4 weeks

I went to the Glasgow Schools of English for 4 weeks and I tried to refresh my English knowledge with an intensive course. As far as I’m concern, I succeeded! Despite the bad weather prejudices, Glasgow has many things to offer: museums, pubs or cafés. I was never bored! If the weather allows it, you can explore the surroundings for a cheap price. I went to the Highlands, to Loch Lomond and to Edinburgh for one day.
Scotland is a beautiful land and it was such a pleasure to explore it. I didn’t have any problem fitting in, even though the Scottish accent is quite difficult to understand at first. ESL organization was perfect; everything was ready before my departure.

Stephanie Müller

Glasgow School of English, Glasgow
Duration: 4 weeks

The landscapes, the cities and the people – just amazing! My decision to go to Scotland for a month was the best I could make, I would do it again anytime! This summer I was able to significantly improve my English and to take part in a cultural exchange. In Glasgow I met students from all over the world. Together we improved our English and learned plenty of things about other cultures and mentalities. I spent my afternoons and weekends exploring the cities and the countryside. By doing so, I discovered two of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life: St Andrew on the east coast and Millport, on a small island in the west of the country, I was impressed by this unspoilt nature and that’s why I want to come back one day. I would like to discover this breathtakingly beautiful nature even more. During my stay, ESL advised and helped me. They took care of the whole organisation and made my planning easier. Thus, my stay was a successful continuous training and an exciting holiday!

Nathan Maire

Glasgow School of English, Glasgow
Duration: 12 weeks

My three-month language stay was a very good experience. I have greatly improved my English, even though I encountered very strong accents, the setting was very nice and the people very welcoming. There are a lot of very interesting activities to do in Glasgow (museums, historical monuments as well as pubs). For the stays that last several weeks, the best thing to do is renting a car and going to visit the country – its huge castles and its distilleries. Scotland has beautiful landscapes as well as an exceptional historical heritage (from the Middle Ages with William Wallace to Adam Smith in the Age of Enlightenment). I also discovered a great variety of beers and whiskeys with unknown flavours, so if you are into that kind of products, go ahead!

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Host family
By staying with a Scottish host family, you'll practise English every day and make fast progress. In addition, the daily contact with the people will teach you about the local customs and lifestyle. In pleasant, safe neighbourhoods, at a distance of about 30 minutes (Zone 1) to an hour (Zone 2) by public transport from the school, host families provide single rooms, shared bathrooms and half-board. The school maintains close relationships with host families who are visited on a regular basis in order to ensure the comfort of the international students.

Liberty Park residence (from 18 years)
In this student residence, you'll stay in either a single or double room. A private shower and satellite TV as well as free Wi-Fi are all included, and in the shared kitchen, you can prepare your meals in the company of the other international students. Bed linen is provided and laundry facilities for pay are at your disposal. A 20-minute walk is all it takes to get to the school!

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Liberty Park

General information

Liberty Park is situated just minutes from the bustling Buchanan Street shopping centres and nightlife of Glasgow city centre, and the beautiful Scottish countryside is just a short distance away. You will live in a flat with other Glasgow School of English students however there will be other students from other colleges and universities living within the residence.

School distance

Door-to-door travel time:: 15 minutes
Means of transportation:: on foot
Walking distance to public transport:: 5 minutes

Walking Distance

Supermarket:: 10 minutes
Coffee shops:: 10 minutes
Restaurants:: 10 minutes
Shops:: 10 minutes
Pharmacy:: 10 minutes
Buchanan Galleries shopping centre:: 10 minutes
Night clubs:: 20 minutes

Availability

All year round
Minimum age : 18+

Arrival and departure

	Check-in / Check-out Sunday from 3:00 pm Sunday until 11:00 am
	Entry card (building)
	Key (building)
	Code (building)
	Staff on-site 24h
	Deposit

Meals

	Use of kitchen
	Meal-plan

Facilities

	Reception desk
	Smoking area
	Cafeteria
	Shared kitchen Fridge/freezer; Hob & oven/grill; kettle, microwave & toaster; Cutlery, crockery & cooking utensils; Vacuum cleaner, iron & ironing board
	Oven
	Microwave
	Cutlery available
	Vending machine
	Laundry ~ £2.60 per washing load / £1.20 per drying load Laundry cards £5 deposit and minimum £5 top up
	Common area/lounge
	Wi-Fi internet access Free
	Cable internet access ~ 5 GBP deposit
	TV in common room
	DVD-player in common room
	Balcony/terrace
	Garden
	BBQ area
	Wheelchair accessible
	Parking (cars)
	Parking (bicycles)
	Swimming pool
	Gym

Room types and facilities

	Single 20 ~13 m² ~100 rooms available in July and August.
	Double 1 ~16 m² only available for 2 students traveling together

	Air conditioning
	Heating
	Smoking
	Duvet and pillow provided
	Bed sheets provided
	Towels provided
	Toilet paper
	Ensuite toilet
	Ensuite shower
	Wash basin
	Shared toilets
	Shared showers
	Cleaning Communal areas cleaned once a week and the room/shower room students responsibility.
	Desk
	Wardrobe
	Cooking facilities
	Microwave
	TV
	Wi-Fi internet access
	Cable internet access ~ 5 GBP deposit
	Floor Carpet
	Balcony
	Safe deposit box
	Room key provided

The school encourages linguistic exchange between the various participants by organising extra-curricular activities accompanied by the English teachers. Every Monday afternoon, students and teachers meet and chat over a cup of coffee at the "Coffee Club". Amongst the other possibilities on offer, you find a museum visit in order to view the fabulous Burrell collection or an excursion to Pollok Country Park, ice-skating in the city centre or a visit to The Lighthouse, the famous museum of design and architecture in Glasgow.
Full-day excursions will allow you to discover a whisky distillery or Millport, an island located off the turbulent west coast of Scotland. A boat trip on Loch Lomond or a bus outing to The Trossachs, a wooded valley which has inspired numerous poets and authors through the beauty of its natural setting, will also be included in the programme. And finally, there will be impromptu visits in the various districts of this fascinating city!

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465 students rated this school. See the testimonials of former students.

One-to-one course (per lesson)	35 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow International Airport (pick-up) Included in bookings over 12 weeks	45 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (pick-up)	80 GBP
Airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport (pick-up)	120 GBP

One-to-one course (per lesson)	35 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow International Airport (pick-up) Included in bookings over 12 weeks	45 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (pick-up)	80 GBP
Airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport (pick-up)	120 GBP

One-to-one course (per lesson)	35 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow International Airport (pick-up) Included in bookings over 12 weeks	45 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (pick-up)	80 GBP
Airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport (pick-up)	120 GBP

One-to-one course (per lesson)	35 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow International Airport (pick-up) Included in bookings over 12 weeks	45 GBP
Airport transfer from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (pick-up)	80 GBP
Airport transfer from Edinburgh Airport (pick-up)	120 GBP

Course Material (to be paid on site) The cost associated with changing levels must be paid on-site	30 GBP
IELTS exam fee (to be paid online)	On request