Institute for Applied Language Studies
The University of Edinburgh Institute for Applied Language Studies

English Language Courses

Advice for arrival in Edinburgh

Getting from the airport
Edinburgh airport is located approximately 10 miles (14km) west of the city centre.  Students arriving here can either take a taxi (25 minutes; approx £20) or the Airport bus (25 minutes; £3.50 single or £6 return) to the city centre. 

The departure point for the airport bus (Airlink) is directly outside the Arrivals Terminal.  It leaves every 15 minutes for Waverley Bridge in the city centre.  Full details of how to get to your accommodation will be included in your pre-arrival pack.

To see a map of the our two locations please click here.

Useful links
Edinburgh airport: www.edinburghairport.com
Airport bus: www.flybybus.com

Accommodation
On arrival in Edinburgh you are responsible for getting to your accommodation (we don't provide airport transfers).  You will receive a detailed information pack before you arrive which will give advice on where to go and how to get there.  If you need further advice please email us.

A typical first day
Once you have registered for a course you will receive an information pack from us which contains details of where to go and what to do on your first day with us.  Please read this carefully before you arrive so you don't arrive late.

On your first day most students will sit a short test so we can place you in the most suitable class for your level.  You will meet your new class mates and usually go on a complimentary coach tour of Edinburgh.

Classes start in the afternoon.

Contact Us

ELTC
University of Edinburgh
21 Hill Place
Edinburgh
EH8 9DP
Scotland

Telephone: +44 (0)131 650 6200
Fax: +44 (0)131 667 5927
Email: eltcinfo@ed.ac.uk