CES Edinburgh Junior Summer Centre

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Language Camps

Junior English and Activity summer programme in the centre of Edinburgh: 15 hours of English tuition per week, afternoon sports, activities and cultural visits, weekend full-day excursions, with homestay or residential full-board accommodation. Ages 12-17, June to August.

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Age

12–17 * yrs

Language

English

Program type

Language Camps

Accommodation

Homestay

About

About the Course

Morning lessons (09:30-13:00, Mon-Fri) focus on developing core language skills with particular emphasis on speaking and listening. Vocabulary and pronunciation work are integrated into each session, with role-plays, AV technology, project work and task-based activities. An entry level test is held on the first school day and an end-of-course certificate and student report are provided. 15 hours of tuition per week in classes of 12 on average (max 18), for levels Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1).

What’s Included

The price includes tuition, full board accommodation (homestay or residence), afternoon activity programme, weekly excursions programme and 24/7 pastoral care. Course dates run from June to August with programmes of 2, 3 or 4 weeks; extra weeks are available (see official CES price list).

Accommodation

Students choose between full board homestay accommodation with carefully selected and regularly inspected host families, or full board residential accommodation in single rooms very near the Junior Summer Centre, with evening social activities and 24/7 pastoral care.

Meal Plan

Full board is included in both options: breakfast and dinner with the host family or residence, plus packed lunch on school days and excursions.

Activities & Excursions

Every afternoon students enjoy a supervised programme of sports, activities and cultural visits in Edinburgh. A typical week includes an orientation tour of the city, a half-day tour to a place of cultural significance, on-site activities after class (sports, arts and crafts), one international disco, evening activities and one full-day excursion at the weekend.

Facilities

The programme is based at CES Edinburgh in the city centre at Manor Place: 12 bright classrooms, common room, garden, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour emergency phone line. In peak sessions external classrooms at the Arthur Conan Doyle Centre may be used. Haymarket train station is a 10-minute walk away.

Camp Experience

Students learn English in Scotland’s capital, a city famous for its heritage, festivals and friendliness, combining morning classes with afternoons exploring World Heritage Sites, museums and galleries alongside classmates from more than 85 countries.

Language Camp prices

Junior English and Activity (Homestay)

Summer 2026

English Language and Activity Programme with full board homestay accommodation, afternoon activities and one weekend full-day excursion. Entry level test on the first school day; end-of-course certificate and student…

20 Lessons
12–17 * yrs
General English with afternoon sports, a

20 lessons (15 hours) per week, 09:30-13:00 Mon-Fri, lessons 45-55 min, average class 12 (max 18)

General English with afternoon sports, activities and cultural visits

Included items

  • Accommodation
  • Activities
  • Excursions
  • Meals
  • Tuition

Daily Schedule

Saturday, July 11, 2026

  1. 7:00 AM

    Breakfast

    Scheduled activity

  2. 8:30 AM

    Classes

    Scheduled activity

  3. 12:30 PM

    Lunch

    Scheduled activity

  4. 6:30 PM

    Dinner

    Scheduled activity

  5. 8:00 PM

    Evening activities

    Scheduled activity

  6. 10:30 PM

    Lights out

    Scheduled activity

Included items

Highlights

  • 24/7 supervisionRound-the-clock supervision ensuring student safety.
  • International studentsMulticultural environment with students worldwide.

Activities

  • Arts & Crafts
  • BBQ
  • Disco
  • Excursions
  • Indoor Games
  • Outdoor Sports Games

Facilities

  • Residence accommodation
  • Student lounge
  • WiFi

Optional Extras

Other

School

Centre of English Studies (CES)

For over 40 years, CES has welcomed thousands of students from more than 85 countries, offering high-quality English language courses and cultural experiences in Ireland, the UK, and Canada. Their mission is to enhance language accuracy and fluency, enabling students to achieve their future goals and ambitions. CES provides a variety of programs for juniors and teens, with options for homestay or residential accommodations, ensuring a comprehensive and immersive learning experience.

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Location

Map showing camp location54 Manor Place, Edinburgh EH3 7EH, Edinburgh

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. CES junior programmes include a supervised activity programme, residential staff on site, a 24-hour emergency phone line and 24/7 pastoral care. Homestay families are carefully selected and visited regularly. See also the CES "Care for Under 18s" policy on the official website.

Tuition (15 hours per week), full board accommodation (homestay or residence with packed lunch), the afternoon sports and activity programme, one half-day cultural tour, evening activities, one international disco per week and one full-day excursion at the weekend are included.

The school has a 24-hour emergency phone number, and residential staff provide 24/7 pastoral care. Parents should arrange travel/medical insurance; details can be confirmed directly with CES.

The Edinburgh junior summer programme accepts students aged 12 to 17, from Elementary (A1) to Advanced (C1) level. A level test before arrival places each student in the right class.

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