Juniors and Teens Summer School for International Students
Our programme includes language learning, cultural activities, and fun excursions designed to improve English skills. Ideal for juniors and teens seeking to enhance language fluency, confidence, and global awareness during summer break.
Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh
Summer School with Residential Accommodation at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh
Our unique Junior English Summer Camp for children aged 11-17 at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh offers a combining intense English lessons with a fun camp experience. The camp offers engaging activities, tours across Edinburgh, and interactive courses. Skilled teachers help children improve their English, boost self-esteem, and establish friendships through fun activities. The camp is located in one of Edinburgh’s top campuses, surrounded by greenery and close to the city centre, offering access to attractions like Edinburgh Castle and Arthur’s Seat.
- Age: 11-17
- Group Bookings
Edinburgh English Summer School for Juniors and Teens
Residential Camps - English Courses for International Students
Location
Time to Edinburgh: 30mins by public transport. Nearest town: Edinburgh. Transfer times: EDI - 20mins, GLA - 1 hour 25 mins. Groups are met at the airport by an Activity Leader who will welcome you and escort you back to the campus. Travelcards: Single journey bus passes distributed on Edinburgh excursion days.
Facilities
Sports: Excellent facilities include a sports hall, football, basketball, volley ball, tennis and badminton. Gym is available for group leaders. With charges. Social spaces: There is the Student Union, nightclub, chill out area, bar and cafe for most evening activities. Small kitchens in the accommodation for Group Leader tea and coffee.
Accommodation
En-suite accommodation furnished with a desk for private study, and a personal Wi-Fi router. Located in a beautiful, natural setting surrounded by landscaped gardens. The halls of residence are located at the rear of the campus, around 5 minutes’ walk from the canteen and classrooms. Rooms are situated on long corridors allowing groups to stay together where possible.
Local Transport
Bus: Lothian Buses offers local bus services 25, X25, 34, 45 and N25 (night bus) to the Edinburgh campus. Service 25 leaves the city centre every 15 mins and every 30 minutes after 8.00pm. The journey takes about 30-40 minutes.
Internet
Wi-Fi internet is available across campus including in halls of residences. Please refer to your Centre Manager for Wi-Fi access codes.
Academics
Average students per class: 16. English levels: Elementary - Proficiency (programme can be adjusted to lower English levels). Additional qualifications available: Trinity GESE exam and PCTO programme
Security
There is 24 hour security. No safes in the bedrooms. The Centre Manager has a safe in their office for Group Leaders to store money/passports securely. An access fob, a key and lanyard are supplied to students.
Laundry
There is a laundry room located on site. Card system used. Cards can be purchased from the Loring Management Centre. All of the laundry facilities are self-service. Open: 9.00 - 21.00. Bed linen will be washed once a week by the University laundry.
Meal
Breakfast: 07:00 - 08:45. Toast, cereal, pastry, yogurt, fruit. Cooked breakfast once a week. Lunch: 12:30 - 13:45. Pasta, meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Dinner: 17:00 - 190:00. Meat or vegetarian main course with potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert.
At a Glance
Qualitative English learning for junior and teens
Our English summer school for international students strives to offer the best of teaching and cultural experience to all our international students. Our English summer programmes are designed to break through the learning of the language combined with excellent social activities whereby students are totally immersed in it by practicing the language and making new friends.
Learn English, Make New Friends, Have Fun
“The summer school is undoubtedly the best for its commitment and responsibility towards students.”
Sophia J.
Teacher, Summer School
“The teachers were very helpful and committed towards us and I met many international students.”
Thomas
Student, Germany
Juniors and Teens English Summer School - English Language and Activities
Sample Programme: Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
Day 1 | Arrivals | Arrivals | Campus tour and ice-breaker activities |
Day 2 | Onsite Activities & Instagram Challenge | Placement Test and Lesson 1 | Welcome Disco |
Day 3 | Public bus to Edinburgh with walking tour of Royal Mile and entrance to Edinburgh Castle | Shopping on Royal Mile | Onsite Activities |
Day 4 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Karaoke/Lip Sync Battle |
Day 5 | Onsite Activities | Lesson 4 | Onsite Activities |
Day 6 | Onsite Activities | Lesson 5 | International Evening |
Day 7 | Full day excursion to Glasgow with walking tour of city centre | Visit to Kelvingrove Gallery of Modern Art | Themed Disco |
Day 8 | Lesson 6 | Public bus to Edinburgh with visit to National Museum of Scotland | Ceilidh |
Day 9 | Lesson 7 | Public bus to Edinburgh for self-guided visit of Scottish Parliament and to climb Arthur’s Seat Calton Hill, tour of the Monuments | Dinner and late return to campus: |
Day 10 | Lesson 8 | Public bus to Edinburgh with visit to St Giles’ Cathedral | Talent Show |
Day 11 | Lesson 9 | Onsite Activities | Onsite Activities |
Day 12 | Lesson 10 | Public bus to Edinburgh. Visit to Writer’s Museum, Museum of Childhood and Museum of the Mound | Onsite Activities |
Day 13 | Full day excursion to Stirling by coach | Entrance to Stirling Castle with walking tour of Stirling and visit to Loch Lomond | Farewell Disco |
Day 14 | Optional Excursion | Optional Excursion | Onsite Activities |
Day 15 | Departures | Departures | Departures |
Please note that this is a sample program only, and it is meant to give you an overview of lessons and activities that might be included.
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