Heriot Watt University – Scotland

Heriot Watt University

Edinburgh

Keypoints

  • icon accomodation Accomodation: college
  • icon duration Duration: 2/3/4 weeks
  • icon age Age: 11-17
  • icon duration Start dates:
    16/6, 17/6, 5/8, 12/8, 24/6, 1/7, 2/7, 15/7, 16/7, 29/7, 30/7

Heriot Watt University

Edinburgh

The campus offers a one-of-a-kind learning experience just 25 minutes from the vibrant heart of Edinburgh. Students enjoy top-tier indoor and outdoor sports facilities, theatre halls, and a variety of restaurants, cafes, and shops. The lively Scottish humour and warm atmosphere infuse every corner of this campus, creating the perfect environment for students to thrive and enhance their language skills.

All-inclusive package

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Excursions

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  • Guided tours of the main places of interest
  • Cultural and recreational activities every day
  • Full immersion in local culture
Excursions

Activities

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  • Fun and engaging daytime activities
  • Creative learning experiences
  • Exciting evening entertainment
Activities

Languages Path

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  • Interactive lessons with experienced teachers
  • MLA tools for natural learning
  • Attendance certificate and End of Course Report
Languages Path

Highlights

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  • Full-board accommodation with various room options
  • MLA Prepaid Meal Card for easy dining
  • 24/7 support and welfare services for students
Highlights
Excursions

Two full-day excursions by private bus and support of MLA local staff:

  • Stirling, historic Scottish city; Stirling Castle (entrance ticket included).
  • Glasgow Walking Tour: George Square; Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Glasgow Cathedral, a majestic Gothic-style cathedral.

One full-day excursion to Edinburgh by public transport and support of MLA local staff:

  • Portobello Beach with traditional Fish & Chips.

Five half-day excursions to Edinburgh by public transport and support of MLA local staff:

  • Walking Tour of the city to discover the culture and traditions of the Scottish capital.
  • Royal Botanic Garden.
  • The Royal Yacht Britannia (entrance ticket included).
  • Edinburgh Castle (entrance ticket included); Royal Mile, where you’ll discover the vibrant heart of the city.
  • Calton Hill; Dean Village.
Activities

MLA DAYS, make everyday a holiday:

  • MLA Experience: MLA Summer Song, Braveheart Experience, Graduation Ceremony.
  • MLA Kitchen: students can practise English and learn how to make some easy and tasty local dishes.
  • MLA Sports: students will get active and have fun with the broad choice of sports.
  • MLA Art: fun and creative art projects, drawing, painting.
  • MLA Magic: learn little spells and tricks.

MLA NIGHTS, when the sun goes down the party starts:

  • MLA Music: talent show, karaoke.
  • MLA Movie: the best movies for a chill night.
  • MLA Disco: special theme party nights.
  • MLA Games: many challenges and activities to keep our students focused and practise their English.
Languages Path
  • 40 English lessons: 30 hours of classroom instruction.
  • Online placement test.
  • MLA TASKtime ebooks: five student’s eBooks designed for the needs of learners of all levels of English.
  • MLA Portfolio: learning resources, daily evaluation and attendance record, day by day topics, tasks completed and material used.
  • E-board: a record of the learning progress by monitoring the students’ attendance, the content developed in class, the topics and teaching aid used during the lessons.
  • Certificate of attendance.
  • End of course report.
  • Graduation Ceremony.
Highlights
Accomodation
  • Full board en-suite accommodation in single/twin rooms
Highlights
  • MLA Online Test
  • MLA TASKtime eBooks
  • MLA Student Portfolio
  • 5 Half-day Excursions
  • 3 Full-day Excursions
  • 3 Attraction Tickets
  • MLA Prepaid Meal Card
  • MLA Backpack and Lanyard
  • MLA Social Programme
MLA Care
  • MLA Medical Staff 24hrs on-site medical care assistance
  • MLA Welfare Manager responsible for students’ wellbeing
Combo Meal
  • Two Scottish breakfasts
  • MLA Prepaid Meal Card on excursions

The typical day

Morning
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8:00 AM

Wake up and breakfast

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9:00 AM

Lessons begin

Afternoon
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12:30 AM

Lunch

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2:00/5:30 PM

Excursions and/or activities

Evening
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6:30 PM

Dinner

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7:30/10:00 PM

Evening activities

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