ESOL Course Fees
ESOL General English Courses
| Course | Hours | Course Length | Days and Times | HOME Fees (may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary to Upper-Intermediate Part-Time | 10 hours a week plus 3 hours self-study | 18 weeks |
2 days a week, 9.00 AM to 3.15 PM |
£308 |
| Elementary to Advanced ESOL Evening | 4 hours a week plus 1-hour self-study | 16 weeks | 2 evenings a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6.00 PM to 8.30 PM | £246 |
Exam Preparation Classes
| Course | Hours | Course Length | Days and Times | HOME Fees (may be subject to change) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 5 ESOL exam preparation part-time | 10 hours a week plus 2 hours self-study | 18 weeks | 2 days a week, 9.00 AM to 3.15 PM | £308 |
| IELTS Preparation | 4 hours a week plus 2 hours self-study | 18 weeks | 2 afternoons a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4.15 PM to 6.15 PM | £246 |
If you want to take the IELTS test, you will have to pay exam fees of approximately £200.00.
More details can be found on the British Council website.
Bursary Funded Courses
Our bursary-funded courses are 16 hours a week plus 4 hours of self-study
| Course | Course Length | Days and Times |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Literacy | 18 weeks | 4 days a week, 9.00 AM to 1.15 PM |
| Mixed Level Literacy | 18 weeks | 4 days a week, 9.00 AM to 1.15 PM |
| Beginner ESOL | 36 weeks | 4 days a week, 9.00 AM to 1.15 PM |
| English for Work and Training levels 2,3,4 and 4 | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
| Access to College Level 4 - Young Learners | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
| ESOL for Employability Level 5 - Young Learners | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
| ESOL for Access to Care and Health Professions Level 5 | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
| NQ ESOL for Work Level 5 | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
| NQ Higher ESOL Level 6 | 36 weeks | 3 days a week, 9.00 AM to 4.15 PM |
Material Costs
You will be expected to buy:
- Coursebook
- Workbook
Your class teacher will tell you which book to buy. The costs will be between £50 - £70, and you may be able to get funding for these.
International and EU Fees
For information on International and EU fees, please contact the International Office, at international@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.
Assistance with Fees
If you receive any of the following or are on a low income, you may be eligible for a fee waiver:
- Universal Credit
- Housing Benefit
- Working Tax credit
Please check Course Fees Guidance on the college website for further information on benefits that may entitle you to a fee waiver.
If you receive Universal Credit, you must attend the college drop-in sessions to check your fee status.
You do not need to pay fees if you are:
- Under 21
- An asylum seeker
- Have Humanitarian Protection Status
ESOL Courses
Edinburgh College is one of the largest year-round providers of English Language courses in Scotland. All College Based ESOL classes are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
View our ESOL Courses