Basil Paterson, Edinburgh

About Basil Paterson College

Basil Paterson College has been helping students achieve their goals since 1929. Our premises and facilities are thoroughly modern but our philosophy remains the same: to give each individual the confidence and belief to achieve maximum success.

Facilities include:

• well-equipped self-study area and library
• newly-installed science laboratory
• spacious art room
• common room and outside terrace area
• free access to email/internet and self-study area

Many of our social programme activities are free of charge to both overseas and British students ensuring that all students relax and socialise together – providing a truly international environment.

We are located on Queen Street in the city centre, only minutes away from world-class galleries, theatres and museums. Princes Street, the main shopping area, is on our doorstep. Come and see for yourself..

Why Basil Paterson College?

• Experience in education since 1929
• Magnificent city-centre location
• Maximum 10 students per class
• Overseas and British students study in the same building
• Highly qualified and experienced teachers
• Well-equipped self-study area and library
• Centre for the IELTS and Cambridge Examinations
• Accredited by The British Council and The British Accreditation Council
• Open all year round, including Christmas and New Year period

Business English One to One Courses

Who is it for?

If you need English for your job and you are looking for One to One English training with your own teacher, this is the course for you. The content of the course is agreed following an in-depth analysis of your needs. Topics can include meetings, negotiations, presentations, telephoning,  emails and reports.

• Maximum progress in minimum time
• Minimum level: Intermediate
• Specially tailored to your needs
• Previous clients have included W.L Gore
  (manufacturers of Gore-Tex™), Siemens and L’Oréal.
• Teachers experienced in Business English

Details

• Dates:
  All Year
• Number of lessons per week:
  30
• Cost:
  £1140 per week

General English Group Courses (full-time)

Who is it for?

If you are looking for a short or long-term General English course and need to improve your level of English for everyday situations, this is the course for you.

Morning lessons focus on language input and improving the four essential skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing). Our classes place particular emphasis on speaking, as this is the key to communication. In order to provide a high level of individual attention, we have a maximum of 10 students per class.

• Minimum age 17
• 10 students per class
• 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Minimum level: Elementary

Details

• 26 lessons
• 1 week - £290 per week
• 2–3 weeks -  £260 per week
• 4–11 weeks -  £245 per week
• 12 weeks +  £230 per week

Timetable

• 09.00 – 10.30
  Grammar, Vocabulary
• 11.00 – 12.30
  Skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• 13.30 – 15.00
  English Skills in Practice Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday (debating and exploring issues; expressing ideas and opinions; questioning and persuading others)

Fees include

• All course materials
• Email/internet access
• Individual report
• Most Afternoon Social Programme Activities
• Access to self-study resources

Start dates

September–June: any Monday
July–August: 2 July, 16 July, 30 July, 13 August 2007