COURSE DETAILS

The following is an indication of the types of course available at Capital School of English. If you have a specific course requirement which is not met here, or you would like more information about our courses, we will be happy to discuss this with you.

General English Course

This course is available throughout the year and is suitable for all levels. Entry is flexible and classes can begin any Monday. The course length is also flexible to cater for both long-term and short-term students, although the minimum course duration is 2 weeks.
As with all our courses, all students receive a diagnostic pre-course assessment prior to placement in order to determine their language ability and needs.Class sizes are generally small (maximum 12) to encourage participation and emphasis is placed on helping students individually. Courses are based on a popular course book at each level, although a range of additional materials are used both to supplement and to consolidate the learning experience.
At all levels of the General English Course the aim is to help students develop their skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, and to enable them to communicate confidently and effectively in English beyond the classroom environment. We also recognise that many students are interested in a range of English exams (i.e. IELTS, FCE etc.) and we have therefore incorporated elements of these exams into the General English Course so that students can either familiarise themselves with or measure themselves against these exams.

The most popular courses run in the mornings, from 9.30am to 12.45pm (including a 15-minute break) from Monday to Friday. However, we do also run afternoon and evening courses depending on demand. Afternoon courses run from 1.30pm to 4.30pm and evening classes from 6pm to 8pm.

IELTS Preparation Course

These workshops take place two afternoons per week, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, and are aimed at both General and Academic IELTS candidates. The sessions give students the opportunity to practise each element of the test, as well as offering strategies on how to approach the test.

English for Executives Course

This is a highly intensive one-to-one course involving 15 to 25 hours of tuition per week. Students complete a pre-course assessment on enrolment in order to establish their specific English language needs and goals. They receive continuous assessment throughout the programme and are personally monitored by the Director of Studies. The School will arrange accommodation in a local hotel or Guest House or with an executive host family in one of Edinburgh’s more select residential areas.

Weekend IELTS Preparation Courses

These courses are for students preparing to sit the IELTS exam, and are supervised by tutors with particular expertise in IELTS teaching and exam techniques.Courses take place over 3 consecutive weekends and involve 8 hours’ teaching per day (i.e. 48 hours’ tuition in total).

If you would like more information on any of these courses, contact the School and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.

If you are ready to apply for one of the courses, please complete the application form and send by post or fax to the School.

Accommodation can be arranged by the School if required.