English Plus

Edinburgh College is one of Scotland’s largest colleges, with around 26,000 students across 4 campuses in Edinburgh city. Our four faculties deliver high-quality teaching in a wide range of subjects for local and international students. As part of our English Plus programme, you will have the opportunity to join College taster workshops in a wide range of subject areas across our four faculties.

• Creative Industries
• Engineering and Construction 
• Health, Wellbeing and Social Sciences 
• Tourism, Hospitality and Business 

What to expect

In the mornings you will join our General English classes. On two afternoons per week, you will join College taster workshops.

Our College taster workshops can include an introduction to different subject areas, meeting home students, guest lectures or industry visits, practical activities in our industry-standard facilities, project-based learning. 

Students will also be able to:

• access our extensive College facilities  
• get a taste of college life in the UK  
• explore vocational subject areas to inspire further study or career ambitions  
• connect with local students and specialist lecturers from four faculty areas  
• engage in project-based learning and use English in real-world settings 

Example timetable 

Morning classes include a 30 minute break. Afternoon classes include a 15 minute break.