(Edinburgh | Scotland )
Mackenzie School of English


About Mackenzie School of English
Established in 2008 with a strong focus on quality, attention to detail, and a personal service, Mackenzie School of English is an independent organisation based in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. In May 2018, we moved to a new building – an iconic 18th century, sandstone, former church.
Refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and designed specifically for our needs from the bottom up, this traditional building but with modern facilities and a contemporary feel, has already been coined the ‘perfect learning environment’.
We have 10,000 sq ft of floor space with YLs occupying the ground and first level and the adult school self-contained on the top. Both have key pad access entry codes and the building is covered by CCTV - student safety and well-being is paramount at Mackenzie School and we take Safeguarding very seriously.
In designing the new School, it was important for us to be able to separate YLs and adults and not have them mixing in any way even though they are in the same building.
We are renowned for delivering high standards and paying attention to the finer details and now delighted to carry this over to our adult provision!
Our main school is open year-round and we also operate a summer residential programme at Merchiston Castle Boarding School in July for 12 - 17 year olds.
We have a wide range of options to suit all interests and will design bespoke programmes upon request. Our specialist programmes are very popular now and we view this as a sign that the youth market is changing - diversity is the key and we are adapting to demand.
Accommodation
- Student Residence
- Host family accommodation
- Host family accommodation without students of same native language
- On campus
- Own apartment
- Shared Apartment
- In hotel/guesthouse
Additional Services
- Student counselling
- Facilities for students with disabilities
- Airport/Station transfer
- Visa support
Sports
- Swimming
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
Activities
- Dancing
- Film
- Literature
- Music
- Theatre
- Art / Painting
- Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
- Geography
- Historical sightseeing
- History
- Photography
- On campus events
- Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
Courses
General English
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This course is for students aged: 18-80
Location Type: Town/City
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students, One-to-One, Small, 2-5 students, Medium, 6-10 students
English Exam Preparation
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This course is for students aged: 18-80
Location Type: Town/City
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Large, 11-20 students, Small, 2-5 students, Medium, 6-10 students
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate, Intermediate
Exams and Prep offered: IELTS, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge CPE, Cambridge PET, Cambridge KET
Our classes have 12 students per class at the main school and 15 students per class at our residential summer centres.
Business English
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This course is for students aged: 18-100
Exams and Prep offered: IELTS, Cambridge KET, Cambridge CAE, Cambridge PET, Cambridge FCE, Cambridge CPE
Class Sizes: Small, 2-5 students, One-to-One, Medium, 6-10 students
Levels: Upper Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
Location Type: Town/City
Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk
Tailor made English courses
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This course is for students aged: 12-17
Location Type: Town/City
Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
English Summer Courses
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This course is for students aged: 18-80
Location Type: Town/City , University campus
Levels: Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk
Class Sizes: One-to-One, Medium, 6-10 students, Large, 11-20 students
Junior English Programs
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This course is for students aged: 12-17
Location Type: Town/City
Levels: Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Basic, Intermediate
Class Sizes: Large, 11-20 students
Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk