Enrolment

When do the classes start?

You can start any Monday any time of the year. After you enrol online we'll send you all the necessary information regarding our next steps.

How can I enrol?

    a) Complete online enrolment form.
    b) Make a payment

You can also visit us during office hours (9am - 8pm) at:

6 North Junction Street, Edinburgh
EH6 6HN, Scotland, UK

How can I pay?

You may pay by bank transfer, western union or by cheque (sterling account).

Account Name: Edinburgh Language Academy
Bank Transfer:
Our Bank Details are as follows:
Bank: Lloyds TSB
Bank Address: Henry Duncan House, 120 George Street, EH2 4TS
Sort Code: 30-25-81
Account Number :01263792
BIC: TSBSGB21274
IBAN: GB43 TSBS 3025 8101 2637 92


(ALL BANK CHARGES MUST BE PAID BY THE STUDENTS)

How long would it take for me to receive your letter confirming my application?
Normally within one week

Why is your school not expensive?

We would like to give every student the chance to study at Edinburgh Language Academy, regardless of their social or financial circumstances.

Visa

How can you help us with the student visas?

We provide acceptance letters and other relevant documents to help our students with visa applications in their country.

Immigration/Visa.

Students coming from non EU countries have to apply for a Visa.

These students either have to get a visa at the point of entry to the UK (airport or border) or they have to apply for the visa in their country.

For Students who need visas, the Immigration authorities will want to know if they are genuine students and whether they have genuine interest and commitment to the course. They require some information from the student in order to decide whether they are a genuine student. They usually expect you to have some knowledge and preparation for the future course (information about course, school and location) as well as that; they want to see that you have a good intention to follow the course. They usually want to know where you are going to study, where you going to live, if you have enough funds to sustain yourself in the UK, if you have paid the school fees in full, where the school is located etc. It's important that you show the authorities your intention to follow the course as well as showing them that you are a genuine student. For this reason you have to show the immigration authorities your Acceptance letter from Edinburgh Language Academy, as well as the Accommodation arrangement letter (if arranged by the Edinburgh Language Academy) and proof of your finances. If they are not satisfied by something they may call Edinburgh Language Academy.

You will find more details under the following links:

http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk
http://www.ukvisas.co.uk

DfES Registartion

Our DFES Registration Number is 24158.

You can view the DFES website by clicking here

What documents do I have to show the British embassy?

       • Edinburgh Language Academy Letter of Enrolment

       • Proof that you have sufficient money to support yourself in the
         UK without working

       • Valid passport

       • Return air ticket (preferably)

       • Any other relevant documents to support your application as requested by the British Embassy in your country.

Can ELA guarantee that I receive a visa?

Unfortunately we can't. Permission to Enter the UK is issued by the Home Office, Immigration authorities or the British authorities abroad.

ELA can not influence their decision in any way.

Location

Where is the Edinburgh Language Academy located?

Our address is 6 North Junction Street, Edinburgh EH6 6HN. You can take any bus going to Ocean Terminal from different areas of Edinburgh. We are located in Leith a historical area of Edinburgh just opposite Leith Public Library.



Courses

What is the minimum course length?

2 Weeks

How many students are in each class?

No more than 10.

Is there a diploma awarded after successful completion of the course?

Yes, the "Edinburgh Language Academy Certificate of Completion" is awarded to every student who successfully completes a course of study.

Do you offer Cambridge exams preparation courses?

Yes, we provide students with special preparation courses for :

FCE (First Certificate in English)

CAE (Certificate in Advanced English)

YLE (Cambridge Young Learners English Tests)

BEC (Business English Certificates)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)



How are the courses structured?

Courses will include some or all of the following:

- Reading comprehension

- Written compositions

- Use of Language

- Listening comprehension

- Preparation and practice for oral interview

- Examination practice and technique.


When Can I take the Cambridge Exams?

Each Cambridge exam has its own schedule. For more info please refer to University of Cambridge (http://www.cambridgeesol.org/exams/index.htm)

Which Language Levels does Edinburgh Language Academy offer?

Our levels include Beginners, Elementary, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, and Advanced. Besides, you can enrol on Cambridge exam preparation courses. We also offer Business English Course as well as other professional related courses (medical, IT etc).

What times are available to study?

Depending on the language, your level and preferences, we offer morning/evening part-time/full-time classes.

What does a Full time courses mean?

A full time course is 15 hours a week and 3 hours daily

I need a specific language training. Can you offer anything besides standard courses?

At ELA you can always choose to Private Tuition on a 1 to 1 and 1 to 2 basis, where the course is tailored to your needs based on your preferences, time availability, etc.

Are there any further charges other than the tuition fees?

At the first time of enrolment with ELA a one-off administrative/registration fee of £20 is charged to all students.

Free Internet Access is provided for our students as well as free refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits, etc) during the breaks.

Are Books and other materials included in the tuition fees?

No, but you can get all the necessary materials at our school.

Welfare

How can you help me to open a bank account?

We provide our students with all the necessary documents in order to open a bank account with any of the UK banks.

How can you help me with a Work Permit?

Full time students are allowed to work 20 hours per week without the need to apply for a work permit.

How can you help me to find a Job in the UK?

We try our best to help our students by providing them with all the necessary Information regarding how to search for a job.

Accommodation Can you arrange accommodation, and what are the charges for finding accommodation?

If you notify us beforehand, we would do our best to find the accommodation based on your preferences and financial constraints.