Edinburgh is Scotland’s historic capital city, renowned for its striking architecture, rich cultural heritage and iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and Arthur’s Seat. The city offers a vibrant mix of history, modern culture, festivals, shopping and green spaces, making it an inspiring destination for international students.
The PLUS centre is based at Edinburgh College’s Milton Road Campus, located in the east of the city and within easy reach of the city centre by bus or tram. The campus sits close to Portobello Beach, offering students a unique combination of city life and seaside relaxation. The modern college facilities include bright classrooms, landscaped grounds and excellent recreational spaces, all within a secure and self-contained environment.
Accommodation is provided off-campus in modern student residences located nearby, with easy access to the college via private coach or public transport. These residences offer comfortable single rooms with shared facilities in a safe and supervised setting. This centre is well-suited to young learners who want to experience Edinburgh while benefiting from a structured, friendly and secure campus environment.
Campus Highlights/Facilities
Located in Scotland’s capital city, rich in culture and history
Easy access to central Edinburgh by bus or tram
Close to Portobello Beach – a short walk from campus
Modern teaching facilities and bright classrooms
Large green outdoor spaces and recreational areas
Safe and secure environment suitable for younger students
Nearby student residences with comfortable single rooms
Free Wi-Fi across campus
For general information about Mini Stay programme, such as dates, destinations, and what’s included in our base package, visit this page.
This programme is suitable for learners aged 10 to 17. Learners aged 18 may be accepted upon request, in line with our Admissions and Safeguarding Policy for 18-Year-Old Learners.
Residential option
On-campus accommodation is in standard single rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Shared showers/toilets with a typical ratio of approx. 1:5.
Towels are provided.
Our Policies
Please see our Safeguarding Policies Handbook in the footer for an overview of our rooming guidelines and policies.
Our English Course includes:
Since students are accepted and taught in closed groups, it is very important that group enrolments are done with students of same or similar levels of English language proficiency.
Our Classic package offers a complete, ready-made package designed to help you make the most of a week in Edinburgh. It includes full-board accommodation, PLUS staff, and English lessons, with the addition of guided visits around Edinburgh with entry to popular attractions.
A 1-week programme includes:
All excursions include a Walking Tour and are escorted by PLUS staff. EdnburghTravelcards will be provided for local excursions.
Our Essential package includes our base programme with full-board accommodation, PLUS staff, and English lessons. Unlike the Classic package, it does not include any predetermined excursions or attraction visits. Instead, it offers complete flexibility for you to create your own customised experience — either by adding excursions and activities from our Add-On Catalogue or by organising your own independent programme on non-lesson days.
Our Premium package offers a complete, ready-made package designed to help you make the most of a week in Edinburgh. It includes full-board accommodation, PLUS staff, and English lessons, with the addition of guided visits around Edinburgh with entry to popular attractions.
A 1-week programme includes:
All excursions include a Walking Tour and are escorted by PLUS staff. EdnburghTravelcards will be provided for local excursions.
We offer a dedicated airport transfer service to ensure a stress-free arrival experience for your group.
Our service includes a meet & greet, where your group will be warmly welcomed upon arrival, followed by a direct transfer to a convenient drop-off point. This way, your group will not need to worry about directions or find their way with heavy suitcases.
For pricing information, please visit the Agency Area.
Say hello to our new travel insurance – a safety net for students, families, and our partner agencies. From the unexpected to the unpredictable, it’s got you covered:
Built for peace of mind, our travel insurance is designed to provide security for you and your students, so you never have to stress if plans change, luggage goes missing, or unforeseen circumstances arise.
To find out more, visit the Agency Area.