Our timetable below has details of all our classes and activities for newcomers to Edinburgh. Everything is free of charge and drop in. This means that there is no need to book in advance – just come along and join in! 🙂
We are open for 50 weeks of the year, closing only for public holidays at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
Please visit our Register page for more information on how to get started.
| Day | Time | Activity | Description |
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| Monday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Elementary | For those with a basic understanding of English (A2) |
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| 10.00am – 12.00pm | Open Book Reading Group | Shared reading group to enjoy fiction and poetry together. For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 1.00pm-3.00pm | Cycling for Newcomers *last Monday of every month* | Join our monthly led bike rides. | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Employment & Business Guidance | Open workshop for help with CVs, job applications & career advice | |
| 3.15pm – 5.15pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) | |
| 5.30pm -7.30pm | English Beginners | For those with little understanding of English (A1) |
| Tuesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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3.00pm – 5.00pm *Last Tuesday of the month* |
Home Energy Advice Drop-In | A chance to get advice on your home energy bills & recycling | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm | English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Gym & Swim Session | Keep active with our gym & swim group! | |
| 5.00pm – 7.00pm | Table Tennis Tuesday | Starting again on 26th June | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) |
| Wednesday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Beginners (1st floor) and at the same time a Complete Beginners class (5th floor) | For those with little understanding of English (A1) For those with no understanding of English |
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| 12.00pm – 2.00pm | Welcome to Edinburgh! *1st Wednesday of every month* | Introduction to the city for new arrivals. | |
| 1.00pm – 3.00pm | English Advanced | For those with a very good understanding of English, looking for further improvement (C1) | |
| 3.00pm – 5.00pm | Scotland for Newcomers | Get to know Scotland with a different outing or activity every week | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) | |
| 7.30pm-9.00pm | Singing Group | Come and sing with us! *At St Martin of Tours Episcopal Church, 232 Dalry Road* |
| Thursday | 10.00am – 12.00pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
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| 1.00pm – 3.00pm | English Upper-Intermediate | For those with a good working understanding of English (B2-C1) | |
| 3:30pm-5.00pm | The Wee Blether | A small conversation group for those looking to share English conversation in a cosy environment. | |
| 5.30pm – 7.30pm | English Intermediate | For those with a reasonable understanding of English (B1) |
| Friday | 10:00am – 12:00pm | English Beginners (1st floor) and at the same time a Complete Beginners (5th floor) | For those with little understanding of English (A1) For those with no understanding of English |
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| 12.15pm – 1.15pm | Welcoming lunch | We invite you to join us for a shared lunch! | |
| 1.30pm – 3.30pm | English Conversation CafĂ© | Have fun and improve your English through conversation with other learners and local volunteers | |
| 2.00pm – 4.00pm | Employment & Business Guidance | Open workshop for help with CVs, job applications & career advice |
| Saturday | 12:00p – 4:00pm | Creative Space | Enjoy your choice of creative activities in our fabulous fifth floor classroom |
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