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Learn English at FCLC Edinburgh

Celebrating 20 years as Edinburgh’s unique and inspiring language school at Fettes College

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Who are we?

FCLC Edinburgh

Welcome to Fettes Centre for Language & Culture (FCLC Edinburgh), an independent English language school at Fettes College, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Our programme is designed to give our students constant opportunities to use English while learning about Scottish culture. As students come to us from around the world, it is also designed to promote kindness, understanding and respect of others.  Through our weekly themes, we also want to make our students think and to build their confidence in and outside the classroom.

FCLC Edinburgh

Who is it for?

Our summer programme is for students from around the world aged 10 to 17. Our programme is both fun and demanding and is designed to ensure participants get maximum benefit from a short stay in the UK.

Sample Programme

FCLC Edinburgh

Our sample programme gives you an idea of what life is like at FCLC Edinburgh and how our weekly themes link with the academic and cultural programme.

Sample Programme

Why FCLC Edinburgh?

    Weekly Theme

    The entire programme is based around six weekly themes, each named after a great work of literature. The students are introduced to the authors, explore the themes of the books in lessons and participate in activities and excursions that develop the themes.

    campus & Location

    The FCLC programme is truly unique, both for its location on the beautiful Fettes College campus and our weekly themes based on great works of literature. We offer accommodation, lessons, meals and most activities on campus with the college’s wonderful main building watching over us. The campus is on the edge of the Edinburgh New Town, which is a perfect location for discovering our historic city and exploring Scottish culture.

    Teacher Contact Time

    Because our students spend two afternoons a week with their class and teacher on excursions, they get more contact time with their teacher and other international students than on most other programmes.

    Nationality Mix

    It is very important that a programme have students from a variety of countries to ensure an international environment and encourage the students to speak English. Each summer we welcome students from as many as 25 countries and try to have at least four nationalities in each class.

    British Council

    Our programme is accredited by the British Council, and we are proud to have been awarded seven areas of strength in our most recent full, in-person inspection – Care of Under 18s, Quality Assurance, Care of Students, Premises & Facilities, Accommodation, Staff Management and Leisure Opportunities.

    Fringe Festival

    The last week of the programme always coincides with the first week of the world-famous Fringe Festival. Students lucky enough to be on our programme at that time will see street shows with their class and will attend two ticketed shows in the afternoon or evening, all included in the programme fee.

    graduation ceremony

    Each week of the programme ends with a graduation ceremony in the stunning Fettes College chapel. It’s both fun and emotional, as our students sing Flower of Scotland and re-live the past week through a photo and video presentation. Leavers receive their certificate and report from their teachers, and the General Manager gives awards to staff and students who have made special contributions to the programme. At the end, everyone joins hands to sing Auld Lany Syne, say goodbye to new friends and make plans to meet again.

Testimonials

    I really enjoyed it here at FCLC Edinburgh. My class teacher is the best!. I also love the Activity Leaders as they are always smiling and you can talk to them anytime. I was staying in the main Fettes building and my room was so nice. The activities were so much fun and I loved the exciting excursions as they were interesting and I got to see a lot of new things and places. I met a lot of new friends from other countries and I am planning to come back next year too . I am looking forward to it. 

    Adja  

    Student from Slovenia 

    The teachers also help to discuss in English and gave us opportunities to express our opinions. I like the afternoon activities, I always enjoyed sports and the other indoor activities. Everyone can join in an enjoy taking part. In the excursions we learned about the history of Scotland. I especially enjoyed the talent show, where we saw some wonderful performances. Although it was cloudy everyday, my life at FCLC Edinburgh was full of sunshine.

    Anon

    Student from Japan

    This is my third time attending FCLC Edinburgh and each time it gets better and better. I love the lessons and excursions as we get to see interesting things in Scotland, learn about its history while learning and using my English. The campus is amazing with lots a facilities. The food is amazing too. I have met lots of new friends from many different countries.

    Artem

    Student from Russia

    Our stay at FCLC was a beautiful experience. The campus is stunning, located in a wonderful setting, and the programme and facilities were everything we expected. There was also a very good mix of nationalities, which made the experience especially enriching for both the students and group leaders. What makes FCLC Edinburgh so special is definitely the staff members. From the management team to teachers and activity leaders, everyone works as a team to make sure everything runs smoothly. 

    Rebeca & Gabriel

    Group leaders from Spain

    Everything that is good ends to quickly. FCLC was fantastic. I liked my teachers and the classes. All the staff were really kind to me. Fettes College is a wonderful place with amazing facilities and mouth-watering meals. Participating in this summer school was one of the best experiences of my life and I will remember all the great memories 

    Vincente

    Student from Portugal

Dates and Prices

The minimum programme duration is 2 weeks and the maximum programme duration is 3 weeks with arrival on a Sunday and departure on a Saturday. The prices below state the total weekly price for an individual student booked directly through FCLC Edinburgh by a parent or guardian.

Peak Weeks

£1366
Price Per Week

Weeks 1, 2, 3 & 4

5 July to 11 July

12 July to 18 July

19 July to 25 July

26 July to 1 August

Standard Weeks

£1317
Price Per Week

Weeks 5 & 6

  • 2 August to 8 August

  • 9 August to 15 August

What's included?

    lessons

    Lessons designed to help students communicate, based on our weekly themes and excursions, are held Monday through Friday in the morning with separate classes for older and younger students.

    Activities

    Our activity team ensure our students enjoy themselves with a mixture of whole-school and small group sports and activities held on our beautiful campus.

    Excursions

    Students go on two afternoon excursions in Edinburgh with their teacher and class each week plus full-day excursions outwith Edinburgh with the activity leaders at weekends.

    pastoral care

    Fettes College is a secure campus, and our staff provide 24/7 care and supervision for our students. The Student Welfare Managers and Activity Leaders keep our students safe and ensure they feel at home in their new surroundings.

    accommodation

    All students stay in a mixture of traditional and modern boarding houses on the Fettes College campus. Staying on campus reduces wasted time and helps us ensure students are safe and well cared for.

    meals

    Meals are lovingly prepared by Fettes College staff and served in our large, bright, dining hall, with a good choice of hot food, fresh fruit and salads served every day.

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