English Language Courses At Wallace College

Wallace College is Edinburgh's City Centre Language School. We provide a wide range of courses to students whose first language is not English, including Cambridge IELTS and First Certificate examination courses, General English courses and Business English. For teenagers, we run summer courses which combine English classes with a full programme of activities and excursions.
Our aims are to help students of all ages use English more confidently and correctly. to develop skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing. to provide courses relevant to students who need English for work or business, and for those who are learning for pleasure. to create a relaxed and friendly environment in which students can enjoy the learning experience.

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General English Courses

These courses are available all year round, starting every Monday.

• Levels: Elementary to Advanced
• Maximum class size: 8
• Duration: Minimum 1 week, maximum 1 year.

Before you join a class you will take a level test. If you find that the level of your class is too high or too low, or if you are unhappy with the class for any other reason, please ask to speak to the Director of Studies.

Morning Classes (Monday to Friday, 0900 - 1230)

This course consists of two 90 minute classes. The first class (0900 - 1030) is a grammar class. Teachers will use a variety of up to date materials selected from leading EFL text books and from authentic sources such as current newspapers and magazines.

The second class (1100 - 1230) is a skills class. You will have opportunities to practise your listening and speaking skills. Short stimulus reading passages and communication games may be used as a focus for speaking skills and a variety of taped materials will be used to develop listening skills.

This course consists of three 90 minute classes each day. The first two classes are the same as in Morning Classes (see above). The third class (1330 - 1500) will continue to develop listening and speaking skills in a more informal way. Please note, however, that the content of this class is not fixed and teachers may decide to offer additional help with grammar or may focus on a particular skill which they believe will be of most benfit to the students in the class.

Homework will be set and teachers will give feedback on this in class. Please note that teachers cannot offer feedback on extra work that students do on their own. If you would like to do extra work you may choose to arrange a private class.

Evening Classes (4 hours per week, Monday & Wednesday, 1830 - 2030)

Evening classes are offered throughout the year.
Students must take a level test before joining.
Classes are small (maximum 8 students).

Students will be given the opportunity to improve all four skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking). The amount of time spent on each skill will depend on the needs of the class as a whole. Teachers will provide a course that meets the needs of all students as far as possible.

Materials used in class will be provided by the college.
There will be a short 10-minute break during the evening.

Normally students must join for a minimum of 4 weeks. However, if there are places in an existing class then it may be possible for one or two weeks only.

If a student wishes to continue with classes at the end of the 4 week period, then he/she will have the opportunity to join for an additional 4 week period in a class at the same level or a higher level depending on progress.

Also available:

Evening Classes (Cambridge First Certificate Exam) (10 week course: Monday & Wednesday 1830 - 2030)

Evening Classes (Certificate of Advanced English Exam) (10 week course: Monday & Wednesday 1830 - 2030)

Evening Classes (IELTS Exam) (10 week course: Monday & Wednesday 1830 - 2030)

Summer Holiday Courses (Junior and Adult Summer Programme: English Lessons and Cultural, Social and Sports Events)